NODC Standard Format Coastal Current Meter (Resultants) (F005) Data (1972-1993) (NCEI Accession 0084999)

This data set contains time series measurements of subsurface ocean currents obtained using moored current-measuring instruments, principally Aanderaa current meters (manufactured by Aanderaa Instruments, Inc.). These data represent the Eulerian method of current measurement, i.e., the meters are deployed at a fixed mooring point and measure flow past the sensor. Position, water depth and sensor depth are reported for each station. The data record contains values of current direction and speed at specified date and time. Data values may be subject to averaging or filtering and are typically reported at 10 - 15 minute time intervals. Other environmental parameters may also be reported. These include: water temperature, salinity, conductivity and transmissivity; wind direction and speed; and dominant wave direction, height and period. A text field is available for optional comments.