Does NODC collect oceanographic observations?
The NODC manages the world’s largest collection of publicly available oceanographic data. The NODC does not conduct any data collection programs of its own; it serves solely as a repository, dissemination, and analysis facility for data collected by others. Data submission guidelines • Why does NODC have two ocean profile databases? Having two related profile databases may seem unnecessary and redundant but both of these databases serve critical and complementary roles. The first is the Global Temperature-Salinity Profile Program (GTSPP) which contains temperature and salinity data, and the second is the World Ocean Database (WOD) which contains data from over 20 variables. Click details to see how else they differ. Details…
