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    • Current meter components and other data from FIXED PLATFORMS from the South Atlantic Ocean and others locations from 1985-02-23 to 1987-02-01 (NCEI Accession 8900031)

    Metadata Updated: March 1, 2026

    Current meter components data were collected from FIXED PLATFORMS in the South Atlantic Ocean and others locations from 23 February 1985 to 01 February 1987. Data were collected by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI). Data were processed by NODC to the NODC standard F015 Current Meter Components format.

    The F015 format contains time series measurements of ocean currents. These data are obtained from current meter moorings and represent the 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 includes 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. 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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    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 2026-02-05T20:51:51Z
    Metadata Created Date December 4, 2020
    Metadata Updated Date March 1, 2026
    Reference Date(s) November 19, 2002 (publication), February 13, 2023 (revision), 1989 (creation)
    Frequency Of Update asNeeded

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    Harvested from NOAA/NESDIS/ncei/accessions

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    Resource Type Dataset
    Metadata Date 2026-02-05T20:51:51Z
    Metadata Created Date December 4, 2020
    Metadata Updated Date March 1, 2026
    Reference Date(s) November 19, 2002 (publication), February 13, 2023 (revision), 1989 (creation)
    Responsible Party (Point of Contact)
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    Guid gov.noaa.nodc:8900031
    Access Constraints Cite as: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (2002). Current meter components and other data from FIXED PLATFORMS from the South Atlantic Ocean and others locations from 1985-02-23 to 1987-02-01 (NCEI Accession 8900031). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/8900031. 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 26.98
    Bbox North Lat -35.06
    Bbox South Lat -41.99
    Bbox West Long 15.51
    Coupled Resource
    Frequency Of Update asNeeded
    Graphic Preview Description Preview graphic
    Graphic Preview File https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/metadata/landing-page/bin/gfx?id=gov.noaa.nodc:8900031
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    Harvest Object Id f45387bc-22f8-49fe-9169-484c632f964b
    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
    Old Spatial {"type": "Polygon", "coordinates": [[[15.51, -41.99], [26.98, -41.99], [26.98, -35.06], [15.51, -35.06], [15.51, -41.99]]]}
    Progress completed
    Spatial Data Service Type
    Spatial Reference System
    Spatial Harvester True
    Temporal Extent Begin 1985-02-23
    Temporal Extent End 1987-02-01

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