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Worldwide Echo-Sounding Correction Tables to Convert to Standard Velocity Depths

Echo-sounding tables (3rd Edition) were prepared by D.J.T. Carter of the Marine Information and Advisory Service (United Kingdom) for the conversion of raw echo-sounding measurements of ocean depths to values compensated for variations of sound speed with regional density profiles. The tables were computerized by Carter and offer standard velocity-depth corrections for 85 different regions covering the globe. The database consists of algorithms for determining correction zones by latitude-longitude, and interpolation tables for each zone.
  • Cite as: Carter, D.J.T.; Marine Information and Advisory Service, United Kingdom. 1980: Worldwide Echo-Sounding Correction Tables to Convert to Standard Velocity Depths. 3rd Edition. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Accessed [date].
  • NCEI Metadata ID: gov.noaa.ngdc:G00510
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    Distributor NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
    ncei.info@noaa.gov
    Dataset Point of Contact NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
    ncei.info@noaa.gov
    Dataset Point of Contact Jennifer Jencks
    NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
    303 497-6419
    Jennifer.Jencks@noaa.gov
    Time Period 1949-01-01 to 1985-12-31
    Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates
    West:-180.0
    East:180.0
    South:-90.0
    North:90.0
    Spatial Coverage Map
    General Documentation
    Publication Dates
    • publication: 1980-01-01
    Edition 3rd Edition
    Dataset Progress Status Complete - production of the data has been completed
    Historical archive - data has been stored in an offline storage facility
    Data Update Frequency Unknown
    Purpose Ocean Scientific Research
    Dataset Citation
    • Cite as: Carter, D.J.T.; Marine Information and Advisory Service, United Kingdom. 1980: Worldwide Echo-Sounding Correction Tables to Convert to Standard Velocity Depths. 3rd Edition. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Accessed [date].
    Cited Authors
    • Carter, D.J.T.
    • Marine Information and Advisory Service, United Kingdom
    Publishers
    • NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
    Theme keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords
    • Earth Science > Oceans > Bathymetry > Water Depth
    Infoterra Keyword Thesaurus
    • Infoterra > Environmental information > Data processing > Data processing
    • Infoterra > Subject disciplines > Oceanography > Oceanography
    • Infoterra > Subject disciplines > Geomorphology > Geomorphology
    • Infoterra > Subject disciplines > Geophysics > Geophysics
    Uncontrolled Keywords
    • Depth Correction
    • Matthew's Tables
    Data Center keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords
    • DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
    • DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NGDC > National Geophysical Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
    Place keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords
    • Global
    Project keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Project Keywords
    • ICSU-WDS > International Council for Science - World Data System
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    • Use liability: NOAA and NCEI cannot provide any warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of furnished data. Users assume responsibility to determine the usability of these data. The user is responsible for the results of any application of this data for other than its intended purpose.
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    • Distribution liability: NOAA and NCEI make no warranty, expressed or implied, regarding these data, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty. NOAA and NCEI cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in these data. If appropriate, NCEI can only certify that the data it distributes are an authentic copy of the records that were accepted for inclusion in the NCEI archives.
    Other Constraints Cite as: Carter, D.J.T.; Marine Information and Advisory Service, United Kingdom. 1980: Worldwide Echo-Sounding Correction Tables to Convert to Standard Velocity Depths. 3rd Edition. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Accessed [date].
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    • 2015-04-22T00:00:00 -NOAA created the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) by merging NOAA's National Climatic Data Center (NCDC), National Geophysical Data Center (NGDC), and National Oceanographic Data Center (NODC), including the National Coastal Data Development Center (NCDDC), per the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015, Public Law 113-235. NCEI launched publicly on April 22, 2015.
    Acquisition Information (collection)
    Instrument
    • Echo Sounders
    • Dropsondes
    • Bathythermographs
    Platform
    • ship
    Operation
    • Climate and Global Change
    Last Modified: 2020-05-14
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