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Directional wave measurements, sea surface temperatures, and additional ocean surface parameters recorded by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography's Coastal Data Information Program Datawell Waverider buoy 243p1 from 2018-08-26 to 2024-01-24 (NCEI Accession 0248752)

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This dataset contains high-resolution directional wave spectra and parameters measured by Datawell Waverider buoy 243p1 at NAGS HEAD, NC, as well as measurements of sea surface displacement and sea surface temperature. The data are collected in real-time and transmitted to CDIP at SIO, La Jolla, CA, where they are processed and submitted to quality control procedures.
  • Cite as: Coastal Data Information Program, SIO (2022). Directional wave measurements, sea surface temperatures, and additional ocean surface parameters recorded by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography's Coastal Data Information Program Datawell Waverider buoy 243p1 from 2018-08-26 to 2024-01-24 (NCEI Accession 0248752). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0248752. Accessed [date].
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Distribution Formats
  • netCDF (Version: netCDF-3)
    • File Specification: NCEI_NetCDF_TimeSeries_Orthogonal_Template_v2.0, ACDD-1.3, CF-1.6
  • netCDF (Version: netCDF-3)
    • File Specification: NCEI_NetCDF_TimeSeries_Orthogonal_Template_v2.0, ACDD-1.3, CF-1.8, IOOS-1.2
  • netCDF (Version: netCDF-4 classic model)
    • File Specification: NCEI_NetCDF_TimeSeries_Orthogonal_Template_v2.0, ACDD-1.3, CF-1.6
  • netCDF (Version: netCDF-4 classic model)
    • File Specification: NCEI_NetCDF_TimeSeries_Orthogonal_Template_v2.0, ACDD-1.3, CF-1.8, IOOS-1.2
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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 2018-08-26 to 2024-01-24
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates
West: -75.42267
East: -75.41921
South: 35.99997
North: 36.00286
Spatial Coverage Map
General Documentation
Associated Resources
  • Directional wave measurements, sea surface temperatures, and additional ocean surface parameters recorded by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography's Coastal Data Information Program network of Datawell Waverider buoys since September 1991
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    • Parent ID (indicates this dataset is related to other data):
    • gov.noaa.nodc:SIO-CDIP-netCDF
Publication Dates
  • publication: 2022-02-24
  • revision: 2024-03-21
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
Documents about CDIP data file formats, quality control and other related information are archived in NCEI Accession 0104062.

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 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: Coastal Data Information Program, SIO (2022). Directional wave measurements, sea surface temperatures, and additional ocean surface parameters recorded by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography's Coastal Data Information Program Datawell Waverider buoy 243p1 from 2018-08-26 to 2024-01-24 (NCEI Accession 0248752). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0248752. Accessed [date].
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Acknowledgments
  • CDIP is primarily supported by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Station partner: CSI ; Field operator: CSI
Theme keywords NODC DATA TYPES THESAURUS NODC OBSERVATION TYPES THESAURUS WMO_CategoryCode
  • oceanography
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords NetCDF Climate and Forecast (CF) Metadata Convention Standard Name Table
  • latitude
  • longitude
  • platform_id
  • platform_name
  • platform_orientation
  • sea_floor_depth_below_sea_surface
  • sea_surface_temperature
  • sea_surface_wave_from_direction
  • sea_surface_wave_mean_period_from_variance_spectral_density_first_frequency_moment
  • sea_surface_wave_period_at_variance_spectral_density_maximum
  • sea_surface_wave_significant_height
  • sea_surface_wave_variance_spectral_density
  • sea_surface_wave_zero_upcrossing_period
  • status_flag
  • time
  • wave_frequency
Originator Variable Long Names
  • UTC sample start time
  • UTC sample time
  • average wave period
  • band a1 Fourier coefficient
  • band a2 Fourier coefficient
  • band b1 Fourier coefficient
  • band b2 Fourier coefficient
  • band center frequency
  • band centered cosine Fourier coefficient
  • band centered sine Fourier coefficient
  • band check factor (inverse of wave ellipticity)
  • band directional spread
  • band energy density
  • band mean direction
  • bandwidth
  • battery level
  • battery weeks of life
  • buoy latitude
  • buoy longitude
  • buoy orientation
  • deployment latitude
  • deployment longitude
  • displacement UTC time base
  • displacement output sample rate
  • filter output delay
  • frequency cell bounds
  • gps data flags
  • instrumentation_attributes
  • magnetic declination
  • magnetic inclination
  • peak wave direction
  • peak wave period
  • peak wave power spectral density
  • platform_attributes
  • reference temperature
  • sea surface north displacement
  • sea surface temperature
  • sea surface vertical displacement
  • sea surface west displacement
  • significant wave height
  • source file index
  • source file name
  • spectral zero-upcross wave period
  • station average latitude
  • station average longitude
  • station name
  • time cell bounds
  • vertical accelerometer offset
  • water depth
  • x-axis accelerometer offset
  • y-axis accelerometer offset
Data Center keywords NODC COLLECTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS NODC SUBMITTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS
Platform keywords NODC PLATFORM NAMES THESAURUS Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Platform Keywords Originator Platforms
  • NAGS HEAD, NC BUOY - 243p1
WMO Buoy ID
  • 44086
Instrument keywords NODC INSTRUMENT TYPES THESAURUS Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Instrument Keywords Originator Instruments
  • Datawell DWR-M3 directional buoy
  • Multiple sensors possibly used. Please refer to per-deployment datasets.
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: Coastal Data Information Program, SIO (2022). Directional wave measurements, sea surface temperatures, and additional ocean surface parameters recorded by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography's Coastal Data Information Program Datawell Waverider buoy 243p1 from 2018-08-26 to 2024-01-24 (NCEI Accession 0248752). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0248752. 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
  • 2022-02-24T15:11:42Z - NCEI Accession 0248752 v1.1 was published.
  • 2022-06-29T17:47:09Z - NCEI Accession 0248752 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.
  • 2022-09-29T17:42:44Z - NCEI Accession 0248752 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.
  • 2023-02-21T17:38:38Z - NCEI Accession 0248752 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.
  • 2023-05-28T17:38:37Z - NCEI Accession 0248752 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.
  • 2023-09-17T17:34:50Z - NCEI Accession 0248752 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.
  • 2023-12-11T07:58:03Z - NCEI Accession 0248752 was revised and v7.7 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.
  • 2024-03-21T18:05:41Z - NCEI Accession 0248752 was revised and v8.8 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
  • acoustic sensor
  • buoy - moored - waverider
  • temperature sensor
Platform
  • FIXED PLATFORM OF UNITED STATES
Last Modified: 2024-03-22T06:55:05Z
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