This function can get point data about any of the NPN geospatial layers.
Usage
npn_get_point_data(layer, lat, long, date, store_data = TRUE)
Value
Returns a numeric value for any NPN geospatial data layer at the
specified lat/long/date. If no value can be retrieved, then -9999 is
returned.
Arguments
layer
The coverage id (machine name) of the layer for which to
retrieve. Applicable values can be found via the npn_get_layer_details()
function under the name column.
lat
The latitude of the point.
long
The longitude of the point.
date
The date for which to get a value.
store_data
Boolean value. If set TRUE then the value retrieved will
be stored in a global variable named point_values for later use.
Details
Please note that this function pulls this from the NPN's WCS service so the
data may not be totally precise. If you need precise AGDD values try using
the npn_get_agdd_point_data() function.