LEO Observatory Atlantic Coast Oceanographic and Meteorological Data

Oceanographic and meteorological measurements collected by the Long-term Ecosystem Observatory station off the Atlantic Coast of New Jersey. The dataset is produced by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Measurements were recorded during the year 2001.

Use Cases

• Analyzing seasonal variations in coastal ocean temperature.
• Studying relationships between salinity and density in a coastal environment.
• Investigating optical properties of coastal waters for remote sensing validation.
• Correlating meteorological conditions with near-shore oceanographic parameters.

Strengths

• Data originates from a dedicated, stationary ocean observatory (LEO), ensuring consistent measurement location.
• Covers multiple key oceanographic domains: chemistry, temperature, salinity, and optics.

Limitations

• Specific column names, row counts, and file sizes are not provided by any source.
• Conflicting metadata exists: one platform lists a future last update date (2026-03-13), while others show none.

Provenance

Source

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Collection Method

Measurements from the Long-term Ecosystem Observatory (LEO) station.

Time Range

2001

Freshness

2026-03-13 00:55:56.108956

Geography

Atlantic Coast of New Jersey