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StatLib Cloud Seeding Experiment Data
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This collection of meteorological measurements details a controlled cloud-seeding experiment conducted in Tasmania. The primary goal of the original research was the statistical analysis of rainfall patterns following artificial cloud manipulation, using techniques such as regression analysis and permutation tests. The dataset contains rainfall measurements, recorded in inches, for various target and control areas to assess the efficacy of the seeding process. The rainfall in the eastern target region (TE) is designated as the core attribute for classification and analysis.
Columns
- period: Represents the specific measurement period for the observation.
- seeded: A binary indicator (S or U) denoting whether the cloud treatment involved seeding (S) or was unseeded (U).
- season: Identifies the season during which the rainfall measurement was recorded (e.g., SPRING, WINTER).
- NC: Rainfall recorded in inches for the North Control area.
- SC: Rainfall recorded in inches for the South Control area.
- NWC: Rainfall recorded in inches for the North-West Control area.
- TE: Rainfall recorded in inches for the East Target area.
Distribution
The data file is typically structured in a CSV format, available under the name
dataset_2196_cloud.csv, with a file size of approximately 3.5 kB. The dataset contains 7 distinct columns and provides a total of 108 valid records. All key columns show 100% data validity with no missing values. The frequency of expected updates is classified as "Never."Usage
This data product is ideally suited for academic research and statistical modelling. Specific applications include:
- Analysing the effectiveness of cloud-seeding techniques on precipitation levels.
- Applying regression techniques to model rainfall outcomes based on control area measurements and seeding status.
- Performing permutation tests to determine the statistical significance of experimental results.
- Studying historical meteorological experiments and environmental impact assessments.
Coverage
The geographic scope of the data focuses solely on Tasmania, where the cloud-seeding experiment took place. The time range covers measurements collected between the middle of 1964 and January 1971. The measurements focus specifically on designated target areas (TE) and three corresponding control areas (NC, SC, NWC).
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
Intended users include:
- Climatologists and Meteorologists: To study experimental precipitation modification.
- Academic Researchers: To perform statistical analysis, particularly regression and hypothesis testing.
- Data Science Students: For educational purposes involving classical statistical datasets and environmental modelling.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Tasmanian Rainfall Modification Study
- StatLib Cloud Seeding Experiment Data
- Historical Cloud Seeding Rainfall Analysis
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Original Data Source: StatLib Cloud Seeding Experiment Data
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