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Current meter data from moored current meter casts in the Pacific Ocean as part of the Equatorial Pacific Ocean Climate Studies (EPOCS) project from 1979-01-20 to 1984-04-01 (NCEI Accession 8700077)

Metadata Updated: February 1, 2025

Current meter data were collected using moored current meter casts in the Pacific Ocean from January 20, 1979 to April 1, 1984. Data were submitted by Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory (PMEL) as part of the Equatorial Pacific Ocean Climate Studies (EPOCS) 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 2023-02-12T19:09:31Z
Metadata Created Date March 19, 2021
Metadata Updated Date February 1, 2025
Reference Date(s) November 19, 2002 (publication), February 12, 2023 (revision)
Frequency Of Update asNeeded

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Resource Type Dataset
Metadata Date 2023-02-12T19:09:31Z
Metadata Created Date March 19, 2021
Metadata Updated Date February 1, 2025
Reference Date(s) November 19, 2002 (publication), February 12, 2023 (revision)
Responsible Party (Point of Contact)
Contact Email
Guid gov.noaa.nodc:8700077
Access Constraints Cite as: NOAA Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory (2002). Current meter data from moored current meter casts in the Pacific Ocean as part of the Equatorial Pacific Ocean Climate Studies (EPOCS) project from 1979-01-20 to 1984-04-01 (NCEI Accession 8700077). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/8700077. 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 -84.99
Bbox North Lat .75
Bbox South Lat -.67
Bbox West Long -140.21
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Frequency Of Update asNeeded
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Harvest Source Title NOAA/NESDIS/ncei/accessions
Licence accessLevel: Public
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Metadata Language eng
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Progress completed
Spatial Data Service Type
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Spatial Harvester True
Temporal Extent Begin 1979-01-20
Temporal Extent End 1984-04-01

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