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Data from tidal cycle measuring stations in the Tay estuary, east coast of Scotland (1972-1982)
Data set information
| Query EDMED |
General | |
Data holding centre | Tay Estuary Research Centre, University of Dundee |
Country | United Kingdom |
Time period | From 1972 to 1982 |
Ongoing | No |
Geographical area | Over 50 measuring stations between Perth and seaward of Buddon Ness (Tay estuary mouth) |
Observations | |
Parameters | Vertical velocity of the water column (currents); Salinity of the water column; Horizontal velocity of the water column (currents); Secchi disk depth; Concentration of suspended particulate material in the water column; Sea level; Temperature of the water column |
Instruments | Sea level recorders; current meters; salinity sensor; sediment settling tubes |
Description | |
Summary | A collection of data was made at over 50 measuring stations in the Tay estuary during the period 1972 to 1982 as part of undergraduate, doctoral and post-doctoral research programmes. |
Originators | Tay Estuary Research Centre, University of Dundee |
Availability | |
Organisation | Tay Estuary Research Centre, University of Dundee |
Availability | Collection cost charge |
Contact | Dr. R.W. Duck (Hon. Director) |
Address | Tay Estuary Research Centre, University of Dundee |
Telephone | +44 1382 543131 or +44 1382 344528 |
r.w.duck@dundee.ac.uk | |
Administration | |
Collating centre | British Oceanographic Data Centre |
Local identifier | 1020002 |
Global identifier | 304 |
Last revised | 2009-10-19 |