CEOS_EXTRA provides a dataset containing dissolved organic carbon (DOC), specific UV, and trace element concentrations for water samples from the Everglades. The collection includes 27 samples gathered from 10 distinct field sites. Data was last updated in March 1995.
Use Cases
- Analyze correlations between DOC concentration and trace metals like Fe, Mn, and Zn to study organic matter binding.
- Model mercury methylation potential using site-specific measurements of DOC and other water chemistry parameters.
- Compare water chemistry profiles (e.g., B, Ba, Sr, Li) across the 10 different sampling sites for spatial analysis.
- Investigate the relationship between specific UV absorbance and DOC characteristics as an indicator of organic matter source.
Strengths
- Data includes 27 analyzed water samples.
- Covers 10 distinct geographic sampling sites within the Everglades.
- Measures 12 specific parameters including DOC and multiple trace elements.
Limitations
- Small sample size of 27 records limits statistical power for complex modeling.
- Data is temporally stale, with the last update in 1995, reflecting conditions from nearly 30 years ago.
- Geographic scope is limited to specific Water Conservation Areas in South Florida.
Provenance
- Source
- CEOS_EXTRA, associated with a multi-agency research project involving the South Florida Water Management District, U.S. EPA, and USGS.
- Collection Method
- Combined field and laboratory study; water samples were collected from onsite research locations and analyzed.
- Time Range
- Samples were collected circa 1994-1995.
- Freshness
- 1995-03-31
- Geography
- Water Conservation Areas within the South Florida Water Management District, specifically the Everglades.