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Oceanographic temperature profiles from XBTs from multiple platforms in the Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean and adjoining waters from 2019-07-28 to 2021-07-14 (NCEI Accession 0240178)

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This dataset contains water temperature profiles from XBT casts collected aboard the HANSA FREYBURG, HIGHLAND CHIEF, ER MONTPELLIER, SEATRADE ORANGE, AURORA AUSTRALIS, L'Astrolabe, SEATRADE RED, and Szechuen in the Indian Ocean, South Pacific Ocean, Tasman Sea, Southern Ocean, and Coral Sea from 28 July 2019 to 14 July 2021. These data were collected as part of the Ship of Opportunity Program High Density XBT Transects during cruises HF32, HC30, MP30, SO30, AA190, LA200, SR30, LA210, SZ30, and SZ06. These data were submitted by Rebecca Cowley of the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO).
  • Cite as: Cowley, Rebecca; Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (2021). Oceanographic temperature profiles from XBTs from multiple platforms in the Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean and adjoining waters from 2019-07-28 to 2021-07-14 (NCEI Accession 0240178). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0240178. Accessed [date].
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Time Period 2019-07-28 to 2021-07-14
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates
West: 129.7871
East: 178.6744
South: -66.5056
North: -17.9287
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General Documentation
Publication Dates
  • publication: 2021-09-02
  • creation: 2021-08-12
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
Purpose This dataset is available to the public for a wide variety of uses including scientific research and analysis.
Use Limitations
  • accessLevel: Public
  • Distribution liability: NOAA and NCEI make no warranty, expressed or implied, regarding these data, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty. NOAA and NCEI cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in these data. If appropriate, NCEI can only certify that the data it distributes are an authentic copy of the records that were accepted for inclusion in the NCEI archives.
Dataset Citation
  • Cite as: Cowley, Rebecca; Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (2021). Oceanographic temperature profiles from XBTs from multiple platforms in the Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean and adjoining waters from 2019-07-28 to 2021-07-14 (NCEI Accession 0240178). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0240178. 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
Data Center keywords NODC COLLECTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS NODC SUBMITTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS
Platform keywords NODC PLATFORM NAMES THESAURUS Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Platform Keywords ICES/SeaDataNet Ship Codes
Instrument keywords NODC INSTRUMENT TYPES THESAURUS Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Instrument Keywords
Place keywords NODC SEA AREA NAMES THESAURUS Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords
Project keywords NODC PROJECT NAMES THESAURUS Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Project Keywords
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Use Constraints
  • Cite as: Cowley, Rebecca; Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (2021). Oceanographic temperature profiles from XBTs from multiple platforms in the Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean and adjoining waters from 2019-07-28 to 2021-07-14 (NCEI Accession 0240178). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0240178. 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
  • 2021-09-02T16:48:14Z - NCEI Accession 0240178 v1.1 was published.
Output Datasets
Acquisition Information (collection)
Instrument
  • bathythermograph - XBT
Platform
  • AURORA AUSTRALIS
  • ER MONTPELLIER
  • HANSA FREYBURG
  • HIGHLAND CHIEF
  • L'Astrolabe
  • SEATRADE ORANGE
  • SEATRADE RED
  • Szechuen
Last Modified: 2025-08-26T13:14:47Z
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