Bristol Channel current meter data (1975-1978)
Data set information
| Query EDMED |
| General | |
| Data holding centre | Plymouth Marine Laboratory |
| Country | United Kingdom  |
| Time period | From 1975 to 1978 |
| Ongoing | No |
| Geographical area | Bristol Channel |
| Observations | |
| Parameters | Vertical velocity of the water column (currents); Horizontal velocity of the water column (currents) |
| Instruments | Current meters |
| Description | |
| Summary | The data set comprises current meter data collected in the Bristol Channel between 1975 and 1978. In June 1975, 14 records were obtained, most of these were of one to two days in length, but a few are of approximately one month in duration. Between June and August 1976, 35 records were obtained, mostly lasting for one to two days, but a few are of approximately one month in duration. Between May 1977 and July 1978, a current meter mooring was maintained at 51° 18.2'N, 003° 18.7'W. There are some gaps in the record. |
| Originators | Plymouth Marine Laboratory |
| Availability | |
| Organisation | Plymouth Marine Laboratory |
| Availability | Unrestricted |
| Contact | The Director |
| Address | Plymouth Marine Laboratory |
| Telephone | +44 1752 633100 |
| Facsimile | +44 (0)1752 633101 |
| Administration | |
| Collating centre | British Oceanographic Data Centre |
| Local identifier | 1053031 |
| Global identifier | 712 |
| Last revised | 2009-12-01 |
