26 full-depth hydrographic casts were collected along the Line W transect from the New England continental shelf toward Bermuda. The dataset includes CTD measurements of conductivity, temperature, pressure, and oxygen, plus water sample analyses for salinity, dissolved oxygen, and chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs-11,12,113). Data was collected by NOAA_NCEI from the R/V ENDEAVOR between October 1 and 7, 2007.
Use Cases
- Calibrate CTD sensor readings for salinity and dissolved oxygen using bottle sample data.
- Analyze the vertical structure of water masses using concurrent profiles of pressure, temperature, and salinity.
- Study the distribution and penetration of dissolved chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs-11,12,113) as ocean circulation tracers.
- Correlate lowered acoustic Doppler current profiler (LADCP) data with hydrographic properties to understand current dynamics.
Strengths
- 26 full-depth casts provide a detailed vertical profile section.
- Multiple sensor and sample types (CTD, LADCP, bottle samples) enable data cross-validation.
- Data covers a key transect (Line W) for studying Atlantic meridional overturning circulation.
Limitations
- Temporal coverage is limited to a single 7-day cruise in October 2007.
- Spatial coverage is restricted to the specific Line W transect in the Northwest Atlantic.
- Unknown sample size and file format details may complicate initial data access.
Provenance
- Source
- NOAA_NCEI (National Centers for Environmental Information).
- Collection Method
- Collected via CTD casts, LADCP profiles, and rosette water samples from the R/V ENDEAVOR research vessel.
- Time Range
- 2007-10-01 to 2007-10-07
- Freshness
- Data is from 2007; no update frequency specified.
- Geography
- Northwest Atlantic Ocean along the Line W transect from the continental shelf south of New England toward Bermuda.