NOAA Ship DAVID STARR JORDAN collected Conductivity, Temperature, and Depth (CTD) data in the coastal waters of California. The dataset contains information from 3,380 CTD casts gathered between April 10, 1987 and May 23, 1994. Data was submitted to the National Oceanographic Data Center by the National Marine Fisheries Service in Tiburon, California.
Use Cases
- Analyze water column structure by calculating density profiles from the CTD-derived conductivity, temperature, and depth columns.
- Model seasonal or interannual variability in coastal water properties using the time-series of temperature and salinity data.
- Calibrate regional ocean models with in-situ CTD cast data to improve predictions of coastal upwelling dynamics.
- Correlate barometric pressure readings with other atmospheric and oceanic variables to study air-sea interaction processes.
Strengths
- Data from 3,380 individual CTD casts provides a substantial observational record.
- Temporal coverage spans over seven years, from 1987 to 1994, allowing for multi-year analysis.
Limitations
- Specific column names, data formats, and row counts per cast are unknown, complicating initial assessment.
- Data is over 30 years old, which may limit its relevance for studying current oceanographic conditions without contemporary validation.
Provenance
- Source
- NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), originally from the National Marine Fisheries Service.
- Collection Method
- Conductivity, Temperature, and Depth (CTD) casts conducted from NOAA Ship DAVID STARR JORDAN.
- Time Range
- 1987-04-10 to 1994-05-23
- Freshness
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- Geography
- Coastal Waters of California