Point data
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-007995
Measurements or observations collected at discrete, specific locations rather than over an area or volume. This type of data includes readings from weather stations, buoys, or individual radiosonde ascents. Point data are often used to validate gridded model outputs or to provide ground truth for remote sensing observations.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-007995 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
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