22 full-depth hydrographic casts were collected along Line W from the continental shelf south of New England toward Bermuda. The data includes measurements of pressure, temperature, salinity, dissolved oxygen, and dissolved chlorofluorocarbons from CTD sensors and bottle samples. The dataset was created by NOAA_NCEI from observations made aboard the R/V OCEANUS between April 26th and May 3rd, 2005.
Use Cases
- Analyze the relationship between salinity and dissolved oxygen concentrations from calibrated CTD and bottle samples.
- Map the vertical distribution of transient tracers like CFC-11, CFC-12, and CFC-113 to study ocean ventilation.
- Correlate pressure and temperature profiles from 22 CTD casts to characterize water column structure along Line W.
- Use LADCP current profiler data alongside hydrographic measurements to investigate current dynamics.
Strengths
- 22 full-depth casts provide a detailed vertical profile of the water column.
- Sensor data for conductivity, temperature, and pressure is calibrated with discrete water sample analysis for salinity and oxygen.
- Includes measurements of multiple chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) tracers (11, 12, 113).
Limitations
- Data is limited to a single 8-day cruise in 2005, providing only a temporal snapshot.
- The spatial coverage is restricted to one transect (Line W) in the Northwest Atlantic.
- The total number of data rows and specific file formats are unknown.
Provenance
- Source
- NOAA_NCEI
- Collection Method
- Data collected via CTD casts, LADCP profiling, and rosette water sampling from the R/V OCEANUS.
- Time Range
- 2005-04-26 to 2005-05-03
- Freshness
- null
- Geography
- Northwest Atlantic Ocean, along Line W from the continental shelf south of New England toward Bermuda.