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Oceanographic data collected as part of the International Decade of Ocean Exploration / Coastal Upwelling Ecosystems Analysis (IDOE/CUEA) project from 1972 to 1978

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This dataset contains temperature and salinity profile, nutrients, primary productivity, meteorological, currents, and other data collected in coastal waters along the west coasts of North America, South America, and Africa, as part of International Decade of Ocean Exploration / Coastal Upwelling Ecosystems Analysis (IDOE/CUEA) from 05 March 1972 to 25 April 1978.

Some data were processed by NODC to the NODC standard Oceanographic Station Data (SD2), F015 Current Meter Components, and F022 High-Resolution CTD/STD Output formats. Analog data is available for some parts of this dataset.
  • Cite as: US National Oceanographic Data Center (2001). Oceanographic data collected as part of the International Decade of Ocean Exploration / Coastal Upwelling Ecosystems Analysis (IDOE/CUEA) project from 1972 to 1978. [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/IDOE-CUEA. Accessed [date].
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Distribution Formats
  • F015
    • File Specification: MULDARS Current Meter Data Format (Components) (F015)
  • F022
    • File Specification: High-Resolution CTD/STD Output Format (F022)
  • SD2
    • File Specification: NODC Oceanographic Station Data II (SD2) Output Format
  • Originator data format
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Distributor NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
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Dataset Point of Contact NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
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Time Period 1972-03-05 to 1978-04-25
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates
West: -126.07
East: -17
South: -17.33
North: 45.74
Spatial Coverage Map
General Documentation
Associated Resources
  • Adamec, D., & O'Brien, J. J. (1978). The Seasonal Upwelling in the Gulf of Guinea Due to Remote Forcing, Journal of Physical Oceanography, 8(6), 1050-1060. https://doi.org/10.1175/1520-0485(1978)008<1050:tsuitg>2.0.co;2
  • Ahmed, S.I. and Kenner, R.A. (1977), A Study of in vitro Electron Transport Activity in Marine Phytoplankton as a Function of Temperature. Journal of Phycology, 13: 116-121. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1529-8817.1977.tb02897.x
  • Barber, R. T., S. A. Huntsman, J. E. Kogelschatz, B. H. Jones, and J. C. Paul. 1978. Carbon, chlorophyll and light extinction from Joint II 1976 and 1977. CUEA Data Report, 49, Duke University, Durham, p. 476.
  • Barber, R.T. and Huyer, A. (1979), Nitrite and static stability in the coastal waters off Peru. Geophys. Res. Lett., 6: 409-412. https://doi.org/10.1029/GL006i005p00409
  • Biochemistry and Ecology of the Peru Current: the JASON Expedition to the Peru Upwelling System, September 1976 (1978). Edited T. T. Packard and V. Jones. Coastal Upwelling Ecosystems Analysis Technical Report 46, 150p.
  • Blackburn, M. (1977). Temporal Changes in Pelagic Biomass of Pleuroncodes planipes Stimpson (Decapoda Anomura, Galatheidae) off Baja California, Mexico. Crustaceana, 32(2), 178–184. http://www.jstor.org/stable/20103151
  • Blackburn, M. (1979). Zooplankton in an upwelling area off northwest Africa: composition, distribution and ecology. Deep-Sea Res. 26:41-56. https://doi.org/10.1016/0198-0149(79)90084-0
  • Brink, K. H., & Allen, J. S. (1978). On the Effect of Bottom Friction on Barotropic Motion Over the Continental Shelf. Journal of Physical Oceanography, 8(5), 919-922. https://doi.org/10.1175/1520-0485(1978)008<0919:oteobf>2.0.co;2
  • Brink, K. H., J. S. Allen, and R. L. Smith. 1978. A Study of Low-Frequency Fluctuations Near the Peru Coast. Journal of Physical Oceanography 8(6): 1025-1
  • Brink, K. H., W. E. Gilbert, and A. Huyer, 1979. Temperature sections along the C-line over the shelf off Cabo Nazca, Peru from moored current meters : 18 March-10 May 1977 and CTD observations, 5 March-15 May 1977. School of Oceanography - Oregon State University, CUEA Technical Report 49, 78p. https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/concern/defaults/4q77fs874
  • Brink. K. H., R. L. Smith, and D. Halpern. 1978. A compendium of time series measurements from moored instrumentation during the MAM '77 phase of JOINT-II. CUEA Technical Report 45. Oregon State University School of Oceanography, Corvallis, Reference 78-17, 72p. https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/concern/defaults/mw22v701x
  • Bryden, Harry L. (1978). Mean upwelling velocities on the Oregon continental shelf during Summer 1973. Estuarine and Coastal Marine Science 7:4, pp. 311-327. https://doi.org/10.1016/0302-3524(78)90085-3
  • Codispoti, L. A., and G. E. Friederich. 1978. Local and mesoscale influences on nutrient variability in the northwest African upwelling region near Cabo Corbeiro. Deep-Sea Research 25:9, pp. 751-770. https://doi.org/10.1016/0146-6291(78)90022-X
  • Huyer, A.; W.E. Gilbert; R. Schramm and D. Barstow. March 1978. "Temperature and Salinity Observations off the Coast of Peru, R/V EASTWARD, 23 July - l6 August 1976." Oregon State University, School of Oceanography, Data Report 69, Ref 78-3, 183 p. (Coastal Upwelling Ecosystems Analysis Data Report 47)
  • US National Oceanographic Data Center (2023). NODC Standard Product: Documentation for NODC Standard File Formats and Related Codes, 1960 - 1996 (NCEI Accession 0189890). NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0189890.
Publication Dates
  • publication: 2001-04-16
  • revision: 2023-12-06
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
Supplemental Information
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.

The F022 format contains high-resolution data collected using CTD (conductivity-temperature-depth) and STD (salinity-temperature-depth) instruments. As they are lowered and raised in the oceans, these electronic devices provide nearly continuous profiles of temperature, salinity, and other parameters. Data values may be subject to averaging or filtering or obtained by interpolation and may be reported at depth intervals as fine as 1m. Cruise and instrument information, position, date, time and sampling interval are reported for each station. Environmental data at the time of the cast (meteorological and sea surface conditions) may also be reported. The data record comprises values of temperature, salinity or conductivity, density (computed sigma-t), and possibly dissolved oxygen or transmissivity at specified depth or pressure levels. Data may be reported at either equally or unequally spaced depth or pressure intervals. A text record is available for comments.

Note: Preliminary metadata for this dataset was extracted from a legacy database maintained by the U.S. National Oceanographic Data Center (NODC). The design of the database did not exactly reflect the FGDC Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata (CSDGM).

To develop more accurate metadata, NCEI reviews metadata for all datasets on an ongoing basis.
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: US National Oceanographic Data Center (2001). Oceanographic data collected as part of the International Decade of Ocean Exploration / Coastal Upwelling Ecosystems Analysis (IDOE/CUEA) project from 1972 to 1978. [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/IDOE-CUEA. 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 Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords
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
Keywords NCEI ACCESSION NUMBER
Use Constraints
  • Cite as: US National Oceanographic Data Center (2001). Oceanographic data collected as part of the International Decade of Ocean Exploration / Coastal Upwelling Ecosystems Analysis (IDOE/CUEA) project from 1972 to 1978. [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/IDOE-CUEA. 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.
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Processing Steps
  • 2001-04-16T04:00:00Z - NCEI Accession 0000111 v1.1 was published.
  • 2002-11-19T19:40:22Z - NCEI Accession 7400405 v1.1 was published.
  • 2002-11-19T19:40:22Z - NCEI Accession 7500531 v1.1 was published.
  • 2002-11-19T19:40:22Z - NCEI Accession 7600744 v1.1 was published.
  • 2002-11-19T19:40:22Z - NCEI Accession 7600854 v1.1 was published.
  • 2002-11-19T19:40:22Z - NCEI Accession 7600854 was revised and v2.2 was published.
  • 2002-11-19T19:40:22Z - NCEI Accession 7601145 v1.1 was published.
  • 2002-11-19T19:40:22Z - NCEI Accession 7601418 v1.1 was published.
  • 2002-11-19T19:40:22Z - NCEI Accession 7601900 v1.1 was published.
  • 2002-11-19T19:40:22Z - NCEI Accession 7700054 v1.1 was published.
  • 2002-11-19T19:40:22Z - NCEI Accession 7800803 v1.1 was published.
  • 2002-11-19T19:40:22Z - NCEI Accession 7800803 was revised and v2.2 was published.
  • 2002-11-19T19:40:22Z - NCEI Accession 7900205 v1.1 was published.
  • 2002-11-19T19:40:22Z - NCEI Accession 7900205 was revised and v2.2 was published.
  • 2002-11-19T19:40:22Z - NCEI Accession 7900209 v1.1 was published.
  • 2002-11-19T19:40:22Z - NCEI Accession 7900209 was revised and v2.2 was published.
  • 2002-11-19T19:40:22Z - NCEI Accession 9800111 v1.1 was published.
  • 2002-11-19T19:40:22Z - NCEI Accession 9800112 v1.1 was published.
  • 2002-11-19T19:40:22Z - NCEI Accession 9900089 v1.1 was published.
  • 2003-10-24T17:21:22Z - NCEI Accession 7500532 v1.1 was published.
  • 2003-10-24T17:27:29Z - NCEI Accession 7800403 v1.1 was published.
  • 2005-03-16T20:46:28Z - NCEI Accession 0002070 v1.1 was published.
  • 2013-03-13T17:11:26Z - NCEI Accession 0000111 was revised and v1.2 was published.
  • 2013-03-19T10:50:19Z - NCEI Accession 7500532 was revised and v1.2 was published.
  • 2013-03-19T11:17:27Z - NCEI Accession 7600744 was revised and v1.2 was published.
  • 2013-03-19T11:18:20Z - NCEI Accession 7600854 was revised and v2.3 was published.
  • 2022-01-02T19:30:12Z - NCEI Accession 0000111 was revised and v1.3 was published.
  • 2022-01-15T19:13:10Z - NCEI Accession 7400405 was revised and v1.2 was published.
  • 2022-01-16T21:59:11Z - NCEI Accession 7500532 was revised and v1.3 was published.
  • 2022-03-09T22:04:10Z - NCEI Accession 7600744 was revised and v1.3 was published.
  • 2022-03-09T23:06:12Z - NCEI Accession 7601145 was revised and v1.2 was published.
  • 2022-03-12T00:09:16Z - NCEI Accession 7601418 was revised and v1.2 was published.
  • 2022-04-04T21:23:12Z - NCEI Accession 7601900 was revised and v1.2 was published.
  • 2022-04-05T17:06:39Z - NCEI Accession 7700054 was revised and v1.2 was published.
  • 2022-09-02T01:42:49Z - NCEI Accession 0002070 was revised and v1.2 was published.
  • 2022-09-02T01:47:32Z - NCEI Accession 7500531 was revised and v1.2 was published.
  • 2022-09-03T16:10:33Z - NCEI Accession 7601145 was revised and v1.3 was published.
  • 2022-09-08T13:20:12Z - NCEI Accession 7700054 was revised and v1.3 was published.
  • 2022-09-08T21:28:38Z - NCEI Accession 7601900 was revised and v1.3 was published.
  • 2022-09-12T04:26:27Z - NCEI Accession 7800403 was revised and v1.2 was published.
  • 2022-09-13T15:57:40Z - NCEI Accession 7800803 was revised and v2.3 was published.
  • 2022-09-25T21:54:34Z - NCEI Accession 7900205 was revised and v2.3 was published.
  • 2022-09-25T22:13:33Z - NCEI Accession 7900209 was revised and v2.3 was published.
  • 2023-02-16T09:40:31Z - NCEI Accession 9800111 was revised and v1.2 was published.
  • 2023-02-16T09:40:46Z - NCEI Accession 9800112 was revised and v1.2 was published.
  • 2023-02-16T12:30:29Z - NCEI Accession 9900089 was revised and v1.2 was published.
  • 2023-08-13T13:21:27Z - NCEI Accession 7500531 was revised and v1.3 was published.
  • 2023-12-06T22:19:27Z - NCEI Accession 7400582 v0.1 was published.
  • 2023-12-06T22:20:24Z - NCEI Accession 7400589 v0.1 was published.
  • 2023-12-06T22:23:26Z - NCEI Accession 7400726 v0.1 was published.
  • 2023-12-06T23:03:25Z - NCEI Accession 7500614 v0.1 was published.
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Processing Steps
  • 2015-04-22T00:00:00 - NOAA created the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) by merging NOAA's National Climatic Data Center (NCDC), National Geophysical Data Center (NGDC), and National Oceanographic Data Center (NODC), including the National Coastal Data Development Center (NCDDC), per the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015, Public Law 113-235. NCEI launched publicly on April 22, 2015.
Acquisition Information (collection)
Instrument
  • bottle
  • buoy - moored buoy
  • CTD
  • current meter
  • current meter - PCM
  • fluorometer
  • laboratory analysis
  • meteorological sensor
  • mooring
  • net - plankton net
  • Niskin bottle
  • pH sensor
  • salinometer
  • Secchi disk
  • thermistor
  • thermometer
  • tide gauge
  • transmissometer
  • visual analysis
Platform
  • ATLANTIS II
  • CAYUSE
  • COLUMBUS ISELIN
  • EASTWARD
  • FIXED PLATFORM OF GHANA
  • FIXED PLATFORM OF UNITED STATES
  • NOAA Ship Oceanographer
  • R/V Melville
  • R/V THOMAS G. THOMPSON
  • RV Alpha Helix
  • USNS James M. Gilliss
  • YAQUINA
Last Modified: 2024-03-06T18:18:01Z
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