From February 2013 to June 2014, grab samples of sediments were collected from RV Donald W Pritchard in Hempstead Bay, New York. The dataset likely contains measurements of sewage-derived compounds, including Quaternary Ammonium Compounds (QACs) and other personal care products. The data was collected by NOAA_NCEI approximately 100 days to 20 months after Superstorm Sandy.
Use Cases
- Analyze the concentration and distribution of Quaternary Ammonium Compounds (QACs) in sediments based on the described sewage-derived compounds.
- Study the temporal persistence of personal care product residues in marine environments based on the post-storm sampling timeframe.
- Assess the environmental impact of Superstorm Sandy on sediment chemistry based on the described collection location and event.
- Model pollutant dispersion and degradation in coastal bays based on the described grab sample methodology.
Strengths
- Data collection spans a defined period from 2013-02-11 to 2014-06-06.
- Samples were collected from a specific vessel (RV Donald W Pritchard) in a defined location (Hempstead Bay, New York).
- Focuses on a specific environmental event, sampling approximately 100 days to 20 months after Superstorm Sandy.
Limitations
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
- Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
- Last updated 2014-06-06; freshness should be verified.
Provenance
- Source
- NOAA_NCEI
- Collection Method
- Grab samples of sediments collected from a research vessel.
- Time Range
- 2013-02-11 to 2014-06-06
- Geography
- Hempstead Bay, New York