West Florida Shelf sonde (temperature, conductivity, salinity, pH) data collected from a continuous surface water flow-through system in August 2013

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Title:
West Florida Shelf sonde (temperature, conductivity, salinity, pH) data collected from a continuous surface water flow-through system in August 2013
Abstract:
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is studying the effects of climate change on ocean acidification within the Gulf of Mexico; dealing specifically with the effect of ocean acidification on marine organisms and habitats. To investigate this, the USGS participated in cruises on the West Florida Shelf and northern Gulf of Mexico regions aboard the research vessel (R/V) Weatherbird II or Bellows, ships of opportunity led by Dr. Kendra Daly, of the University of South Florida (USF) in July and August, 2013. Cruises left from and returned to Saint Petersburg, Florida, but followed different routes. The USGS collected geochemical data pertaining to pH, dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC), total carbon dioxide (TCO2), and total alkalinity (TA) in discrete samples at various depths from predetermined stations. Discrete surface samples were also taken, while in transit, during both cruises.
Supplemental_Information:
The USGS Saint Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center (SPCMSC) - St. Petersburg, FL, assigns a unique identifier to each cruise or field activity. For example, 13BHM01 indicates the data were collected in 2013 for Benthic Habitat Mapping and the data were collected during the first field activity for that project in that calendar year.
  1. How might this data set be cited?
    Robbins, Lisa L., Barrera, Kira E., Daly, Kendra L., and Knorr, Paul O., 20190416, West Florida Shelf sonde (temperature, conductivity, salinity, pH) data collected from a continuous surface water flow-through system in August 2013: U.S. Geological Survey Data Release doi:10.5066/F7RB72R7, U.S. Geological Survey - St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, St. Petersburg, FL, USA.

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  2. What geographic area does the data set cover?
    West_Bounding_Coordinate: -88.40688
    East_Bounding_Coordinate: -82.61913
    North_Bounding_Coordinate: 30.06202
    South_Bounding_Coordinate: 27.60587
  3. What does it look like?
  4. Does the data set describe conditions during a particular time period?
    Calendar_Date: 2013
    Currentness_Reference:
    data collection
  5. What is the general form of this data set?
    Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: tabular digital data
  6. How does the data set represent geographic features?
    1. How are geographic features stored in the data set?
    2. What coordinate system is used to represent geographic features?
      Horizontal positions are specified in geographic coordinates, that is, latitude and longitude. Latitudes are given to the nearest 0.019793873. Longitudes are given to the nearest 0.0224041157. Latitude and longitude values are specified in Decimal Degrees. The horizontal datum used is D WGS 1984.
      The ellipsoid used is WGS 1984.
      The semi-major axis of the ellipsoid used is 6378137.0.
      The flattening of the ellipsoid used is 1/298.257223563.
  7. How does the data set describe geographic features?
    2013_August_Sonde.csv
    Physical and chemical measurements of surface water acquired from a YSI multi-parameter sonde, onboard the R/V Weatherbird II in August 2013 (Source: USGS)
    Cruise_ID
    Cruise name according to the USGS Field Activity Number (Source: USGS) 13BHM02
    Date_Time_UTC
    Date in UTC time zone; MM/DD/YYYY Time in UTC; HH:MM (Source: USGS) Date and time of sample collection in MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM format, Coordinated Universal Time
    Date_Time_EST
    Date in EST time zone; MM/DD/YYYY Time in EST; HH:MM (Source: USGS) Date and time of sample collection in MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM format, Eastern Standard Time
    Latitude
    Latitude in geographic coordinate system (World Geodetic System of 1984) decimal degrees (Source: USGS)
    Range of values
    Minimum:27.60587
    Maximum:30.06202
    Units:decimal degrees
    Longitude
    Longitude in geographic coordinate system (World Geodetic System of 1984) decimal degrees (Source: USGS)
    Range of values
    Minimum:-88.40688
    Maximum:-82.61913
    Units:decimal degrees
    Temp_C
    Water temperature in degrees Celsius (Source: USGS)
    Range of values
    Minimum:20.62
    Maximum:29.54
    Units:degrees Celsius
    Sp_Cond (mS/cm)
    Specific conductivity (Source: USGS)
    Range of values
    Minimum:40.26
    Maximum:56.46
    Units:milliSiemens per centimeter
    Salinity
    Salinity in practical salinity units (Source: USGS)
    Range of values
    Minimum:25.62
    Maximum:37.50
    Units:practical salinity units
    pH
    Measure of acidity or alkalinity (Source: USGS)
    Range of values
    Minimum:8.33
    Maximum:8.79
    Units:Standard pH unit
    Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:
    The entity and attribute information provided here describes the tabular datasets. Please review the detailed descriptions that are provided (the individual attribute descriptions) for information on the values that appear as fields/table entries of the dataset.
    Entity_and_Attribute_Detail_Citation:
    The entity and attribute information was generated by the individual and/or agency identified as the originator of the dataset. Please review the rest of the metadata record for additional details and information.

Who produced the data set?

  1. Who are the originators of the data set? (may include formal authors, digital compilers, and editors)
    • Lisa L. Robbins
    • Kira E. Barrera
    • Kendra L. Daly
    • Paul O. Knorr
  2. Who also contributed to the data set?
  3. To whom should users address questions about the data?
    USGS St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center
    600 4th Street South
    St. Petersburg, Florida
    US

    727-502-8000 (voice)
    727-502-8181 (FAX)
    Hours_of_Service: 8 AM to 5 PM M-F EST

Why was the data set created?

Discrete water samples were collected underway and at stations. Water samples were analyzed at the USGS geochemistry laboratory in St. Petersburg, Florida. Data were collected during USGS field activity number (FAN) 13BHM01 and 13BHM02; additional survey details are available at http://cmgds.marine.usgs.gov/. This data release contains data for two benthic habitat cruises conducted in 2013: 13BHM01, July 8-12 (R/V Bellows) and 13BHM02, August 5-11 (R/V Weatherbird II).

How was the data set created?

  1. From what previous works were the data drawn?
  2. How were the data generated, processed, and modified?
    Date: 2013 (process 1 of 3)
    A YSI 6600 multi-parameter sonde coupled with a YSI 650 Multi-Parameter Display System (MDS) was deployed to provide temperature and salinity values for water chemistry calculations during the August cruise; seawater scale pH values were also recorded. The sonde was located in the wet lab of the R/V Weatherbird II and was attached to a seawater flow-through system that siphoned water from approximately four feet below the water surface. The flow rate varied with weather condition and measurements were stopped in six foot and higher seas. Data values were logged at 5-minute intervals. The ship's cruising speed was 9 knots.
    Date: 2013 (process 2 of 3)
    Data was exported from the YSI 650 MDS and converted to comma delimited file (CDF) within EcoWatch software. These data were imported into Microsoft Excel and formatted into a single spreadsheet. GPS data, with latitude/longitude, were joined to water parameters using time and date stamps. Data sources produced in this process:
    • 2013_August_Sonde.csv
    • 2013_August_Sonde.xls
    Date: 13-Oct-2020 (process 3 of 3)
    Added keywords section with USGS persistent identifier as theme keyword. Person who carried out this activity:
    U.S. Geological Survey
    Attn: VeeAnn A. Cross
    Marine Geologist
    384 Woods Hole Road
    Woods Hole, MA

    508-548-8700 x2251 (voice)
    508-457-2310 (FAX)
    vatnipp@usgs.gov
  3. What similar or related data should the user be aware of?

How reliable are the data; what problems remain in the data set?

  1. How well have the observations been checked?
  2. How accurate are the geographic locations?
  3. How accurate are the heights or depths?
  4. Where are the gaps in the data? What is missing?
    This dataset is considered complete for the information presented, as described in the abstract section. Users are advised to read the rest of the metadata record carefully for additional details.
  5. How consistent are the relationships among the observations, including topology?
    These datasets are from field activities with consistent instrument calibrations.

How can someone get a copy of the data set?

Are there legal restrictions on access or use of the data?
Access_Constraints: None
Use_Constraints:
The USGS and USF request to be acknowledged as originators of the data in future products or derivative research.
  1. Who distributes the data set? (Distributor 1 of 1)
    USGS St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center
    600 4th Street South
    St. Petersburg, Florida
    US

    727-502-8000 (voice)
  2. What's the catalog number I need to order this data set?
  3. What legal disclaimers am I supposed to read?
    This digital publication was prepared by an agency of the United States Government. Although these data have been processed successfully on a computer system at the U.S. Geological Survey, no warranty expressed or implied is made regarding the display or utility of the data on any other system, nor shall the act of distribution imply any such warranty. The U.S. Geological Survey shall not be held liable for improper or incorrect use of the data described and (or) contained herein. Reference herein to any specific commercial product, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the United States Government or any agency thereof.
  4. How can I download or order the data?

Who wrote the metadata?

Dates:
Last modified: 09-Nov-2021
Metadata author:
United States Geological Survey, St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center
Attn: SPCMSC Data Management Group
600 4th Street South
St. Petersburg, Florida
US

727-502-8000 (voice)
gs-g-spcmsc_data_inquiries@usgs.gov
Metadata standard:
Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata (FGDC-STD-001-1998)
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