CTD and Barometric Pressure Measurements from Bering and Chukchi Seas

From September 10 to October 10, 1994, this dataset contains Conductivity, Temperature, and Depth (CTD) and barometric pressure data collected from 61 stations in the Bering and Chukchi Seas. The data was gathered from the research vessel ALPHA HELIX and submitted by Dr. Thomas Weingartner of the University of Alaska, Fairbanks. The original data was later replaced by a new submission in May 2000.

Use Cases

• Analyze vertical profiles of conductivity, temperature, and depth (CTD) to study water mass structure and stratification.
• Correlate barometric pressure data with CTD measurements to investigate air-sea interaction processes.
• Map spatial distributions of oceanographic parameters across the 61 sampling stations in the Bering and Chukchi Seas.
• Use the time-series from the month-long cruise to examine short-term variability in sea conditions.

Strengths

• Data collected from 61 distinct oceanographic stations.
• Temporal coverage is precisely defined over a 31-day period in 1994.
• Data originates from a recognized research vessel and academic institution.

Limitations

• The dataset is a historical snapshot from a single month, limiting long-term trend analysis.
• The original data was replaced, indicating potential quality issues in the initial submission.
• Sample size and specific column details are unknown.

Provenance

Source

Dr. Thomas Weingartner, Institute of Marine Science, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, via NOAA NCEI.

Collection Method

Ship-based collection using CTD and barometric pressure sensors.

Time Range

1994-09-10 to 1994-10-10

Freshness

Data is historical; last updated date is 1994-10-10.

Geography

Bering Sea and Chukchi Sea.