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Underway pCO2 measurements aboard NOAA Ship Ronald H. Brown during the 2016 Pacific Ocean cruises (NCEI Accession 0157306)

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This dataset includes Surface underway, chemical, meteorological and physical data collected from NOAA Ship RONALD H. BROWN in the Pacific Ocean from 2016-01-05 to 2016-12-22. These data include AIR-SEA DIFFERENCE - PARTIAL PRESSURE (OR FUGACITY) OF CARBON DIOXIDE, BAROMETRIC PRESSURE, Partial pressure (or fugacity) of carbon dioxide - atmosphere, Partial pressure (or fugacity) of carbon dioxide - water, SALINITY and SEA SURFACE TEMPERATURE. The instruments used to collect these data include Carbon dioxide (CO2) gas analyzer and Shower head chamber equilibrator for autonomous carbon dioxide (CO2) measurement.

These data were collected by Rik Wanninkhof, Denis Pierrot and Kevin Sullivan of NOAA Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory as part of the SOOP NOAA Ship Ronald H. Brown 2016 cruises data set, EXPOCODES: 33RO20160105, 33RO20160112, 33RO20160216, 33RO20160330, 33RO20160414, 33RO20160505, 33RO20160524, 33RO20160622, 33RO20161113 and 33RO20161119.
  • Cite as: Wanninkhof, Rik; Pierrot, Denis; Castle, Robert D. (2016). Underway pCO2 measurements aboard NOAA Ship Ronald H. Brown during the 2016 Pacific Ocean cruises (NCEI Accession 0157306). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://doi.org/10.3334/cdiac/otg.vos_rb_2016. Accessed [date].
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Time Period 2016-01-05 to 2016-12-22
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates
West: -165.9514
East: -98.9547
South: -26.8091
North: 52.4036
Spatial Coverage Map
General Documentation
Associated Resources
  • Wanninkhof, R., D. Pierrot, and R. D. Castle (2016). Underway pCO2 measurements aboard the R/V Ronald H. Brown during the 2016 cruises. Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, VOS_R/V_Ronald_Brown_2016_33RO20160105, VOS_R/V_Ronald_Brown_2016_33RO20160112, VOS_R/V_Ronald_Brown_2016_33RO20160216, VOS_R/V_Ronald_Brown_2016_33RO20160330, VOS_R/V_Ronald_Brown_2016_33RO20160414, VOS_R/V_Ronald_Brown_2016_33RO20160505, VOS_R/V_Ronald_Brown_2016_33RO20160524, VOS_R/V_Ronald_Brown_2016_33RO20160622.
  • Pierrot, D., Neill, C., Sullivan, K., Castle, R., Wanninkhof, R., Lüger, H., Johannessen, T., Olsen, A., Feely, R. A., & Cosca, C. E. (2009). Recommendations for autonomous underway pCO2 measuring systems and data-reduction routines. Deep Sea Research Part II: Topical Studies in Oceanography, 56(8-10), 512-522. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dsr2.2008.12.005
  • Feely, R.A., R. Wanninkhof, H.B. Milburn, C.E. Cosca, M. Stapp, and P.P. Murphy, A new automated underway system for making high precision pCO2 measurements onboard research ships, Analytica Chim. Acta, 377, 185-191, 1998.
  • Wanninkhof, R., & Thoning, K. (1993). Measurement of fugacity of CO2 in surface water using continuous and discrete sampling methods. Marine Chemistry, 44(2–4), 189–204. https://doi.org/10.1016/0304-4203(93)90202-y
  • NOAA West Coast Ocean Acidification Cruises (WCOA)
  • Alin, Simone R.; Feely, Richard A.; Hales, Burke; Byrne, Robert H.; Cochlan, William; Liu, Xuewu; Greeley, Dana (2017). Dissolved inorganic carbon, total alkalinity, pH on total scale, and other variables collected from profile and discrete sample observations using CTD, Niskin bottle, and other instruments from NOAA Ship Ronald H. Brown in the U.S. West Coast California Current System from 2016-05-08 to 2016-06-06 (NCEI Accession 0169412). NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://doi.org/10.7289/v5v40shg.
  • NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (2022). Ocean Carbon and Acidification Data System (OCADS). NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/ocean-carbon-acidification-data-system
Publication Dates
  • publication: 2016-12-08
  • revision: 2017-10-27
Data Presentation Form Digital table - digital representation of facts or figures systematically displayed, especially in columns
Dataset Progress Status Complete - production of the data has been completed
Historical archive - data has been stored in an offline storage facility
Data Update Frequency As needed
Supplemental Information
These data were acquired by NCEI from the Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center (CDIAC) in accordance with an archival submission agreement between CDIAC and NCEI.

In this accession, NCEI has archived multiple versions of these data. The latest (and best) version of these data has the largest version number.
Purpose The major objectives of this cruise is to provide a high quality measurements of atmospheric and sea surface fCO2, sea surface salinity, temperature, and other parameters, in the Pacific Ocean.
Use Limitations
  • accessLevel: Public
  • Distribution liability: NOAA and NCEI make no warranty, expressed or implied, regarding these data, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty. NOAA and NCEI cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in these data. If appropriate, NCEI can only certify that the data it distributes are an authentic copy of the records that were accepted for inclusion in the NCEI archives.
Dataset Citation
  • Cite as: Wanninkhof, Rik; Pierrot, Denis; Castle, Robert D. (2016). Underway pCO2 measurements aboard NOAA Ship Ronald H. Brown during the 2016 Pacific Ocean cruises (NCEI Accession 0157306). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://doi.org/10.3334/cdiac/otg.vos_rb_2016. Accessed [date].
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Acknowledgments
  • Funding Information: NOAA Climate Program Office Program (Surface Water pCO2 Measurements from Ships of Opportunity (SOOP))
Theme keywords NODC DATA TYPES THESAURUS NODC OBSERVATION TYPES THESAURUS WMO_CategoryCode
  • oceanography
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords OCADS Study Type
  • Surface underway
Provider Variable Abbreviations
  • PRES_ATM@SSP_hPa
  • SAL_permil
  • SST_C
  • fCO2_SW@SST
Data Center keywords NODC COLLECTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS NODC SUBMITTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords
Platform keywords NODC PLATFORM NAMES THESAURUS Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Platform Keywords ICES/SeaDataNet Ship Codes
Instrument keywords NODC INSTRUMENT TYPES THESAURUS Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Instrument Keywords
Place keywords NODC SEA AREA NAMES THESAURUS Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords Provider Geographic Names
  • North Pacific Ocean
  • South Pacific Ocean
Project keywords NODC PROJECT NAMES THESAURUS Cruise ID
  • RB-16-1-leg1
  • RB1601-Leg2
  • RB1602
  • RB1603-Leg1
  • RB1603-Leg2
  • RB1604A
  • RB1604B
  • RB1605
  • RB1606-Leg0
  • RB1606-Leg1
EXPOCODE
  • 33RO20160105
  • 33RO20160112
  • 33RO20160216
  • 33RO20160330
  • 33RO20160414
  • 33RO20160505
  • 33RO20160524
  • 33RO20160622
  • 33RO20161113
  • 33RO20161119
Ocean Acidification Search Keywords
  • Ocean Carbon and Acidification Data System (OCADS) Project
Research Projects
  • Research Cruises
Keywords NCEI ACCESSION NUMBER
Use Constraints
  • Cite as: Wanninkhof, Rik; Pierrot, Denis; Castle, Robert D. (2016). Underway pCO2 measurements aboard NOAA Ship Ronald H. Brown during the 2016 Pacific Ocean cruises (NCEI Accession 0157306). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://doi.org/10.3334/cdiac/otg.vos_rb_2016. Accessed [date].
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  • 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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  • In most cases, electronic downloads of the data are free. However, fees may apply for custom orders, data certifications, copies of analog materials, and data distribution on physical media.
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Processing Steps
  • 2016-12-08T19:22:09Z - NCEI Accession 0157306 v1.1 was published.
  • 2017-02-18T15:11:11Z - NCEI Accession 0157306 was revised and v2.2 was published.
    Rationale: Updates were received for this dataset. These updates were copied into the data/0-data/ directory of this accession. These updates may provide additional files or replace obsolete files. This version contains the most complete and up-to-date representation of this archival information package. All of the files received prior to this update are available in the preceding version of this accession.
  • 2017-10-27T23:33:19Z - NCEI Accession 0157306 was revised and v3.3 was published.
    Rationale: Updates were received for this dataset. These updates were copied into the data/0-data/ directory of this accession. These updates may provide additional files or replace obsolete files. This version contains the most complete and up-to-date representation of this archival information package. All of the files received prior to this update are available in the preceding version of this accession.
Output Datasets
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Processing Steps
  • Parameter or Variable: pCO2 (fCO2) autonomous; Abbreviation: fCO2_SW@SST; Unit: uatm; Observation type: Surface underway; Measured or calculated: Measured; Sampling instrument: Seawater pump; Location of seawater intake: Bow; Analyzing instrument: Infrared Analyzer: LI-COR model 6262; Detailed sampling and analyzing information: Pierrot, D., Neill, C., Sullivan, K., Castle, R., Wanninkhof, R., Lüger, H., Johannessen, T., Olsen, A., Feely, R. A., & Cosca, C. E. (2009). Recommendations for autonomous underway pCO2 measuring systems and data-reduction routines. Deep Sea Research Part II: Topical Studies in Oceanography, 56(8-10), 512-522. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dsr2.2008.12.005; Equilibrator type: Spray head above dynamic pool, with thermal jacket; Equilibrator volume: 0.95 L (0.4 L water, 0.55 L headspace); Is the equilibrator vented or not: Vented; Water flow rate: 1.5 - 2.0 L/min; Gas flow rate: 70 - 150 ml/min; How was temperature inside the equilibrator measured: Hart Scientific model 1523 digital thermometer; How was pressure inside the equilibrator measured: External Setra 270 connected to the exit of the analyzer; Drying method for gas: Gas stream passes through a thermoelectric condenser (~5 C) and then through a Perma Pure (Nafion) dryer before reaching the analyzer (90% dry).; SEA CO2 gas detector manufacturer: Licor, Inc; SEA CO2 gas detector model: Licor 6262; SEA CO2 gas detector resolution: Accuracy: +/- 2 uatm in fCO2_SW; SEA CO2 gas detector uncertainty: Precision: +/- 0.01 uatm in fCO2_SW; Standardization technique: The system runs a full cycle in approximately 7 hours. The cycle starts with 4 standard gases, then measures three rounds of 6 atmopherice samples followed by 50 surface water samples. Each new gas is flushed through the Licor Analyzer for 2 minutes prior to a stop-flow measurement.; Standardization frequency: Every 7 hours; Standard gas manufacturer: Standard gases are supplied by NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Global Monitoring Division, in Boulder, CO, and are directly traceable to the WMO scale.; Standard gas concentration: Std 1: CA04957, 282.55 ppm, owned by ESRL, used every ~4.5 hours. Std 2: CC105863, 380.22 ppm, owned by ESRL, used every ~4.5 hours. Std 3: CB09696, 453.04 ppm, owned by ESRL, used every ~4.5 hours. Std 4: CB09032, 539.38 ppm, owned by ESRL, used every ~4.5 hours. Std 5: 0.00 ppm, owned by AOML, used every ~19.0 hours.; Standard gas uncertainty: 0.01 ppm; Water vapor correction method: Details of the data reduction are described in Pierrot, et.al. (2009).; Temperature correction method: Details of the data reduction are described in Pierrot, et.al. (2009).; At what temperature was pCO2 reported: In situ sea surface temperature; Uncertainty: 0.01C; Quality flag convention: WOCE quality control flags are used: 2 = good value, 3 = questionable value, 4 = bad value; Method reference: Pierrot, D., Neill, C., Sullivan, K., Castle, R., Wanninkhof, R., Lüger, H., Johannessen, T., Olsen, A., Feely, R. A., & Cosca, C. E. (2009). Recommendations for autonomous underway pCO2 measuring systems and data-reduction routines. Deep Sea Research Part II: Topical Studies in Oceanography, 56(8-10), 512-522. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dsr2.2008.12.005; Researcher name: Denis Pierrot; Researcher institution: NOAA/AOML.
  • Parameter or Variable: Sea Surface Temperature; Abbreviation: SST_C; Unit: degrees celcius; Observation type: Surface Underway; Analyzing instrument: SBE-21, Seabird, Inc.; Detailed sampling and analyzing information: Bow thruster room, before sea water pump, ~5 m below water line; Uncertainty: Accuracy: 0.01C, Precision: 0.001C; Researcher name: Denis Pierrot; Researcher institution: NOAA/AOML.
  • Parameter or Variable: Sea Surface Salinity; Abbreviation: SAL_permil; Observation type: Surface Underway; Analyzing instrument: SBE 45, Seabird, Inc.; Uncertainty: Accuracy: +/- 0.005; Precision: 0.0002; Researcher name: Denis Pierrot; Researcher institution: NOAA/AOML.
  • Parameter or Variable: Atmospheric Pressure; Abbreviation: PRES_ATM@SSP_hPa; Unit: hPa; Sampling instrument: Vaisala, PTB330; Detailed sampling and analyzing information: Location: On bulkhead exterior on the port side of the radio room aft of the bridge at ~14 m above the sea surface; Uncertainty: Accuracy: +/- 0.2 hPa; Precision: 0.08 hPa; Researcher name: Denis Pierrot; Researcher institution: NOAA/AOML .
Acquisition Information (collection)
Instrument
  • carbon dioxide (CO2) gas analyzer
  • showerhead equilibrator
Platform
  • NOAA Ship Ronald H. Brown
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