Current meter data around coasts of Macao (1984-2000)
Data set information
| Query EDMED |
| General | |
| Data holding centre | Hydrographic Institute |
| Country | Portugal  |
| Time period | From 1984 to 2000 |
| Ongoing | No |
| Geographical area | Macao |
| 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 South China Sea in the vicinity of the former-portuguese coast of Macao. 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 | 15020007 |
| Global identifier | 2232 |
| Last revised | 2009-10-30 |
