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    • East-west current components and temperature profile data collected using thermistor, mooring, current meter and casts from the Atlantic Ocean as part of the IDOE/POLYMODE (International Decade of Ocean Exploration / combination of USSR POLYGON project and US MODE) from 1975-12-16 to 1977-11-01 (NCEI Accession 8000270)

    Metadata Updated: July 28, 2023

    East-west current components and temperature profile data were collected using thermistor, mooring, and current meter casts from December 16, 1975 to November 1, 1977. Data were submitted by Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution as part of the IDOE/POLYMODE (International Decade of Ocean Exploration / combination of USSR POLYGON project). Data has been processed by NODC to the NODC standard F015-Current Meter Data Components format.

    The F015 format is used for time series measurements of ocean currents. These data are obtained from current meter moorings and represent Eulerian method of current measurement, i.e., the meters are deployed at a fixed point and measure flow past a sensor. Position, bottom depth, sensor depth, and meter characteristics are reported for each station. The data record comprises values of east-west (u) and north-south (v) current vector components at specified date and time. Current direction is defined as the direction toward which the water is flowing with positive directions east and north and negative directions west and south. Data values may be subject to averaging or filtering and are typically reported at 10-15 minute time intervals. Water temperature, pressure, and conductivity or salinity may also be reported. A text record is available for optional comments.

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    Metadata Date 2023-02-07T22:41:13Z
    Metadata Created Date December 4, 2020
    Metadata Updated Date July 28, 2023
    Reference Date(s) October 24, 2003 (publication), September 29, 2022 (revision)
    Frequency Of Update asNeeded

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    Resource Type Dataset
    Metadata Date 2023-02-07T22:41:13Z
    Metadata Created Date December 4, 2020
    Metadata Updated Date July 28, 2023
    Reference Date(s) October 24, 2003 (publication), September 29, 2022 (revision)
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    Guid gov.noaa.nodc:8000270
    Access Constraints Cite as: Payne, Richard E.; Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (2003). East-west current components and temperature profile data collected using thermistor, mooring, current meter and casts from the Atlantic Ocean as part of the IDOE/POLYMODE (International Decade of Ocean Exploration / combination of USSR POLYGON project and US MODE) from 1975-12-16 to 1977-11-01 (NCEI Accession 8000270). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/8000270. Accessed [date]., Use liability: NOAA and NCEI cannot provide any warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of furnished data. Users assume responsibility to determine the usability of these data. The user is responsible for the results of any application of this data for other than its intended purpose.
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    Bbox North Lat 35.95
    Bbox South Lat 31.59
    Bbox West Long -59.03
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    Frequency Of Update asNeeded
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    Graphic Preview File https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/metadata/landing-page/bin/gfx?id=gov.noaa.nodc:8000270
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    Harvest Source Id c084a438-6f6b-470d-93e0-16aeddb9f513
    Harvest Source Title NOAA/NESDIS/ncei/accessions
    Licence accessLevel: Public
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    Metadata Language eng
    Metadata Type geospatial
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    Spatial Data Service Type
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    Spatial Harvester True
    Temporal Extent Begin 1975-12-16
    Temporal Extent End 1977-11-01

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