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    • CO-OPS Conductivity Observations from Coastal Stations within the United States and Its Territories

    Metadata Updated: October 31, 2024

    The Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS) of the National Ocean Service (NOS), an organizational element of NOAA, operates and maintains a network of conductivity sensors for determining the instantaneous electrical conductivity of water in navigable waterways in the US. These observations are part of the National Physical Oceanographic Real-Time System (PORTS) Program. The data from these sensors, when combined with temperature, can be used to calculate water salinity and density, which are important tools for safe navigation, especially in the determination of ship draft. Included in this data collection are preliminary 6-minute conductivity observations from coastal stations in the US.

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    Metadata Date September 22, 2023
    Metadata Created Date October 31, 2024
    Metadata Updated Date October 31, 2024
    Reference Date(s) February 24, 2020 (publication)
    Frequency Of Update asNeeded

    Metadata Source

    Harvested from NGDC Collection

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    Graphic Preview

    Map of Stations with CO-OPS Conductivity Sensors

    Additional Metadata

    Resource Type Series
    Metadata Date September 22, 2023
    Metadata Created Date October 31, 2024
    Metadata Updated Date October 31, 2024
    Reference Date(s) February 24, 2020 (publication)
    Responsible Party NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (Point of Contact)
    Contact Email
    Guid gov.noaa.ncei:CO-OPS_Conductivity_Collection
    Access Constraints 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., 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., Cite as: Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS). 2020. CO-OPS Conductivity Observations from Coastal Stations within the United States and Its Territories. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. doi: 10.25921/yv7y-m956. Accessed [date].
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    Bbox West Long -94.985
    Coupled Resource
    Frequency Of Update asNeeded
    Graphic Preview Description Map of Stations with CO-OPS Conductivity Sensors
    Graphic Preview File https://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/hazard/img/CO-OPS_conductivity_location_map.png
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    Harvest Source Id 5088829e-ee94-4daf-8d22-e38f5358f506
    Harvest Source Title NGDC Collection
    Licence Raw data have not been subjected to the National Ocean Service's (NOS) quality control or quality assurance procedures and do not meet the criteria and standards of official NOS data. Users are cautioned to always review these data closely to ensure that they are appropriate for their intended use.
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    Temporal Extent Begin 2019-08-04

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