Oceanographic, surface meteorological, and chemical water quality parameter data collected from moored Real-time Coastal Observation Network (ReCON) buoys in the Great Lakes region by NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory since 2004
NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory has collected observations from in-situ Real-time Coastal Observation Network (ReCON) moored buoys during the open water season, in the Great Lakes since 2004. The ReCON buoy network provides continuous, real-time observations facilitates modification of sampling parameters in anticipation of episodic events, facilitates the collection of field samples in response to episodic events, supports long-term research, and contributes to sensor and system development. Parameters collected include air temperature, chlorophyll, conductivity, current profiles, depth, dissolved organic matter, dissolved oxygen, photosynthetically active radiation (PAR), pressure (hydrostatic), specific conductivity, total dissolved solids, water temperature, wind direction and speed, and wave height, direction and period. Five quality assurance for real-time oceanographic data (QARTOD) tests were run on the observations including gross range, climatological, spike, rate of change, and flat line tests. The highest value from the five tests was included under the “Qartod” column. If data were known to be invalid, that line of data was removed from the dataset.
Dataset Citation
- Cite as: NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (2020). Oceanographic, surface meteorological, and chemical water quality parameter data collected from moored Real-time Coastal Observation Network (ReCON) buoys in the Great Lakes region by NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory since 2004. [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://doi.org/10.25921/jvks-b587. Accessed [date].
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gov.noaa.nodc:GLERL-ReCON
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NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information +1-301-713-3277 NCEI.Info@noaa.gov |
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Time Period | 2004-08-02 to Present |
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West: -87.0
East: -81.5
South: 41.5
North: 46.0
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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 | Submission Package IDs: 43K416, 47JX49, 49W882, 4ANT79, 4LUMF1, 4W1K61, 5DWK26, 5K1EFN, 6BUDFK, 6Y6UNM, 7TEJ9A, 80KA9W, AMEPP8, DHKBEU, DM817Y, FPU8PA, GCB4CK, M0FWNN, MNA5UC, N68RKK, NE92BL, NWYCE3, TRCJ6Y, WY07WF |
Purpose | The goal of the ReCON program is to develop a national network of coastal buoys capable of seabed to sea-surface observations. This wireless observation system, with shore stations at coastal locations covering approximately 800 square miles of sea surface, uses commercially available networking equipment allowing straightforward integration into a nationwide network. Each system collects meteorological data and provides sub-surface measurements of chemical, biological, and physical parameters. The system is designed to allow controlled access to multi-institutional users through surface buoys and sub-surface sensor guest ports located on an underwater hub. The observation network currently provides environmental data to state, federal, and university researchers, educators and resource managers. |
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