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    • WATER TEMPERATURE and other data from DISCOVERY, UNKNOWN PLATFORMS and other platforms from 1988-07-29 to 1991-07-26 (NCEI Accession 9200096)

    Metadata Updated: May 1, 2025

    The water depth and temperature data were collected from UK ships CHALLENGER, DISCOVERY, DARWIN, FLEETWOOD, LIMA, OCEAN WEATHER STATION, and UNKNOWN PLATFORMS between July, 1988 and July, 1991. The originator's bathythermograph (XBT) data containing 557 profiles were submitted on a tape by P. Horsburgh, Hydro Department, Birkenhead, UK. The data have been converted and are now available on line in C116 (XBT) file format of NODC.

    The data type C116 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. 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 2024-08-22T14:41:28Z
    Metadata Created Date December 4, 2020
    Metadata Updated Date May 1, 2025
    Reference Date(s) November 19, 2002 (publication), February 15, 2023 (revision)
    Frequency Of Update asNeeded

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    Harvested from NOAA/NESDIS/ncei/accessions

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    Resource Type Dataset
    Metadata Date 2024-08-22T14:41:28Z
    Metadata Created Date December 4, 2020
    Metadata Updated Date May 1, 2025
    Reference Date(s) November 19, 2002 (publication), February 15, 2023 (revision)
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    Guid gov.noaa.nodc:9200096
    Access Constraints Cite as: Horsburgh, Patrick; UK Hydrographic Office (2002). WATER TEMPERATURE and other data from DISCOVERY, UNKNOWN PLATFORMS and other platforms from 1988-07-29 to 1991-07-26 (NCEI Accession 9200096). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/9200096. 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.
    Bbox East Long -6.87
    Bbox North Lat 61.98
    Bbox South Lat 36.95
    Bbox West Long -21.3
    Coupled Resource
    Frequency Of Update asNeeded
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    Harvest Object Id c205500d-e13c-4da1-850d-868ab2626f63
    Harvest Source Id c084a438-6f6b-470d-93e0-16aeddb9f513
    Harvest Source Title NOAA/NESDIS/ncei/accessions
    Licence accessLevel: Public
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    Metadata Language eng
    Metadata Type geospatial
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    Spatial Data Service Type
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    Spatial Harvester True
    Temporal Extent Begin 1988-07-29
    Temporal Extent End 1991-07-26

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