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Ocean currents measured by Shipboard Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (SADCP) from global oceans as part of the Joint Archive (JASADCP) 1985-06 to 2003-07 (NCEI Accession 0001206)

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This dataset contains cruises within 1985-06-16 to 2003-07-22, which were received, reviewed, and prepared for archival at the Joint Archive (JA) for Shipboard Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (SADCP) within 1997 to 2003-10. Only datasets that have passed quality control and calibration stages, thus science-ready, are included in the JASADCP. The JASADCP is a collaboration of NOAA and the E.Firing ADCP Laboratory at the University of Hawaii. The data have been contributed by both US and international organizations. This accession is a granule within the NCEI JASADCP collection.

Absolute U- and V-component ocean current vectors from SADCP, as both a high frequency sampling (nominally 5 minutes with 8 m depth bins) and an averaged subset (hourly time and 10 m depth means), are provided for the global oceans. The depth range was typically from 20 to 300 m prior to the late 1990s when penetration extended to over 1 km.

The high frequency samples along with ancillary parameters are provided in the Common Oceanographic Data Access System (CODAS) binary format, from which long- and short-form NetCDF files are made. The long form holds an exact dump of the CODAS set. The short form gives currents in Earth coordinates and select ancillary parameters. The standard (averaged hourly/10m depth bins) subset is stored in ASCII and NetCDF.
  • Cite as: Caldwell, Patrick; US National Oceanographic Data Center (2003). Ocean currents measured by Shipboard Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (SADCP) from global oceans as part of the Joint Archive (JASADCP) 1985-06 to 2003-07 (NCEI Accession 0001206). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0001206. Accessed [date].
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Dataset Point of Contact NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
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Time Period 1985-06-16 to 2003-07-22
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates
West: 99.675
East: 99.598
South: -78.481
North: 80.2202
Spatial Coverage Map
General Documentation
Associated Resources
  • Ocean currents measured by Shipboard Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (SADCP) from global oceans as part of the Joint Archive (JASADCP) since 1985
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  • Parent ID (indicates this dataset is related to other data):
    • gov.noaa.nodc:NCEI-UH-JASADCP
Publication Dates
  • publication: 2003-10-24
  • revision: 2022-01-03
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
In this accession, NCEI has archived multiple versions of these data. The latest (and best) version of these data has the largest version number

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: Caldwell, Patrick; US National Oceanographic Data Center (2003). Ocean currents measured by Shipboard Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (SADCP) from global oceans as part of the Joint Archive (JASADCP) 1985-06 to 2003-07 (NCEI Accession 0001206). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0001206. Accessed [date].
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Theme keywords NODC DATA TYPES THESAURUS NODC OBSERVATION TYPES THESAURUS WMO_CategoryCode
  • oceanography
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords
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 Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Platform Keywords ICES/SeaDataNet Ship Codes
Instrument keywords NODC INSTRUMENT TYPES THESAURUS Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Instrument Keywords
Place keywords NODC SEA AREA NAMES THESAURUS Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords
Project keywords NODC PROJECT NAMES THESAURUS
Keywords NCEI ACCESSION NUMBER
Use Constraints
  • Cite as: Caldwell, Patrick; US National Oceanographic Data Center (2003). Ocean currents measured by Shipboard Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (SADCP) from global oceans as part of the Joint Archive (JASADCP) 1985-06 to 2003-07 (NCEI Accession 0001206). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0001206. Accessed [date].
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.
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Processing Steps
  • 2003-10-24T18:56:07Z - NCEI Accession 0001206 v1.1 was published.
  • 2013-03-17T19:57:46Z - NCEI Accession 0001206 was revised and v1.2 was published.
    Rationale: Additional metadata files were received or created for this dataset. These updates were copied into the about/ 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.
  • 2017-02-14T12:46:06Z - NCEI Accession 0001206 was revised and v2.3 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.
  • 2022-01-03T14:31:35Z - NCEI Accession 0001206 was revised and v2.4 was published.
    Rationale: Additional metadata files were received or created for this dataset. These updates were copied into the about/ 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.
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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)
Instrument
  • ADCP
  • GPS
Platform
  • AURORA AUSTRALIS
  • COLUMBUS ISELIN
  • DISCOVERY
  • EDWIN LINK
  • ENDEAVOR
  • FIRST JUPITER
  • GYRE
  • HUDSON
  • J. W. POWELL
  • JAMES CLARK ROSS
  • JOHN P. TULLY
  • KA'IMIKAI-O-KANALOA
  • Kaiyo
  • L'ATALANTE
  • LE NOROIT
  • MARION DUFRESNE
  • METEOR
  • MOANA WAVE
  • NEW HORIZON
  • NOAA Ship David Starr Jordan
  • NOAA Ship Discoverer
  • NOAA Ship Ka'imimoana
  • NOAA Ship Malcolm Baldrige
  • NOAA Ship McArthur
  • NOAA Ship Miller Freeman
  • NOAA Ship Ronald H. Brown
  • NOAA Ship Townsend Cromwell
  • OCEANUS
  • OLEANDER
  • POINT SUR
  • POSEIDON
  • R/V John V. Vickers
  • R/V Knorr
  • R/V Laurence M. Gould
  • R/V MAURICE EWING
  • R/V Melville
  • R/V Roger Revelle
  • R/V Seward Johnson
  • R/V THOMAS G. THOMPSON
  • R/V WECOMA
  • RRS Charles Darwin
  • RV Alpha Helix
  • RV Franklin
  • RV Ke Xue Yi Hao
  • RV Nathaniel B. Palmer
  • RV Polarstern
  • SHI YAN 3
  • SONNE
  • USNS Thomas Washington
  • XIANG YANG HONG 05
  • XIANG YANG HONG 14
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