Temperature profile and current speed/direction data were collected in the Northwest Pacific Ocean from March 1989 to June 1995. Data were gathered using ADCP, XBT, buoy, and CTD casts by various Japanese organizations. The data were submitted by the National Oceanographic Data Center.
Use Cases
- Model ocean temperature stratification based on vertical profile data.
- Analyze current patterns and circulation based on speed and direction measurements.
- Validate regional climate models using historical in-situ oceanographic observations.
- Study temporal variability of ocean properties over a six-year period.
Strengths
- Data covers a six-year period from 1989 to 1995.
- Includes measurements from multiple instrument types (ADCP, XBT, buoy, CTD).
- Focuses on a specific geographic region, the Northwest Pacific Ocean.
Limitations
- Last updated 1995-06-01 00:00:00; freshness should be verified.
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
- Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
Provenance
- Source
- Various Japanese organizations, submitted by the National Oceanographic Data Center.
- Collection Method
- Data collected using ADCP, XBT, buoy, and CTD casts.
- Time Range
- 01 March 1989 to 01 June 1995
- Geography
- Northwest Pacific Ocean