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Partial pressure (or fugacity) of carbon dioxide, sea surface temperature, sea surface salinity and barometric pressure collected from the Mooring PIRATA_8N38W deployments in the Atlantic Ocean (NCEI Accession 0167529)

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This dataset includes chemical, physical, meteorological, and time series data collected from Mooring PIRATA_8N38W deployments in the Atlantic Ocean from 2008-04-20 to 2013-10-13. These data include mole fraction of CO2 in air in equilibrium with the seawater at sea surface temperature and measured humidity, sea surface temperature in degrees Celsius, sea surface salinity, and atmospheric pressure.
  • Cite as: Lefèvre, Nathalie (2017). Partial pressure (or fugacity) of carbon dioxide, sea surface temperature, sea surface salinity and barometric pressure collected from the Mooring PIRATA_8N38W deployments in the Atlantic Ocean (NCEI Accession 0167529). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://doi.org/10.7289/v5qz287g. Accessed [date].
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Time Period 2008-04-20 to 2013-10-13
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates
West: -38
East: -38
South: 8
North: 8
Spatial Coverage Map
General Documentation
Associated Resources
  • Bourlès, B., et al. (2008), The PIRATA program: history, accomplishments and future directions., Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society, 89, 1111-1125.
  • Boutin, J., L. Merlivat, C. Henocq, N. Martin, and J.-B. Sallee (2008), Air-sea CO2 flux variability in frontal regions of the Southern Ocean from CARbon Interface OCean Atmosphere drifters, Limnology and oceanography, 53, 2062-2079.
  • Mooring PIRATA8N38W (Buoy Position: 8°N, 38°W)
  • 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: 2017-10-27
  • revision: 2019-10-31
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
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 To understand the air-sea flux of heat and CO2 in the Equatorial Atlantic 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: Lefèvre, Nathalie (2017). Partial pressure (or fugacity) of carbon dioxide, sea surface temperature, sea surface salinity and barometric pressure collected from the Mooring PIRATA_8N38W deployments in the Atlantic Ocean (NCEI Accession 0167529). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://doi.org/10.7289/v5qz287g. Accessed [date].
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Acknowledgments
  • Funding Information: LOCEAN
Theme keywords NODC DATA TYPES THESAURUS NODC OBSERVATION TYPES THESAURUS WMO_CategoryCode
  • oceanography
Deployments
  • PIRATA_8N38W_357F20080420
  • PIRATA_8N38W_357F20090330
  • PIRATA_8N38W_357F20100803
  • PIRATA_8N38W_357F20110903
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords OCADS Study Type
  • Mooring
  • Surface measurement
  • Time series
Provider Variable Abbreviations
  • Patm
  • SSS
  • SST
  • fCO2
Data Center keywords NODC COLLECTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS NODC SUBMITTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS
Platform keywords NODC PLATFORM NAMES THESAURUS Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Platform Keywords
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
  • Atlantic Ocean
Project keywords NODC PROJECT NAMES THESAURUS Cruise ID
  • PIRATA_8N38W_357F20080420
  • PIRATA_8N38W_357F20090330
  • PIRATA_8N38W_357F20100803
  • PIRATA_8N38W_357F20110903
  • PIRATA_8N38W_357F20130619
EXPOCODE
  • 357F20080420
  • 357F20090330
  • 357F20100803
  • 357F20110903
  • 357F20130619
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Project Keywords Ocean Acidification Search Keywords
  • Ocean Carbon and Acidification Data System (OCADS) Project
Research Projects
  • Prediction and Research Moored Array in the Tropical Atlantic (PIRATA)
Keywords NCEI ACCESSION NUMBER
Use Constraints
  • Cite as: Lefèvre, Nathalie (2017). Partial pressure (or fugacity) of carbon dioxide, sea surface temperature, sea surface salinity and barometric pressure collected from the Mooring PIRATA_8N38W deployments in the Atlantic Ocean (NCEI Accession 0167529). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://doi.org/10.7289/v5qz287g. Accessed [date].
Access Constraints
  • 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.
Lineage information for: dataset
Processing Steps
  • 2017-10-27T23:39:06Z - NCEI Accession 0167529 v1.1 was published.
  • 2019-10-31T20:08:22Z - NCEI Accession 0167529 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.
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Processing Steps
  • Parameter or Variable: pCO2 (fCO2) autonomous; Abbreviation: fCO2; Unit: uatm; Observation type: Surface time series; Measured or calculated: Measured; Sampling instrument: Seawater pump; Location of seawater intake: Mooring buoy; Analyzing instrument: Absolute, non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) gas analyzer: LI-COR model 7000; Detailed sampling and analyzing information: Merlivat, L., and P. Brault (1995), CARIOCA Buoy: Carbon Dioxide Monitor, Sea Technology, 10, 23-30.; Equilibrator type: CARIOCA sensor; SEA CO2 gas detector manufacturer: Licor, Inc; SEA CO2 gas detector model: Licor 7000; SEA CO2 gas detector resolution: +/- 3 uatm; Standardization technique: The calibration is done in the laboratory by comparing the response of the spectrophotometer to the fCO2 of a seawater solution determined with an infrared analyzer (Licor 7000). The CARIOCA response is determined over the anticipated range of fCO2. The CARIOCA sensor is calibrated before and after deployment.; Standard gas manufacturer: NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory (ESRL); At what temperature was pCO2 reported: In situ sea surface temperature; Method reference: Merlivat, L., and P. Brault (1995), CARIOCA Buoy: Carbon Dioxide Monitor, Sea Technology, 10, 23-30.; Researcher name: Nathalie Lefèvre; Researcher institution: LOCEAN, Université P. et M. Curie.
  • Parameter or Variable: Sea Surface Temperature; Abbreviation: SST; Unit: degrees celcius; Observation type: Surface time series; Analyzing instrument: Betatherm thermistor; Detailed sampling and analyzing information: Temperature measurements are made with a Betatherm thermistor. It is calibrated at the metrology laboratory of IFREMER (certified by COFRAC). The thermistor is calibrated between -2 and +32C, with an accuracy of 0.01C.; Uncertainty: Accuracy: 0.01 Deg. C; Researcher name: Nathalie Lefèvre; Researcher institution: LOCEAN, Université P. et M. Curie.
  • Parameter or Variable: Sea Surface Salinity; Abbreviation: SSS; Observation type: Surface time series; Researcher name: Nathalie Lefèvre; Researcher institution: LOCEAN, Université P. et M. Curie.
  • Parameter or Variable: Atmospheric Pressure; Abbreviation: Patm; Unit: hPA; Observation type: Surface time series; Analyzing instrument: Vaisala PTB101C, 900-1100 hPa; Detailed sampling and analyzing information: Atmospheric pressure on the buoy is measured using a Vaisala PTB101C, 900-1100 hPa. The accuracy is +/-0.3 mb at 20C and +/- 1 mb from 0 to 40C.; Replicate information: Factory calibrated before purchase. Recalibrated to sea level atmospheric air every 7 days; Uncertainty: accuracy is +/-0.3 mb at 20C and +/- 1 mb from 0 to 40C.; Researcher name: Nathalie Lefèvre; Researcher institution: LOCEAN, Université P. et M. Curie .
Acquisition Information (collection)
Instrument
  • bubble type equilibrator for autonomous carbon dioxide (CO2) measurement
Platform
  • moorings
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