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Ocean currents measured by Shipboard Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (SADCP) aboard NOAA Ship Ronald H. Brown in the South Pacific Ocean from 2008-10-20 to 2008-11-02 (NCEI Accession 0277606)

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This dataset includes ADCP data collected aboard NOAA Ship Ronald H. Brown in the South Pacific Ocean from 2008-10-20 to 2008-11-02 during originator cruise RB0806STRATUS9VOCALS1. These data include CURRENT SPEED - EAST/WEST COMPONENT (U) and CURRENT SPEED - NORTH/SOUTH COMPONENT (V). The instruments used to collect these data include ADCP and GPS. These ADCP data represent the raw dataset. Post processed quality assessed data are not available in this accession.
  • Cite as: Hummon, Julia M.; UH Mānoa (2023). Ocean currents measured by Shipboard Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (SADCP) aboard NOAA Ship Ronald H. Brown in the South Pacific Ocean from 2008-10-20 to 2008-11-02 (NCEI Accession 0277606). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0277606. Accessed [date].
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  • UHDAS ADCP
    • File Specification: https://currents.soest.hawaii.edu/docs/adcp_doc/UHDAS_OPERATIONS/UHDAS_atsea/cruisedir_contents.html
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Time Period 2008-10-20 to 2008-11-02
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates
West: -85.9019
East: -70.376
South: -20.1166
North: -3.3631
Spatial Coverage Map
General Documentation
Publication Dates
  • publication: 2023-04-14
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
This dataset was submitted to NCEI as part of a collection of historical UHDAS ADCP datasets from NOAA ships.
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: Hummon, Julia M.; UH Mānoa (2023). Ocean currents measured by Shipboard Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (SADCP) aboard NOAA Ship Ronald H. Brown in the South Pacific Ocean from 2008-10-20 to 2008-11-02 (NCEI Accession 0277606). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0277606. Accessed [date].
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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
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
Project keywords Cruise ID
  • RB0806STRATUS9VOCALS1
Keywords NCEI ACCESSION NUMBER
Use Constraints
  • Cite as: Hummon, Julia M.; UH Mānoa (2023). Ocean currents measured by Shipboard Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (SADCP) aboard NOAA Ship Ronald H. Brown in the South Pacific Ocean from 2008-10-20 to 2008-11-02 (NCEI Accession 0277606). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0277606. 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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  • 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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Processing Steps
  • 2023-04-14T23:54:45Z - NCEI Accession 0277606 v1.1 was published.
Output Datasets
Acquisition Information (collection)
Instrument
  • ADCP
  • GPS
Platform
  • NOAA Ship Ronald H. Brown
Last Modified: 2023-04-15T15:45:29Z
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