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The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) has been carrying out oceanographic and
marine meteorological observations on board research vessels, at the coastal water
temperature observation stations and by ocean data buoys, for the purposes of
the better understanding of dynamical processes of the oceanic general circulation
affecting climate change, prevention and mitigation of natural disasters,
and contributing to international cooperative activities.
This Data Report gives information about the CD-ROM containing data observed by JMA in 2003.
This CD-ROM include the followings:
- Oceanographic and Marine Meteorological Observations on board Research Vessels
Oceanographic observations are conducted in the seas adjacent to Japan and in
the western North Pacific on board five vessels: Ryofu Maru, Keifu Maru,
Kofu Maru, Chofu Maru and Seifu Maru.
- Coastal Water Temperature Observations
Water temperature observations are carried out at the coastal stations.
Historical time series of 10 day and monthly mean temperatures, daily
and hourly temperatures are available on this CD-ROM.
- Ocean Data Buoy Observations
Ocean data buoy observations are carried out operationally to obtain marine meteorological
and oceanographic data in the seas around Japan.
Correspondence relating this Data Report may be directed to:
Marine Division
Climate and Marine Department
Japan Meteorological Agency
1-3-4 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 100-8122 JAPAN
Facsimile: + 81-3-3211-6908
E-mail:
seadata@hq.kishou.go.jp