Current meter data around coasts of Portugal, Azores, Madeira (1975 - 2009)
Data set information
| Query EDMED |
| General | |
| Data holding centre | Hydrographic Institute |
| Country | Portugal  |
| Time period | From 1975 to 2009 |
| Ongoing | No |
| Geographical area | Portuguese continental coast, Azores, Madeira |
| Observations | |
| Parameters | Electrical conductivity of the water column; Vertical velocity of the water column (currents); Horizontal velocity of the water column (currents); Temperature of the water column |
| Instruments | CTD; current meters |
| Description | |
| Summary | These data sets were acquired to characterise the dynamics of the Atlantic Ocean in the vicinity of the Portuguese coast, including Madeira and Azores. Some of the current measurements were made to support hydraulic studies carried out to furnish design conditions for coastal piers, groins and sewerage outfalls. |
| Originators | Hydrographic Institute |
| Availability | |
| Organisation | Hydrographic Institute |
| Availability | Unrestricted |
| Contact | Sara Almeida |
| Address | Hydrographic Institute |
| Telephone | +351 210943000 |
| Facsimile | +351 210943299 |
| oceanografia@hidrografico.pt | |
| Administration | |
| Collating centre | Hydrographic Institute |
| Local identifier | 15020001 |
| Global identifier | 2226 |
| Last revised | 2015-08-06 |
