MEDIN data guideline for the recording of oceanographic vertical profile data

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Marine Environmental Data and Information Network

Publication date

2009

Publisher

Marine Environmental Data and Information Network

Journal

Spatial Coverage

Geographical Scope

European

Sea Region

North Sea
Irish Sea
English Channel
Bristol Channel

Categories

Categories

water body

Discipline

Parameter discipline

Physical Oceanography

Instruments and Platforms

Instrument

CTD

Platform

research vessel

Methods Status

Maturity Level

Level 4: Better Practice - Developed and Adopted

Abstract

This guideline is a data archive standard for oceanographic vertical profile data including conductivity, temperature, depth (CTD), fluorescence, turbidity and dissolved oxygen. If used correctly the data will be easily used and reused.

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CC-BY 4.0CC-BY 4.0

Citation

Charlesworth ,M., Evans, G. and Hearn, M. (2013) MEDIN data guideline for the recording of oceanographic vertical profile data. Version 4.0. MEDIN, 26pp. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.25607/OBP-1631

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Applications

MSFD

Descriptor 7: Hydrographical conditions

MSP

Scientific Research and Monitoring

GOOS Application

Climate analysis and assessment
Hazard response/early warning systems
Operational ocean data and forecasting

GOOS EOV Phenomena

Ocean Obs Societal Need

Climate
Operational needs

Sustainable Development Goals

Goal 14. Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development
Goal 14. Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development::14.a Increase scientific knowledge, develop research capacity and transfer marine technology, taking into account the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission Criteria and Guidelines on the Transfer of Marine Technology, in order to improve ocean health and to enhance the contribution of marine biodiversity to the development of developing countries, in particular small island developing States and least developed countries

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