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NOAA Global Drifter Program quality-controlled 6-hour interpolated data from ocean drifters initially deployed during 1979, containing observations from 1979-02-15 to 1981-07-21 (NCEI Accession 0193187)

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This dataset includes sea surface temperature and current data collected by satellite-tracked surface drifting buoys ("drifters") for the NOAA Global Drifter Program. The Drifter Data Assembly Center (DAC) at Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML) has applied quality control procedures to edit these data (position and temperature) and interpolated them to 6-hour intervals using an optimum interpolation procedure. The data include positions (latitude and longitude), sea surface temperatures, and velocities (eastward, northward) with accompanying error estimates. Metadata include identification numbers, experiment number, start location and time, end location and time, drogue loss date, death code, manufacturer, and drifter type.
  • Cite as: NOAA/AOML Global Drifter Program (2019). NOAA Global Drifter Program quality-controlled 6-hour interpolated data from ocean drifters initially deployed during 1979, containing observations from 1979-02-15 to 1981-07-21 (NCEI Accession 0193187). https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0193187. In Lumpkin, Rick; Centurioni, Luca, NOAA Global Drifter Program quality-controlled 6-hour interpolated data from ocean surface drifting buoys. [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://doi.org/10.25921/7ntx-z961. Accessed [date].
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Distribution Formats
  • netCDF (Version: netCDF-4 classic model)
    • File Specification: NCEI_NetCDF_Trajectory_Template_v2, ACDD-1.3, CF-1.6
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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 1979-02-15 to 1981-07-21
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates
West: -176.12
East: -78.88
South: -24.14
North: 17.42
Spatial Coverage Map
General Documentation
Associated Resources
  • NOAA Global Drifter Program quality-controlled 6-hour interpolated data from ocean surface drifting buoys
    • Parent ID (indicates this dataset is related to other data):
    • gov.noaa.nodc:AOML-GDP-6hr
Publication Dates
  • publication: 2019-08-03
  • revision: 2024-03-23
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 The primary goal of the GDP is to establish a global array of drifters with drifters present in each 5 x 5 degree grid of open ocean and to provide these data in near-real time for weather prediction and ocean state estimation. The Global Drifter Program is also tasked with providing quality controlled data for scientific use.
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/AOML Global Drifter Program (2019). NOAA Global Drifter Program quality-controlled 6-hour interpolated data from ocean drifters initially deployed during 1979, containing observations from 1979-02-15 to 1981-07-21 (NCEI Accession 0193187). https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0193187. In Lumpkin, Rick; Centurioni, Luca, NOAA Global Drifter Program quality-controlled 6-hour interpolated data from ocean surface drifting buoys. [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://doi.org/10.25921/7ntx-z961. Accessed [date].
Cited Authors
  • NOAA/AOML Global Drifter Program
Contributors
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 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 Global Drifter Program ID
  • 7702201
  • 7702202
  • 7702204
  • 7702205
  • 7702207
  • 7702208
  • 7702209
  • 7702211
  • 7702212
  • 7702213
  • 7702214
  • 7702215
  • 7702217
  • 7702218
  • 7702220
  • 7702222
  • 7702223
  • 7702225
  • 7702226
  • 7702229
  • 7702233
  • 7702235
  • 7702236
  • 7702251
  • 7702252
  • 7702254
  • 7702255
  • 7702800
  • 7702801
  • 7702802
  • 7702803
  • 7702804
  • 7702805
  • 7702806
  • 7702807
  • 7702811
  • 7702812
  • 7702813
  • 7702814
  • 7902257
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/AOML Global Drifter Program (2019). NOAA Global Drifter Program quality-controlled 6-hour interpolated data from ocean drifters initially deployed during 1979, containing observations from 1979-02-15 to 1981-07-21 (NCEI Accession 0193187). https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0193187. In Lumpkin, Rick; Centurioni, Luca, NOAA Global Drifter Program quality-controlled 6-hour interpolated data from ocean surface drifting buoys. [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://doi.org/10.25921/7ntx-z961. 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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Lineage information for: dataset
Processing Steps
  • 2019-08-03T02:20:44Z - NCEI Accession 0193187 v1.1 was published.
  • 2020-05-12T05:03:47Z - NCEI Accession 0193187 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.
  • 2020-10-03T15:59:09Z - NCEI Accession 0193187 was revised and v3.3 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.
  • 2021-02-26T16:00:15Z - NCEI Accession 0193187 was revised and v4.4 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.
  • 2024-03-23T10:26:55Z - NCEI Accession 0193187 was revised and v5.5 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.
Output Datasets
Acquisition Information (collection)
Instrument
  • buoy - drifting buoy
  • thermistor
  • thermometer
Platform
  • drifting buoy
Last Modified: 2024-08-22T11:32:59Z
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