Metadata Report for BODC Series Reference Number 1635587
Metadata Summary
Problem Reports
Data Access Policy
Narrative Documents
Project Information
Data Activity or Cruise Information
Fixed Station Information
BODC Quality Flags
SeaDataNet Quality Flags
Metadata Summary
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Problem Reports
No Problem Report Found in the Database
Data Access Policy
SIMORC data access conditions
The data collated and held at BODC on behalf of the SIMORC project are restricted. However, the data will be available to download from the Official SIMORC Website, as part of the project protocol. The data set will initially include data from the oil companies TOTAL, Shell and BP.
Narrative Documents
Aanderaa Water Level Recorder Model 7
The Water Level Recorder (WLR) model 7 is a self-contained, high precision instrument specifically designed for recording of ocean water levels through precise measurement of hydrostatic pressure. The WLR records pressure, temperature and conductivity (optional) at regular intervals, enabling precise variations in water level to be calculated. The pressure sensor consists of an oscillating quartz crystal which shifts frequency with the force applied to it. Temperature is measured by a Fenwall thermistor.
The data from the WLR7 are stored in a solid-state data storage unit (DSU) which can store up to 65,500 ten bit, PDC-4 coded words in a set of EEPROMS. Click the link for further details on theWLR7.
Specifications
Pressure
| Oscillator Frequency | 36-40 kHz |
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| Resolution | 0.001% of range |
| Repeatability | ± 0.01% of full scale |
| Integration | 40 s |
| Ranges available | 0 - 700 kPA (60 m) (standard) 0 - 3500 kPa (340 m) (standard) |
Temperature
The thermistor is a Fenwall GB32JM19
| Range | -3 °C to +35 °C |
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| Accuracy | ± 0.1 °C |
| Resolution | 0.04 °C |
| Response Time | 30 s |
Conductivity (optional)
| Sensor Type | Conductivity Cell 3094 |
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| Ranges | 0 - 77 mmho cm-1 (standard) 0 - 42 mmho cm-1 (on request) |
| Accuracy | ± 0.25 mmho cm-1 |
| Resolution | 0.1% of range |
Further details can be found in the manufacturer's specification sheet.
BODC Processing
Data were received by BODC in MS Excel spreadsheets. They were stabilised into a text format and then reformatted to QXF format using BODC transfer function 518. The following table shows how the variables within the files were mapped to the appropriate BODC parameter codes:
| Original parameter name | Original Units | Description | BODC Parameter Code | BODC Units | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | DD-MM-YYYY hh:mm:ss | Date and time (Western Standard Time) | AADYAA01 + AAFDZZ01 | Day number and day fraction | Converted to GMT by subtracting 8 hours. |
| CurSpd | m/s | Speed | LCSAEL01 | cm/sec | *100 |
| CurDirn | degrees True | Direction | LCDAEL01 | degrees True | |
| SeaWaterTemp | degrees Celsius | Sea temperature | TEMPPR01 | degrees Celsius |
Following transfer to QXF, the data were screened using BODC's in-house visualisation software, EDSERPLO.
BODC Processing
Data were received by BODC in Excel spreadsheets. These were stabilised into text files and then reformatted to QXF format using BODC transfer function 518. The following table shows how the variables within the files were mapped to the appropriate BODC parameter codes:
| Original parameter name | Original Units | Description | BODC Parameter Code | BODC Units | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | DD-MON-YY hh:mm:ss | Date and time (Western Standard Time) | AADYAA01 + AAFDZZ01 | Day number and day fraction (GMT) | |
| Depth | metres | Water depth | DEPHFP01 | metres | |
| Temperature | degrees Celsius | Seawater temperature | TEMPST01 | degrees Celsius |
Following transfer to QXF, the data were screened using BODC's in-house visualisation software, EDSERPLO.
Project Information
System of Industry Metocean data for the Offshore and Research Communities (SIMORC)
The EU-funded SIMORC project is a collaborative effort between MARIS (Netherlands), BODC (UK), the International Association of Oil and Gas Producers (OGP) and IOC-IODE to provide a harmonised and quality controlled metocean data set from data collected by oil and gas producers, accessible through the SIMORC protocol.
Data Activity or Cruise Information
Data Activity
| Start Date (yyyy-mm-dd) | 2008-10-30 |
| End Date (yyyy-mm-dd) | 2009-11-19 |
| Organization Undertaking Activity | Total S.A. |
| Country of Organization | France |
| Originator's Data Activity Identifier | Ichthys P9 CM04 |
| Platform Category | subsurface mooring |
SIMORC Total Ichthys - P9 Current Meter mooring.
There was 1 survey at this site, consisting of a single mooring.
In this survey, the mooring was deployed in a water depth (defined as the Lowest Astronomical Tide) of 82 metres. (Nominal position of 12.70317°S, 126.95029°E):
| Meter No. | Instrument Height Above Seabed | Instrument Type | Time Period (Western Standard Time = UTC+8) | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25m | CM04 | 31-OCT-2008 13:30 to 19-MAY-2009 06:10 | ||
| 2.6m | CM04 | 31-OCT-2008 13:30 to 19-MAY-2009 06:10 |
On the morning of 19th May 2009, the mooring was repositioned in a water depth (defined as the Lowest Astronomical Tide) of 82 metres. (Nominal position of 12.70332°S, 126.9502°E):
| Meter No. | Instrument Height Above Seabed | Instrument Type | Time Period (Western Standard Time = UTC+8) | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25m | CM04 | 19-MAY-2009 11:30 to 19-NOV-2009 14:20 | ||
| 2.6m | CM04 | 19-MAY-2009 11:30 to 10-SEP-2009 23:06 |
Related Data Activity activities are detailed in Appendix 1
Cruise
| Cruise Name | 2008 |
| Departure Date | 2008-10-23 |
| Arrival Date | 2008-11-10 |
| Principal Scientist(s) | Unknown (Unknown) |
| Ship | MV Bhagwan K |
Complete Cruise Metadata Report is available here
Fixed Station Information
No Fixed Station Information held for the Series
BODC Quality Control Flags
The following single character qualifying flags may be associated with one or more individual parameters with a data cycle:
| Flag | Description |
|---|---|
| Blank | Unqualified |
| < | Below detection limit |
| > | In excess of quoted value |
| A | Taxonomic flag for affinis (aff.) |
| B | Beginning of CTD Down/Up Cast |
| C | Taxonomic flag for confer (cf.) |
| D | Thermometric depth |
| E | End of CTD Down/Up Cast |
| G | Non-taxonomic biological characteristic uncertainty |
| H | Extrapolated value |
| I | Taxonomic flag for single species (sp.) |
| K | Improbable value - unknown quality control source |
| L | Improbable value - originator's quality control |
| M | Improbable value - BODC quality control |
| N | Null value |
| O | Improbable value - user quality control |
| P | Trace/calm |
| Q | Indeterminate |
| R | Replacement value |
| S | Estimated value |
| T | Interpolated value |
| U | Uncalibrated |
| W | Control value |
| X | Excessive difference |
SeaDataNet Quality Control Flags
The following single character qualifying flags may be associated with one or more individual parameters with a data cycle:
| Flag | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | no quality control |
| 1 | good value |
| 2 | probably good value |
| 3 | probably bad value |
| 4 | bad value |
| 5 | changed value |
| 6 | value below detection |
| 7 | value in excess |
| 8 | interpolated value |
| 9 | missing value |
| A | value phenomenon uncertain |
| B | nominal value |
| Q | value below limit of quantification |
Appendix 1: Ichthys P9 CM04
Related series for this Data Activity are presented in the table below. Further information can be found by following the appropriate links.
If you are interested in these series, please be aware we offer a multiple file download service. Should your credentials be insufficient for automatic download, the service also offers a referral to our Enquiries Officer who may be able to negotiate access.
| Series Identifier | Data Category | Start date/time | Start position | Cruise |
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| 1634989 | Currents -subsurface Eulerian | 2008-10-31 05:30:00 | 12.70317 S, 126.95029 E | MV Bhagwan K 2008 |
| 1634990 | Currents -subsurface Eulerian | 2008-10-31 05:30:00 | 12.70317 S, 126.9503 E | MV Bhagwan K 2008 |
| 1635004 | Currents -subsurface Eulerian | 2009-05-19 03:30:00 | 12.70332 S, 126.9502 E | Atlas 2000 2009 |
| 1635016 | Currents -subsurface Eulerian | 2009-05-19 03:30:00 | 12.70332 S, 126.9502 E | Atlas 2000 2009 |
