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Simulated oil spills in Gulf of Mexico from 2015-03-01 to 2015-11-30 (NCEI Accession 0176683)

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This data package contains oil spill simulations in different areas of the Gulf of Mexico. These spills vary where they are simulated, how much oil is being released into the environment, and when the oil is being released. The runs are based on the Navy Coastal Ocean Model (NCOM), a numerical ocean model that simulates the ambient ocean conditions at the time the spill was simulated.
  • Cite as: Nelson, Jake (2018). Simulated oil spills in Gulf of Mexico from 2015-03-01 to 2015-11-30 (NCEI Accession 0176683). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0176683. Accessed [date].
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Distributor NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
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Dataset Point of Contact NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
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Time Period 2015-03-01 to 2015-11-30
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates
West: -98.26
East: -79.78
South: 23.67
North: 30.98
Spatial Coverage Map
General Documentation
Associated Resources
Publication Dates
  • publication: 2018-10-18
  • revision: 2023-04-11
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
Submission Package ID: 9JP849

In this accession, NCEI has archived multiple versions of these data. The latest (and best) version of these data has the largest version number.

More information specific to the spill settings and ambient conditions can be found in the "inputs.txt" file associated with each spill. That file is located in the same folder that the oil spill model outputs are.
Purpose This data was created to study the behavior of oil in the offshore environment. The results of this simulation were used to develop methods for oil spill response optimization.
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: Nelson, Jake (2018). Simulated oil spills in Gulf of Mexico from 2015-03-01 to 2015-11-30 (NCEI Accession 0176683). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0176683. Accessed [date].
Cited Authors
Principal Investigators
  • Tony Grubesic
    Arizona State University
Collaborators
Resource Providers
Publishers
Acknowledgments
  • Related Funding Agency: Gulf Research Institute
Theme keywords NODC OBSERVATION TYPES THESAURUS WMO_CategoryCode
  • oceanography
Provider Keywords
  • Blowout and Spill Occurrence Model (BLOSOM)
  • Naval Oceanographic Office Global Navy Coastal Ocean Model (NCOM)
  • Oil Spill
Data Center keywords NODC SUBMITTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS
Instrument keywords Provider Instrument Types
  • simulation
Place keywords NODC SEA AREA NAMES THESAURUS Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords
Project keywords Provider Project Keywords
  • National Academies of Science-Gulf Research Institute grant #2000007349
Keywords NCEI ACCESSION NUMBER
Use Constraints
  • Cite as: Nelson, Jake (2018). Simulated oil spills in Gulf of Mexico from 2015-03-01 to 2015-11-30 (NCEI Accession 0176683). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0176683. 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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  • 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.
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Processing Steps
  • 2018-10-18T18:56:30Z - NCEI Accession 0176683 v1.1 was published.
  • 2023-04-11T14:50:58Z - NCEI Accession 0176683 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
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Processing Steps
  • Parameter or Variable: Oil spill (calculated); Units: n/a; Observation Category: model output; Sampling Instrument: Simulation; Sampling and Analyzing Method: BLOSOM oil spill model was used to generate the output. NCOM AMSEAS ocean current data used for the meteorological conditions. Outputs are .shp files..
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