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    • Sensor continuous measurements of pH, partial pressure of carbon dioxide (pCO2), salinity and temperature at the University of Texas Marine Science Institute Research Pier, Aransas Ship Channel, TX, Gulf of Mexico from 2016-11-08 to 2017-08-23 (NCEI Accession 0222572)

    Metadata Updated: April 1, 2025

    This dataset consists of hourly continuous measurements of pH, partial pressure of carbon dioxide (pCO2), salinity and temperature were collected at the University of Texas Marine Science Institute Research Pier, Aransas Ship Channel, TX, Gulf of Mexico from 2016-11-08 to 2017-08-23 using a SeaFET (pH), SAMI-CO2 (pCO2), and YSI (temperature and salinity) sensors. To reduce the maintenance cost and effort for sensors deployed in warm water that experiences intense biofouling, the sensors were set up to measure in situ seawater from an ex situ position. Water was pumped from approximately 1 m below the sea surface into the bottom spigot of a cooler that housed the sensors. To allow water outflow, a 1-inch hole was drilled at the opposite side of the spigot near the top of the cooler rim. The pump was programmed to turn on 20 minutes before each hour, pumping more than enough water to fully flush the cooler, and sensors recorded measurements on the hour. The YSI sonde was deployed directly into the Aransas Ship Channel inside a 2-inch PVC pipe at approximately 1 m below the sea surface. Funding for sensors and sensor deployment came from United States Environmental Protection Agency's National Estuary Program via the Coastal Bend Bays and Estuaries Program Contract No. 1605.

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    Metadata Date 2025-03-19T23:05:03Z
    Metadata Created Date March 19, 2021
    Metadata Updated Date April 1, 2025
    Reference Date(s) December 5, 2020 (publication)
    Frequency Of Update asNeeded

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    Resource Type Dataset
    Metadata Date 2025-03-19T23:05:03Z
    Metadata Created Date March 19, 2021
    Metadata Updated Date April 1, 2025
    Reference Date(s) December 5, 2020 (publication)
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    Access Constraints Cite as: Hu, Xinping; McCutcheon, Melissa R. (2020). Sensor continuous measurements of pH, partial pressure of carbon dioxide (pCO2), salinity and temperature at the University of Texas Marine Science Institute Research Pier, Aransas Ship Channel, TX, Gulf of Mexico from 2016-11-08 to 2017-08-23 (NCEI Accession 0222572). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://doi.org/10.25921/dkg3-1989. 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 2016-11-08
    Temporal Extent End 2017-08-23

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