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Current meter - direction and other data from NOAA Ship PEIRCE in support of the Outer Continental Shelf - South Atlantic project from 1974-10-23 to 1974-11-09 (NCEI Accession 7800778)

Published by NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce | Metadata Last Checked: October 04, 2025 | Last Modified: 2022-09-13T00:00:00.000+00:00
Current meter - direction and other data were collected from NOAA Ship PEIRCE from 23 October 1974 to 09 November 1974. Data were collected by Atlantic Oceanographic and the Meteorological Laboratory (AOML) in support of the Outer Continental Shelf - South Atlantic project. Data were processed by NODC to the NODC standard F005 - Current Meter Data (Resultants) format. The F005 format is used for time series measurements of ocean currents obtained using moored current-measuring instruments, principally Aanderaa current meters (manufactured by Aanderaa Instruments Inc.). These data represent the Eulerian method of current measurement, i.e., the meters are deployed at a fixed mooring point and measure flow past the sensor. Position, water depth, and sensor depth are reported for each station. The data record comprises values of current direction and speed at specified date and time. Data values may be subject to averaging or filtering and are typically reported at 10-15 minute time intervals. Other environmental parameters may also be reported. These include: water temperature, salinity, conductivity, and transmissivity; wind direction and speed; and dominant wave direction, height, and period. A text field is available for optional comments.

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