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Solar Geophysical Data (SGD) Reports (1955-2009)

Metadata Updated: October 18, 2024

Solar-Geophysical Data (SGD) reports were a comprehensive compilation of many different kinds of observational data of the sun's activity and its effects on the Earth. Data from the worldwide network of geophysical and solar observatories were compiled each month. The data began to be complied in November 1955 and ended in September 2009. SGD helped keep researchers informed of the major events on the sun and associated interplanetary, ionospheric, radio propagation and other geophysical effects. This report series was made possible through the cooperation of many observatories, laboratories and agencies worldwide. Data included: daily maps of the sun showing active regions, daily sunspot information, event data such as solar radio and flare events, satellite data such as solar wind and interplanetary magnetic field measurements, cosmic ray data, geomagnetic activity data, and ionospheric propagation indices. The SGD was divided into two reports, the Prompt Report contained data available for one and two months before the report publication date and the Comprehensive Report that contained data that became available six months after the report publication date.

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Metadata Date October 2, 2015
Metadata Created Date October 18, 2024
Metadata Updated Date October 18, 2024
Reference Date(s) September 1, 2009 (publication)
Frequency Of Update annually

Metadata Source

Harvested from NGDC STP Solar

Additional Metadata

Resource Type Series
Metadata Date October 2, 2015
Metadata Created Date October 18, 2024
Metadata Updated Date October 18, 2024
Reference Date(s) September 1, 2009 (publication)
Responsible Party DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce (Point of Contact)
Contact Email
Guid gov.noaa.ngdc.stp.solar:solar_geophysical_data
Access Constraints Access Constraints: None Use Constraints: None Distribution Liability: While every effort has been made to ensure that these data are accurate and reliable within the limits of the current state of the art, NOAA cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in the data, nor as a result of the failure of the data to function on a particular system. NOAA makes no warranty, expressed or implied, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty.
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Coupled Resource
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Graphic Preview Description Sample cover page for the monthly Solar Geophysical Data (SGD) comprehensive reports
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Harvest Source Title NGDC STP Solar
Licence
Lineage Authoritative data provided by various institutions and observatories.
Metadata Language eng; U.S.A.
Metadata Type geospatial
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Progress completed
Spatial Data Service Type
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Spatial Harvester True
Temporal Extent Begin 1955-11-01
Temporal Extent End 2009-09-30

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