Skip to main content
Dataset Overview | National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)

Partial pressure of carbon dioxide (pCO2), temperature, salinity, oxygen and barometric pressure collected from surface underway coastal observations during R/V Atlantic Explorer cruises in the North Atlantic Ocean in 2020 (NCEI Accession 0225195)

browse graphicPreview graphic
This dataset includes surface underway, chemical, physical, coastal data collected during R/V Atlantic Explorer cruises in the North Atlantic Ocean, from 2020-01-21 to 2020-12-18. These data include sea surface temperature, sea surface salinity, oxygen, equilibrator temperature, equilibrator pressure, mole fraction of carbon dioxide (xCO2) in water and atmosphere and barometric pressure. The instruments used to collect these data include GO Oceanics Equilibrator, Hart Thermometer, Setra Pressure sensor, conductivity sensor and oxygen optode.
  • Cite as: Bates, Nicholas (2021). Partial pressure of carbon dioxide (pCO2), temperature, salinity, oxygen and barometric pressure collected from surface underway coastal observations during R/V Atlantic Explorer cruises in the North Atlantic Ocean in 2020 (NCEI Accession 0225195). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://doi.org/10.25921/fyeb-pc63. Accessed [date].
gov.noaa.nodc:0225195
Full Text · XML
Download Data
  • HTTPS (download)
    Navigate directly to the URL for data access and direct download.
  • FTP (download)
    These data are available through the File Transfer Protocol (FTP). FTP is no longer supported by most internet browsers. You may copy and paste the FTP link to the data into an FTP client (e.g., FileZilla or WinSCP).
Distribution Formats
  • Originator data format
Ordering Instructions Contact NCEI for other distribution options and instructions.
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 2020-01-21 to 2020-12-18
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates
West: -64.77
East: -63.05
South: 30.79
North: 32.53
Spatial Coverage Map
General Documentation
Associated Resources
Publication Dates
  • publication: 2021-01-27
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
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: Bates, Nicholas (2021). Partial pressure of carbon dioxide (pCO2), temperature, salinity, oxygen and barometric pressure collected from surface underway coastal observations during R/V Atlantic Explorer cruises in the North Atlantic Ocean in 2020 (NCEI Accession 0225195). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://doi.org/10.25921/fyeb-pc63. Accessed [date].
Cited Authors
Principal Investigators
Contributors
Resource Providers
Publishers
Acknowledgments
  • Funding Information: Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS)
Theme keywords NODC DATA TYPES THESAURUS NODC OBSERVATION TYPES THESAURUS WMO_CategoryCode
  • oceanography
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords OCADS Study Type
  • Surface underway
Provider Keywords
  • Atlantic Explorer
  • Coastal
  • SOOP
  • VOS
Provider Variable Abbreviations
  • ETOPO2
  • PRES_ATM@SSP_hPa
  • SSS
  • SST_C
  • xCO2_EQU
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
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 Provider Geographic Names
  • North Atlantic Ocean
Project keywords NODC PROJECT NAMES THESAURUS Cruise ID
  • AE2002
  • AE2011
  • AE2012
  • AE2013
  • AE2014
  • AE2015
  • AE2017
  • AE2018
  • AE2020
  • AE2021
  • AE2022
EXPOCODE
  • 33H420200121
  • 33H420200806
  • 33H420200817
  • 33H420200823
  • 33H420200916
  • 33H420200923
  • 33H420201029
  • 33H420201114
  • 33H420201202
  • 33H420201209
  • 33H420201226
Ocean Acidification Search Keywords
  • Ocean Carbon and Acidification Data System (OCADS) Project
Reference Section ID
  • SOOP, Coastal Cruises
Keywords NCEI ACCESSION NUMBER
Use Constraints
  • Cite as: Bates, Nicholas (2021). Partial pressure of carbon dioxide (pCO2), temperature, salinity, oxygen and barometric pressure collected from surface underway coastal observations during R/V Atlantic Explorer cruises in the North Atlantic Ocean in 2020 (NCEI Accession 0225195). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://doi.org/10.25921/fyeb-pc63. 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
  • 2021-01-27T22:17:21Z - NCEI Accession 0225195 v1.1 was published.
Output Datasets
Lineage information for: dataset
Processing Steps
  • Parameter or Variable: pCO2 (fCO2) autonomous; Abbreviation: xCO2_EQU; Unit: ppm; Observation type: Surface underway; Measured or calculated: Measured; Analyzing instrument: LI7000; Equilibrator type: Spray head above dynamic pool, with thermal jacket; Equilibrator volume: 1.4 L (0.8 L water, 0.6 L headspace); Is the equilibrator vented or not: yes; Water flow rate: 1.5 - 2.5 L/min; Gas flow rate: 70 - 150 ml/min; Drying method for gas: Gas stream passes through a thermoelectric condenser (~5 °C) and then through a Perma Pure (Nafion) dryer before reaching the analyzer (90% dry); SEA CO2 gas detector manufacturer: LiCor; SEA CO2 gas detector model: LI7000; SEA CO2 gas detector uncertainty: 0.5 µatm; Standardization technique: The analyzer is calibrated every 5 hours with primary standards that are directly traceable to the WMO X2007 scale. The zero gas is ultra-high purity N2; Standard gas manufacturer: NOAA CMDL; Standard gas concentration: Std 1:0.00 ppm; NOAAStd 2:248.89 ppm; NOAAStd 3:379.56 ppm; NOAAStd 4:470.54 ppm; Standard gas uncertainty: ± 2 μatm in fCO2_SW; Researcher name: Nicholas R. Bates; Researcher institution: BIOS.
  • Parameter or Variable: Sea Surface Temperature; Abbreviation: SST_C; Unit: degrees celcius; Observation type: Surface Underway; Analyzing instrument: Seabird TSG SBE45; Detailed sampling and analyzing information: Traceable to SeaBird calibration for pressure, temperature and salinity (Feb 2020); Uncertainty: Resolution: Temperature Resolution: 0.0001 °C; Temperature Accuracy: ± 0.002 °C; Researcher name: Nicholas R. Bates; Researcher institution: BIOS.
  • Parameter or Variable: Sea Surface Salinity; Abbreviation: SSS; Observation type: Surface Underway; Analyzing instrument: Seabird TSG SBE45; Detailed sampling and analyzing information: Traceable to SeaBird calibration for pressure, temperature and salinity (Feb 2020); Uncertainty: Conductivity resolution: 0.00001 S/m; Conductivity Accuracy: ± 0.0003 S/m; Researcher name: Nicholas R. Bates; Researcher institution: BIOS.
  • Parameter or Variable: Dissolved Oxygen; Abbreviation: ETOPO2; Unit: μm; Observation type: Surface Underway; Analyzing instrument: Oxygen Optode, Model 4831; Detailed sampling and analyzing information: Factory calibration, Resolution is taken as Precision; Uncertainty: Resolution: 0.1 µmol/kg; Uncertainty (Accuracy/Precision): 2 µmol/kg; Researcher name: Nicholas R. Bates; Researcher institution: BIOS.
  • Parameter or Variable: Barometric Pressure; Abbreviation: PRES_ATM@SSP_hPa; Unit: hPa; Observation type: Underway; Sampling instrument: Barometric pressure measured outside, corrected to sea level (hPa); Analyzing instrument: Setra Pressure sensor, Model 270; Detailed sampling and analyzing information: Factory calibration, Resolution is taken as Precision; Uncertainty: Resolution: 0.15 hPa; Uncertainty (Accuracy/Precision): 0.015 hPa; Researcher name: Nicholas R. Bates; Researcher institution: BIOS .
Acquisition Information (collection)
Instrument
  • barometric pressure sensor
  • carbon dioxide (CO2) gas analyzer
  • salinometer
  • temperature sensor
Platform
  • RV Atlantic Explorer
Last Modified: 2024-06-10T13:15:43Z
For questions about the information on this page, please email: ncei.info@noaa.gov