| Title | Processed CTD data from the Walters Shoal Cruise on Algoa Voyage 207, May 2014 |
|---|---|
| Project | Walters Shoal |
| Authors |
Samaai, Toufiek |
| Publisher | Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (2022) |
| Contributors |
Contact Person: Samaai, Toufiek |
| Abstract | This is processed Conductivity, Temperature, Depth (CTD) data collected on the Walters Shoal Cruise on Algoa Voyage 207, 15 May to 11 June 2014. The purpose of this cruise was to survey the oceanographic conditions and plankton distributions around Walter Shoal seamount, from beyond the 1000m contour line across the plateau. This dataset was processed using older standards which may not align with international best practices and the standards currently adhered to by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE). The Department is re-processing and replacing data to ensure everything has the same format and is of the same quality and datasets will be marked as obsoleted once that is done. As such the user assumes the entire risk related to the use of these data in its current state and format. DFFE disclaims all warranties of the data whether expressed or implied, including without limitation, any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. For any concerns regarding the data, the user may decide to liaise with the listed PIs who will share their insight on the data quality, where possible. It is also strongly recommended that the user liaises with the listed PIs regarding their proposed projects to mitigate against duplication of research efforts. |
| Methods | The CTD raw data was converted to scientific units using SBE Data Processing software (ver 7.26.7.114). The following modules (SBE Data Processing) were then run on the converted data using the recommended default values: Align CTD, Filter, Loop Edit and Cell Thermal Mass. The data was then split into the up cast and the down cast. The down cast data was then bin averaged on pressure, every 1db. |
| Data | |
| Temporal extent | 15 May 2014 – 13 Jun 2014 |
| Geographic extent |
East Coast, South Africa
North: -28.47 |
| Keywords | Algoa , Algoa 207 , Conductivity , CTD , Depth , INDIAN OCEAN , Temperature |
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