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Temperature profile data collected using XBTs from the OCEANUS from the Atlantic Ocean during the International Decade of Ocean Exploration / combination of USSR POLYGON project and US MODE (IDOE/POLYMODE) project, 1978-11-29 to 1979-12-10 (NCEI Accession 8000254)

Metadata Updated: February 1, 2025

Temperature profile data were collected using bathythermograph (BT/XBT) casts from OCEANUS in the Atlantic Ocean from November 29, 1978 to December 10, 1979. Data were submitted by Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) as part of the International Decade of Ocean Exploration / combination of USSR POLYGON project and US MODE (IDOE/POLYMODE) project. Data were processed by NODC to the NODC standard Universal Bathythermograph Output (UBT) format.

The UBT format contains temperature-depth profile data obtained using expendable bathythermograph (XBT) instruments. Cruise information, position, date and time were reported for each observation. The data record was comprised of pairs of temperature-depth values. Unlike the MBT Data File, in which temperature values were recorded at uniform 5 m intervals, the XBT data files contained temperature values at non-uniform depths. These depths were recorded at the minimum number of points ("inflection points") required to accurately define the temperature curve. Standard XBTs can obtain profiles to depths of either 450 or 760 m. With special instruments, measurements can be obtained to 1830 m.

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Metadata Date 2024-08-22T10:35:19Z
Metadata Created Date December 4, 2020
Metadata Updated Date February 1, 2025
Reference Date(s) October 24, 2003 (publication), September 29, 2022 (revision)
Frequency Of Update asNeeded

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Metadata Date 2024-08-22T10:35:19Z
Metadata Created Date December 4, 2020
Metadata Updated Date February 1, 2025
Reference Date(s) October 24, 2003 (publication), September 29, 2022 (revision)
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Access Constraints Cite as: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (2003). Temperature profile data collected using XBTs from the OCEANUS from the Atlantic Ocean during the International Decade of Ocean Exploration / combination of USSR POLYGON project and US MODE (IDOE/POLYMODE) project, 1978-11-29 to 1979-12-10 (NCEI Accession 8000254). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/8000254. 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 1978-11-29
Temporal Extent End 1979-12-10

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