Current and other data from meters attached to fixed platforms as part of the Outer Continental Shelf Environmental Assessment Program (OCSEAP) from 04 November 1975 to 31 July 1976 (NODC Accession 7700253)

Current and other data were collected from meters attached to fixed platforms by the University of Washington (UW). Data were collected a part of the Outer Continental Shelf Environmental Assessment Program (OCSEAP) from 04 November 1975 to 31 July 1976. Data were processed by NODC to the NODC standard F015 Current Meter Components format. Full format description is available from NODC at www.nodc.noaa.gov/General/NODC-Archive/f015.html. An analog file for this accession is available from NODC user services.

The F015 format contains time series measurements of ocean currents. These data are obtained from current meter moorings and represent the Eulerian method of current measurement, i.e., the meters are deployed at a fixed point and measure flow past a sensor. Position, bottom depth, sensor depth and meter characteristics are reported for each station. The data record includes values of east-west (u) and north-south (v) current vector components at specified date and time. Current direction is defined as the direction toward which the water is flowing with positive directions east and north. Data values may be subject to averaging or filtering and are typically reported at 10 - 15 minute time intervals. Water temperature, pressure and conductivity or salinity may also be reported. A text record is available for optional comments.