Oceanographic Measurements from Delaware Bay Mouth Current Meters 1985-1987

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration data contains temperature, salinity, winds, and currents measurements collected from current meters in the Delaware Bay mouth. The dataset provides a multi-year record of estuary-shelf interaction dynamics. It is managed by NOAA's Department of Commerce and was last updated in 2026.

Use Cases

• Analyzing temporal patterns of temperature and salinity to study estuarine outflow.
• Modeling coastal circulation by integrating current meter and wind measurements.
• Investigating the seasonal variability of estuary-shelf interaction near Delaware Bay.
• Calibrating regional hydrodynamic models with in-situ current and salinity data.
• Assessing the physical oceanographic conditions of a major U.S. East Coast estuary.

Strengths

• Data covers a multi-year period from 1985 to 1987, providing a temporal baseline.
• Measurements include multiple physical parameters (temperature, salinity, winds, currents) for integrated analysis.
• Dataset is hosted by NOAA, a leading authority in oceanographic data.

Limitations

• The exact row count, column names, and file size are unknown from all sources.
• There is a significant conflict in 'last updated' dates between platforms (1987 vs. 2026).
• License information is not provided.

Provenance

Source

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce

Collection Method

Measurements collected from current meters deployed in the Delaware Bay mouth.

Time Range

1985 - 1987

Freshness

2026-03-05 22:54:38.310952

Geography

Delaware Bay mouth