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Temperature profiles from XBT casts from the YELCHO and other platforms as part of the International Decade of the International Decade of Ocean Exploration / International Ocean Studies / First Dynamic Response and Kinematics Experiment in the Drake Passage (IDOE/ISOS/FDRAKE) from 1976-02-08 to 1976-04-05 (NCEI Accession 7700460)

Metadata Updated: December 1, 2023

Temperature profiles were collected from XBT casts from the YELCHO and other platforms from 08 February 1976 to 05 April 1976. Data were collected by Texas A&M University (TAMU) as part of the International Decade of Ocean Exploration / International Ocean Studies / First Dynamic Response and Kinematics Experiment in the Drake Passage (IDOE/ISOS/FDRAKE). 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 records are comprised of pairs of temperature-depth values. The XBT data files contain 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. Special instruments permit measurements to be obtained to 1830 m.

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Metadata Date 2023-06-24T18:51:11Z
Metadata Created Date December 4, 2020
Metadata Updated Date December 1, 2023
Reference Date(s) October 24, 2003 (publication), March 19, 2013 (revision)
Frequency Of Update asNeeded

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Metadata Date 2023-06-24T18:51:11Z
Metadata Created Date December 4, 2020
Metadata Updated Date December 1, 2023
Reference Date(s) October 24, 2003 (publication), March 19, 2013 (revision)
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Access Constraints Cite as: Texas A&M University (2003). Temperature profiles from XBT casts from the YELCHO and other platforms as part of the International Decade of the International Decade of Ocean Exploration / International Ocean Studies / First Dynamic Response and Kinematics Experiment in the Drake Passage (IDOE/ISOS/FDRAKE) from 1976-02-08 to 1976-04-05 (NCEI Accession 7700460). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/7700460. 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 1976-02-08
Temporal Extent End 1976-04-05

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