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    • Physical profile data and meteorological data collected from moored buoys in the Northwest Gulf of Mexico from 2004-03-20 to 2005-07-03 (NCEI Accession 0055092)

    Metadata Updated: April 1, 2025

    The Minerals Management Service (MMS) awarded a contract to Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) to conduct a study titled: Survey of Deepwater Currents in the Northwestern Gulf of Mexico (often referred to as the NW Gulf Study). The timing and general area of investigation extends the focus of a series of preliminary studies that as a group will provide a basis for effective design and implementation of comprehensive ocean investigations having a goal of in-depth understanding and characterization of Gulf of Mexico (GOM) circulation and dynamics. As identified in the Request for Proposal (RFP), a possible design for the study involved 13 full-depth moorings instrumented with various and appropriate sensors to resolve and estimate key parameters and conditions within the study area. Additionally, a combination of remotely sensed (satellite) data types (e.g., altimetry, radiometry, and color) were to be acquired and used to aid in the interpretation of mesoscale features and physical data in the study area. Within the scope of work for this study, there was a specification for coordination of all activities with oceanographers from Mexico who were responsible for Mexican Sector activities and data.

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    Metadata Date 2025-03-19T23:05:03Z
    Metadata Created Date July 2, 2021
    Metadata Updated Date April 1, 2025
    Reference Date(s) June 22, 2009 (publication)
    Frequency Of Update asNeeded

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    Resource Type Dataset
    Metadata Date 2025-03-19T23:05:03Z
    Metadata Created Date July 2, 2021
    Metadata Updated Date April 1, 2025
    Reference Date(s) June 22, 2009 (publication)
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    Guid gov.noaa.nodc:0055092
    Access Constraints Cite as: Blankinship, Paul R.; Science Applications International Corporation - Bay St. Louis, Ms (2009). Physical profile data and meteorological data collected from moored buoys in the Northwest Gulf of Mexico from 2004-03-20 to 2005-07-03 (NCEI Accession 0055092). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0055092. 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.
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    Temporal Extent Begin 2004-03-20
    Temporal Extent End 2005-07-03

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