IDOE/MODE: Atlantic Ocean Current and Temperature Time Series

Atlantic Ocean data from the Mid-Ocean Dynamics Experiment (MODE) collected between March and July 1973. The dataset contains time series measurements of ocean currents and water temperature from fixed moorings, processed into the NODC F015 standard format. Data values, likely reported at 10-15 minute intervals, include east-west and north-south current vector components and may include pressure and conductivity or salinity.

Use Cases

• Analyzing temporal variability of ocean currents based on the reported u and v vector components.
• Studying water column temperature profiles from thermistor cast and mooring data.
• Validating Eulerian current measurement methods and sensor performance for fixed-point deployments.
• Investigating the relationship between current flow, temperature, and potential salinity or conductivity data.

Strengths

• Data originates from a major, well-documented international research project (IDOE/MODE) conducted by Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.
• Temporal coverage is precisely defined from March 11, 1973, to July 1, 1973.
• Data is structured according to a recognized archival standard (NODC F015 format) with documented metadata schema.

Limitations

• Column names and exact data structure are not specified in the provided metadata.
• Conflicting 'last updated' dates between platforms (1973 vs. 2026) create uncertainty about metadata maintenance.
• The dataset's size, row count, and specific license terms are unknown.

Provenance

Source

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), submitted as part of the International Decade of Ocean Exploration / Mid-Ocean Dynamics Experiment (IDOE/MODE).

Collection Method

Data collected using current meter moorings and thermistor casts, representing Eulerian fixed-point measurements, and processed by the National Oceanographic Data Center (NODC).

Time Range

1973-03-11 to 1973-07-01

Freshness

2026-03-05 23:51:29.855910

Geography

Atlantic Ocean (specific region inferred from project name Mid-Ocean Dynamics Experiment).