Temperature data from moored current meter casts in the Chesapeake Bay from 1981-12-01 to 1983-12-01 (NCEI Accession 8500182)

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Temperature data were collected using moored current meter casts in the Chesapeake Bay from December 8, 1981 to December 1, 1983. Data were submitted by National Ocean Service (NOS). Data were processed by NODC to the NODC standard Current Meter Data (F005) format. Full current meter moorings descriptions are available at http://www.nodc.noaa.gov/General/NODC-Archive/f005.html.

The F005 format is used for time series measurements of ocean currents obtained using moored current-measuring instruments, principally Aanderaa current meters (manufactured by Aanderaa Instruments Inc.). These data represent the Eulerian method of current measurement, i.e., the meters are deployed at a fixed mooring point and measure flow past the sensor. Position, water depth, and sensor depth are reported for each station. The data record comprises values of current direction and speed at specified date and time. Data values may be subject to averaging or filtering and are typically reported at 10-15 minute time intervals. Other environmental parameters may also be reported. These include: water temperature, salinity, conductivity, and transmissivity; wind direction and speed; and dominant wave direction, height, and period. A text field is available for optional comments.

Dataset Citation

Cite as: US DOC/NOAA > NOS - Rockville, MD (2011). Temperature data from moored current meter casts in the Chesapeake Bay from 1981-12-01 to 1983-12-01 (NCEI Accession 8500182). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://accession.nodc.noaa.gov/8500182. Accessed [date].

Dataset Identifiers

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gov.noaa.nodc:8500182

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Distributor	DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce 301-713-3277 NCEI.Info@noaa.gov
Dataset Point of Contact	Information Services DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce 301-713-3277 NCEI.Info@noaa.gov


Time Period	1981-12-08 to 1983-12-01
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates	N: 39.6 S: 36 E: -75.1 W: -77
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Publication Dates	publication: 2011-03-03
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 files are in NODC F005 format. This format is described at http://www.nodc.noaa.gov/General/NODC-Archive/f005.html and the codes used in this format are listed at http://www.nodc.noaa.gov/General/NODC-Archive/f005.txt. Note: Metadata for this accession were extracted from a legacy database maintained by the U.S. National Oceanographic Data Center (NODC). The design of the database did not exactly reflect the FGDC Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata (CSDGM). Principal Investigator (PI) and organization contact information accurately represents all available information from the legacy database at the time that this description was created. However, proper attribution of a PI to a specific institution or the role (submitting or collecting) taken by an institution may not be correct due to inexact mapping between fields in the legacy database and the CSDGM. Due to this uncertainty, the contact information was initially recorded in the Supplemental Information element of the CSDGM description. To develop more accurate metadata, the NODC reviews metadata for all accessions on an ongoing basis. Points of contact for this data set include: Contact info: Agency: US DOC; NOAA; NATIONAL OCEAN SERVICE - ROCKVILLE PI: N/A Address: address: 6001 EXECUTIVE BLVD. city: ROCKVILLE state: MD postal: NOT AVAILABLE country: UNITED STATES 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	This dataset is available to the public for a wide variety of uses including scientific research and analysis.
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: US DOC/NOAA > NOS - Rockville, MD (2011). Temperature data from moored current meter casts in the Chesapeake Bay from 1981-12-01 to 1983-12-01 (NCEI Accession 8500182). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://accession.nodc.noaa.gov/8500182. Accessed [date].
Cited Authors	US DOC/NOAA > NOS - Rockville, MD
Contributors	US DOC; NOAA; NOS - Rockville, MD
Resource Providers	US DOC; NOAA; NOS - Rockville, MD
Publishers	NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NODC > National Oceanographic Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce


Theme keywords	NODC DATA TYPES THESAURUS WATER TEMPERATURE NODC OBSERVATION TYPES THESAURUS continuous current measurements physical time series WMO_CategoryCode oceanography Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords EARTH SCIENCE > OCEANS > OCEAN TEMPERATURE > WATER TEMPERATURE
Data Center keywords	Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NODC > National Oceanographic Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce DOC/NOAA/NOS > National Ocean Service, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce NODC COLLECTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS US DOC; NOAA; NOS - Rockville, MD NODC SUBMITTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS US DOC; NOAA; NOS - Rockville, MD
Platform keywords	NODC PLATFORM NAMES THESAURUS FIXED PLATFORM Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Platform Keywords BUOYS SeaDataNet Ship and Platform Codes 317F
Instrument keywords	NODC INSTRUMENT TYPES THESAURUS current meter mooring thermistor Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Instrument Keywords CURRENT METERS THERMISTORS
Place keywords	NODC SEA AREA NAMES THESAURUS Chesapeake Bay Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords OCEAN > ATLANTIC OCEAN > NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN
Project keywords	NODC PROJECT NAMES THESAURUS UNKNOWN
Keywords	NCEI ACCESSION NUMBER 8500182


Use Constraints	Cite as: US DOC/NOAA > NOS - Rockville, MD (2011). Temperature data from moored current meter casts in the Chesapeake Bay from 1981-12-01 to 1983-12-01 (NCEI Accession 8500182). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://accession.nodc.noaa.gov/8500182. 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.
Fees	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	2011-03-03T20:13:16Z - NCEI Accession 8500182 v1.1 was published. 2011-03-03T20:13:16Z - NCEI Accession 8500182 was revised and v2.2 was published. Rationale: Updates were received for this data set. 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	NCEI Accession 8500182 v1.1 NCEI Accession 8500182 v1.1 (download) NCEI Accession 8500182 v1.1 NCEI Accession 8500182 v2.2 NCEI Accession 8500182 v2.2 (download) NCEI Accession 8500182 v2.2

Lineage information for: repository
Processing Steps	2015-04-22T00:00:00 - NOAA created the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) by merging NOAA's National Climatic Data Center (NCDC), National Geophysical Data Center (NGDC), and National Oceanographic Data Center (NODC), including the National Coastal Data Development Center (NCDDC), per the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015, Public Law 113-235. NCEI launched publicly on April 22, 2015.

Acquisition Information (collection)
Instrument	current meter mooring thermistor
Platform	FIXED PLATFORM

Last Modified: 2016-11-18T15:45:16Z

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