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Partial pressure of carbon dioxide, salinity, temperature and other variables collected from surface underway observations using carbon dioxide (CO2) gas analyzer, shower head chamber equilibrator for autonomous CO2 measurement and other instruments from R/V Ryofu Maru III in the North Pacific Ocean, Sea of Japan and East China Sea from 2017-01-07 to 2017-12-22 (NCEI Accession 0190594)

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This dataset includes surface underway data collected from R/V Ryofu Maru III cruises in the North Pacific Ocean, Sea of Japan and East China Sea from 2017-01-07 to 2017-12-22. These data include partial pressure of carbon dioxide in the water, barometric pressure, sea surface salinity and sea surface temperature. The instruments used to collect these data include carbon dioxide (CO2) gas analyzer, shower head chamber equilibrator for autonomous carbon dioxide (CO2) measurement.
  • Cite as: Sakurai, Keizo (2019). Partial pressure of carbon dioxide, salinity, temperature and other variables collected from surface underway observations using carbon dioxide (CO2) gas analyzer, shower head chamber equilibrator for autonomous CO2 measurement and other instruments from R/V Ryofu Maru III in the North Pacific Ocean, Sea of Japan and East China Sea from 2017-01-07 to 2017-12-22 (NCEI Accession 0190594). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://doi.org/10.25921/ttdr-qy25. Accessed [date].
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Time Period 2017-01-07 to 2017-12-22
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates
West: 126.4
East: 165.5
South: 2.6
North: 50.1
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Publication Dates
  • publication: 2019-06-28
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
Purpose The major objectives of the measurements is to provide a high quality measurements of atmospheric and sea surface fCO2, sea surface salinity, temperature, and other parameters in the North Pacific Ocean.
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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: Sakurai, Keizo (2019). Partial pressure of carbon dioxide, salinity, temperature and other variables collected from surface underway observations using carbon dioxide (CO2) gas analyzer, shower head chamber equilibrator for autonomous CO2 measurement and other instruments from R/V Ryofu Maru III in the North Pacific Ocean, Sea of Japan and East China Sea from 2017-01-07 to 2017-12-22 (NCEI Accession 0190594). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://doi.org/10.25921/ttdr-qy25. Accessed [date].
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  • Funding Information: Japan Meteorological Agency (Observation for Monitoring Background Marine Pollution)
Theme keywords NODC DATA TYPES THESAURUS NODC OBSERVATION TYPES THESAURUS WMO_CategoryCode
  • oceanography
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords OCADS Study Type
  • Surface measurement
  • Surface underway
Provider Keywords
  • R/V Ryofu Maru III
  • SOOP
  • VOS
Provider Variable Abbreviations
  • AtmPrs
  • SSS
  • SST_C
  • xCO2eq
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
  • East China Sea
  • Pacific Ocean
  • Sea of Japan
Project keywords NODC PROJECT NAMES THESAURUS Cruise ID
  • RF1073
  • RF1701
  • RF1702
  • RF1705
  • RF1706
  • RF1707
  • RF1708
  • RF1709
  • RF1710
EXPOCODE
  • 49UP20170107
  • 49UP20170201
  • 49UP20170316
  • 49UP20170425
  • 49UP20170516
  • 49UP20170623
  • 49UP20170815
  • 49UP20171113
  • 49UP20171125
Ocean Acidification Search Keywords
  • Ocean Carbon and Acidification Data System (OCADS) Project
Reference Section ID
  • SOOP
Research Projects
  • Ship Of Opportunity Program (SOOP)
Keywords NCEI ACCESSION NUMBER
Use Constraints
  • Cite as: Sakurai, Keizo (2019). Partial pressure of carbon dioxide, salinity, temperature and other variables collected from surface underway observations using carbon dioxide (CO2) gas analyzer, shower head chamber equilibrator for autonomous CO2 measurement and other instruments from R/V Ryofu Maru III in the North Pacific Ocean, Sea of Japan and East China Sea from 2017-01-07 to 2017-12-22 (NCEI Accession 0190594). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://doi.org/10.25921/ttdr-qy25. Accessed [date].
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  • 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
  • 2019-06-28T20:39:13Z - NCEI Accession 0190594 v1.1 was published.
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  • Parameter or Variable: pCO2 (fCO2) autonomous; Abbreviation: xCO2eq; Unit: uatm; Observation type: Surface underway; Measured or calculated: Measured; Sampling instrument: Seawater pump; Location of seawater intake: Port sea-chest at the center in the longitudinal direction of a hull; Analyzing instrument: Infra-red analysis on dry gas; Detailed sampling and analyzing information: Infrared analysis of headspace in equilibrium with flowing seawater; Equilibrator type: two stage showerhead; Equilibrator volume: 0.85 (air), 6.5 (seawater); Is the equilibrator vented or not: Vented; Water flow rate: 3 L/min; Gas flow rate: 500 mL/min; Drying method for gas: Thermoelectric cooling units followed by permeable membrane dryer and magnessium perchlorate tube; SEA CO2 gas detector manufacturer: Licor, Inc; SEA CO2 gas detector model: Licor 7000; SEA CO2 gas detector resolution: 1.96 micro mol/mol (xCO2eq); SEA CO2 gas detector uncertainty: 1 ppm; Standard gas manufacturer: Japan Fine Products Co., Ltd. (Japan); Standard gas concentration: 5 cylinders 215 - 450 micro mol/mol Every two months; At what temperature was pCO2 reported: In situ sea surface temperature; Uncertainty: 0.01C; Quality flag convention: WOCE quality control flags are used: 2 = good value, 3 = questionable value, 4 = bad value; Method reference: Hirota, M., Nemoto, K., Murata, A., and Fushimi, K. 1991. Observation of carbon dioxide in air and surface seawater in the western North Pacific Ocean. Oceanogr. Mag., 41, 19-28.; Researcher name: Keizo Sakurai; Researcher institution: Japan Meteorological Agency.
  • Parameter or Variable: Sea Surface Temperature; Abbreviation: SST_C; Unit: degrees celcius; Observation type: Surface Underway; Sampling instrument: The seachest located ca.5 m below the sea level; Analyzing instrument: Sea-Bird Electronics, Inc. Model SBE-45; Uncertainty: Accuracy 0.002 DEG_C; Quality flag convention: WOCE quality control flags are used: 2 = good value, 3 = questionable value, 4 = bad value; Researcher name: Keizo Sakurai; Researcher institution: Japan Meteorological Agency.
  • Parameter or Variable: Sea Surface Salinity; Abbreviation: SSS; Observation type: Surface Underway; Sampling instrument: The seachest located ca.5 m below the sea level; Analyzing instrument: JFE Advantech Co., LTd. Model ACT20-D; Uncertainty: Accuracy 0.1, Precision 0.1; Quality flag convention: WOCE quality control flags are used: 2 = good value, 3 = questionable value, 4 = bad value; Researcher name: Keizo Sakurai; Researcher institution: Japan Meteorological Agency.
  • Parameter or Variable: Atmospheric pressure at sea-surface pressure; Abbreviation: AtmPrs; Unit: hPa; Observation type: Surface Underway; Researcher name: Keizo Sakurai; Researcher institution: Japan Meteorological Agency .
Acquisition Information (collection)
Instrument
  • barometric pressure sensor
  • carbon dioxide (CO2) gas analyzer
  • showerhead equilibrator
Platform
  • Ryofu Maru
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