Requirement #1000 

Values

For variable: Radiation profile

In application: 2.5 Atmospheric Climate Monitoring

Application-dependent Technical Priority: 0.5

Goal Breakthrough Threshold Priority
Uncertainty 0.1 W/m2 0.2 W/m2 0.4 W/m2 0.5
Layer/s Quality
Coverage Quality
Stability/decade (if applicable) 0.025 W/m2 0.05 W/m2 0.1 W/m2 0.5
Horizontal Resolution 10 km 50 km 100 km 0.5
Vertical Resolution 1 km 2 km 4 km 0.5
Observing Cycle 60 min 24 h 30 d 0.5
Timeliness 60 min 24 h 30 d 0.5

 

Validated: 4/28/23 Source: GCOS-245: The 2022 ECVs Requirements (GCOS-245)
General Comment: Requirements for uncertainty are specified at 2-sigma. Confidence: firm
Def: :Result of impact studies of actual data used in actual applications of numerical or conceptual models
Application Area Comment: Horizontal Coverage Comment:
Observation Comment: Values given for uncertainty and stability are for shortwave radiation. A factor of two is considered for longwave radiation Performance Comment:
Specifications
  • Domain: Atmosphere
    • Subdomain: Aerosols and radiation
      • Variable: Radiation profile
        • Applicable (vertical) layers:
        • Horizontal Coverage: Global