Coastal CTD Profiles from Oregon and California in 1983

Temperature, current, and chlorophyll data were collected via CTD casts from the R/V WECOMA. The dataset covers the coastal waters of Oregon and California. Data were submitted by Oregon State University and collected between January and April 1983.

Use Cases

• Analyze temperature profiles from CTD casts to study coastal upwelling dynamics.
• Correlate chlorophyll measurements with temperature data to assess phytoplankton productivity.
• Map the spatial distribution of current meter data across the Oregon and California coast.
• Examine temporal trends in water column properties over the January to April 1983 period.

Strengths

• Data collected during four distinct cruise legs (Legs 1, 4, 5, 6) over a 4-month period.
• Includes three key oceanographic parameters: temperature, currents, and chlorophyll.

Limitations

• Dataset is over 40 years old, limiting its relevance for contemporary climate studies.
• Sample size and spatial resolution of CTD casts are unknown, potentially limiting analysis.
• Geographic coverage is restricted to specific coastal transects off Oregon and California.

Provenance

Source

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI Accession 8500252).

Collection Method

Data collected using CTD casts from the R/V WECOMA research vessel.

Time Range

1983-01-11 to 1983-04-18

Freshness

Data collection ended on 1983-04-18; no updates expected.

Geography

Coastal waters of Oregon and California, Northeast Pacific Ocean.