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Data Submission Requirements

Please ensure the self-provided data files meet the following technical specifications.

Technical Specifications

File and Data Structure

  • File Format: NetCDF4 (.nc)
  • Spatial Resolution: 0.25° latitude x 0.25° longitude
  • Data Dimensions: (time, latitude, longitude)

Time Specifications

  • Time Range: January 2022 – August 2025
  • Time Frequency: 6-hourly or daily
  • Any continuous period within the range is acceptable

Weather Variables

The submitted file(s) must contain at least one of the following variables. Any combination is acceptable.

2-meter Temperature

  • Air temperature at 2 meters above ground
  • Instantaneous value (e.g., at 12:00 UTC)

Total Precipitation

  • Total accumulated precipitation over the period
  • 6-hourly: total over preceding 6 hours
  • Daily: total over preceding 24 hours

Questions or Different Data Types?

If your data is from weather stations or you have other questions, contact our tech demo coordinator:

Adam Marchakitus: marchakitus@uchicago.edu