Chlorophyll A concentration, hydrostatic pressure, and water density data were collected via Niskin bottle sampling. Measurements originate from the Gulf of California and the Eastern Tropical North Pacific Ocean. The dataset was compiled by NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information from cruises conducted between 2004 and 2008.
Use Cases
- Modeling phytoplankton biomass distribution using chlorophyll A concentration and water density profiles.
- Analyzing seasonal or interannual variability in hydrographic conditions like hydrostatic pressure across the 2004-2008 sampling period.
- Correlating in-situ chlorophyll A measurements from the Gulf of California with satellite ocean color data for validation.
- Studying water mass characteristics and stratification using concurrent density and pressure measurements.
Strengths
- Multi-year temporal coverage spanning from 2004-07-14 to 2008-08-06.
- Geographic coverage includes two distinct oceanographic regions: the Gulf of California and the Eastern Tropical North Pacific.
Limitations
- Sample size and data volume are unknown, limiting statistical power assessments.
- Data collection ended in 2008, making the dataset temporally stale for contemporary analysis.
- Specific column definitions and measurement protocols are not detailed in the provided metadata.
Provenance
- Source
- NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI Accession 0130065).
- Collection Method
- Chlorophyll A extracted from suspended particulate material collected via Niskin bottle.
- Time Range
- 2004-07-14 to 2008-08-06.
- Freshness
- Data collection concluded on 2008-08-06; no update frequency is indicated.
- Geography
- Gulf of California and Eastern Tropical North Pacific Ocean.