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Meteorological and hydrographic data collected from Dauphin Island Station near Dauphin Island, Alabama, Gulf of Mexico from 2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31 (NCEI Accession 0209227)

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Dauphin Island Sea Lab has partnered with many agencies and organizations to provide real-time meteorological and hydrographic data from Dauphin Island Station near Dauphin Island, AL. This accession contains meteorological and hydrographic data from Dauphin Island station. Meteorological data was collected every minute and hydrographic data was collected every 30 minutes. Data includes water temperature, salinity, dissolved oxygen, water height, air temperature, relative humidity, solar and quantum radiation, barometric pressure, wind speed, wind direction, and precipitation amounts.
Near real-time data are available in a user-friendly format at https://arcos.disl.org. Informative pop-ups describe each parameter and graphs of each may be displayed for the visitor to the website. Researchers may download the data in a spreadsheet format for further analysis.
  • Cite as: Dauphin Island Sea Lab (2020). Meteorological and hydrographic data collected from Dauphin Island Station near Dauphin Island, Alabama, Gulf of Mexico from 2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31 (NCEI Accession 0209227). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0209227. 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 2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates
West: -88.0778
East: -88.0778
South: 30.2513
North: 30.2513
Spatial Coverage Map
General Documentation
Associated Resources
  • Alabama Near Coastal Meteorological & Hydrographic Continuous Data Sampling from 2003 to present
    • NCEI Collection
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  • Alabama's Real-Time Coastal Observing System (ARCOS): Dauphin Island Station
  • My Mobile Bay
  • Parent ID (indicates this dataset is related to other data):
    • gov.noaa.nodc:DISL_ARCOS
Publication Dates
  • publication: 2020-03-25
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: 9A6D4P
Purpose The value of coastal observing systems is recognized by the U.S. Congress, the National Ocean Partnership Program, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration. Recent reports by the Pew Oceans Commission and U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy have decried the lack of information from near coastal waters on which to base management decisions and recommended monitoring programs linked to strong research. Reasons for continuous, real-time observations of meteorological and hydrographic parameters include (1) continuous characterization of spatial and temporal patterns of change in water quality, (2) development of a permanent record of significant and human caused changes in environmental indicators over time, and (3) support for research activities through the availability of consistent, scientifically valid data. An additional benefit of real-time observation is the potential for the public to track and learn about water quality conditions. Many coastal dwellers are uninformed about conditions in nearby estuaries because they do not have access to current information about parameters such as water temperature, salinity, dissolved oxygen levels and water level and they may fail to appreciate the complexity of interactions in estuarine ecosystems.
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  • accessLevel: Public
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Dataset Citation
  • Cite as: Dauphin Island Sea Lab (2020). Meteorological and hydrographic data collected from Dauphin Island Station near Dauphin Island, Alabama, Gulf of Mexico from 2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31 (NCEI Accession 0209227). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0209227. 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 Provider Keywords
  • Dissolved Oxygen Percent
  • Dissolved Oxygen mg/L
  • Julian day
  • Quantum Radiation
  • Solar Radiation
  • Water Height
Data Center keywords NODC COLLECTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS NODC SUBMITTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS
Instrument keywords NODC INSTRUMENT TYPES THESAURUS Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Instrument Keywords Provider Instruments
  • Barometer
  • Campbell Scientific Temperature and Relative Humidity Probe HC2S3
  • Electrode cell with autoranging
  • Optical Dissolved Oxygen sensor
  • Pyronometer
  • Quantum Sensor
  • R.M. Young Wind Monitor
  • Stainless Steel Gauge
  • Tipping Rain Bucket Gauge
Place keywords NODC SEA AREA NAMES THESAURUS Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords Provider Place Names
  • Mobile Bay, Alabama
Project keywords Provider Project Names
  • Alabama Real-time Coastal Observing Systems
  • Mobile Bay Environmental Monitoring Programs
Keywords NCEI ACCESSION NUMBER
Use Constraints
  • Cite as: Dauphin Island Sea Lab (2020). Meteorological and hydrographic data collected from Dauphin Island Station near Dauphin Island, Alabama, Gulf of Mexico from 2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31 (NCEI Accession 0209227). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0209227. 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
  • 2020-03-25T10:50:40Z - NCEI Accession 0209227 v1.1 was published.
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Processing Steps
  • Parameter or Variable: Air Temperature (measured); Units: C; Observation Category: in situ; Sampling Instrument: Campbell Scientific Temperature and Relative Humidity Probe HC2S3; Sampling and Analyzing Method: Every one minute; Data Quality Method: Range check is conducted every 30 minutes. Aggregate quality flag 0 or blank = quality not evaluated 1=bad 2=questionable/suspect 3=good -9=null value Stuck sensor check is conducted every day. For range check criteria: http://cf.disl.org/mondata/rangecri.cfm.
  • Parameter or Variable: PRECIPITATION (measured); Units: precip total measured in inches (inches); Observation Category: in situ; Sampling Instrument: Tipping Rain Bucket Guage; Sampling and Analyzing Method: Every one minute; Data Quality Method: Range check is conducted every 30 minutes. Aggregate quality flag 0 or blank = quality not evaluated 1=bad 2=questionable/suspect 3=good -9=null value Stuck sensor check is conducted every day. For range check criteria: http://cf.disl.org/mondata/rangecri.cfm.
  • Parameter or Variable: Barometric Pressure (measured); Units: inches of Hg (in inches of mercury); Observation Category: in situ; Sampling Instrument: Barometer; Sampling and Analyzing Method: Every one minute; Data Quality Method: Range check is conducted every 30 minutes. Aggregate quality flag 0 or blank = quality not evaluated 1=bad 2=questionable/suspect 3=good -9=null value Stuck sensor check is conducted every day. For range check criteria: http://cf.disl.org/mondata/rangecri.cfm.
  • Parameter or Variable: Solar Radiation (measured); Units: kW/m2; Observation Category: in situ; Sampling Instrument: Pyronometer; Sampling and Analyzing Method: Every one minute; Data Quality Method: Range check is conducted every 30 minutes. Aggregate quality flag 0 or blank = quality not evaluated 1=bad 2=questionable/suspect 3=good -9=null value Stuck sensor check is conducted every day. For range check criteria: http://cf.disl.org/mondata/rangecri.cfm.
  • Parameter or Variable: Quantum Radiation (measured); Units: E/m2/s (microEinsteins); Observation Category: in situ; Sampling Instrument: Quantum Sensor; Sampling and Analyzing Method: Every one minute; Data Quality Method: Range check is conducted every 30 minutes. Aggregate quality flag 0 or blank = quality not evaluated 1=bad 2=questionable/suspect 3=good -9=null value Stuck sensor check is conducted every day. For range check criteria: http://cf.disl.org/mondata/rangecri.cfm.
  • Parameter or Variable: Wind Direction (measured); Units: degree; Observation Category: in situ; Sampling Instrument: R.M. Young Wind Monitor; Sampling and Analyzing Method: Every one minute; Data Quality Method: Range check is conducted every 30 minutes. Aggregate quality flag 0 or blank = quality not evaluated 1=bad 2=questionable/suspect 3=good -9=null value Stuck sensor check is conducted every day. For range check criteria: http://cf.disl.org/mondata/rangecri.cfm.
  • Parameter or Variable: Wind Speed (measured); Units: knots; Observation Category: in situ; Sampling Instrument: R.M. Young Wind Monitor; Sampling and Analyzing Method: Every one minute; Data Quality Method: Range check is conducted every 30 minutes. Aggregate quality flag 0 or blank = quality not evaluated 1=bad 2=questionable/suspect 3=good -9=null value Stuck sensor check is conducted every day. For range check criteria: http://cf.disl.org/mondata/rangecri.cfm.
  • Parameter or Variable: WATER TEMPERATURE (measured); Units: C; Observation Category: in situ; Sampling Instrument: Thermistor; Sampling and Analyzing Method: Every thirty minute; Data Quality Method: Range check is conducted every 30 minutes. Aggregate quality flag 0 or blank = quality not evaluated 1=bad 2=questionable/suspect 3=good -9=null value Stuck sensor check is conducted every day. For range check criteria: http://cf.disl.org/mondata/rangecri.cfm.
  • Parameter or Variable: SALINITY (measured); Units: psu; Observation Category: in situ; Sampling Instrument: electrode cell with autoranging; Sampling and Analyzing Method: Calculated from conductivity and temperature Every thirty minute; Data Quality Method: Range check is conducted every 30 minutes. Aggregate quality flag 0 or blank = quality not evaluated 1=bad 2=questionable/suspect 3=good -9=null value Stuck sensor check is conducted every day. For range check criteria: http://cf.disl.org/mondata/rangecri.cfm.
  • Parameter or Variable: Water Height (measured); Units: meters; Observation Category: in situ; Sampling Instrument: Stainless Steel Guage; Sampling and Analyzing Method: distance from the instrument to the surface of water Every thirty minute; Data Quality Method: Range check is conducted every 30 minutes. Aggregate quality flag 0 or blank = quality not evaluated 1=bad 2=questionable/suspect 3=good -9=null value Stuck sensor check is conducted every day. For range check criteria: http://cf.disl.org/mondata/rangecri.cfm.
  • Parameter or Variable: Dissolved Oxygen Percent (measured); Units: percent; Observation Category: in situ; Sampling Instrument: Optical Dissolved Oxygen sensor; Sampling and Analyzing Method: Every thirty minute; Data Quality Method: Range check is conducted every 30 minutes. Aggregate quality flag 0 or blank = quality not evaluated 1=bad 2=questionable/suspect 3=good -9=null value Stuck sensor check is conducted every day. For range check criteria: http://cf.disl.org/mondata/rangecri.cfm.
  • Parameter or Variable: Dissolved Oxygen mg/L (measured); Units: milligram per litre; Observation Category: in situ; Sampling Instrument: Optical Dissolved Oxygen sensor; Sampling and Analyzing Method: Every thirty minute; Data Quality Method: Range check is conducted every 30 minutes. Aggregate quality flag 0 or blank = quality not evaluated 1=bad 2=questionable/suspect 3=good -9=null value Stuck sensor check is conducted every day. For range check criteria: http://cf.disl.org/mondata/rangecri.cfm.
  • Parameter or Variable: Relative Humidity (measured); Units: Percent; Observation Category: in situ; Sampling Instrument: Campbell Scientific Temperature and Relative Humidity Probe HC2S3; Sampling and Analyzing Method: Every one minute; Data Quality Method: Range check is conducted every 30 minutes. Aggregate quality flag 0 or blank = quality not evaluated 1=bad 2=questionable/suspect 3=good -9=null value Stuck sensor check is conducted every day. For range check criteria: http://cf.disl.org/mondata/rangecri.cfm.
Acquisition Information (collection)
Instrument
  • thermistor
Last Modified: 2023-01-26T13:43:28Z
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