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Primary particle flux data (500, 1500, and 3200m depths) of the OFP sediment trap time-series in the northern Sargasso Sea from 1978-2018 (NCEI Accession 0291437)

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This dataset contains data collected on OFP_mooring during deployment OFP_Time-Series from 1978-04-06 to 2018-01-12. These data include depth. The instruments used to collect these data include CHN Elemental Analyzer, Camera, Mass Spectrometer, McLane PARFLUX Mark 8 Sediment Trap, Microscope - Optical, and Sediment Trap. These data were collected by Maureen H. Conte of Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences as part of the "Time Series Particle Flux Measurements in the Sargasso Sea (OFP Sargasso Sea)" project and "Oceanic Flux Program (OFP)" program. The Biological and Chemical Oceanography Data Management Office (BCO-DMO) submitted these data to NCEI on 2022-09-09.

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Primary particle flux data (500, 1500, and 3200m depths) of the OFP sediment trap time-series in the northern Sargasso Sea

Dataset Description:
Primary particle flux data (500, 1500 and 3200m depths) of the OFP sediment trap time-series in the northern Sargasso Sea.

Access restrictions: Note that though these data are freely accessible, the PI requests that users contact PI regarding usage so the OFP can keep an accurate record of how OFP data has been used to discuss possible synergies/overlaps among other data users and also to ensure any questions about details of sampling, data quality, etc. are clear. Proper acknowledgement of the OFP time series is requested. See the " OFP Agreement " file (PDF) for Fair Use Policy.
  • Cite as: Conte, Maureen H. (2024). Primary particle flux data (500, 1500, and 3200m depths) of the OFP sediment trap time-series in the northern Sargasso Sea from 1978-2018 (NCEI Accession 0291437). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0291437. Accessed [date].
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Time Period 1978-04-06 to 2018-01-12
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates
West: -64.5
East: -64.083
South: 31.1667
North: 31.9167
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  • Biological, chemical, physical, biogeochemical, ecological, environmental and other data collected from around the world during historical and contemporary periods of biological and chemical oceanographic exploration and research managed and submitted by the Biological and Chemical Oceanography Data Management Office (BCO-DMO)
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  • Conte, M. H. (2019) Primary particle flux data (500, 1500, and 3200m depths) of the OFP sediment trap time-series in the northern Sargasso Sea from 1978-2018. Biological and Chemical Oceanography Data Management Office (BCO-DMO). (Version 2) Version Date 2019-12-13. https://doi.org/10.26008/1912/bco-dmo.704722.2
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    • gov.noaa.nodc:BCO-DMO
Publication Dates
  • publication: 2024-04-20
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
Acquisition Description:
Sampling and analytical methodology are described in detail in the "2019_OFP_methodologies" document (see Supplemental Files). Please note that samples collected pre-2000 that have isotopic data were analyzed using mass spectrometry.

Conte et al. (2001) provides a description of methods employed prior to 2001.
Purpose This dataset is available to the public for a wide variety of uses including scientific research and analysis.
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  • 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: Conte, Maureen H. (2024). Primary particle flux data (500, 1500, and 3200m depths) of the OFP sediment trap time-series in the northern Sargasso Sea from 1978-2018 (NCEI Accession 0291437). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0291437. Accessed [date].
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  • oceanography
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  • Cite as: Conte, Maureen H. (2024). Primary particle flux data (500, 1500, and 3200m depths) of the OFP sediment trap time-series in the northern Sargasso Sea from 1978-2018 (NCEI Accession 0291437). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0291437. Accessed [date].
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  • 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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  • 2024-04-20T19:52:55Z - NCEI Accession 0291437 v1.1 was published.
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Acquisition Information (collection)
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  • camera
  • CHN Analyzer
  • mass spectrometer
  • microscope
  • trap - sediment
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