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Record Search Query: [Sensor_Name: Short_Name='CURRENT METERS']
WOCE Current Meter Database at the College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences at Oregon State University
Entry ID: OCEANIC_WOCE_CURRENT

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Summary
Abstract: The WOCE Current Meter Data Assembly Center (CMDAC) is operated by
Oregon State University (OSU). CMDAC's mission is to assemble a
uniformly formatted and quality-controlled dataset consisting both of
current meter records gathered as part of WOCE, and historical records
relevant to WOCE analyses.

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Description: WOCE Current Meter Database at Oregon State University.
Geographic Coverage
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Spatial coordinates   
  N: 76.0   S: -79.0   E: 180.0   W: -180.0

Temporal Coverage
Start Date: 1974-04-01
ISO Topic Category
Instrument
CURRENT METERS Ancillary Description
Quality All current meter records in the database have been examined and have
been brought up to a single, uniform standard. This means that
unrealistic spikes have been removed and runs of clearly bad data, due
to instrument malfunctions, have been excised.
Originating Center
Data Center
College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences, Oregon State University Supplemental Info
Data Center URL: http://www.oce.orst.edu/

Data Center Personnel
Name: JOSEPH BOTTERO
Phone: (541) 683-9090
Email: bottero at oce.orst.edu
Contact Address:
College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences
Oregon State University
City: Corvallis
Province or State: Oregon
Postal Code: 97331
Country: USA
Distribution
Distribution Media: Online database
Distribution Format: ASCII, OSU Stranger, NODC F015, GF3
Personnel
Role: TECHNICAL CONTACT
Phone: (541) 683-9090
Email: bottero at oce.orst.edu
Contact Address:
College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences
Oregon State University
City: Corvallis
Province or State: Oregon
Postal Code: 97331
Country: USA
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Creation and Review Dates
Last DIF Revision Date: 2010-07-07



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