ECOHAB: Weisberg, R - Physical oceanography measurements and modeling
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Citation Information:
Title: ECOHAB: Weisberg, R - Physical oceanography measurements and modeling
Description:
Abstract:
The USF, College of Marine Science, Ocean Circulation Group under the direction of Dr. R.H. Weisberg is maintaining an array of moored instruments on the west Florida shelf for in-situ measurements of currents, temperature, salinity, surface meteorology, and sea level. Our field work also includes participation in monthly hydrographic cruises. In addition to the field work we are running numerical ocean circulation model experiments on the west Florida shelf in collaboration with the biological modeling group headed by Dr. J. Walsh.
Purpose:
The physical oceanography portion of the ECOHAB Florida Program is directed at describing and understanding the role of the west Florida shelf circulation in the generation, maintenance, and dissipation of red tide blooms.
Supplemental Information:
ECOHAB (ECology and Oceanography of Harmful Algal Blooms) is a scientific program designed to increase understanding of the fundamental processes underlying the impacts and population dynamics of HABs. This program addresses the many factors at organismal, population, community, and ecosystem levels that determine how HAB species respond to, and potentially alter their environment, the manner in which HAB species affect food-web and community interactions. The program is based on the results of a workshop co-sponsored by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and National Science Foundation (NSF) and currently receives funding from several federal partners including NOAA, NSF, the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Time Period of Content:
Time Period Information:
Range of Dates/Times:
Beginning Date: 6/1/1998
Beginning Time: Unknown
Ending Date: 3/31/2002
Ending Time: Unknown
Currentness Reference: Observed
Status:
Progress: In Work
Maintenance and Update Frequency: As needed
Spatial Domain:
Description of Geographic Extent: The west Florida continental shelf roughly between Tampa Bay in the north and Charlotte Harbor in the south, from the coastline out to about the 150m isobath.
Bounding Coordinates:
West Bounding Coordinate: -83.383
East Bounding Coordinate: -82.2078
North Bounding Coordinate: 27.2991
South Bounding Coordinate: 26.4081
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme Keyword Thesaurus: None
Theme Keyword: current
Theme Keyword: temperature
Theme Keyword: salinity
Theme Keyword: circulation
Theme Keyword: velocity
Theme Keyword: conductivity
Theme Keyword: pressure
Theme Keyword: waves
Theme Keyword: moorings
Place:
Place Keyword Thesaurus: None
Place Keyword: West Florida Continental shelf
Stratum:
Stratum Keyword Thesaurus: None
Stratum Keyword: water column
Stratum Keyword: surface
Stratum Keyword: bottom
Temporal:
Temporal Keyword Thesaurus: None
Temporal Keyword: hourly
Temporal Keyword: 15 minutes
Temporal Keyword: 4 hours
Temporal Keyword: 1 hour
Temporal Keyword: 10 minutes
Access Constraints:
Data will be made available to other investigators and the public after the completion of ECOHAB: Florida,
projected to be 2002, in a synthesized format.
Use Constraints:
Principal investigator of the study retains intellectual rights to synthesize data for publication and distribution. If a future user obtains permission to use any of the data, then that user should acknowledge the source.
Point of Contact:
Contact Information:
Contact Person Primary:
Contact Person: Robert Weisburg
Contact Organization: University of South Florida, College of Marine Science
Contact Position: Professor
Contact Address:
Address Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 140 7th Ave. South
City: St. Petersburg
State or Province: FL
Postal Code: 33701
Country: US
Contact Voice Telephone: 727-553-1568
Contact Facsimile Telephone: 727-553-1189
Contact Electronic Mail Address: bweisberg@marine.usf.edu
Browse Graphic:
Browse Graphic:
Browse Graphic:
Data Set Credit: Robert Weisburg, Jeff Donovan, Patrick Smith, Bill Hemme
Native Data Set Environment:
ADCP- RD Instruments WinADCP and BBLIST for instrument download and conversion, and in house Fortran programs for decoding and data analysis Wavegauge, Seacat, and Microcat - Seabird Electronics supplied programs for instrument download and conversion, and in house Fortran programs for decoding and analysis TSKA WaDAR supplied programs for instrument download and conversion, and in house Fortran programs for decoding and analysis MATLAB and AVS Toolmaster for plotting of all data types
Cross Reference:
Citation Information:
Title: ECOHAB: Walsh_J- Coupled Numerical Models of Florida Red Tides of Karenia brevis
Analytical Tool:
Tool Access Information:
Tool Computer and Operating System: PC with DOS (SCADCP), Win3.1/95/98/NT/2000
Tool Contact:
Contact Information:
Contact Organization Primary:
Contact Organization: R. D. Instruments
Contact Position: Technical Support
Contact Address:
Address Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 9855 BusinessPark Avenue
City: San Diego
State or Province: CA
Postal Code: 92131
Country: USA
Contact Voice Telephone: 858-693-1178
Contact Facsimile Telephone: 858-695-1459
Contact Electronic Mail Address: rdifs@rdinstruments.com
Analytical Tool:
Tool Access Information:
Tool Computer and Operating System: PC with DOS, Win3.1/95/98/NT/2000
Tool Contact:
Contact Information:
Contact Organization Primary:
Contact Organization: Sea-Bird Electrinics
Contact Position: Technical Support
Contact Address:
Address Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 1808 136th Place NE
City: Bellevue
State or Province: WA
Postal Code: 90005
Country: US
Contact Voice Telephone: 425-643-9866
Contact Facsimile Telephone: 425-643-9954
Analytical Tool:
Tool Access Information:
Tool Computer and Operating System: PC with DOS, Win3.1/95/98/NT/2000
Tool Contact:
Contact Information:
Contact Person Primary:
Contact Person: Greg Fergeson
Contact Organization: TSKA
Contact Position: Customer Service
Contact Address:
Address Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 46208 SE 139th Place
City: North Bend
State or Province: WA
Postal Code: 98045
Country: USA
Contact Voice Telephone: 425-888-3404
Contact Electronic Mail Address: 425-888-3895
Analytical Tool:
Tool Access Information:
Tool Computer and Operating System: PC with Win3.1/95/98/NT/2000 or LINUX, Silicon Graphics with UNIX
Tool Contact:
Contact Information:
Contact Organization Primary:
Contact Organization: The Mathworks
Contact Position: Customer Service
Contact Address:
Address Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 24 Prime Park Way
City: Natic
State or Province: MA
Postal Code: 01760
Country: USA
Contact Voice Telephone: 508-647-7000
Analytical Tool:
Tool Access Information:
Tool Computer and Operating System: Silicon Graphics with UNIX
Tool Contact:
Contact Information:
Contact Organization Primary:
Contact Organization: Advanced Visual Systems
Contact Position: Customer Service
Contact Address:
Address Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 300 Fifth Avenue
City: Waltham
State or Province: MA
Postal Code: 02154
Country: USA
Contact Voice Telephone: 781-890-4300
Contact Facsimile Telephone: 781-890-8290
Data Quality Information
Section Index
Completeness Report:
The time series of the ADCP compass heading for EC61 showed a significant compass drift after the fourth week of the deployment period. This drift was also present in the monthly M2 tidal ellipses, which should have had fixed orientations (as was observed for the EC63 mooring over a similar period in 1999). To correct the EC61 velocity measurements for the compass drift, a ""fixed"" compass heading was estimated at 313 degrees. The observed headings were then subtracted from this to obtain a time series of differential headings dh(t) representing the magnitude of the compass drift. The original velocity components, u(t) and v(t), were then rotated by the angle dh(t) to correct for the drift. The time series of corrected velocity components, u'(t) and v'(t), were calculated by the rotation equations:
u'(t) = u(t)*cos(dh(t)) - v(t)*sin(dh(t))
v'(t) = u(t)*sin(dh(t)) + v(t)*cos(dh(t))
The M2 tidal ellipses calculated from these corrected velocities displayed a steady orientation in close alignment with those from the EC63 mooring.
The time series of the ADCP compass heading for EC62 showed a significant compass drift throughout the deployment period. This drift was also present in the monthly M2 tidal ellipses, which should have had fixed orientations (as was observed for the EC63 mooring). To correct the EC62 velocity measurements for the compass drift, a ""fixed"" compass heading was estimated at 189 degrees. The observed headings were then subtracted from this to obtain a time series of differential headings dh(t) representing the magnitude of the compass drift. The original velocity components, u(t) and v(t), were then rotated by the angle dh(t) to correct for the drift. The time series of corrected velocity components, u'(t) and v'(t), were calculated by the rotation equations:
u'(t) = u(t)*cos(dh(t)) - v(t)*sin(dh(t))
v'(t) = u(t)*sin(dh(t)) + v(t)*cos(dh(t))
The M2 tidal ellipses calculated from these corrected velocities displayed a steady orientation in close alignment with those from the EC63 mooring.
Many profiles of echo amplitude for EC21 displayed a regularly spaced sequence of spikes or peaks with depth. These peaks were attributed to interference of the ADCP acoustic signal by instruments attached to the buoy line. A frequency distribution plot showed the echo amplitude peaks occurring primarily in bins 4, 14, 23, 33, 42, 52, 61, and 71 (corresponding to nominal bin depths of 4.5, 9.5, 14.0, 19.0, 23.5, 28.5, 33.0, and 38.0 meters). The hourly velocity measurements in these bins and two bins above and below were flagged and recalculated by linear interpolation.
Many profiles of echo amplitude for EC34 displayed a regularly spaced sequence of spikes or peaks with depth. These peaks were attributed to interference of the ADCP acoustic signal by instruments attached to the buoy line. A frequency distribution plot showed the echo amplitude peaks occurring primarily in bins 3, 5, 10, 16, 21, 27, 32, and 38 (corresponding to nominal bin depths of 4.0, 5.0, 7.5, 10.5, 13.0, 16.0, 18.5, and 21.5 meters). The hourly velocity measurements in these bins and two bins above and below were flagged and recalculated by linear interpolation.
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Methodology:
Methodology Type: Field- Mooring deployment
Methodology Description:
Surface Mooring Deployment -
A forklift is used to load all mooring equipment and instruments aboard the research vessel that has been scheduled for use in the deployment of the given mooring. Mooring is built and the instruments are set up and installed before the ship leaves port. The research vessel then steams to the desired mooring location to begin the deployment. The 1 1/2"" chain is faked out on deck so that it will free-fall upon time of deployment. The 7/16"" wire rope with the in line instruments installed is hand deployed over the stern. The 2.7m foam buoy with all surface instruments is then lifted over the stern with the craned, lowered into the water, and quick-released using a rope activated quick release hook. The vessel then kicks ahead stretching the mooring line out beyond the stern. Once tension is on the chain, it is released by a cut line and free falls to the bottom. As the last lay of chain is leaving the deck, the crane lifts the steel plate that the anchor sits on deploying it over the stern. A fly-by of the buoy completes the deployment making sure that all is well.
Upon reaching the mooring location for recovery, divers are sent down to cut the wire rope with bolt cutters just above the point that the wire rope is attached to the 1 1/2"" chain. The divers are recovered and the research vessel is positioned next to the buoy for recovery. Tag lines are attached to the buoy and a lifting strap is installed so the crane can lift the buoy aboard. Once the buoy is on board, the winch is attached to the remaining mooring line and it is slowly pulled aboard. Each of the in line instruments is removed from the mooring line as it comes on board. All mooring components and instruments are cleaned with a pressure washer before the vessel returns to port.
Sub-surface Mooring Deployment -
A forklift is used to load all mooring equipment and instruments aboard the research vessel that has been scheduled for use in the deployment of the given mooring. Mooring is built and the instruments are set up and installed before the ship leaves port. The research vessel then steams to the desired mooring location to begin the deployment. Position and depth are determined, the 45"" foam sphere is connected to the crane using a acoustic release. The entire system: ADCP float, acoustic releases, chain and anchor are lifted over the side and lowered as far as the crane cable allows, the release connecting the mooring the crane is then fired using the proper deck gear and frequencies allowing the mooring to fall to the bottom. A check of the releases is completed after deployment to determine status.
Upon reaching the mooring location for recovery, the transducer for the acoustic release deck gear is lowered into the water. Codes are sent to the acoustic releases to wake them up and determine their distance from the ship. Once their location has been determined, codes are sent to release the mooring. After the buoy appears on the surface, the ship is positioned for recovery. Tab lines are attached to the buoy, and the crane is connected. The entire mooring is lifted over the side of the ship. All mooring components and instruments are cleaned with a pressure washer before the vessel returns to port.
Bottom Mounted Mooring Deployment -
A forklift is used to load all mooring equipment and instruments aboard the research vessel that has been scheduled for use in the deployment of the given mooring. Mooring is built and the instruments are set up and installed before the ship leaves port. The research vessel then steams to the desired mooring location to begin the deployment. A position is picked with proper depth, the 2300 lb. rack (in air weight) is connected to the A-frame and winch cable via a 4-point harness. The rack is lifted and lowered over the stern and dropped to the bottom. Divers then go down and disconnect the harness and check all instruments (making sure that the rack is level and that the pinger/locator is working). A good GPS position is then taken to mark the mooring position.
Upon reaching the mooring position, a small boat is lowered into the water with divers. The divers have a hand held pinger locator to get them to the exact position of the mooring. Divers then drop a float to mark the position. The research vessel then lowers the winch cable with a four point harness to the bottom. Divers enter the water, follow the cable to the bottom, and attach the four point harness to the mooring. Divers return to the research vessel and the mooring is winched aboard. The entire mooring is lifted over the side of the ship. All mooring components and instruments are cleaned with a pressure washer before the vessel returns to port.
Methodology:
Methodology Type: Lab- data analysis
Methodology Description:
RD Instruments Broadband/Workhorse ADCP - Initial downloading and conversion of data is performed using the PC programs WinADCP and BBLIST provided by RD Instruments. Data is then transferred from the PC to a Silicon Graphics Workstation where FORTRAN programs are used to apply sound speed corrections (if necessary), convert the data from mm/sec to cm/sec, and then break the large data sets into individual time series for each recorded depth.
RD Instruments Narrowband ADCP - Initial downloading of data from the instrument is performed using the PC program SCADCP provided by RD Instruments. Decoding of the data is performed on the PC using Turbo Pascal programs written at USF and using include files supplied by RD Instruments. Data is then transferred from the PC to a Silicon Graphics Workstation where FORTRAN programs are used to apply sound speed corrections (if necessary), convert the data from instrument counts to cm/sec, apply a correction for magnetic declination, and then break the large data sets into individual time series for each recorded depth.
Seabird Electronics SBE26 Wavegauge - Initial downloading and conversion of the data from the instrument is performed using the PC program TERM26 supplied by Seabird Electronics. Further decoding of the data into wave time series, wave autospectra, and wave statistics files are performed using the PC programs WAVE26 and REPORT26 provided by Seabird Electronics. Data is then transferred from the PC to a Silicon Graphics Workstation where FORTRAN programs are used to apply conversions for decibars (db) to depth (m) and conductivity (S/m) to salinity (PSU).
Seabird Electronics SBE37 Microcat - Initial downloading and conversion of the data from the instrument is performed using the PC program TERM37 supplied by Seabird Electronics. Additional conversions from conductivity (S/m) to salinity (PSU) is performed using the PC program DERIVE also supplied by Seabird Electronics. Data is then transferred from the PC to a Silicon Graphics Workstation where FORTRAN programs are used compute hourly averages of the samples collected by the instrument.
Seabird Electronics SBE16 Microcat - Initial downloading and conversion of the data from the instrument is performed using the PC program TERM1621 supplied by Seabird Electronics. Additional conversions from conductivity (S/m) to salinity (PSU) is performed using the PC program DATCNV also supplied by Seabird Electronics. Data is then transferred from the PC to a Silicon Graphics Workstation where FORTRAN programs are used compute hourly averages of the samples collected by the instrument.
TSKA WaDAR Temperature Recorders - Initial downloading and conversion of the data from the instrument is performed using the PC program WTL supplied by TSKA. Data is then transferred from the PC to a Silicon Graphics Workstation where FORTRAN programs are used compute hourly averages of the samples collected by the instrument.
Plotting of all data performed using either Matlab software from The MathWorks or FORTRAN programs, written at USF, with graphics subroutines provided by the TOOLMASTER software from Advanced Visual Systems (AVS)
Spatial Data Organization Information
Section Index
Direct Spatial Reference Method: Point
Point and Vector Object Information:
SDTS Terms Description:
SDTS Point and Vector Object Type: Point
Entity and Attribute Information
Section Index
Detailed Description:
Entity Type:
Entity Type Label: EC61
Entity Type Definition:
Bottom mounted mooring for measuring currents over entire water column and temperature, salinity and pressure near bottom. Located at 26 24.484' N and 82 12.486' W at the 10 m isobath off Sanibel Isand, FL. Instruments include RD Instruments 300 kHz Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) and a Seabird Electronics SBE26 wave gauge. The ADCP measures horizontal velocity at 0.5 m intervals between depths of 2.5 m and 8.5 m from the bottom. The wave gauge measures temperature, pressure and conductivity approximately 20 cm off the bottom and the local surface gravity waves.
Attribute:
Attribute Label: conductivity
Attribute Definition: Conductivity measurements 20 cm from bottom.
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: S/m (Siemens/meter)
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 0042 hrs 9/15/98
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1142 hrs 2/26/1999
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: current velocity
Attribute Definition: Horizontal north and east componants of water velocity
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: cm/sec
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 0005 hrs 9/15/98
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1205 hrs 2/26/1999
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: depth (computed from pressure)
Attribute Definition: meters (converted from decibars)
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: meters
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 0042 hrs 09/15/1998
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1142 hrs 02/26/1999
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: salinity
Attribute Definition: salinity (computed from conductivity and sea wave gauge temperature)
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: PSU (practical salinity units)
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 0042 hrs 09/15/1998
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1142 hrs 02/26/1999
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: temperature (ADCP)
Attribute Definition: Temperature of the water 56 cm off the bottom.
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: degrees Celsius
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 0005 hrs 9/15/98
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1205 hrs 2/26/1999
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: temperature (wave gauge)
Attribute Definition: Temperature of the water 20 cm off the bottom
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: deg Celsius
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 0042 hrs 9/15/98
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1142 hrs 2/26/1999
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: wave height and period
Attribute Definition: Height is the distance between crest and trough of a suface gravity wave, and period is the separation in time between successive wave crests.
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: meters and seconds, respectively
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 0042 hrs 9/15/98
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1142 hrs 2/26/1999
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 4 hours
Detailed Description:
Entity Type:
Entity Type Label: EC21
Entity Type Definition:
Surface mooring for measuring currents, temperature, and salinity over entire water column. Located at 26 56.929' N and 83 22.981' W at the 50 m isobath off Sarasota, FL. Instruments include a RD Instruments 300 kHz Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP), Seabird Electronics SBE16 seacats, Seabird Electronics SBE37 microcats, and TSKA WaDAR temperature recorders. The ADCP measures horizontal velocity at 0.5 m intervals between depths of 3.0 m and 45.0 m. The seacats and microcats measure temperature and conductivity, and the WaDAR's measure temperature. Inline instruments collected data 1, 5, 10, 15, 30, 35, and 40 m.
Attribute:
Attribute Label: conductivity
Attribute Definition: conductivity measurements from seacats and microcats at 1, 10, 30, and 40m.
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: S/m (Siemens/meter)
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 0200 hrs 05/12/1999
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1200 hrs 06/25/2000
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: current velocity
Attribute Definition: Horizontal north and east componants of water velocity
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: cm/sec
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 0200 hrs 05/12/1999
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1200 hrs 06/25/2000
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: salinity
Attribute Definition: salinity (computed from conductivity and temperature) measurements from seacats and microcats at 1, 10, 30, and 40m.
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: PSU (practical salinity units)
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 0200 hrs 05/12/1999 (all inline instruments)
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1200 hrs 06/25/2000 (all inline instruments)
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: temperature (ADCP)
Attribute Definition: temperature at ADCP transducer (3 m)
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: deg Celsius
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 0200 hrs 05/12/1999
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1200 hrs 06/25/2000
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: temperature (in line)
Attribute Definition: temperature from all inline instruments at all listed depths
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: deg Celsius
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 0200 hrs 05/12/1999 (all inline instruments)
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1200 hrs 06/25/2000 (all inline instruments)
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Detailed Description:
Entity Type:
Entity Type Label: EC31
Entity Type Definition:
Surface mooring for measuring currents, temperature, and salinity over entire water column. Located at 27 01.793' N and 82 59.770' W at the 30 m isobath off Sarasota, FL. Instruments include a RD Instruments 600 kHz Narrowband Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) and Seabird Electronics SBE37 microcats. The ADCP measures horizontal velocity at 1.0 m intervals between depths of 3.0 m and 25.0 m and microcats measure temperature and conductivity. Inline instruments collected data 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 19, and 22
Attribute:
Attribute Label: conductivity
Attribute Definition: conductivity measurements from inline instruments
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: S/m (Siemens/meter)
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 1700 hrs 09/14/1998
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1900 hrs 11/23/1998
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: current velocity
Attribute Definition: Horizontal north and east componants of water velocity
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: cm/sec
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 1700 hrs 09/14/1998
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1900 hrs 11/23/1998
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: salinity
Attribute Definition: salinity (computed from conductivity and temperature) measurements from inline
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: PSU (practical salinity units)
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 1700 hrs 09/14/1998
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1900 hrs 11/23/1998
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: temperature (ADCP)
Attribute Definition: temperature at ADCP transducer (3 m)
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: deg Celsius
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 1700 hrs 09/14/1998
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1900 hrs 11/23/1998
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: temperature (inline)
Attribute Definition: temperature measurements from inline instruments
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: deg Celsius
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 1700 hrs 09/14/1998
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1900 hrs 11/23/1998
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Detailed Description:
Entity Type:
Entity Type Label: EC32
Entity Type Definition:
Surface mooring for measuring currents, temperature, and salinity over entire water column. Located at 27 01.793' N and 82 59.770' W at the 30 m isobath off Sarasota, FL. Instruments include a RD Instruments 600 kHz Narrowband Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP). The ADCP measures horizontal velocity at 1.0 m intervals between depths of 3.0 m and 25.0 m.
Attribute:
Attribute Label: current velocity
Attribute Definition: Horizontal north and east componants of water velocity.
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: cm/sec
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 2330 hrs 11/23/1998
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1030 hrs 07/09/1999
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: temperature (ADCP)
Attribute Definition: Temperature at ADCP transducer (3 m)
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: deg Celsius
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 2330 hrs 11/23/1998
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1030 hrs 07/09/1999
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Detailed Description:
Entity Type:
Entity Type Label: EC33
Entity Type Definition:
Surface mooring for measuring currents, temperature, and salinity over entire water column. Located at 27 01.793' N and 82 59.770' W at the 30 m isobath off Sarasota, FL. Instruments include a RD Instruments 600 kHz Narrowband Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) and Seabird Electronics SBE37 microcats. The ADCP measures horizontal velocity at 1.0 m intervals between depths of 3.0 m and 25.0 m. The microcats measure temperature, conductivity, and pressure (1 m instrument only). Inline instruments collected data 1, 4, 7, 10, 13, and 19 m.
Attribute:
Attribute Label: conductivity
Attribute Definition: conductivity measurements from inline instruments. 4 m microcat ending date , 0200 hrs 08/17/1999, 7, 10, 13, and 19m microcats ending 1700 hrs 12/16/1999)
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: S/m (Siemens/meter)
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 2300 hrs 11/23/1998
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1100 hrs (1 m microcat)
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: current velocity
Attribute Definition: Horizontal north and east componants of water velocity.
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: cm/sec
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 1600 hrs 07/09/1999
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 2300 hrs 09/04/1999
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: depth (computed from pressure) for 1 m microcat
Attribute Definition: meters (converted from decibars)
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: meters
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 2100 hrs 02/25/1999
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1300 hrs 07/10/1999
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: salinity
Attribute Definition: salinity (computed from conductivity and temperature measurements from inline instruments). 4 m microcat ending date , 0200 hrs 08/17/1999, 7, 10, 13, and 19m microcats ending 1700 hrs 12/16/1999)
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: PSU (practical salinity units)
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 2300 hrs 11/23/1998
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1100 hrs (1 m microcat)
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: temperature (ADCP)
Attribute Definition: temperature at ADCP transducer (3 m)
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: deg Celsius
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 1600 hrs 07/09/1999
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 2300 hrs 09/04/1999
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: temperature (inline)
Attribute Definition: Temperature from inline instruments. 4 m microcat ending date , 0200 hrs 08/17/1999, 7, 10, 13, and 19m microcats ending 1700 hrs 12/16/1999)
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: deg Celsius
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 2300 hrs 11/23/1998
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1100 hrs (1 m microcat)
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Detailed Description:
Entity Type:
Entity Type Label: EC34
Entity Type Definition:
Surface mooring for measuring currents, temperature, and salinity over entire water column. Located at 27 07.861' N and 83 00.354' W at the 30 m isobath off Sarasota, FL. Instruments include a RD Instruments 300 kHz Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) and Seabird Electronics SBE37 microcats. The ADCP measures horizontal velocity at 0.5 m intervals between depths of 3.0 m and 25.0 m. The microcats measure temperature and conductivity. Inline instruments collected data 1, 4, 7, 10, 13, and 19 m.
Attribute:
Attribute Label: conductivity
Attribute Definition: conductivity measurements from inline instruments
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: S/m (Siemens/meter)
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 1800 hrs 10/30/1999
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 0200 hrs 06/24/2000
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: current velocity
Attribute Definition: Horizontal north and east componants of water velocity.
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: cm/sec
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 1800 hrs 10/30/1999
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 0200 hrs 06/24/2000
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: salinity
Attribute Definition: salinity (computed from conductivity and temperature)
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: PSU (practical salinity units)
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 1800 hrs 10/30/1999
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 0200 hrs 06/24/2000
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: temperature (ADCP)
Attribute Definition: temperature at ADCP transducer (3 m)
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: deg Celsius
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 1800 hrs 10/30/1999
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 0200 hrs 06/24/2000
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: temperature (inline)
Attribute Definition: temperature measurements from inline instrtuments.
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: deg Celsius
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 1800 hrs 10/30/1999
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 0200 hrs 06/24/2000
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Detailed Description:
Entity Type:
Entity Type Label: EC41
Entity Type Definition:
Bottom mounted mooring for measuring currents over entire water column and temperature, salinity and pressure near bottom. Located at 27 11.193' N and 82 47.982' W at the 20 m isobath off Sarasota, FL. Instruments include RD Instruments 300 kHz Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) and a Seabird Electronics SBE26 wave gauge. The ADCP measures horizontal velocity at 0.5 m intervals between depths of 2.5 m and 17.5 m from the bottom. The wave gauge measures temperature, pressure and conductivity approximately 20 cm off the bottom and the local surface gravity waves.
Attribute:
Attribute Label: conductivity
Attribute Definition: conductivity measurements 20 cm from bottom.
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: S/m (Siemens/meter)
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 2147 hrs 07/13/1998
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1747 hrs 02/25/1999
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: current velocity
Attribute Definition: Horizontal north and east componants of water velocity.
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: cm/sec
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 2100 hrs 07/13/1998
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1800 hrs 02/25/1999
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: depth (computed from pressure)
Attribute Definition: meters (converted from decibars)
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: meters
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 2147 hrs 07/13/1998
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1747 hrs 02/25/1999
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: salinity
Attribute Definition: salinity (computed from sea wave gauge temperature and conductivity measurements)
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: PSU (practical salinity units)
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 2147 hrs 07/13/1998
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1747 hrs 02/25/1999
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: temperature (ADCP)
Attribute Definition: temperature of water at 56 cm off the bottom.
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: deg Celsius
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 2100 hrs 07/13/1998
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1800 hrs 02/25/1999
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: temperature (wave gauge)
Attribute Definition: temperature of water 20 cm off the bottom
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: deg Celsius
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 2147 hrs 07/13/1998
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1747 hrs 02/25/1999
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: wave height and period
Attribute Definition: Height is the distance between crest and trough of a surface gravity wave, and period is the separation in time between successive wave crests.
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: meters and seconds, respectively
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 2147 hrs 07/13/1998
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1747 hrs 02/25/1999
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 4 hour
Detailed Description:
Entity Type:
Entity Type Label: EC42
Entity Type Definition:
Bottom mounted mooring for measuring currents over entire water column and temperature, salinity and pressure near bottom. Located at 27 11.193' N and 82 47.982' W at the 20 m isobath off Sarasota, FL. Instruments include RD Instruments 600 kHz Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) and a Seabird Electronics SBE16 seacat. The ADCP measures horizontal velocity at 0.5 m intervals between depths of 2.1 m and 17.6 m from the bottom. The seacat measures temperature, pressure and conductivity approximately 20 cm off the bottom.
Attribute:
Attribute Label: conductivity
Attribute Definition: conductivity measurements 20 cm from bottom.
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: S/m (Siemens/meter)
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 2100 hrs 02/25/1999
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1300 hrs 07/10/1999
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: current velocity
Attribute Definition: Horizontal north and east componants of water velocity.
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: cm/sec
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 2000 hrs 02/25/1999
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1300 hrs 07/10/1999
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: depth (computed from pressure)
Attribute Definition: meters (computed from pressure)
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: meters
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 2100 hrs 02/25/1999
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1300 hrs 07/10/1999
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: salinity
Attribute Definition: salinity (computed from conductivity and seacat temperature)
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: PSU (practical salinity units)
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 2100 hrs 02/25/1999
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1300 hrs 07/10/1999
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: temperature (ADCP)
Attribute Definition: temperature of the water 56 cm off the bottom.
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: deg Celsius
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 2000 hrs 02/25/1999
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1300 hrs 07/10/1999
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: temperature (seacat)
Attribute Definition: temperature of the water 20 cm off the bottom.
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: deg Celsius
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 2100 hrs 02/25/1999
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1300 hrs 07/10/1999
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Detailed Description:
Entity Type:
Entity Type Label: EC43
Entity Type Definition:
Bottom mounted mooring for measuring currents over entire water column and temperature, salinity and pressure near bottom. Located at 27 12.673' N and 82 49.238' W at the 20 m isobath off Sarasota, FL. Instruments include RD Instruments 300 kHz Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) and a Seabird Electronics SBE26 wave gauge. The ADCP measures horizontal velocity at 0.5 m intervals between depths of 2.5 m and 17.5 m from the bottom. The wave gauge measures temperature, pressure and conductivity approximately 20 cm off the bottom and the local surface gravity waves.
Attribute:
Attribute Label: conductivity
Attribute Definition: conductivity measurements 20 cm from bottom.
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: S/m (Siemens/meter)
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 1435 hrs 07/10/1999
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1235 hrs 02/03/2000
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: current velocity
Attribute Definition: Horizontal north and east componants of water velocity.
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: cm/sec
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 1448 hrs 07/10/1999
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1248 hrs 02/03/2000
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: depth (computed from pressure)
Attribute Definition: meters (computed from decibars)
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
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Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 1435 hrs 07/10/1999
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1235 hrs 02/03/2000
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: salinity
Attribute Definition: salinity (computed from conductivity and sea wave gauge temperature)
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: PSU (practical salinity units)
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 1435 hrs 07/10/1999
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1235 hrs 02/03/2000
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: temperature (ADCP)
Attribute Definition: temperature of the water 56 cm off the bottom
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: deg Celsius
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 1448 hrs 07/10/1999
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1248 hrs 02/03/2000
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: temperature (wave gauge)
Attribute Definition: temperature of the water 20 cm off the bottom
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: deg Celsius
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 1435 hrs 07/10/1999
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1235 hrs 02/03/2000
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: wave height and period
Attribute Definition: Height is the distance between crest and trough of a surface gravity wave, and period is the separation in time between successive wave crests.
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: meters and seconds, respectively
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 1435 hrs 07/10/1999
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1235 hrs 02/03/2000
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 4 hours
Detailed Description:
Entity Type:
Entity Type Label: EC44
Entity Type Definition:
Bottom mounted mooring for measuring currents over entire water column and temperature, salinity and pressure near bottom. Located at 27 12.673' N and 82 49.238' W at the 20 m isobath off Sarasota, FL. Instruments include RD Instruments 300 kHz Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) and a Seabird Electronics SBE16 seacat. The ADCP measures horizontal velocity at 0.5 m intervals between depths of 2.8 m and 16.8 m from the bottom. The seacat measures temperature, pressure and conductivity approximately 20 cm off the bottom.
Attribute:
Attribute Label: conductivity
Attribute Definition: conductivity measurements 20 cm from bottom.
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: S/m (Siemens/meter)
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 1400 hrs 02/03/2000
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1200 hrs 08/08/2000
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
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Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: cm/sec
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 1400 hrs 02/03/2000
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1200 hrs 08/08/2000
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
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Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
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Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 1400 hrs 02/03/2000
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1200 hrs 08/08/2000
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: salinity
Attribute Definition: salinity (computed from conductivity and wave gauge temperature).
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: PSU (practical salinity units)
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 1400 hrs 02/03/2000
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1200 hrs 08/08/2000
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: temperature (ADCP)
Attribute Definition: temperature of the water 56 cm off the bottom.
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: deg Celsius
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 1400 hrs 02/03/2000
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1200 hrs 08/08/2000
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: temperature (wave gauge)
Attribute Definition: temperature of the water 20 cm off the bottom.
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: deg Celsius
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 1400 hrs 02/03/2000
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1300 hrs 08/08/2000
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Detailed Description:
Entity Type:
Entity Type Label: EC51
Entity Type Definition:
Bottom mounted mooring for measuring currents over entire water column and temperature, salinity and pressure near bottom. Located at 27 17.949' N and 82 38.374' W at the 10 m isobath off Sarasota, FL. Instruments include RD Instruments 300 kHz Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) and a Seabird Electronics SBE26 wave gauge. The ADCP measures horizontal velocity at 0.5 m intervals between depths of 2.5 m and 8.5 m from the bottom. The wave gauge measures temperature, pressure and conductivity approximately 20 cm off the bottom and the local surface gravity waves.
Attribute:
Attribute Label: conductivity
Attribute Definition: conductivity measurements 20 cm from bottom.
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: S/m (Siemens/meter)
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 0000 hrs 07/14/1998
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 2200 hrs 02/25/1999
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: current velocity
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Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: cm/sec
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 0000 hrs 07/14/1998
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 2200 hrs 02/25/1999
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: depth (computed from pressure)
Attribute Definition: depth (converted from decibars)
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
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Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 0000 hrs 07/14/1998
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 2200 hrs 02/25/1999
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: salinity
Attribute Definition: salinity (computed from conductivity and sea wave gauge temperature)
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: PSU (practical salinity units)
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 0000 hrs 07/14/1998
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 2200 hrs 02/25/1999
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: temperature (ADCP)
Attribute Definition: temperature of the water 56 cm off the bottom
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: deg Celsius
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 0000 hrs 07/14/1998
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 2200 hrs 02/25/1999
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: temperature (wave gauge)
Attribute Definition: temperature of the water 20 cm off the bottom.
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: deg Celsius
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 0000 hrs 07/14/1998
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 2200 hrs 02/25/1999
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: wave height and period
Attribute Definition: Height is the distance between crest and trough of a surface gravity wave, and a period is the separation in time between successive wave crests.
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: meters and seconds, respectively
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 0000 hrs 07/14/1998
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 2200 hrs 02/25/1999
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 4 hours
Detailed Description:
Entity Type:
Entity Type Label: EC52
Entity Type Definition:
Bottom mounted mooring for measuring currents over entire water column and temperature, salinity and pressure near bottom. Located at 27 17.949' N and 82 38.374' W at the 10 m isobath off Sarasota, FL. Instruments include RD Instruments 600 kHz Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) and a Seabird Electronics SBE26 wave gauge. The ADCP measures horizontal velocity at 0.5 m intervals between depths of 2.1 m and 8.1 m from the bottom. The wave gauge measures temperature, pressure and conductivity approximately 20 cm off the bottom and the local surface gravity waves.
Attribute:
Attribute Label: conductivity
Attribute Definition: conductivity measurements 20 cm from bottom.
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: S/m (Siemens/meter)
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 0028 hrs 02/26/1999
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1528 hrs 07/10/1999
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: current velocity
Attribute Definition: Horizontal north and east componants of water velocity.
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: cm/sec
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 2330 hrs 02/25/1999
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1630 hrs 07/10/1999
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: depth (computed from pressure)
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Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
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Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 0028 hrs 02/26/1999
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1528 hrs 07/10/1999
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: salinity
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Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: PSU (practical salinity units)
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 0028 hrs 02/26/1999
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1528 hrs 07/10/1999
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
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Attribute Definition: temperature of the water 56 cm off the bottom
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: deg Celsius
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 2330 hrs 02/25/1999
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1630 hrs 07/10/1999
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
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Attribute Definition: temperature of the water 20 cm off the bottom
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: deg Celsius
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 0028 hrs 02/26/1999
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1528 hrs 07/10/1999
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: wave height and period
Attribute Definition: Height is the distance between crest and trough of a surface gravity wave, and a period is the separation in time between successive wave crests.
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: meters and seconds (respectively)
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 0028 hrs 02/26/1999
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1528 hrs 07/10/1999
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 4 hour
Detailed Description:
Entity Type:
Entity Type Label: EC53
Entity Type Definition:
Bottom mounted mooring for measuring currents over entire water column. Located at 27 17.949' N and 82 38.374' W at the 10 m isobath off Sarasota, FL. Instruments include RD Instruments 300 kHz Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) . The ADCP measures horizontal velocity at 0.5 m intervals between depths of 2.5 m and 8.5 m from the bottom.
Attribute:
Attribute Label: current velocity
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Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: cm/sec
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 1840 hrs 07/10/1999
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1340 hrs 09/10/1999
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: temperature (ADCP)
Attribute Definition: temperature of the water 56 cm off the bottom
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: deg Celsius
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 1840 hrs 07/10/1999
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1340 hrs 09/10/1999
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Detailed Description:
Entity Type:
Entity Type Label: EC54
Entity Type Definition:
Bottom mounted mooring for measuring currents over entire water column and temperature, salinity and pressure near bottom. Located at 27 17.949' N and 82 38.374' W at the 10 m isobath off Sarasota, FL. Instruments include RD Instruments 300 kHz Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) and a Seabird Electronics SBE26 wave gauge. The ADCP measures horizontal velocity at 0.5 m intervals between depths of 2.5 m and 8.5 m from the bottom. The wave gauge measures temperature, pressure and conductivity approximately 20 cm off the bottom and the local surface gravity waves.
Attribute:
Attribute Label: conductivity
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Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: S/m (Siemens/meter)
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 2320 hrs 07/10/1999
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1520 hrs 02/03/2000
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: current velocity
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Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: cm/sec
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 1400 hrs 09/10/1999
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 2000 hrs 02/02/2000
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
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Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
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Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 2320 hrs 07/10/1999
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1520 hrs 02/03/2000
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: salinity
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Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: PSU (practical salinity units)
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 2320 hrs 07/10/1999
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1520 hrs 02/03/2000
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
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Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
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Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 1400 hrs 09/10/1999
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 2000 hrs 02/02/2000
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
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Attribute Definition: temperature of the water 20 cm off the bottom
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: deg Celsius
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 2320 hrs 07/10/1999
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1520 hrs 02/03/2000
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: wave height and period
Attribute Definition: Height is the distance between crest and trough of a surface gravity wave, and a period is the separation in time between successive wave crests.
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: meters and seconds, respectively
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 2320 hrs 07/10/1999
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1520 hrs 02/03/2000
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 4 hours
Detailed Description:
Entity Type:
Entity Type Label: EC55
Entity Type Definition:
Bottom mounted mooring for measuring currents over entire water column and temperature, salinity and pressure near bottom. Located at 27 17.949' N and 82 38.374' W at the 10 m isobath off Sarasota, FL. Instruments include RD Instruments 600 kHz Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) and a Seabird Electronics SBE26 wave gauge. The ADCP measures horizontal velocity at 0.5 m intervals between depths of 2.0 m and 8.5 m from the bottom. The wave gauge measures temperature, pressure and conductivity approximately 20 cm off the bottom and the local surface gravity waves.
Attribute:
Attribute Label: conductivity
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Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: S/m (Siemens/meter)
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 1740 hrs 02/03/2000
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1940 hrs 06/06/2000
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: current velocity
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Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: cm/sec
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 1700 hrs 02/03/2000
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1900 hrs 06/06/2000
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
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Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
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Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 1740 hrs 02/03/2000
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1940 hrs 06/06/2000
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: salinity
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Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: PSU (practical salinity units)
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 1740 hrs 02/03/2000
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1940 hrs 06/06/2000
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
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Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
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Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1900 hrs 06/06/2000
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
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Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
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Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1940 hrs 06/06/2000
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: wave height and period
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Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: meters and seconds, respectively
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 1740 hrs 02/03/2000
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1940 hrs 06/06/2000
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 4 hours
Detailed Description:
Entity Type:
Entity Type Label: EC62
Entity Type Definition:
Bottom mounted mooring for measuring currents over entire water column and temperature, salinity and pressure near bottom. Located at 26 24.484' N and 82 12.486' W at the 10 m isobath off Sanibel Isand, FL. Instruments include RD Instruments 300 kHz Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) and a Seabird Electronics SBE16 seacat. The ADCP measures horizontal velocity at 0.5 m intervals between depths of 2.5 m and 8.5 m from the bottom. The seacat measures temperature, pressure and conductivity approximately 20 cm off the bottom.
Attribute:
Attribute Label: conductivity
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Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: S/m (Siemens/meter)
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 1400 hrs 02/26/1999
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1500 hrs 08/19/1999
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
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Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: cm/sec
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 1430 hrs 02/26/1999
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1430 hrs 08/19/1999
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Attribute:
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Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
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Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1500 hrs 08/19/1999
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
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Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: PSU (practical salinity units)
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 1400 hrs 02/26/1999
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1500 hrs 08/19/1999
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
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Attribute Definition: temperature of the water 56 cm off the bottom
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: deg Celsius
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 1430 hrs 02/26/1999
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1430 hrs 08/19/1999
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: temperature (seacat)
Attribute Definition: temperature of the water 20 cm off the bottom
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: deg Celsius
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 1400 hrs 02/26/1999
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1500 hrs 08/19/1999
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Detailed Description:
Entity Type:
Entity Type Label: EC63
Entity Type Definition:
Bottom mounted mooring for measuring currents over entire water column and temperature, salinity and pressure near bottom. Located at 26 24.484' N and 82 12.486' W at the 10 m isobath off Sanibel Isand, FL. Instruments include RD Instruments 600 kHz Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) and a Seabird Electronics SBE26 wave gauge. The ADCP measures horizontal velocity at 0.5 m intervals between depths of 2.1 m and 8.6 m from the bottom. The wave gauge measures temperature, pressure and conductivity approximately 20 cm off the bottom and the local surface gravity waves.
Attribute:
Attribute Label: conductivity
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Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: S/m (Siemens/meter)
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 1454 hrs 08/27/1999
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1454 hrs 02/11/2000
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: current velocity
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Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: cm/sec
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 1500 hrs 08/27/1999
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1600 hrs 02/11/2000
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
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Attribute Definition: meters (converted from decibars)
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
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Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 1454 hrs 08/27/1999
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1454 hrs 02/11/2000
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: salinity
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Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: PSU (practical salinity units)
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 1454 hrs 08/27/1999
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1454 hrs 02/11/2000
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: temperature (ADCP)
Attribute Definition: temperature of the water 56 cm off the bottom
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: deg Celsius
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 1500 hrs 08/27/1999
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1600 hrs 02/11/2000
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: temperature (wave gauge)
Attribute Definition: temperature of the water 20 cm off the bottom
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: deg Celsius
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 1454 hrs 08/27/1999
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1454 hrs 02/11/2000
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: wave height and period
Attribute Definition: Height is the distance between crest and trough of a surface gravity wave, and a period is the separation in time between successive wave crests.
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: meters and seconds, respectively
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 1454 hrs 08/27/1999
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1454 hrs 02/11/2000
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 4 hours
Detailed Description:
Entity Type:
Entity Type Label: EC64
Entity Type Definition:
Bottom mounted mooring for measuring currents over entire water column and temperature, salinity and pressure near bottom. Located at 26 24.484' N and 82 12.486' W at the 10 m isobath off Sanibel Isand, FL. Instruments include RD Instruments 600 kHz Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) and a Seabird Electronics SBE26 wave gauge. The ADCP measures horizontal velocity at 0.5 m intervals between depths of 2.0 m and 8.5 m from the bottom. The wave gauge measures temperature, pressure and conductivity approximately 20 cm off the bottom and the local surface gravity waves.
Attribute:
Attribute Label: conductivity
Attribute Definition: conductivity measurements 20 cm from bottom.
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: S/m (Siemens/meter)
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 1750 hrs 02/11/2000
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 0950 hrs 06/08/2000
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: current velocity
Attribute Definition: Horizontal north and east componants of water velocity
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: cm/sec
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 1700 hrs 02/11/2000
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1100 hrs 06/07/2000
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: depth (computed from pressure)
Attribute Definition: meters (converted from decibars)
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: meters
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 1750 hrs 02/11/2000
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 0950 hrs 06/08/2000
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: salinity
Attribute Definition: salinity (computed from conductivity and sea wave gauge temperature)
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: PSU (practical salinity units)
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 1750 hrs 02/11/2000
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 0950 hrs 06/08/2000
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: temperature (ADCP)
Attribute Definition: temperature of the water 56 cm off the bottom
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: deg Celsius
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 1700 hrs 02/11/2000
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 1100 hrs 06/07/2000
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: temperature (wave gauge)
Attribute Definition: temperature of the water 20 cm off the bottom
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: deg Celsius
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 1750 hrs 02/11/2000
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 0950 hrs 06/08/2000
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 1 hour
Attribute:
Attribute Label: wave height and period
Attribute Definition: Height is the distance between crest and trough of a suface gravity wave, and period is the separation in time between successive wave crests.
Attribute Domain Values:
Range Domain:
Attribute Units of Measure: meters and seconds, respectively
Beginning Date of Attribute Values: 1750 hrs 02/11/2000
Ending Date of Attribute Values: 0950 hrs 06/08/2000
Attribute Measurement Frequency: 4 hours
Overview Description:
Entity and Attribute Overview:
This data set includes: 1) horizontal velocity vector profiles between the near surface and near bottom regions from all moorings, 2) near bottom temperature, salinity, and pressure from the bottom mounted moorings, and surface waves from some of these, 3) temperature and salinity at several depths from the surface moorings, and surface meteorological information from one of the surface moorings.
Distribution Information
Section Index
Distributor:
Contact Information:
Contact Person Primary:
Contact Person: Robert Weisburg
Contact Organization: University of South Florida, College of Marine Science
Contact Position: Professor
Contact Address:
Address Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 140 7th Ave. South
City: St. Petersburg
State or Province: FL
Postal Code: 33701
Country: US
Contact Voice Telephone: 727-553-1568
Contact Facsimile Telephone: 727-553-1189
Contact Electronic Mail Address: bweisberg@marine.usf.edu
Resource Description: Contact Bob Weisberg. Web page: ocg6.marine.usf.edu
Metadata Reference Information
Section Index
Metadata Date: 9/1/2000
Metadata Review Date: 7/2/2001
Metadata Future Review Date:
Metadata Contact:
Contact Information:
Contact Organization Primary:
Contact Organization: Florida Marine Research Institute (FWC)
Contact Person: Teresa Steely
Contact Position: Metadata Specialist
Contact Address:
Address Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 100 8th Ave SE
City: St. Petersburg
State or Province: FL
Postal Code: 33701
Country: US
Contact Voice Telephone: (727) 896-8626 ext. 2035
Contact Facsimile Telephone: (727) 823-0166
Contact Electronic Mail Address: Teresa.Steely@fwc.state.fl.us
Metadata Standard Name: FGDC Biological Data Profile of the Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata Standard Version: February 1999
Metadata Time Convention: local time
Metadata Access Constraints: None. This metadata is public information.
Metadata Use Constraints: None.
Metadata Security Information:
Metadata Security Classification System: None.
Metadata Security Classification: Unclassified
Metadata Security Handling Description: None.
SMMS Metadata report generated 7/2/2001