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    • Current direction data from moored current meter casts in the Delaware Bay from 1976-02-23 to 1985-09-23 (NCEI Accession 8600005)

    Metadata Updated: May 1, 2025

    Current direction data were collected using moored current meter casts in the Delaware Bay from February 23, 1976 to September 23, 1985. Mr. C.R. Muirhead of National Ocean Service (NOS), Rockville, MD submitted these data.

    This submission comprises two data sets. The first data set are the Eulerian Current measurements from Beaufort Inlet. These data were collected as part of the Beaufort Inlet Circulation Survey done from February to May 1976. These data have been processed and are available in NODC format F005.

    The other data set contains data which were collected as part of the Delaware Inlet Circulation Survey. Delaware Bay was sampled from February to May 1985. Only temperature data were submitted.

    The F005 format is used for time series measurements of ocean currents obtained using moored current-measuring instruments, principally Aanderaa current meters (manufactured by Aanderaa Instruments Inc.). These data represent the Eulerian method of current measurement, i.e., the meters are deployed at a fixed mooring point and measure flow past the sensor. Position, water depth, and sensor depth are reported for each station. The data record comprises values of current direction and speed at specified date and time. Data values may be subject to averaging or filtering and are typically reported at 10-15 minute time intervals. Other environmental parameters may also be reported. These include: water temperature, salinity, conductivity, and transmissivity; wind direction and speed; and dominant wave direction, height, and period. A text field is available for optional comments.

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    License: No license information was provided. If this work was prepared by an officer or employee of the United States government as part of that person's official duties it is considered a U.S. Government Work.

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    Metadata Date 2024-03-02T15:40:51Z
    Metadata Created Date December 4, 2020
    Metadata Updated Date May 1, 2025
    Reference Date(s) November 19, 2002 (publication), February 11, 2023 (revision)
    Frequency Of Update asNeeded

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    Resource Type Dataset
    Metadata Date 2024-03-02T15:40:51Z
    Metadata Created Date December 4, 2020
    Metadata Updated Date May 1, 2025
    Reference Date(s) November 19, 2002 (publication), February 11, 2023 (revision)
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    Guid gov.noaa.nodc:8600005
    Access Constraints Cite as: Muirhead, Charles R.; US DOC/NOAA > National Ocean Service - Rockville, MD (2002). Current direction data from moored current meter casts in the Delaware Bay from 1976-02-23 to 1985-09-23 (NCEI Accession 8600005). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/8600005. 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.
    Bbox East Long -76.07
    Bbox North Lat 34.74
    Bbox South Lat 34.62
    Bbox West Long -76.73
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    Harvest Source Title NOAA/NESDIS/ncei/accessions
    Licence accessLevel: Public
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    Metadata Language eng
    Metadata Type geospatial
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    Temporal Extent Begin 1976-02-23
    Temporal Extent End 1985-09-23

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