Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR) (2024)

Logo for the Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR) satellite.

The Deep Space Climate ObserVatoRy (DSCOVR) satellite is a NOAA operated asset at the first Lagrange (L1) point. The primary space weather instrument is the PlasMag suite. PlasMag includes a fluxgate magnetometer (MAG) that measures the local magnetic field, and a Faraday Cup (FC) that measures the solar wind bulk properties (wind speed, density and temperature). The PlasMag solar wind data are essential inputs for the forecasts and nowcasts provided to SWPC customers. The PlasMag data are also available to scientists for sensor cal/val and for research purposes.
DSCOVR was launched on Feb. 11, 2015, so all data present in the Archive from earlier dates are data used for ground testing, and do not represent the space environment. DSCOVR became operational on July 27, 2016.
End Of Life (EOL) is anticipated to be December 2019. NCEI plans to receive data until EOL, and will continue to archive the data in accordance with Data Center policies.

Dataset Citation

Cite as: NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center (2016): Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR). NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. http://doi.org/10.7289/V51Z42F7

Dataset Identifiers

doi:10.7289/V51Z42F7

ISO 19115-2 Metadata

gov.noaa.ngdc.stp.swx:satellite-systems_dscovr

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Order Data	DSCOVR archive (order) Link to interface for downloading DSCOVR archival data.
Distribution Formats	pdf File Specification: Adobe Portable Document Format (pdf). NetCDF (Version: Classic) File Specification: Network Common Data Form (NetCDF). non standard formats File Specification: Some data provided in non-standard formats
Distributor	William Rowland DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce 303-497-3708 William.Rowland@noaa.gov
Dataset Point of Contact	William Rowland DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce 303-497-3708 William.Rowland@noaa.gov or

Coverage Description	Applicable to satellites in near-earth orbit.
Time Period	2015-11-25 to Present
Spatial Reference System	Geocentric Solar Ecliptic (GSE)Geocentric Solar Magnetospheric (GSM)
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates	Applicable to satellites in near-earth orbit.

Documentation links not available.

Publication Dates	publication: 2016-07-27
Dataset Progress Status	Ongoing - data is continually being updated
Data Update Frequency	Annually
Supplemental Information	The NOAA Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR) is the planned replacement for the current Advanced Composition Explerer (ACE)
Purpose	To provide scientific data stewardship of solar-terrestrial datasets in compliance with NOAA Administrative Order (NAO) 212-15, "Management of Environmental and Geospatial Data and Information", dated 04 Nov 10. Scientific Data Stewardship includes the Archive, Access, and Assessment (AAA) of operational and related solar and space environmental datasets.

Dataset Citation	Cite as: NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center (2016): Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR). NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. http://doi.org/10.7289/V51Z42F7
Originators	DOC/NOAA/NWS/NCEP/SWPC > Space Weather Prediction Center, NCEP, NWS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
Publishers	NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information

Theme keywords	Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords EARTH SCIENCE > SUN-EARTH INTERACTIONS
Data Center keywords	Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NGDC > National Geophysical Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
Platform keywords	Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Platform Keywords Solar/Space Observation Satellites > DSCOVR > Deep Space Climate Observatory
Instrument keywords	Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords Solar/Space Observing Instruments > Magnetic Field/Electric Field Instruments > Fluxgate Magnetometers Solar/Space Observing Instruments > Particle Detectors
Place keywords	Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords Space
Project keywords	Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Project Keywords ICSU-WDS > International Council for Science - World Data System NOAA - Space Weather Program

Use Constraints	Cite as: NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center (2016): Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR). NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. http://doi.org/10.7289/V51Z42F7
Other Constraints	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.
Fees	Data can be downloaded free of charge.

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Lineage Statement	DSCOVR data and products provided by the NOAA/NWS Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC)
Processor	NOAA/NWS/SWPC

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Processing Steps	2015-04-22T00:00:00 - NOAA created the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) by merging NOAA's National Climatic Data Center (NCDC), National Geophysical Data Center (NGDC), and National Oceanographic Data Center (NODC), including the National Coastal Data Development Center (NCDDC), per the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015, Public Law 113-235. NCEI launched publicly on April 22, 2015.

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Processing Steps

2015-04-22T00:00:00 - NOAA created the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) by merging NOAA's National Climatic Data Center (NCDC), National Geophysical Data Center (NGDC), and National Oceanographic Data Center (NODC), including the National Coastal Data Development Center (NCDDC), per the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015, Public Law 113-235. NCEI launched publicly on April 22, 2015.

Acquisition Information (collection)
Instrument	DSCOVR Faraday Cup DSCOVR Magnetometer
Platform	DSCOVR > Deep Space Climate Observatory

Last Modified: 2016-11-29
For questions about the information on this page, please email: William.Rowland@noaa.gov