The ECV inventory is expanding its scope to include more climate-relevant datasets. The earlier inventory covered only satellite-derived data records addressing Essential Climate Variables (ECVs) as defined by GCOS. The updated inventory lifts the constraint on containing purely GCOS variables and will include a broader range of Climate Data Records (CDRs) addressing other space-observable variables that are relevant for climate applications.
This preview of the new CDR Inventory displays an excerpt of the database with an improved visual display and set of filtering tools for navigating the contents of the database, as well as an API for programmatic access. A draft user guide is available.
The preview will be updated over the coming weeks and, when content has been cleaned and migrated, visuals have improved and functionality is sufficiently complete, it will replace the old ECV Inventory.
At this stage, there may still be visual artifacts, performance issues, missing functionality or reduced content. Feedback is welcomed.
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