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Oceanographic data collected during the EX2106: 2021 U.S. Blake Plateau Mapping 2 (Mapping) expedition on NOAA Ship OKEANOS EXPLORER in the North Atlantic Ocean from 2021-09-05 to 2021-09-28 (NCEI Accession 0242163)

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This dataset contains oceanographic data collected from NOAA Ship OKEANOS EXPLORER in the North Atlantic Ocean from 2021-09-05 to 2021-09-28. Data acquisition from shipboard sensors includes navigational data, meteorological data (altimetry, depth, echo sounder, fluorescence, oxygen, pressure, relative humidity, salinity, sound velocity, temperature, turbidity, water temperature, wind, wind speed), and vehicle data (ROV time to surface, traction winch data, line rate data). Additional data includes Profile Data (ASVP, CTD, and XBT) and ADCP Data.

Dataset Citation

Cite as: Candio, Samuel; Cantwell, Kasey (2021). Oceanographic data collected during the EX2106: 2021 U.S. Blake Plateau Mapping 2 (Mapping) expedition on NOAA Ship OKEANOS EXPLORER in the North Atlantic Ocean from 2021-09-05 to 2021-09-28 (NCEI Accession 0242163). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://doi.org/10.25921/5hyh-rw83. Accessed [date].

Dataset Identifiers

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gov.noaa.nodc:0242163

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Distributor	NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information +1-301-713-3277 ncei.info@noaa.gov
Dataset Point of Contact	NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.info@noaa.gov

Time Period	2021-09-05 to 2021-09-28
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates	West: -80.60237 East: -76.547 South: 28.35557 North: 32.71446
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Associated Resources

NOAA Ocean Explorer: Okeanos Explorer (EX2106): 2021 U.S. Blake Plateau Mapping 2 (Mapping)
- https://archive.oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/okeanos/explorations/ex2105_2106/
  Expeditions, education, multimedia and data access.
Expedition Metadata
- https://data.noaa.gov/onestop/collections/details/cdb26620-2dc9-11ec-932f-0800200c9a66
  Expedition Metadata
Single-beam and Sub-bottom Data Archive Collection
- https://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/trackline/request/?surveyIds=EX2106 (download)
  Downloadable Trackline Data
Water Column Sonar Archive Collection
- https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/maps/water-column-sonar/index.html?surveys=EX2106&instruments=EM304 (download)
  Water Column Sonar Data Map Viewer
Multibeam Archive Collection
- https://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/ships/okeanos_explorer/EX2106_mb.html (order)
  Landing Page for Archived Multibeam Data

Publication Dates	publication: 2021-10-28 revision: 2025-12-03 creation: 2021-10-18
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 - NCEI Accession 0242163 was revised and a new version of the archival package was published. Updates to existing archival packages may provide additional files or replace obsolete files. The latest version contains the most complete and up-to-date representation of this archival information package. All of the files received prior to this update are available in the preceding version of this accession. Please see journal.txt in the /about directory for additional details on changes made.
Supplemental Information	In this accession, NCEI has archived multiple versions of these data. The latest (and best) version of these data has the largest version number.
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: Candio, Samuel; Cantwell, Kasey (2021). Oceanographic data collected during the EX2106: 2021 U.S. Blake Plateau Mapping 2 (Mapping) expedition on NOAA Ship OKEANOS EXPLORER in the North Atlantic Ocean from 2021-09-05 to 2021-09-28 (NCEI Accession 0242163). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://doi.org/10.25921/5hyh-rw83. Accessed [date].
Cited Authors	Candio, Samuel NOAA Ocean Exploration Cantwell, Kasey NOAA Ocean Exploration
Collaborators	Samuel Candio NOAA Ocean Exploration (OER)
Contributors	NOAA Ocean Exploration (OER)
Resource Providers	NOAA Ocean Exploration (OER)
Publishers	NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
Acknowledgments	The NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research sponsored the collection of these data.

Theme keywords	NODC DATA TYPES THESAURUS DEPTH - OBSERVATION DEPTH - SENSOR FLUORESCENCE LATITUDE LONGITUDE OXYGEN RELATIVE HUMIDITY SALINITY SOUND VELOCITY turbidity WATER TEMPERATURE WIND SPEED NODC OBSERVATION TYPES THESAURUS chemical meteorological navigational physical profile underway WMO_CategoryCode oceanography Exploration Themes mapping Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords EARTH SCIENCE > ATMOSPHERE > ATMOSPHERIC WATER VAPOR > WATER VAPOR INDICATORS > HUMIDITY > RELATIVE HUMIDITY EARTH SCIENCE > ATMOSPHERE > ATMOSPHERIC WINDS > SURFACE WINDS > WIND SPEED EARTH SCIENCE > OCEANS > OCEAN ACOUSTICS > ACOUSTIC VELOCITY EARTH SCIENCE > OCEANS > OCEAN CHEMISTRY > OXYGEN EARTH SCIENCE > OCEANS > OCEAN OPTICS > FLUORESCENCE EARTH SCIENCE > OCEANS > OCEAN OPTICS > TURBIDITY EARTH SCIENCE > OCEANS > OCEAN TEMPERATURE > WATER TEMPERATURE EARTH SCIENCE > OCEANS > SALINITY/DENSITY > SALINITY
Data Center keywords	NODC COLLECTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS NOAA Ocean Exploration NODC SUBMITTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS NOAA Ocean Exploration Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords DOC/NOAA/OOE > Office of Ocean Exploration, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce
Platform keywords	NODC PLATFORM NAMES THESAURUS NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Platform Keywords Ships ICES/SeaDataNet Ship Codes OKEANOS EXPLORER (call sign: WTDH, ICES code: 334A, 2008-)
Instrument keywords	NODC INSTRUMENT TYPES THESAURUS ADCP bathythermograph - XBT CTD echo sounder fluorometer GPS humidity sensor oxygen sensor pressure sensor salinometer sound velocimeter temperature sensor turbidity sensor Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Instrument Keywords ADCP > Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler CTD > Conductivity, Temperature, Depth ECHO SOUNDERS > ECHO SOUNDERS FLUOROMETERS > FLUOROMETERS GPS RECEIVERS > GPS RECEIVERS HUMIDITY SENSORS > HUMIDITY SENSORS OXYGEN METERS > OXYGEN METERS PRESSURE SENSORS > PRESSURE SENSORS SALINOMETERS TEMPERATURE SENSORS > TEMPERATURE SENSORS TURBIDITY METERS > TURBIDITY METERS XBT > Expendable Bathythermographs
Place keywords	NODC SEA AREA NAMES THESAURUS North Atlantic Ocean Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords OCEAN > ATLANTIC OCEAN > NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN
Project keywords	NODC PROJECT NAMES THESAURUS Office of Ocean Exploration and Research's Integrated Product Team (OER IPT)
Keywords	NCEI ACCESSION NUMBER 0242163

Use Constraints	Cite as: Candio, Samuel; Cantwell, Kasey (2021). Oceanographic data collected during the EX2106: 2021 U.S. Blake Plateau Mapping 2 (Mapping) expedition on NOAA Ship OKEANOS EXPLORER in the North Atlantic Ocean from 2021-09-05 to 2021-09-28 (NCEI Accession 0242163). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://doi.org/10.25921/5hyh-rw83. Accessed [date].
Access Constraints	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.
Fees	In most cases, electronic downloads of the data are free. However, fees may apply for custom orders, data certifications, copies of analog materials, and data distribution on physical media.

Lineage information for: dataset
Processing Steps	2021-10-28T05:50:48Z - NCEI Accession 0242163 v1.1 was published. 2025-12-03T19:56:18Z - NCEI Accession 0242163 was revised and v2.2 was published. Rationale: Updates were received for this dataset. These updates were copied into the data/0-data/ directory of this accession. These updates may provide additional files or replace obsolete files. This version contains the most complete and up-to-date representation of this archival information package. All of the files received prior to this update are available in the preceding version of this accession.
Output Datasets	NCEI Accession 0242163 v1.1 NCEI Accession 0242163 v1.1 (download) published 2021-10-28T05:50:48Z NCEI Accession 0242163 v2.2 NCEI Accession 0242163 v2.2 (download) published 2025-12-03T19:56:18Z

Lineage information for: dataset

Processing Steps

2021-10-28T05:50:48Z - NCEI Accession 0242163 v1.1 was published.
2025-12-03T19:56:18Z - NCEI Accession 0242163 was revised and v2.2 was published.
Rationale: Updates were received for this dataset. These updates were copied into the data/0-data/ directory of this accession. These updates may provide additional files or replace obsolete files. This version contains the most complete and up-to-date representation of this archival information package. All of the files received prior to this update are available in the preceding version of this accession.

Output Datasets

NCEI Accession 0242163 v1.1
- NCEI Accession 0242163 v1.1 (download)
  published 2021-10-28T05:50:48Z

NCEI Accession 0242163 v2.2
- NCEI Accession 0242163 v2.2 (download)
  published 2025-12-03T19:56:18Z

Acquisition Information (collection)
Instrument	ADCP bathythermograph - XBT CTD echo sounder fluorometer GPS humidity sensor oxygen sensor pressure sensor salinometer sound velocimeter temperature sensor turbidity sensor
Platform	NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer

Last Modified: 2026-06-30T05:45:55Z
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Oceanographic data collected during the EX2106: 2021 U.S. Blake Plateau Mapping 2 (Mapping) expedition on NOAA Ship OKEANOS EXPLORER in the North Atlantic Ocean from 2021-09-05 to 2021-09-28 (NCEI Accession 0242163)

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