South Pole

Station Name | Station Code | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation (m) |
---|---|---|---|---|
South Pole | SPO | 90 °S | 0 ° | 2810 |
Description
In-situ CO2, flask CO2, and isotopic data sets taken at the South Pole: Latitude 90.0°S Elevation 2810m.
These data are subject to revision based on recalibration of standard gases.
Individual Data sets
Merged In Situ and Flask CO2 Data
Measurement | Frequency | Data File | Dates |
---|---|---|---|
CO2 | daily | daily_merge_co2_spo.csv | 1957 - present |
CO2 | monthly | monthly_merge_co2_spo.csv | 1957 - present |
Flask Isotopic Data
Measurement | Frequency | Data File | Dates |
---|---|---|---|
13C/12C | daily | daily_flask_c13_spo.csv | 1977 - present |
13C/12C | monthly | monthly_flask_c13_spo.csv | 1977 - present |
14C/C | intermittent | intermittent_flask_c14_spo.csv | 1999 - 2007 |
18O/16O | daily | daily_flask_o18_spo.csv | 1977 - present |
18O/16O | monthly | monthly_flask_o18_spo.csv | 1977 - present |
Combined Data sets
Flask CO2 and Isotopic Data
Measurement | Frequency | Data File | Dates |
---|---|---|---|
CO2 and Isotopes | daily | daily_flask_co2_isotopes_spo.csv | 1957 - present |
Citation
Please cite as:
C. D. Keeling, S. C. Piper, R. B. Bacastow, M. Wahlen, T. P. Whorf, M. Heimann, and H. A. Meijer, Exchanges of atmospheric CO2 and 13CO2 with the terrestrial biosphere and oceans from 1978 to 2000. I. Global aspects, SIO Reference Series, No. 01-06, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, San Diego, 88 pages, 2001.
If it is necessary to cite a peer-reviewed article, please cite as:
C. D. Keeling, S. C. Piper, R. B. Bacastow, M. Wahlen, T. P. Whorf, M. Heimann, and H. A. Meijer, Atmospheric CO2 and 13CO2 exchange with the terrestrial biosphere and oceans from 1978 to 2000: observations and carbon cycle implications, pages 83-113, in "A History of Atmospheric CO2 and its effects on Plants, Animals, and Ecosystems", editors, Ehleringer, J.R., T. E. Cerling, M. D. Dearing, Springer Verlag, New York, 2005.