Coastal Meteorological and Water Temperature Observations from NOAA Stations

Coastal meteorological and water temperature data is collected from approximately 180 National Water Level Observation Network (NWLON) stations and 65 Physical Oceanographic Real-Time System (PORTS) stations. The dataset includes parameters such as barometric pressure, wind direction, speed and gust, air temperature, and water temperature. It is provided by the NOAA Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS), with real-time data collection noted as of January 2013.

Use Cases

• Model storm surge by correlating water level data with barometric pressure and wind speed/gust measurements.
• Analyze seasonal water temperature trends from the water temperature parameter at specific station locations.
• Calibrate atmospheric models using time-series data for air temperature and wind direction from shore-based platforms.
• Assess coastal microclimates by comparing meteorological data (e.g., air temperature, wind) across different NWLON and PORTS stations.

Strengths

• Data from approximately 180 NWLON stations and 65 PORTS stations, providing broad coastal coverage.
• Includes multiple real-time parameters: barometric pressure, wind direction, speed, gust, air temperature, and water temperature.

Limitations

• Specific row count, temporal coverage, and update frequency for the aggregated dataset are unknown.
• Approximately 30 NWLON stations (out of 210) may not collect meteorological data, creating potential spatial gaps.

Provenance

Source

NOAA Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS) via the National Water Level Observation Network (NWLON) and Physical Oceanographic Real-Time System (PORTS).

Collection Method

Collected from long-term, shore-based observation stations operated and maintained by CO-OPS.

Freshness

Data collection is described as real-time, but the last update date for the dataset is unknown.

Geography

Coastal United States, based on the location of NWLON and PORTS stations.