Table 1 Meteorological datasets used in this study
Dataset | Coordinates | Distance | Period | Freq. | ΔZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Radio-sounds BRIN | 17.95°E, 40.66°N | 300 km | 1962 – 1976 | daily | 2000 m |
Radio-sounds LIBR | 17.95°E, 40.66°N | 300 km | 1.7.1996 – 31.12.2012 | ≈ 6 h | 500 m |
Radio-sounds LIRE | 12.45°E, 41.66°N | 300 km | 1.11.1995 – 21.12.2013 | ≈ 6 h | 500 m |
NCEP-NCAR Rean. I | 15.00°E, 40.00°N | 100 km | 1.1.1991 – 31.12.2010 | daily | 500 m |
NOAA-CIRES Rean. II | 14.00°E, 40.00°N | 100 km | 1.1.1991 – 31.12.2010 | 6 h | 500 m |
ECMWF ERA-Interim | 14.25°E, 40.50°N | 40 km | 1.1.1991 – 31.12.2010 | 6 h | 500 m |