Gulf of Mexico Brine Disposal Project Oceanographic and Benthic Data 1977-1979

October 1977 to August 1979 data from the Gulf of Mexico Brine Disposal project includes current direction, chemical parameters, benthic organisms, and wind wave spectra. Data were collected via moored current meter casts and other instruments by Texas A&M University and processed by the National Oceanographic Data Center (NODC) into standard formats.

Use Cases

• Analyze current direction and speed time series from moored meters to model coastal circulation patterns.
• Correlate chemical parameters like salinity, dissolved oxygen, and phosphate with benthic organism abundance and biomass data.
• Model wind wave spectra and dominant wave direction against recorded meteorological conditions and current velocity components.
• Study species distribution and biomass of bottom-dwelling organisms in relation to sediment characteristics and water column physics.

Strengths

• 22-month temporal coverage from October 1977 to August 1979.
• Data processed to four standardized NODC formats (F004, F005, F132, F191) ensuring structured interoperability.
• Multidisciplinary measurements integrate physical, chemical, meteorological, and biological observations.

Limitations

• Specific row counts, sample sizes, and spatial resolution of stations are unknown.
• Data is over 40 years old, limiting analysis of current conditions.
• Potential for class imbalance or gaps in time series due to vintage collection methods.

Provenance

Source

Texas A&M University, submitted to and processed by NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI).

Collection Method

Field data collected using moored current meter casts and other oceanographic instruments.

Time Range

1977-10-14 to 1979-08-24

Freshness

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Geography

Gulf of Mexico