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Underway sea surface temperature and salinity data from thermosalinographs collected from multiple platforms assembled by NOAA Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML)

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This collection contains sea surface oceanographic data in netCDF and ASCII formatted files assembled by the NOAA Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML) from thermosalinographs from 2001-10-07 to present. The data are transmitted to AOML/NOAA in real-time and submitted to a quality control procedure developed at AOML. The dataset submitted to NCEI for distribution constitutes the complete dataset received by AOML with the corresponding flags after quality control. The measured variables or parameters include sea surface salinity, sea surface water temperature (using internal sensor), latitude, longitude and time. The originator's data have different temporal resolutions from 6 second point values to 5 minute point values.
  • Cite as: Goni, Gustavo J.; NOAA Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (2017). Underway sea surface temperature and salinity data from thermosalinographs collected from multiple platforms assembled by NOAA Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/AOML-TSG. Accessed [date].
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Distribution Formats
  • netCDF (Version: netCDF-3)
  • CSV
    • File Specification: TSG Yearly by Ship
  • CSV
    • File Specification: TSG Daily
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Distributor NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
+1-301-713-3277
NCEI.Info@noaa.gov
Dataset Point of Contact NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
ncei.info@noaa.gov
Time Period 2001-10-07 to Present
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates
West: -180
East: 180
South: -88.56
North: 72.05
Spatial Coverage Map
General Documentation
Associated Resources
  • Thermosalinograph (TSG) operations at NOAA/AOML
  • Goni, Gustavo J.; NOAA Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (2017). Documentation for underway data from thermosalinographs collected from multiple platforms assembled by NOAA Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML) (NCEI Accession 0164024). NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0164024.
Publication Dates
  • publication: 2017-07-11
  • revision: 2024-03-12
Data Presentation Form Digital table - digital representation of facts or figures systematically displayed, especially in columns
Dataset Progress Status Ongoing - data is continually being updated
Historical archive - data has been stored in an offline storage facility
Data Update Frequency As needed
Supplemental Information
AOML-TSG documentation has been archived in NCEI Accession 0164024.
Purpose To help provide a foundation for understanding long-term changes in marine climate, and to provide essential input to climate and weather forecast models.
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: Goni, Gustavo J.; NOAA Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (2017). Underway sea surface temperature and salinity data from thermosalinographs collected from multiple platforms assembled by NOAA Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/AOML-TSG. Accessed [date].
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Acknowledgments
  • This project is funded by the NOAA Climate Program Office.
Theme keywords NODC DATA TYPES THESAURUS NODC OBSERVATION TYPES THESAURUS WMO_CategoryCode
  • oceanography
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords Originator Variable Names
  • TSG conductivity
  • TSG internal temperature
  • TSG salinity
  • external temperature
  • latitude
  • longitude
  • sea surface temperature
  • time
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 IMO Platform Numbers
  • 6621636
  • 6710920
  • 6711003
  • 6728068
  • 701006249
  • 7333195
  • 8406286
  • 8835097
  • 8835114
  • 8835231
  • 8835255
  • 8835619
  • 8901406
  • 8993227
  • 9105786
  • 9152741
  • 9161728
  • 9183518
  • 9202077
  • 9209283
  • 9270335
  • 9349057
  • 9349069
  • 9349071
  • 9372456
  • 9375252
  • 9383948
  • 9664988
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
Project keywords NODC PROJECT NAMES THESAURUS
Keywords NCEI ACCESSION NUMBER
Use Constraints
  • Cite as: Goni, Gustavo J.; NOAA Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (2017). Underway sea surface temperature and salinity data from thermosalinographs collected from multiple platforms assembled by NOAA Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/AOML-TSG. 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.
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Processing Steps
  • 2017-07-11T20:02:05Z - NCEI Accession 0164024 v1.1 was published.
  • 2017-07-12T11:42:09Z - NCEI Accession 0164167 v1.1 was published.
  • 2017-07-12T12:16:17Z - NCEI Accession 0164192 v1.1 was published.
  • 2017-07-13T06:00:19Z - NCEI Accession 0164198 v1.1 was published.
  • 2017-07-13T06:00:35Z - NCEI Accession 0164199 v1.1 was published.
  • 2017-07-13T06:00:51Z - NCEI Accession 0164200 v1.1 was published.
  • 2017-07-13T06:01:07Z - NCEI Accession 0164201 v1.1 was published.
  • 2017-07-13T06:01:50Z - NCEI Accession 0164202 v1.1 was published.
  • 2017-07-13T06:15:46Z - NCEI Accession 0164203 v1.1 was published.
  • 2017-07-13T07:08:58Z - NCEI Accession 0164204 v1.1 was published.
  • 2017-07-13T08:05:24Z - NCEI Accession 0164205 v1.1 was published.
  • 2017-07-13T09:27:16Z - NCEI Accession 0164206 v1.1 was published.
  • 2017-07-13T14:25:11Z - NCEI Accession 0164209 v1.1 was published.
  • 2017-07-14T06:35:02Z - NCEI Accession 0164217 v1.1 was published.
  • 2017-07-14T07:31:06Z - NCEI Accession 0164218 v1.1 was published.
  • 2017-07-15T06:13:08Z - NCEI Accession 0164247 v1.1 was published.
  • 2017-07-15T08:01:24Z - NCEI Accession 0164248 v1.1 was published.
  • 2017-08-16T14:50:22Z - NCEI Accession 0165014 v1.1 was published.
  • 2017-09-12T05:29:31Z - NCEI Accession 0165014 was revised and v2.2 was published.
  • 2017-10-12T05:42:48Z - NCEI Accession 0165014 was revised and v3.3 was published.
  • 2017-11-12T06:35:37Z - NCEI Accession 0165014 was revised and v4.4 was published.
  • 2017-12-12T05:55:57Z - NCEI Accession 0165014 was revised and v5.5 was published.
  • 2018-01-11T05:34:28Z - NCEI Accession 0169810 v1.1 was published.
  • 2018-01-12T05:59:34Z - NCEI Accession 0165014 was revised and v6.6 was published.
  • 2018-02-12T05:15:44Z - NCEI Accession 0169810 was revised and v2.2 was published.
  • 2018-03-12T05:20:22Z - NCEI Accession 0169810 was revised and v3.3 was published.
  • 2018-04-12T05:20:44Z - NCEI Accession 0169810 was revised and v4.4 was published.
  • 2018-05-24T05:38:11Z - NCEI Accession 0169810 was revised and v5.5 was published.
  • 2018-06-12T05:37:08Z - NCEI Accession 0169810 was revised and v6.6 was published.
  • 2018-07-13T05:47:36Z - NCEI Accession 0169810 was revised and v7.7 was published.
  • 2018-08-12T06:13:41Z - NCEI Accession 0164218 was revised and v2.2 was published.
  • 2018-08-12T06:43:33Z - NCEI Accession 0169810 was revised and v8.8 was published.
  • 2018-09-12T05:43:33Z - NCEI Accession 0169810 was revised and v9.9 was published.
  • 2018-10-12T05:56:57Z - NCEI Accession 0169810 was revised and v10.10 was published.
  • 2018-11-12T06:24:12Z - NCEI Accession 0169810 was revised and v11.11 was published.
  • 2018-12-14T11:38:14Z - NCEI Accession 0169810 was revised and v12.12 was published.
  • 2019-01-13T06:37:15Z - NCEI Accession 0169810 was revised and v13.13 was published.
  • 2019-05-11T06:47:31Z - NCEI Accession 0188704 v1.1 was published.
  • 2019-05-12T14:06:04Z - NCEI Accession 0165014 was revised and v7.7 was published.
  • 2019-05-12T14:16:00Z - NCEI Accession 0169810 was revised and v14.14 was published.
  • 2019-06-12T08:23:18Z - NCEI Accession 0188704 was revised and v2.2 was published.
  • 2019-07-12T05:38:35Z - NCEI Accession 0188704 was revised and v3.3 was published.
  • 2019-08-12T12:18:40Z - NCEI Accession 0188704 was revised and v4.4 was published.
  • 2019-09-12T16:03:38Z - NCEI Accession 0188704 was revised and v5.5 was published.
  • 2019-10-12T13:29:47Z - NCEI Accession 0188704 was revised and v6.6 was published.
  • 2019-11-12T14:34:11Z - NCEI Accession 0188704 was revised and v7.7 was published.
  • 2020-01-14T01:36:31Z - NCEI Accession 0188704 was revised and v8.8 was published.
  • 2020-02-11T07:06:27Z - NCEI Accession 0208366 v1.1 was published.
  • 2020-03-12T05:44:34Z - NCEI Accession 0208366 was revised and v2.2 was published.
  • 2020-04-12T05:46:01Z - NCEI Accession 0188704 was revised and v9.9 was published.
  • 2020-04-12T05:49:41Z - NCEI Accession 0208366 was revised and v3.3 was published.
  • 2020-05-12T17:23:29Z - NCEI Accession 0208366 was revised and v4.4 was published.
  • 2020-05-12T17:24:02Z - NCEI Accession 0164024 was revised and v2.2 was published.
  • 2020-06-12T06:22:21Z - NCEI Accession 0208366 was revised and v5.5 was published.
  • 2020-07-12T07:18:05Z - NCEI Accession 0208366 was revised and v6.6 was published.
  • 2020-08-12T08:10:52Z - NCEI Accession 0208366 was revised and v7.7 was published.
  • 2020-09-12T12:50:14Z - NCEI Accession 0208366 was revised and v8.8 was published.
  • 2020-10-12T21:11:40Z - NCEI Accession 0208366 was revised and v9.9 was published.
  • 2020-11-12T10:24:20Z - NCEI Accession 0208366 was revised and v10.10 was published.
  • 2020-12-14T13:13:12Z - NCEI Accession 0208366 was revised and v11.11 was published.
  • 2021-01-13T05:53:16Z - NCEI Accession 0208366 was revised and v12.12 was published.
  • 2021-02-11T05:24:27Z - NCEI Accession 0225469 v1.1 was published.
  • 2021-02-12T20:53:37Z - NCEI Accession 0208366 was revised and v13.13 was published.
  • 2021-03-12T07:55:57Z - NCEI Accession 0225469 was revised and v2.2 was published.
  • 2021-04-12T05:15:55Z - NCEI Accession 0225469 was revised and v3.3 was published.
  • 2021-05-12T06:36:30Z - NCEI Accession 0225469 was revised and v4.4 was published.
  • 2021-06-12T07:32:26Z - NCEI Accession 0225469 was revised and v5.5 was published.
  • 2021-07-13T10:07:49Z - NCEI Accession 0225469 was revised and v6.6 was published.
  • 2021-08-12T09:02:26Z - NCEI Accession 0225469 was revised and v7.7 was published.
  • 2021-09-12T07:09:14Z - NCEI Accession 0225469 was revised and v8.8 was published.
  • 2021-10-12T05:29:22Z - NCEI Accession 0225469 was revised and v9.9 was published.
  • 2021-11-12T05:26:48Z - NCEI Accession 0225469 was revised and v10.10 was published.
  • 2021-12-12T05:27:50Z - NCEI Accession 0225469 was revised and v11.11 was published.
  • 2022-01-12T07:22:53Z - NCEI Accession 0225469 was revised and v12.12 was published.
  • 2022-02-11T06:29:38Z - NCEI Accession 0247611 v1.1 was published.
  • 2022-03-12T06:18:22Z - NCEI Accession 0247611 was revised and v2.2 was published.
  • 2022-04-12T05:13:53Z - NCEI Accession 0247611 was revised and v3.3 was published.
  • 2022-05-12T15:10:26Z - NCEI Accession 0247611 was revised and v4.4 was published.
  • 2022-06-15T05:19:00Z - NCEI Accession 0247611 was revised and v5.5 was published.
  • 2022-07-12T05:17:36Z - NCEI Accession 0247611 was revised and v6.6 was published.
  • 2022-08-12T06:59:28Z - NCEI Accession 0247611 was revised and v7.7 was published.
  • 2022-09-12T06:11:35Z - NCEI Accession 0247611 was revised and v8.8 was published.
  • 2022-10-12T05:20:17Z - NCEI Accession 0247611 was revised and v9.9 was published.
  • 2022-11-12T05:21:25Z - NCEI Accession 0247611 was revised and v10.10 was published.
  • 2022-12-12T05:27:09Z - NCEI Accession 0247611 was revised and v11.11 was published.
  • 2023-01-12T17:09:39Z - NCEI Accession 0247611 was revised and v12.12 was published.
  • 2023-02-11T05:30:43Z - NCEI Accession 0276605 v1.1 was published.
  • 2023-03-12T05:13:59Z - NCEI Accession 0276605 was revised and v2.2 was published.
  • 2023-04-13T05:14:04Z - NCEI Accession 0276605 was revised and v3.3 was published.
  • 2023-05-12T06:39:15Z - NCEI Accession 0276605 was revised and v4.4 was published.
  • 2023-06-12T05:58:33Z - NCEI Accession 0276605 was revised and v5.5 was published.
  • 2023-07-13T05:16:54Z - NCEI Accession 0276605 was revised and v6.6 was published.
  • 2023-08-12T16:28:53Z - NCEI Accession 0276605 was revised and v7.7 was published.
  • 2023-09-12T07:04:36Z - NCEI Accession 0276605 was revised and v8.8 was published.
  • 2023-10-13T06:36:52Z - NCEI Accession 0225469 was revised and v13.13 was published.
  • 2023-10-13T06:40:13Z - NCEI Accession 0247611 was revised and v13.13 was published.
  • 2023-10-13T06:45:46Z - NCEI Accession 0276605 was revised and v9.9 was published.
  • 2023-11-12T05:47:54Z - NCEI Accession 0276605 was revised and v10.10 was published.
  • 2023-12-12T12:10:26Z - NCEI Accession 0276605 was revised and v11.11 was published.
  • 2024-01-16T15:05:08Z - NCEI Accession 0276605 was revised and v12.12 was published.
  • 2024-02-21T18:41:35Z - NCEI Accession 0289479 v1.1 was published.
  • 2024-03-12T20:11:28Z - NCEI Accession 0289479 was revised and v2.2 was published.
Acquisition Information (collection)
Instrument
  • GPS
  • temperature sensor
  • thermistor
  • thermosalinograph
Platform
  • Albert Rickmers
  • Allure Of The Seas
  • BARCELONA EXPRESS
  • Celebrity Equinox
  • Dr. Bernardo Houssay
  • Explorer
  • EXPLORER OF THE SEAS
  • Las Cuevas
  • NOAA Ship Bell M. Shimada
  • NOAA Ship David Starr Jordan
  • NOAA Ship Fairweather
  • NOAA Ship Gordon Gunter
  • NOAA Ship Henry B. Bigelow
  • NOAA Ship Hi'ialakai
  • NOAA Ship Ka'imimoana
  • NOAA Ship Miller Freeman
  • NOAA Ship Nancy Foster
  • NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer
  • NOAA Ship Oregon II
  • NOAA Ship Oscar Dyson
  • NOAA Ship Oscar Elton Sette
  • NOAA Ship Pisces
  • NOAA Ship Rainier
  • NOAA Ship Reuben Lasker
  • NOAA Ship Ronald H. Brown
  • OLEANDER
  • REYKJAFOSS
  • Skogafoss
Last Modified: 2024-03-12T20:20:37Z
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