CRED SVP Drifting Buoy Argos_ID 35649 Data Tutuila, American Samoa, 200202-200308 (NODC Accession 0067474)

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Title:
CRED SVP Drifting Buoy Argos_ID 35649 Data Tutuila, American Samoa, 200202-200308 (NODC Accession 0067474)
Abstract:
CRED SVP drifter Argos_ID 35649 was deployed in the region of American Samoa to assess ocean currents and sea surface temperature. SVP drifter data files contain drifter ids, year, month, day, hour, minute, second, GPS latitude and longitude. Drifter data was collected hourly. All dates and times are UTC. Contact Coral Reef Ecosystem Division (CRED), NOAA Pacific Island Fisheries Science Center for more information. https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/pacific-islands/ecosystems/coral-reefs-pacific
Supplemental_Information:
CRED drifter information PTT: 35649 Type: SVP Mfg Model: "Technocean, GPS" Drogue Depth (m): 15 Deployed Location: AS: 5mi NW Tutuila Deployed Latitude: 14-15.538'S Deployed Longitude: 170-54.923'W Deployed Cruise: TC0201LegII Deployed Date: 20020228 Deployed Time: 1100 Death Date: 20030819

Resource Description: CRED SVP drifting buoy data files of type *.dbf

  1. How might this data set be cited?
    Coral Reef Ecosystem Division (CRED), Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 20070427, CRED SVP Drifting Buoy Argos_ID 35649 Data Tutuila, American Samoa, 200202-200308 (NODC Accession 0067474).

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  2. What geographic area does the data set cover?
    West_Bounding_Coordinate: 143.666
    East_Bounding_Coordinate: -170.644
    North_Bounding_Coordinate: -13.322000
    South_Bounding_Coordinate: -16.722000
  3. What does it look like?
    https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/data/oceans/coris/data/NOAA/nmfs/pifsc/cred/drifters/AmericanSamoa/AmericanSamoa2002-2004/CRED_SVP35649.jpg (JPG)
    CRED_SVP35649.jpg, CRED SVP drifting buoy Argos_ID 35649 track
  4. Does the data set describe conditions during a particular time period?
    Beginning_Date: 28-Feb-2002
    Ending_Date: 19-Aug-2003
    Currentness_Reference: Ground Condition
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    Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: tabular digital data
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    Coral Reef Ecosystem Division (CRED), Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
    NOAA IRC
    Honolulu, HI
    USA

    808 725-5360 (voice)
    808 725-5429 (FAX)

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These data were collected for coral reef ecosystem research. They are collected concurrently with ecological/biological reef assessments and monitoring data.

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Access_Constraints: None
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These oceanographic data are PRELIMINARY data and have not been screened for accuracy. NOAA can not be held liable for use of these data in a manner other than for perusal of preliminary oceanographic data for scientific research on coral reefs ecosystems.
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    Coral Reef Ecosystem Division (CRED), Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
    Attn: CRED Data Management Team
    NOAA IRC
    Honolulu, HI
    USA

    808 725-5360 (voice)
    808 725-5429 (FAX)
  2. What's the catalog number I need to order this data set? Downloadable Data
  3. What legal disclaimers am I supposed to read?
    These oceanographic data are PRELIMINARY data and have not been screened for accuracy. NOAA can not be held liable for use of these data in a manner other than for perusal of preliminary oceanographic data for scientific research on coral reefs ecosystems. Disclaimer - NOAA makes no warranty regarding these data, expressed or implied, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty. NOAA and NODC cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in these data, nor as a result of the failure of these data to function on a particular system.
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Dates:
Last modified: 06-Jan-2021
Metadata author:
Coral Reef Ecosystem Division (CRED), Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
NOAA IRC
Honolulu, HI
USA

808 725-5360 (voice)
808 725-5429 (FAX)
Metadata standard:
FGDC Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata (FGDC-STD-001-1998)

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