Climate Digital Modernization Program

The Climate Digital Modernization Program (CDMP) was a significant initiative by NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) to digitize and make accessible historical climate data.

Official Site

Goals

• Digitize historical climate records from various physical formats.
• Increase data accessibility for scientific and public use.
• Enhance data management systems for climate research.

Sponsor

• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
• National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)

Creation

The CDMP was initiated in 2000 as part of NOAA's broader effort to modernize climate data management. No specific legislation is cited for its creation, but it was part of NOAA's mission to manage climate data.

Funding

The CDMP received funding from NOAA, with the program operating from 2000 to 2011. Specific funding amounts are not publicly detailed, but it was supported through NOAA's annual budget allocations. Funding ended in 2011 when the program concluded.

Leadership

The title of the leader of the program was Program Manager.

Website

The website is no longer active, but historical information can be found through the NCEI: https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/cdmp

Social Media Accounts

• No specific social media accounts for the CDMP were maintained.

Wikipedia Article

There is no specific Wikipedia article for the Climate Digital Modernization Program.