ADRIFT In the California Current 2021-2024 Raw Audio

browse graphicDeployed ADRIFT drifter. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/ Shannon Rankin
ADRIFT in the California Current uses passive acoustic drifting buoys to study ocean sound in the California Current Ecosystem. These autonomous buoys drift with currents and are tracked via satellite messenger. Data collected through the ADRIFT project will be used to assess noise levels and seasonal marine mammal acoustic presence in the California Current.
  • Cite as: NOAA SWFSC. 2025. ADRIFT In the California Current 2021-2024. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. https://doi.org/10.25921/mz70-vr90 [access date]
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  • Raw audio files (.wav, .aif, .flac)(Version:1)
    • File Specification: Raw audio files produced from data collected by a passive acoustic recording system. File format is one of the standard audio file formats (.wav, .aif, .flac, etc.).
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Distributor NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
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Dataset Point of Contact Passive Acoustic Data Manager
Passive Acoustic Data Manager
DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce

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Dataset Point of Contact NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
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Time Period 2021-06-09T18:38:00 to 2024-11-10T21:18:00
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates
West:-125.42
East:-121.08
South:35.07
North:45.73
Spatial Coverage Map
General Documentation
Publication Dates
  • publication: 2025-03-08
Dataset Progress Status Ongoing - data is continually being updated
Data Update Frequency As needed
Purpose Purpose statement not available
Dataset Citation
  • Cite as: NOAA SWFSC. 2025. ADRIFT In the California Current 2021-2024. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. https://doi.org/10.25921/mz70-vr90 [access date]
Principal Investigators
  • Shannon Rankin
    NOAA SWFSC
Sponsors
  • NOAA SWFSC
Publishers
  • NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
Acknowledgments
  • This study was funded, in part, by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), Environmental Studies Program, Washington, DC, through Interagency Agreement Number G14M20PG00013 with the Southwest Fisheries Science Center.
Theme keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords
  • Earth Science > Biological Classification > Animals/Vertebrates > Fish
  • Earth Science > Biological Classification > Animals/Vertebrates > Mammals > Cetaceans
  • Earth Science > Oceans > Ocean Acoustics
  • Earth Science > Oceans > Aquatic Sciences > Fisheries
  • Earth Science > Oceans > Marine Environment Monitoring
  • Earth Science > Oceans > Ocean Acoustics > Ambient Noise
  • Earth Science > Biosphere > Aquatic Ecosystems
  • Earth Science > Biosphere > Ecosystems > Marine Ecosystems
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
Platform keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Platform Keywords
  • Fixed Observation Stations
Instrument keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Instrument Keywords
  • Recorders/Loggers > Passive Acoustic Recorder
  • Acoustic Sounders > Hydrophones
Use Constraints
  • 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.
Access Constraints
  • 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: NOAA SWFSC. 2025. ADRIFT In the California Current 2021-2024. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. https://doi.org/10.25921/mz70-vr90 [access date]
Fees
  • In most cases, electronic downloads of the data are free. However, fees may apply for custom orders, data certifications, copies of analog materials, and data distribution on physical media.
Acquisition Information (collection)
Instrument
  • SoundTrap 4300 High Frequency
  • Soundtrap 4300 (standard model)
  • Soundtrap 640
Platform
  • Drifter
Last Modified: 2025-03-17
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