North Atlantic Ocean Halocarbon Measurements from 1994 WOCE Cruise

81 measurements of oceanic halocarbons, including CFCs, were collected during the WOCE AR13 research cruise. The data was gathered by researchers Peter Jones and Mike Hingston in the North Atlantic Ocean. The cruise occurred from October 12 to November 10, 1994.

Use Cases

• Analyze CFC concentration gradients across the +47N to +38N latitude and +51E to +40E longitude cruise track.
• Correlate halocarbon measurements with contemporaneous physical oceanographic data from the WOCE project.
• Use the 81 discrete measurement points to validate or calibrate regional ocean circulation models for the North Atlantic.
• Study the spatial distribution of anthropogenic tracers as a proxy for water mass age and ventilation rates in 1994.

Strengths

• 81 discrete halocarbon measurements provide specific data points for analysis.
• Precise temporal (Oct-Nov 1994) and spatial (+47N to +38N, +51E to +40E) coverage is documented.

Limitations

• Small sample size of 81 measurements limits statistical power for broad regional analysis.
• Data is temporally stale, representing a single snapshot from 1994 with no recent updates.
• Unknown column structure and measurement parameters restrict immediate usability.

Provenance

Source

Measurements by Peter Jones (PI) and Mike Hingston during the WOCE AR13 cruise.

Collection Method

Oceanic halocarbon measurements collected via research cruise as part of the World Ocean Circulation Experiment (WOCE).

Time Range

1994-10-12 to 1994-11-10

Freshness

Data reflects a single collection period ending 1994-11-10; no update frequency.

Geography

North Atlantic Ocean, from +47N to +38N latitude and +51E to +40E longitude.