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Current meter data from moored current meter casts in the Gulf of Mexico as part of the Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) project from 18 October 1977-10-18 to 1979-07-01 (NCEI Accession 8000284)

Metadata Updated: July 28, 2023

Current meter data were collected using moored current meter casts in the Gulf of Mexico from October 18, 1977 to June 1, 1979. Data were submitted by Atlantic Oceanographic Meteorological Laboratory - Miami, FL (AOML) as part of the Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) 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 2023-02-07T22:41:17Z
Metadata Created Date December 4, 2020
Metadata Updated Date July 28, 2023
Reference Date(s) November 19, 2002 (publication), July 16, 2015 (revision)
Frequency Of Update asNeeded

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Resource Type Dataset
Metadata Date 2023-02-07T22:41:17Z
Metadata Created Date December 4, 2020
Metadata Updated Date July 28, 2023
Reference Date(s) November 19, 2002 (publication), July 16, 2015 (revision)
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Guid gov.noaa.nodc:8000284
Access Constraints Cite as: NOAA Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (2002). Current meter data from moored current meter casts in the Gulf of Mexico as part of the Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) project from 18 October 1977-10-18 to 1979-07-01 (NCEI Accession 8000284). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/8000284. 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 -85.5167
Bbox North Lat 29.1983
Bbox South Lat 27.6633
Bbox West Long -87.6383
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Licence accessLevel: Public
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Spatial Harvester True
Temporal Extent Begin 1977-10-18
Temporal Extent End 1979-06-01

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