Pressure Gauge Data from Chukchi Sea and Gulf of Alaska

Pressure gauge data from fixed platforms in the Chukchi Sea and Gulf of Alaska provides time-series measurements of seawater pressure and temperature. The dataset covers a period from September 17, 1986, to October 1, 1987, and was processed by the National Oceanographic Data Center (NODC) into the standard F017 format. It is published by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Use Cases

• Analyzing tidal patterns and storm surge events using time-series pressure measurements.
• Studying ocean circulation by examining pressure variations at depth over time.
• Investigating sea surface elevation changes through recorded pressure signatures.
• Correlating seawater temperature data with pressure readings for climate studies.

Strengths

• Data is processed to a recognized standard format (NODC F017), ensuring consistency.
• Provides a continuous time-series over a specific 13-month period from 1986-1987.
• Includes multiple measured parameters: total pressure, seawater temperature, position, bottom depth, and gauge depth.

Limitations

• Key quantitative details are missing, including row count, file size, and specific column names.
• Conflicting last updated dates exist between sources (2026-03-05 on Data.gov vs. 1987-10-01 on NASA Earthdata).
• License information is not provided, restricting clarity on reuse terms.

Provenance

Source

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce

Collection Method

Collected from anchored or bottom-mounted sensors on fixed platforms and processed by NODC.

Time Range

1986-09-17 to 1987-10-01

Freshness

2026-03-05 23:55:41.809833

Geography

Chukchi Sea and Gulf of Alaska