gov.noaa.nodc:0301536 eng utf8 dataset NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.info@noaa.gov https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/contact HTTPS NOAA Contact Information Information for contacts at NCEI. information custodian 2026-04-08T17:08:04Z ISO 19115-2 Geographic Information - Metadata - Part 2: Extensions for Imagery and Gridded Data ISO 19115-2:2009(E) SPLASH Field Study; BST/NOAA PSL Level 3 UAS Soil Moisture, Digital Elevation, Normalized Difference Vegetative Index, and Surface Temperature (NCEI Accession 0301536) 2025-03-03 publication 2025-02-04 creation International DOI Foundation (IDF) 10.25921/kre7-sn43 NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information gov.noaa.nodc:0301536 NCEI Archive Management System 0301536 NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.info@noaa.gov https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/contact HTTPS NCEI Contact Information Information for contacts at NCEI. information publisher Bradley Ballard NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory (ESRL) bradley.ballard@noaa.gov https://www.esrl.noaa.gov/ HTTPS NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory (ESRL) website Institution web page information resourceProvider NOAA Physical Sciences Laboratory (PSL) https://psl.noaa.gov/ HTTPS NOAA Physical Sciences Laboratory (PSL) website Institution web page information resourceProvider Brad Ballard NOAA Physical Sciences Laboratory (PSL) bradley.ballard@noaa.gov https://psl.noaa.gov/ HTTPS NOAA Physical Sciences Laboratory (PSL) website Institution web page information collaborator Jack Elston Black Swift Technologies collaborator DARREN JACKSON NOAA Physical Sciences Laboratory (PSL) darren.l.jackson@noaa.gov https://psl.noaa.gov/ HTTPS NOAA Physical Sciences Laboratory (PSL) website Institution web page information collaborator Maciej Stachura Black Swift Technologies collaborator Gijs de Boer NOAA Physical Sciences Laboratory (PSL) gijs.deboer@noaa.gov https://psl.noaa.gov/ HTTPS NOAA Physical Sciences Laboratory (PSL) website Institution web page information collaborator Janet Intrieri NOAA Physical Sciences Laboratory (PSL) janet.intrieri@noaa.gov https://psl.noaa.gov/ HTTPS NOAA Physical Sciences Laboratory (PSL) website Institution web page information collaborator Eryan Dai University of Colorado Boulder https://www.colorado.edu/ HTTPS University of Colorado Boulder website Institution web page information collaborator Ballard, Brad NOAA Physical Sciences Laboratory https://psl.noaa.gov/ HTTPS NOAA Physical Sciences Laboratory (PSL) website Institution web page information author Elston, Jack Black Swift Technologies author Jackson, Darren NOAA Physical Sciences Laboratory https://psl.noaa.gov/ HTTPS NOAA Physical Sciences Laboratory (PSL) website Institution web page information author Stachura, Maciej Black Swift Technologies author de Boer, Gijs NOAA Physical Sciences Laboratory https://psl.noaa.gov/ HTTPS NOAA Physical Sciences Laboratory (PSL) website Institution web page information author Intrieri, Janet NOAA Physical Sciences Laboratory https://psl.noaa.gov/ HTTPS NOAA Physical Sciences Laboratory (PSL) website Institution web page information author Dai, Eryan University of Colorado - Boulder https://www.colorado.edu/ HTTPS University of Colorado Boulder website Institution web page information author University of Colorado Boulder https://www.colorado.edu/ HTTPS University of Colorado Boulder website Institution web page information contributor NOAA Physical Sciences Laboratory (PSL) https://psl.noaa.gov/ HTTPS NOAA Physical Sciences Laboratory (PSL) website Institution web page information contributor tableDigital From fall 2021 through summer 2023, NOAA and research partners participated in the Study of Precipitation, the Lower Atmosphere and Surface for Hydrometeorology (SPLASH). This field study installed a comprehensive, state-of-the-art observing network in the East River watershed of the Colorado mountains with a goal of advancing weather and water prediction capabilities in areas with complex terrain. This dataset contains uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) high-resolution data of soil moisture at the 0-5 cm soil depth, normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI), surface temperature, and digital elevation collected during the SPLASH campaign. These data were collected near Avery Picnic and Kettle Ponds in the East River Watershed in Colorado from a series of flights starting on June 1st, 2022 and ending October 18th, 2023. From fall 2021 through summer 2023, NOAA and research partners participated in the Study of Precipitation, the Lower Atmosphere and Surface for Hydrometeorology (SPLASH). This field study installed a comprehensive, state-of-the-art observing network in the East River watershed of the Colorado mountains with a goal of advancing weather and water prediction capabilities in areas with complex terrain. Benefits: In combination with scientific analysis of the resulting datasets, research will apply SPLASH observations and the resulting enhanced process-understanding to evaluate and improve NOAA's latest suite of modeling tools, including the Unified Forecast System, Rapid Refresh Forecast System, and National Water Model. The ultimate goal of this project will be improved prediction of weather and water in the Colorado mountains and beyond to inform societal preparedness and response. Funding Agency: NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Global Monitoring Laboratory (GML) Funding Agency: Black Swift Technologies Funding Agency: Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory Funding Agency: Cooperative Institute for Research in Atmospheric Science Funding Agency: US Department of Energy Funding Agency: NOAA Weather Program Office Funding Agency: Colorado State University Funding Agency: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Funding Agency: National Center for Atmospheric Research Funding Agency: NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Physical Sciences Laboratory Funding Agency: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Funding Agency: University of Colorado Boulder, Cooperative Institute for Research In Environmental Sciences completed historicalArchive NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.info@noaa.gov https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/contact HTTPS NCEI Contact Information Information for contacts at NCEI. information pointOfContact asNeeded https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/metadata/landing-page/bin/gfx?id=gov.noaa.nodc:0301536 Preview graphic PNG 0301536 NCEI ACCESSION NUMBER 2025-01-29 publication remote sensing theme NODC OBSERVATION TYPES THESAURUS NOAA Physical Sciences Laboratory University of Colorado Boulder dataCentre NODC COLLECTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS NOAA Physical Sciences Laboratory dataCentre NODC SUBMITTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS climatology theme WMO_CategoryCode 2012-09-15 publication DOC/NOAA/OAR/ESRL/PSL > Physical Sciences Laboratory, Earth System Research Laboratory, OAR, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce dataCentre Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords 2026 revision 23 Earth Science Data and Information System, Earth Science Projects Division, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Greenbelt MD https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD%2BKeywords HTTPS GCMD Keyword Forum Page Global Change Master Directory (GCMD). 2025. 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URL (GCMD Keyword Forum Page): https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD+Keywords information custodian SPLASH - Study of Precipitation, the Lower Atmosphere, and Surface for Hydrometeorology project Provider Project Names EARTH SCIENCE > AGRICULTURE > SOILS > SOIL MOISTURE/WATER CONTENT EARTH SCIENCE > ATMOSPHERE > ATMOSPHERIC TEMPERATURE > SURFACE TEMPERATURE > SKIN TEMPERATURE EARTH SCIENCE > BIOSPHERE > VEGETATION > VEGETATION INDEX > NORMALIZED DIFFERENCE VEGETATION INDEX (NDVI) theme Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords 2026 revision 23 Earth Science Data and Information System, Earth Science Projects Division, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Greenbelt MD https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD%2BKeywords HTTPS GCMD Keyword Forum Page Global Change Master Directory (GCMD). 2025. GCMD Keywords, Version 21. Greenbelt, MD: Earth Science Data and Information System, Earth Science Projects Division, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). URL (GCMD Keyword Forum Page): https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD+Keywords information custodian Lobe Differencing Correlation Radiometer (LDCR) instrument Provider Instruments CONTINENT > NORTH AMERICA > UNITED STATES OF AMERICA > COLORADO place Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords 2026 revision 23 Earth Science Data and Information System, Earth Science Projects Division, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Greenbelt MD https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD%2BKeywords HTTPS GCMD Keyword Forum Page Global Change Master Directory (GCMD). 2025. GCMD Keywords, Version 21. Greenbelt, MD: Earth Science Data and Information System, Earth Science Projects Division, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). URL (GCMD Keyword Forum Page): https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD+Keywords information custodian NKECL2 Send2NCEI Submission Package ID accessLevel: Public otherRestrictions Cite as: Ballard, Brad; Elston, Jack; Jackson, Darren; Stachura, Maciej; de Boer, Gijs; Intrieri, Janet; Dai, Eryan (2025). SPLASH Field Study; BST/NOAA PSL Level 3 UAS Soil Moisture, Digital Elevation, Normalized Difference Vegetative Index, and Surface Temperature (NCEI Accession 0301536). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://doi.org/10.25921/kre7-sn43. Accessed [date]. Distribution liability: NOAA and NCEI make no warranty, expressed or implied, regarding these data, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty. NOAA and NCEI cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in these data. If appropriate, NCEI can only certify that the data it distributes are an authentic copy of the records that were accepted for inclusion in the NCEI archives. otherRestrictions Use liability: NOAA and NCEI cannot provide any warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of furnished data. Users assume responsibility to determine the usability of these data. The user is responsible for the results of any application of this data for other than its intended purpose. Elston, J., Jackson, D., Stachura, M., de Boer, G., Intrieri, J., & Dai, E. (2023). BST/NOAA PSL Level 3 UAS Soil Moisture, Digital Elevation, Normalized Difference Vegetative Index, and Surface Temperature for SPLASH (Version 2.2) [Data set]. 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You may copy and paste the FTP link to the data into an FTP client (e.g., FileZilla or WinSCP). download dataset NCEI Accession 0301536 v1.1 was published. 2025-03-03T15:11:43Z NCEI Accession 0301536 v1.1 publication https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0301536/1.1 HTTPS NCEI Accession 0301536 v1.1 published 2025-03-03T15:11:43Z download dataset Parameter or Variable: yyyymmdd (measured); Units: year,month,day; Observation Category: in situ; Sampling Instrument: Lobe Differencing Correlation Radiometer (LDCR); Sampling and Analyzing Method: Soil moisture measurements were retrieved using the Lobe Differencing Correlation Radiometer (LDCR) which is a L-Band (1-2 GHz) microwave radiometer and was flown on the E2 and S2 aerial platforms operated by Black Swift Technologies, Inc. Parameter or Variable: hhmmss (measured); Units: hour,minute,second; Observation Category: in situ; Sampling Instrument: Lobe Differencing Correlation Radiometer (LDCR); Sampling and Analyzing Method: Soil moisture measurements were retrieved using the Lobe Differencing Correlation Radiometer (LDCR) which is a L-Band (1-2 GHz) microwave radiometer and was flown on the E2 and S2 aerial platforms. Parameter or Variable: x.x (measured); Units: version number; Observation Category: in situ; Sampling Instrument: Lobe Differencing Correlation Radiometer (LDCR) asNeeded Metadata are developed, maintained and distributed by NCEI. Updates are performed as needed to maintain currentness. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information custodian