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    • Synoptic measurements of subsurface phytoplankton layers collected from Fish Lidar, Oceanic, Experimental (FLOE) Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) from aircraft in Chukchi Sea and Beaufort Sea from 2014-07-17 to 2014-07-29 (NCEI Accession 0128217)

    Metadata Updated: July 28, 2023

    In July 2014, Fish Lidar, Oceanic, Experimental (FLOE) Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) was installed in a NOAA Twin Otter to make the first synoptic measurements of subsurface phytoplankton layers associated with the retreating ice in the Arctic Ocean. We made a series of flights out of Barrow, Alaska over the Chukchi Sea to the west or the Beaufort Sea to the East. Our objectives were to see if thin plankton layers exist below the surface in the Arctic and how they might be affected by retreating ice. We have observed layers associated with stratification in other parts of the ocean [Churnside and Donaghay, 2009], and expected to find them in the Marginal Ice Zone as well. The LIDAR was able to measure the layer characteristics and the fractional ice cover simultaneously. These layers, which are not adequately captured in satellite data, will influence primary productivity, secondary productivity, fisheries recruitment, and carbon export to the benthos.

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    Metadata Date 2022-07-01T18:16:12Z
    Metadata Created Date March 12, 2021
    Metadata Updated Date July 28, 2023
    Reference Date(s) June 2, 2015 (publication), June 3, 2015 (revision)
    Frequency Of Update asNeeded

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    Resource Type Dataset
    Metadata Date 2022-07-01T18:16:12Z
    Metadata Created Date March 12, 2021
    Metadata Updated Date July 28, 2023
    Reference Date(s) June 2, 2015 (publication), June 3, 2015 (revision)
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    Guid gov.noaa.nodc:0128217
    Access Constraints Cite as: Churnside, James; Marchbanks, Richard (2015). Synoptic measurements of subsurface phytoplankton layers collected from Fish Lidar, Oceanic, Experimental (FLOE) Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) from aircraft in Chukchi Sea and Beaufort Sea from 2014-07-17 to 2014-07-29 (NCEI Accession 0128217). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0128217. 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 2014-07-17
    Temporal Extent End 2014-07-29

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