North Atlantic Wave and Current Observations from Fixed Platform

September 30 to November 30, 1980, this dataset contains wave and current observations from a U.S. fixed platform in the North Atlantic Ocean. Data was processed by the National Oceanographic Data Center (NODC) into the standard F181 format, which structures environmental information and sensor readings across ten record types. It is hosted by NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI).

Use Cases

• Analyzing wave height and direction patterns from record types F and G.
• Studying current meter data for ocean circulation models using record types C and J.
• Investigating sea level and pressure variations from record types D and E.
• Examining spectral and Fourier coefficient data for wave energy analysis from record type H.

Strengths

• Data is structured to a documented standard (NODC F181 format) with ten specific record types for different measurements.
• Provides a focused two-month observational period from a fixed location, allowing for temporal analysis.
• Hosted and maintained by the authoritative NOAA NCEI organization.

Limitations

• Critical metadata is missing: exact row count, column names, file size, and license are unknown.
• The dataset's temporal coverage is limited to a specific two-month period in 1980.
• Conflicting last update dates exist: one source lists 2026-03-05, while another lists the end date of the data collection (1980-11 30).

Provenance

Source

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), from NODC processed data.

Collection Method

Observations gathered by automated ocean sensing devices on a fixed platform.

Time Range

1980-09-30 to 1980-11-30

Freshness

2026-03-05 22:49:44.673826

Geography

North Atlantic Ocean, fixed platform of the United States.