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Temperature profiles from MBT casts from a World-Wide distribution from the ALASKA and other platforms from 1943-02-02 to 1964-10-10 (NCEI Accession 9200027)

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Temperature profile data were collected from MBT casts from a a World-Wide distribution. Data were collected from the ALASKA and other platforms from 02 February 1943 to 10 October 1964. Data were processed by NODC to the NODC standard Universal Bathythermograph Output (UBT) format.

This file format is used for temperature-depth profile data obtained using the mechanical bathythermograph (MBT) instrument. The maximum depth of MBT observations is approximately 285 m. Therefore, MBT data are useful only in studying the thermal structure of the upper layers of the ocean. Cruise information, date, position, and time are reported for each observation. The data record comprises pairs of temperature-depth values. Temperature data in this file are recorded at uniform 5 m depth intervals.
  • Cite as: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (2002). Temperature profiles from MBT casts from a World-Wide distribution from the ALASKA and other platforms from 1943-02-02 to 1964-10-10 (NCEI Accession 9200027). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/9200027. Accessed [date].
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Distribution Formats
  • C128
    • File Specification: NODC Bathythermograph Output Format (MBT)
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Distributor NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
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Dataset Point of Contact NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
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Time Period 1943-02-07 to 1964-10-10
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates
West: 92.216667
East: -70
South: -77.95
North: 76.558333
Spatial Coverage Map
General Documentation
Associated Resources
  • US National Oceanographic Data Center (2023). NODC Standard Product: Documentation for NODC Standard File Formats and Related Codes, 1960 - 1996 (NCEI Accession 0189890). NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0189890.
Publication Dates
  • publication: 2002-11-19
  • revision: 2023-02-15
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 UBT format.

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: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (2002). Temperature profiles from MBT casts from a World-Wide distribution from the ALASKA and other platforms from 1943-02-02 to 1964-10-10 (NCEI Accession 9200027). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/9200027. Accessed [date].
Cited Authors
Resource Providers
Publishers
Theme keywords NODC DATA TYPES THESAURUS NODC OBSERVATION TYPES THESAURUS WMO_CategoryCode
  • oceanography
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords
Data Center keywords 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
Keywords NCEI ACCESSION NUMBER
Use Constraints
  • Cite as: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (2002). Temperature profiles from MBT casts from a World-Wide distribution from the ALASKA and other platforms from 1943-02-02 to 1964-10-10 (NCEI Accession 9200027). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/9200027. 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
  • 2002-11-19T19:40:22Z - NCEI Accession 9200027 v1.1 was published.
  • 2002-11-19T19:40:22Z - NCEI Accession 9200027 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.
  • 2013-03-19T15:34:08Z - NCEI Accession 9200027 was revised and v2.3 was published.
    Rationale: Additional metadata files were received or created for this dataset. These updates were copied into the about/ 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.
  • 2023-02-15T00:13:15Z - NCEI Accession 9200027 was revised and v2.4 was published.
    Rationale: Additional metadata files were received or created for this dataset. These updates were copied into the about/ 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
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
  • bathythermograph - MBT
Platform
  • ADMIRABLE
  • ALASKA
  • ALCHIBA
  • ALTAMAHA
  • AMETHYST
  • ANTON BRUUN
  • BEAVER
  • BLISH
  • BOGGS
  • BOREAS
  • BRAZOS
  • BRIDGE
  • CARLSON
  • CELTIC
  • CHANDELEUR
  • CHARLESTON
  • CHENANGO
  • CLOVES
  • COPAHEE
  • CRYSTAL
  • CUYAMA
  • D. A. MUNRO
  • EDWARD CORNWALLIS
  • ENGSTROM
  • GILMORE
  • HAMMONDSPORT
  • HMCS Cedarwood
  • HMCS YC-14
  • HMCS/CNAV Ehkoli
  • HOWARD
  • HYDROGRAPHER
  • J. K. TAUSSIG
  • KAILUA
  • LYMAN
  • MADISON
  • MARCASITE
  • MILLICOMA
  • N. B. SCOFIELD
  • NASSAU
  • NELLIE BELLE
  • NESHANIC
  • NESTUCCA
  • O'BRIEN
  • PECOS
  • POCOMOKE
  • PRESLEY
  • R. S. BULL
  • RAIL
  • ROCKY MOUNT
  • SANGAMON
  • SEDERSTROM
  • SKAGIT
  • STEELE
  • SWAN
  • TEAK
  • USCGC Burton Island
  • USCGC NORTHWIND
  • USCGC Taney
  • USNS BOWDITCH
  • USNS SPICA
  • USNS Wilkes
  • USS A. M. SUMNER
  • USS Almandite
  • USS Andradite
  • USS Ault
  • USS BACHE
  • USS BARTON
  • USS Bergall
  • USS Chaumont
  • USS Doherty
  • USS EPPERSON
  • USS Hank
  • USS Herald
  • USS INGRAHAM
  • USS Laffey
  • USS Lawrence
  • USS McNulty
  • USS Miller
  • USS PC-790
  • USS Robert K. Huntington
  • USS SAN BERNARDINO
  • USS Saranac
  • USS SNYDER
  • USS Sproston
  • USS TACOMA
  • USS TIPPECANOE
  • USS Vaya
  • USS Walker
  • YELLOWFIN
  • YP 109
Last Modified: 2023-02-15T05:28:08Z
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