Skip to main content
Dataset Overview | National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)

Ice optical properties: transmittance and albedo from ARSV Laurence M. Gould LMG0106, LMG0205 in the Southern Ocean from 2001-2002 (SOGLOBEC project) (NCEI Accession 0112864)

browse graphicPreview graphic
This dataset contains meteorological, optical, and physical data collected on ARSV Laurence M. Gould during cruises LMG0106 and LMG0205 in the South Pacific Ocean and Southern Ocean from 2001-08-07 to 2002-09-08. These data include ice_thickness, snow_thickness, and wavelength. These data were collected by Dr Don Perovich of Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory, Dr Doug Martinson of Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, and Dr Raymond Smith of University of California-Santa Barbara as part of the "U.S. GLOBEC Southern Ocean (SOGLOBEC)" project and "U.S. GLOBal ocean ECosystems dynamics (U.S. GLOBEC)" program. The Biological and Chemical Oceanography Data Management Office (BCO-DMO) submitted these data to NCEI on 2020-01-22.

The following is the text of the dataset description provided by BCO-DMO:

Ice optical properties: transmittance and albedo

Dataset Description:
Project #:OG-241-0: Optical Environment of the Western Antarctic Peninsula Region

An Analytical Spectral Devices Ice-1 spectroradiometer was used to measure albedos and transmittances. This instrument has an effective spectral range from 380 nm to 860 nm. It is a dual channel instrument with separate detectors to simultaneous measure incident and transmitted irradiance. Fiber optics probes are used to transmit the from the cosine collectors to two highly sensitive CCD detector arrays. Limited daylight and harsh weather constrained the number of optical measurements. In 2001, optical measurements were made on 7 August, 8 August, 11 August, and 18 August. In 2002, optical measurements were made on 25 August, 26 August, 7 September, and 8 September. In 2002 vertical profiles of upwelling irradiance were made at several sites. (from the data cdrom)

Related datasets:
ice thickness , snow pits , sea ice , ice properties
  • Cite as: Martinson, Doug; Perovich, Don; Smith, Raymond (2013). Ice optical properties: transmittance and albedo from ARSV Laurence M. Gould LMG0106, LMG0205 in the Southern Ocean from 2001-2002 (SOGLOBEC project) (NCEI Accession 0112864). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0112864. Accessed [date].
gov.noaa.nodc:0112864
Full Text · XML
Download Data
  • HTTPS (download)
    Navigate directly to the URL for data access and direct download.
  • FTP (download)
    These data are available through the File Transfer Protocol (FTP). FTP is no longer supported by most internet browsers. You may copy and paste the FTP link to the data into an FTP client (e.g., FileZilla or WinSCP).
Distribution Formats
  • TSV
Ordering Instructions Contact NCEI for other distribution options and instructions.
Distributor NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
+1-301-713-3277
NCEI.Info@noaa.gov
Dataset Point of Contact NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
ncei.info@noaa.gov
Time Period 2001-08-07 to 2002-09-08
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates
West: -71.517
East: -68.485
South: -68
North: -65.523
Spatial Coverage Map
General Documentation
Associated Resources
  • Biological, chemical, physical, biogeochemical, ecological, environmental and other data collected from around the world during historical and contemporary periods of biological and chemical oceanographic exploration and research managed and submitted by the Biological and Chemical Oceanography Data Management Office (BCO-DMO)
    • NCEI Collection
      Navigate directly to the URL for data access and direct download.
  • transmittance and albedo from ARSV Laurence M. Gould LMG0106, LMG0205 in the Southern Ocean from 2001-2002 (SOGLOBEC project). Biological and Chemical Oceanography Data Management Office (BCO-DMO). Dataset version 2009-05-15. https://doi.org/10.1575/1912/bco-dmo.3124.1
    • Parent ID (indicates this dataset is related to other data):
    • gov.noaa.nodc:BCO-DMO
Publication Dates
  • publication: 2013-09-11
  • revision: 2023-05-04
Data Presentation Form Digital table - digital representation of facts or figures systematically displayed, especially in columns
Dataset Progress Status Complete - production of the data has been completed
Historical archive - data has been stored in an offline storage facility
Data Update Frequency As needed
Supplemental Information
Acquisition Description:
From 2001 cruise report: The optics of the different sea ice types found in the region. When weather and day light permitted, snow and ice albedo and transmission measurements were taken. At only one site was the surface frozen where we could measure the combined snow and ice albedo and transmission and then shovel the area and re-measuring to subtract out the snow component. This will allow us to sort out what component the snow and ice have individually in the transmission of light into the ice and water column for the organisms to grow. Our measurements were hampered due to blowing snow which we experienced nearly every day and the fact that we needed to be stopped near solar noon as the sun angle is low this time of year, so only a limited number of optics measurements were performed.

From 2002 cruise report: We also measured the optics of the sea ice using a scanning spectral radiometer. This instrument measures the light levels in 0.5 nanometer increments from 380 to 800 nanometers (visible light through the near infrared). With this instrument we made optical measurements on seven different ice floes. We performed these measurements through the undisturbed snow and ice, and would then shovel off the area to obtain measurements of just the sea ice with no snow cover. We first measured snow and bare ice albedo, then upwelling irradiance at 1 cm increments as we lowered the sensor down through the snow cover. We then would drill a hole in the ice and measure upwelling irradiance at 2 cm to 5 cm increment down through the ice sheet both before and after removing the snow cover. Additionally, the transmission of light through both snow covered sea ice and bare ice was measured.

In this accession, NCEI has archived multiple versions of these data. The latest (and best) version of these data has the largest version number.
Purpose This dataset is available to the public for a wide variety of uses including scientific research and analysis.
Use Limitations
  • accessLevel: Public
  • Distribution liability: NOAA and NCEI make no warranty, expressed or implied, regarding these data, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty. NOAA and NCEI cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in these data. If appropriate, NCEI can only certify that the data it distributes are an authentic copy of the records that were accepted for inclusion in the NCEI archives.
Dataset Citation
  • Cite as: Martinson, Doug; Perovich, Don; Smith, Raymond (2013). Ice optical properties: transmittance and albedo from ARSV Laurence M. Gould LMG0106, LMG0205 in the Southern Ocean from 2001-2002 (SOGLOBEC project) (NCEI Accession 0112864). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0112864. Accessed [date].
Cited Authors
Principal Investigators
Contributors
Resource Providers
Points of Contact
Publishers
Acknowledgments
  • Funding provided by NSF Antarctic Sciences (NSF ANT) Award Number: ANT-9910122 Award URL: http://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward.do?AwardNumber=9910122
  • Funding provided by NSF Antarctic Sciences (NSF ANT) Award Number: ANT-9910179 Award URL: http://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward.do?AwardNumber=9910179
Theme keywords NODC DATA TYPES THESAURUS NODC OBSERVATION TYPES THESAURUS WMO_CategoryCode
  • oceanography
BCO-DMO Standard Parameters Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords Originator Parameter Names
Data Center keywords NODC COLLECTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS NODC SUBMITTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords
Platform keywords NODC PLATFORM NAMES THESAURUS BCO-DMO Platform Names Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Platform Keywords ICES/SeaDataNet Ship Codes
Place keywords NODC SEA AREA NAMES THESAURUS Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords Provider Place Names
Project keywords NODC PROJECT NAMES THESAURUS BCO-DMO Standard Programs BCO-DMO Standard Projects Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Project Keywords Provider Cruise IDs Provider Funding Award Information
Keywords NCEI ACCESSION NUMBER
Use Constraints
  • Cite as: Martinson, Doug; Perovich, Don; Smith, Raymond (2013). Ice optical properties: transmittance and albedo from ARSV Laurence M. Gould LMG0106, LMG0205 in the Southern Ocean from 2001-2002 (SOGLOBEC project) (NCEI Accession 0112864). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0112864. Accessed [date].
Data License
Access Constraints
  • Use liability: NOAA and NCEI cannot provide any warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of furnished data. Users assume responsibility to determine the usability of these data. The user is responsible for the results of any application of this data for other than its intended purpose.
Fees
  • In most cases, electronic downloads of the data are free. However, fees may apply for custom orders, data certifications, copies of analog materials, and data distribution on physical media.
Lineage information for: dataset
Processing Steps
  • 2013-09-11T13:46:08Z - NCEI Accession 0112864 v1.1 was published.
  • 2023-05-04T07:15:22Z - NCEI Accession 0112864 was revised and v2.2 was published.
    Rationale: Updates were received for this dataset. These updates were copied into the data/0-data/ directory of this accession. These updates may provide additional files or replace obsolete files. This version contains the most complete and up-to-date representation of this archival information package. All of the files received prior to this update are available in the preceding version of this accession.
Output Datasets
Lineage information for: repository
Processing Steps
  • 2015-04-22T00:00:00 - NOAA created the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) by merging NOAA's National Climatic Data Center (NCDC), National Geophysical Data Center (NGDC), and National Oceanographic Data Center (NODC), including the National Coastal Data Development Center (NCDDC), per the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015, Public Law 113-235. NCEI launched publicly on April 22, 2015.
Acquisition Information (collection)
Platform
  • R/V Laurence M. Gould
Last Modified: 2024-01-28T14:07:44Z
For questions about the information on this page, please email: ncei.info@noaa.gov