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Current meter data from moored current meter casts in the Gulf of Mexico as part of the Gulf of Mexico Physical Oceanography (GMPO) project, from 1983-01-26 to 1985-01-01 (NCEI Accession 8600064)

Metadata Updated: December 1, 2023

Current meter data were collected using moored current meter casts in the Gulf of Mexico from January 26, 1983 to January 1, 1985. Data were submitted by Science Applications, INC. - Raleigh NC as part of the Gulf of Mexico Physical Oceanography (GMPO) project. Data were processed by NODC to the NODC standard Current Meter Data (F015) 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 2023-02-12T08:00:48Z
Metadata Created Date December 4, 2020
Metadata Updated Date December 1, 2023
Reference Date(s) November 19, 2002 (publication), February 11, 2023 (revision)
Frequency Of Update asNeeded

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Harvested from NOAA/NESDIS/ncei/accessions

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Resource Type Dataset
Metadata Date 2023-02-12T08:00:48Z
Metadata Created Date December 4, 2020
Metadata Updated Date December 1, 2023
Reference Date(s) November 19, 2002 (publication), February 11, 2023 (revision)
Responsible Party (Point of Contact)
Contact Email
Guid gov.noaa.nodc:8600064
Access Constraints Cite as: Science Applications International Corporation - Raleigh, NC (2002). Current meter data from moored current meter casts in the Gulf of Mexico as part of the Gulf of Mexico Physical Oceanography (GMPO) project, from 1983-01-26 to 1985-01-01 (NCEI Accession 8600064). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/8600064. 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 -83.22
Bbox North Lat 27.42
Bbox South Lat 25.6
Bbox West Long -85.5
Coupled Resource
Frequency Of Update asNeeded
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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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Progress completed
Spatial Data Service Type
Spatial Reference System
Spatial Harvester True
Temporal Extent Begin 1983-01-26
Temporal Extent End 1985-01-01

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