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Partial pressure (or fugacity) of carbon dioxide, salinity and other variables collected from Surface underway observations using Barometric pressure sensor, Carbon dioxide (CO2) gas analyzer and other instruments from NOAA Ship MALCOLM BALDRIGE in the Arabian Sea, Arafura Sea and others from 1995-02-13 to 1996-01-29 (NCEI Accession 0157103)

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This dataset includes Surface underway, chemical, meteorological, optical and physical data collected from NOAA Ship MALCOLM BALDRIGE in the Arabian Sea, Arafura Sea, Caribbean Sea, Coral Sea, Gulf of Aden, Gulf of Guinea, Gulf of Mexico, Gulf of Oman, Indian Ocean, Laccadive Sea, North Atlantic Ocean, North Pacific Ocean, South Atlantic Ocean, South Pacific Ocean and Timor Sea from 1995-02-13 to 1996-01-29. These data include AIR TEMPERATURE, AIR-SEA DIFFERENCE - PARTIAL PRESSURE (OR FUGACITY) OF CARBON DIOXIDE, BAROMETRIC PRESSURE, FLUORESCENCE, Partial pressure (or fugacity) of carbon dioxide - atmosphere, Partial pressure (or fugacity) of carbon dioxide - water, SALINITY, SEA SURFACE TEMPERATURE, WIND DIRECTION and WIND SPEED. The instruments used to collect these data include Barometric pressure sensor, Carbon dioxide (CO2) gas analyzer and thermosalinographs.

These data were collected by Rik Wanninkhof of NOAA Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory as part of the VOS_mb95-01, VOS_mb95-02, VOS_mb95-03, VOS_mb95-04, VOS_mb95-05, VOS_mb95-06, VOS_mb95-07, VOS_mb95-08a, VOS_mb95-08b and VOS_mb95-08c data set. CDIAC associated the following cruise ID(s) with this data set: 33MW19950213, 33MW19950321, 33MW19950427, 33MW19950531, 33MW19950712, 33MW19950731, 33MW19950830, 33MW19951028, 33MW19951121 and 33MW19960120
  • Cite as: Wanninkhof, Rik (2016). Partial pressure (or fugacity) of carbon dioxide, salinity and other variables collected from Surface underway observations using Barometric pressure sensor, Carbon dioxide (CO2) gas analyzer and other instruments from NOAA Ship MALCOLM BALDRIGE in the Arabian Sea, Arafura Sea and others from 1995-02-13 to 1996-01-29 (NCEI Accession 0157103). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://doi.org/10.3334/cdiac/otg.mb_1995_noaa. Accessed [date].
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Dataset Point of Contact NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
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Time Period 1995-02-13 to 1996-01-29
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates
West: -56.67
East: -79.53
South: -43.14
North: 48
Spatial Coverage Map
General Documentation
Associated Resources
  • Wanninkhof, R (2004). Underway surface fCO2 data measured during the NOAA Around-the-World-1995 Cruise. Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, VOS_mb95-01, VOS_mb95-02, VOS_mb95-03, VOS_mb95-04, VOS_mb95-05, VOS_mb95-06, VOS_mb95-07, VOS_mb95-08a, VOS_mb95-08b, VOS_mb95-08c.
  • NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (2022). Ocean Carbon and Acidification Data System (OCADS). NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/ocean-carbon-acidification-data-system
Publication Dates
  • publication: 2016-12-03
  • revision: 2017-02-19
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
These data were acquired by NCEI from the Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center (CDIAC) in accordance with an archival submission agreement between CDIAC and NCEI.

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.
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  • 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: Wanninkhof, Rik (2016). Partial pressure (or fugacity) of carbon dioxide, salinity and other variables collected from Surface underway observations using Barometric pressure sensor, Carbon dioxide (CO2) gas analyzer and other instruments from NOAA Ship MALCOLM BALDRIGE in the Arabian Sea, Arafura Sea and others from 1995-02-13 to 1996-01-29 (NCEI Accession 0157103). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://doi.org/10.3334/cdiac/otg.mb_1995_noaa. Accessed [date].
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  • Funding Information: NOAA Climate Program
Theme keywords NODC DATA TYPES THESAURUS NODC OBSERVATION TYPES THESAURUS WMO_CategoryCode
  • oceanography
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords OCADS Study Type
  • Surface underway
Provider Variable Abbreviations
  • AIR_TEMP
  • EqTEMP_C
  • FLUORO
  • GAS_FLOW_IR
  • PRES_EQUIL_hPa
  • PRES_IR
  • PRES_SEALEVEL_hPa
  • SHIP_HEADING_TRUE
  • SHIP_SPEED
  • TEMP_IR
  • WATER_FLOW
  • WIND_DIR_REL
  • WIND_DIR_TRUE
  • WIND_SPEED_REL
  • WIND_SPEED_TRUE
  • dfCO2_uatm
  • fCO2A_uatm
  • fCO2W@SST_uATM
  • xCO2a_PPM
  • xCO2w_PPM
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 Provider Geographic Names
  • Atlantic Ocean
  • Caribbean Sea
  • Indian Ocean
  • Pacific Ocean
Project keywords Cruise ID
  • 33MW19950213
  • 33MW19950321
  • 33MW19950427
  • 33MW19950531
  • 33MW19950712
  • 33MW19950731
  • 33MW19950830
  • 33MW19951028
  • 33MW19951121
  • 33MW19960120
EXPOCODE
  • 33MW19950213
  • 33MW19950321
  • 33MW19950427
  • 33MW19950531
  • 33MW19950712
  • 33MW19950731
  • 33MW19950830
  • 33MW19951028
  • 33MW19951121
  • 33MW19960120
Ocean Acidification Search Keywords
  • Ocean Carbon and Acidification Data System (OCADS) Project
Keywords NCEI ACCESSION NUMBER
Use Constraints
  • Cite as: Wanninkhof, Rik (2016). Partial pressure (or fugacity) of carbon dioxide, salinity and other variables collected from Surface underway observations using Barometric pressure sensor, Carbon dioxide (CO2) gas analyzer and other instruments from NOAA Ship MALCOLM BALDRIGE in the Arabian Sea, Arafura Sea and others from 1995-02-13 to 1996-01-29 (NCEI Accession 0157103). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://doi.org/10.3334/cdiac/otg.mb_1995_noaa. Accessed [date].
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Processing Steps
  • 2016-12-03T03:14:47Z - NCEI Accession 0157103 v1.1 was published.
  • 2016-12-05T16:42:07Z - NCEI Accession 0157103 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.
  • 2017-02-19T22:14:12Z - NCEI Accession 0157103 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.
Output Datasets
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Processing Steps
  • Parameter or Variable: xCO2w_PPM; Abbreviation: xCO2w_PPM; Unit: Mole fraction of CO2 in the equilibrator headspace (dry) at equilibrator temperature (ppm); In-situ / Manipulation / Response variable: in-situ.
  • Parameter or Variable: xCO2a_PPM; Abbreviation: xCO2a_PPM; Unit: Mole fraction of CO2 measured in dry outside air (ppm); In-situ / Manipulation / Response variable: in-situ.
  • Parameter or Variable: PRES_EQUIL_hPa; Abbreviation: PRES_EQUIL_hPa; Unit: Barometric pressure in the equilibrator headspace (hectopascals); In-situ / Manipulation / Response variable: in-situ.
  • Parameter or Variable: PRES_SEALEVEL_hPa; Abbreviation: PRES_SEALEVEL_hPa; Unit: Barometric pressure measured outside, corrected to sea level (hectopascals); Controlled vocabulary name: BAROMETRIC PRESSURE; In-situ / Manipulation / Response variable: in-situ.
  • Parameter or Variable: EqTEMP_C; Abbreviation: EqTEMP_C; Unit: Water temperature in equilibrator (degrees Celsius); In-situ / Manipulation / Response variable: in-situ.
  • Parameter or Variable: WATER_FLOW; Abbreviation: WATER_FLOW; Unit: L/MIN; In-situ / Manipulation / Response variable: in-situ.
  • Parameter or Variable: GAS_FLOW_IR; Abbreviation: GAS_FLOW_IR; Unit: ML/MIN; In-situ / Manipulation / Response variable: in-situ.
  • Parameter or Variable: TEMP_IR; Abbreviation: TEMP_IR; Unit: DEG_C; In-situ / Manipulation / Response variable: in-situ.
  • Parameter or Variable: PRES_IR; Abbreviation: PRES_IR; Unit: HPA; In-situ / Manipulation / Response variable: in-situ.
  • Parameter or Variable: SHIP_HEADING_TRUE; Abbreviation: SHIP_HEADING_TRUE; In-situ / Manipulation / Response variable: in-situ.
  • Parameter or Variable: SHIP_SPEED; Abbreviation: SHIP_SPEED; Unit: KN; In-situ / Manipulation / Response variable: in-situ.
  • Parameter or Variable: WIND_DIR_REL; Abbreviation: WIND_DIR_REL; Unit: DEG; Controlled vocabulary name: WIND DIRECTION; In-situ / Manipulation / Response variable: in-situ.
  • Parameter or Variable: WIND_SPEED_REL; Abbreviation: WIND_SPEED_REL; Unit: M/S; Controlled vocabulary name: WIND SPEED; In-situ / Manipulation / Response variable: in-situ.
  • Parameter or Variable: fCO2W@SST_uATM; Abbreviation: fCO2W@SST_uATM; Unit: Fugacity of CO2 in sea water at SST and 100% humidity (microatmospheres); Controlled vocabulary name: partial pressure of carbon dioxide - water; In-situ / Manipulation / Response variable: in-situ.
  • Parameter or Variable: fCO2A_uatm; Abbreviation: fCO2A_uatm; Unit: Fugacity of CO2 in air corresponding to the interpolated xCO2 at SST and 100% humidity (microatmospheres); In-situ / Manipulation / Response variable: in-situ.
  • Parameter or Variable: dfCO2_uatm; Abbreviation: dfCO2_uatm; Unit: Sea water fCO2 minus interpolated air fCO2 (uatm); In-situ / Manipulation / Response variable: in-situ.
  • Parameter or Variable: FLUORO; Abbreviation: FLUORO; Unit: uG/L; Controlled vocabulary name: FLUORESCENCE; In-situ / Manipulation / Response variable: in-situ.
  • Parameter or Variable: WIND_SPEED_TRUE; Abbreviation: WIND_SPEED_TRUE; Unit: M/S; Controlled vocabulary name: WIND SPEED; In-situ / Manipulation / Response variable: in-situ.
  • Parameter or Variable: WIND_DIR_TRUE; Abbreviation: WIND_DIR_TRUE; Unit: DEG; Controlled vocabulary name: WIND DIRECTION; In-situ / Manipulation / Response variable: in-situ.
  • Parameter or Variable: AIR_TEMP; Abbreviation: AIR_TEMP; Unit: DEG_C; In-situ / Manipulation / Response variable: in-situ .
Acquisition Information (collection)
Instrument
  • barometric pressure sensor
  • carbon dioxide (CO2) gas analyzer
  • thermosalinograph
Platform
  • NOAA Ship Malcolm Baldrige
Last Modified: 2024-03-28T12:44:57Z
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