Wave Transformation on a Fringing Coral Reef with Spurs and Grooves in Mexico

Measurements of wave transformation across a coral reef zone with spurs and grooves structures. Data was collected over 8 days in late 2018 using an array of pressure sensors and current meters deployed at multiple locations off the coast of Quintana Roo, Mexico. The dataset was contributed by Cesar Acevedo.

Use Cases

• Modeling wave energy dissipation based on sensor measurements across the reef profile.
• Analyzing the relationship between spur-and-groove morphology and wave transformation processes.
• Studying coastal protection provided by coral reef structures using high-frequency current and pressure data.

Strengths

• Data collection occurred over 8 consecutive days, providing a continuous temporal snapshot.
• Sensor arrays were deployed at specific, measured distances from the reef crest (165m, 144m, 84m).
• Measurements include high-frequency sampling from both pressure sensors and current meters.

Limitations

• Row count and file size are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.

Provenance

Source

Cesar Acevedo

Collection Method

Deployment of pressure sensors and current meters in the field.

Time Range

November 27 to December 6, 2018

Geography

Xahualxol, Quintana Roo, Mexico (Mexican Caribbean coast)