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Current meter - direction and other data from FIXED PLATFORMS from 1976-05-10 to 1976-06-19 (NCEI Accession 7900071)

Metadata Updated: February 1, 2025

Current meter - direction and other data were collected from FIXED PLATFORMS from 10 May 1976 to 19 June 1976. Data were collected by the National Ocean Service (NOS) and were processed by NODC to the NODC standard F005 - Current Meter Data (Resultants) format.

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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Metadata Date 2024-08-22T10:27:27Z
Metadata Created Date March 19, 2021
Metadata Updated Date February 1, 2025
Reference Date(s) October 24, 2003 (publication), September 25, 2022 (revision)
Frequency Of Update asNeeded

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Harvested from NOAA/NESDIS/ncei/accessions

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Resource Type Dataset
Metadata Date 2024-08-22T10:27:27Z
Metadata Created Date March 19, 2021
Metadata Updated Date February 1, 2025
Reference Date(s) October 24, 2003 (publication), September 25, 2022 (revision)
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Contact Email
Guid gov.noaa.nodc:7900071
Access Constraints Cite as: US DOC/NOAA > National Ocean Service - Rockville, MD (2003). Current meter - direction and other data from FIXED PLATFORMS from 1976-05-10 to 1976-06-19 (NCEI Accession 7900071). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/7900071. 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 -77.88
Bbox North Lat 34.24
Bbox South Lat 33.9
Bbox West Long -78.95
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 1976-05-10
Temporal Extent End 1976-06-19

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