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NODC Standard Format Bathythermograph XBT Selected Depths (SBT/C125) Data (1947-1992) (NCEI Accession 9400120)

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This collection contains temperature, depth and other data collected using bathythermograph (MBT/XBT) casts from numerous platforms in oceans and seas around the world from 1947-08-14 to 1992-01-04. Data were processed by NODC to the NODC Bathythermograph XBT Selected Depths (SBT/C125) format.

The SBT format is used for temperature-depth data obtained from mechanical (MBT) and expendable (XBT) bathythermograph instruments. Data in this file were sent to NODC at depths selected by the originator - usually at standard horizons or some fixed interval. The MBT file holds data reported at a 5-meter depth interval, and depths in the XBT file are chosen at significant inflection points of the temperature-depth profile. SBT data can be selected from specific geographic regions or from specified cruises.
  • Cite as: US National Oceanographic Data Center (2021). NODC Standard Format Bathythermograph XBT Selected Depths (SBT/C125) Data (1947-1992) (NCEI Accession 9400120). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/9400120. Accessed [date].
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Distribution Formats
  • C125
    • File Specification: NODC Bathythermograph XBT Selected Depths (SBT/C125) Format
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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 1947-08-14 to 1992-01-04
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates
West: -180
East: 180
South: -69.31
North: 79.29
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: 2021-01-14
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
The data in this accession is a compilation of data from multiple NCEI accessions that were provided in this standard NODC format or were reformatted into this standard NODC format. Each of the original accessions that provided data for this collection is available upon request from NCEI.
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 National Oceanographic Data Center (2021). NODC Standard Format Bathythermograph XBT Selected Depths (SBT/C125) Data (1947-1992) (NCEI Accession 9400120). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/9400120. Accessed [date].
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Theme keywords NODC DATA TYPES THESAURUS NODC OBSERVATION TYPES THESAURUS WMO_CategoryCode
  • oceanography
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords
Data Center keywords NODC COLLECTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS NODC SUBMITTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center 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
Keywords NCEI ACCESSION NUMBER
Use Constraints
  • Cite as: US National Oceanographic Data Center (2021). NODC Standard Format Bathythermograph XBT Selected Depths (SBT/C125) Data (1947-1992) (NCEI Accession 9400120). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/9400120. 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
  • 2021-01-14T17:35:50Z - NCEI Accession 9400120 v1.1 was published.
Output Datasets
Acquisition Information (collection)
Instrument
  • bathythermograph - BT
  • bathythermograph - MBT
  • bathythermograph - XBT
Last Modified: 2023-02-07T23:04:49Z
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