Pacific Ocean CTD Data from R/V Onnuri 1992

Oceanographic measurements were collected from the R/V Onnuri in the tropical Pacific Ocean during a 1992 research cruise. The dataset contains Conductivity, Temperature, Depth (CTD) data and other parameters like turbidity and solar radiation, submitted as 28 files by the Korean Ocean Research and Development Institute. This data collection was part of the international Tropical Ocean Global Atmosphere and Coupled Ocean Atmosphere Response Experiment.

Use Cases

• Analyzing vertical ocean structure using Conductivity, Temperature, and Depth (CTD) profiles.
• Studying light penetration and water clarity through turbidity and solar radiation measurements.
• Investigating short-term oceanographic variability during the TOGA-COARE field campaign.
• Calibrating or validating regional ocean models with in-situ observational data from a defined time and area.

Strengths

• Data originates from a recognized international research program (TOGA-COARE), ensuring scientific relevance.
• Collection period is precisely documented from November 30 to December 7, 1992.
• Dataset comprises 28 individual data files, suggesting multiple sampling events or profiles.

Limitations

• Specific column names, row counts, and file sizes are not provided by any source.
• Conflicting 'last updated' dates exist: one source lists 1992-12-07, while others list 2026-03 -05, creating uncertainty about metadata maintenance.
• License information is not specified, which may restrict reuse.

Provenance

Source

Korean Ocean Research and Development Institute (KORDI), submitted by Moon-Sik Suk and received via NOAA NODC.

Collection Method

Collected from ship R/V Onnuri using CTD and other instruments, submitted via File Transfer Protocol.

Time Range

1992-11 30 to 1992-12-07

Freshness

2026-03-05 22:53:24.118721

Geography

TOGA Area - Pacific (30 N to 30 S)