NOAA Global Drifter Program quality-controlled 6-hour interpolated data from ocean drifters initially deployed during 2015, containing observations from 2015-01-01 to 2023-06-16 (NCEI Accession 0202075)
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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 2015, containing observations from 2015-01-01 to 2023-06-16 (NCEI Accession 0202075). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0202075. 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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Ordering Instructions |
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Distributor |
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information +1-301-713-3277 NCEI.Info@noaa.gov
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Dataset Point of Contact |
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.info@noaa.gov
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Time Period |
2015-01-01 to 2023-06-16 |
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates |
West: -180
East: 180
South: -67.09
North: 81.92
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Associated Resources |
- NOAA Global Drifter Program quality-controlled 6-hour interpolated data from ocean surface drifting buoys
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NCEI Collection
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Parent ID (indicates this dataset is related to other data):- gov.noaa.nodc:AOML-GDP-6hr
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Publication Dates |
- publication: 2019-09-10
- revision: 2024-05-07
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Data Presentation Form |
Digital table - digital representation of facts or figures systematically displayed, especially in columns
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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. |
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- 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.
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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 2015, containing observations from 2015-01-01 to 2023-06-16 (NCEI Accession 0202075). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0202075. Accessed [date].
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Cited Authors |
- NOAA/AOML Global Drifter Program
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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 2015, containing observations from 2015-01-01 to 2023-06-16 (NCEI Accession 0202075). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0202075. Accessed [date].
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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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- 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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Lineage information for: dataset |
Processing Steps |
- 2019-09-10T20:08:27Z - NCEI Accession 0202075 v1.1 was published.
- 2020-07-21T16:51:43Z - NCEI Accession 0202075 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.
- 2020-12-19T20:24:27Z - NCEI Accession 0202075 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.
- 2021-05-10T16:27:34Z - NCEI Accession 0202075 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.
- 2024-05-04T00:25:38Z - NCEI Accession 0202075 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.
- 2024-05-07T19:08:33Z - NCEI Accession 0202075 was revised and v6.6 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.
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Output Datasets |
- NCEI Accession 0202075 v1.1
- NCEI Accession 0202075 v2.2
- NCEI Accession 0202075 v3.3
- NCEI Accession 0202075 v4.4
- NCEI Accession 0202075 v5.5
- NCEI Accession 0202075 v6.6
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Acquisition Information (collection) |
Instrument |
- buoy - drifting buoy
- thermistor
- thermometer
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