Dataset: Meteorological Data
Deployment: Tudor_Hill_Observ

Meteorological Data

View Data: For data, See Dataset Metadata Page: https://www.bco-dmo.org/dataset/731478

Principal Investigator:

Andrew Peters (Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences, BIOS)

Contact:

Andrew Peters (Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences, BIOS)

BCO-DMO Data Manager:

Karen Soenen (Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, WHOI BCO-DMO)

Amber D. York (Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, WHOI BCO-DMO)

Project:

Operation of a Community Marine-Atmospheric Sampling Facility at Tudor Hill, Bermuda (THMAO)

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Description

Meteorological data and aerosol sampling data from the Tudor Hill Marine Atmospheric Observatory, West Bermuda (32.2646,-64.8791).

Data covers the years 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022.

Methods & Sampling

Dataset acquisition description

The Tudor Hill Marine Atmospheric Observatory comprises of field laboratories and a 23 m walk-up tower. The tower is equipped with a suite of meteorological instruments to measure wind speed and direction, air temperature and relative humidity, and rainfall. Barometric pressure is recorded inside one of the laboratory vans at the site. All data are recorded on a data logger, with regular data transfer and on- and off-site data archiving.

Data logger:

2017-2024: Campbell Scientific CR1000
2024-current: Campbell Scientific CR1000X

Meteorological Equipment:

Wind Speed & Direction: RM Young model 05103
3D Wind (since 2022): RM Young Sonic Anemometer model CST3
Temperature & Relative Humidity: Vaisala model 41382
Barometric Pressure: Campbell Scientific EE181
Rainfall: RM Young Tipping Bucket model 52203

Data Processing Description

Dataset Processing Description

Loggernet software (Campbell Scientific) was used to download data from the Campbell Scientific data logger during weekly site maintenance visits. The protocol was updated in 2024 to include better notification of invalid data.

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Funding

Award Number	Funding Source
OCE-1735504	NSF Division of Ocean Sciences
OCE-1829686	NSF Division of Ocean Sciences
OCE-2123053	NSF Division of Ocean Sciences

Instruments

Anemometer

Supplied Name: RM Young/05103

Supplied Description:

Wind speed and direction with 4 blade prop and vane (data parameters: Mean_WS, VectorMean_WS, and VectorMean_WD)

Instrument Type

Generic Name: Anemometer

Community Identifier: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L05/current/101/

Generic Description:

An anemometer is a device for measuring the velocity or the pressure of the wind. It is commonly used to measure wind speed. Aboard research vessels, it is often mounted with other meteorological instruments and sensors.

Anemometer

Supplied Name: 3D sonic anemometer (Campbell Scientific, model CST3)

Supplied Description:

Instrument Type

Generic Name: Anemometer

Community Identifier: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L05/current/101/

Generic Description:

Barometer

Supplied Name: Campbell Scientific/ EE181

Supplied Description:

Barometric pressure (data parameter: BP_mmHg_Avg).

Instrument Type

Generic Name: Barometer

Community Identifier: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L22/current/TOOL0281/

Generic Description:

A barometer is an instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure. There are many types of barometers identified by make and model and method of measurement.

Data Logger

Supplied Name: Campbell Scientific CR1000 logger

Supplied Description:

12V measurement and control data logger.

Instrument Type

Generic Name: Data Logger

Generic Description:

Electronic devices that record data over time or in relation to location either with a built-in instrument or sensor or via external instruments and sensors.

Flow Meter

Supplied Name: Sierra Instruments/Fast-Flo 620S

Supplied Description:

Insertion air flow sensor, one for each of the 3 pumps (Flow #1,#2 & #3 data parameters).

Instrument Type

Generic Name: Flow Meter

Community Identifier: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L05/current/388/

Generic Description:

General term for a sensor that quantifies the rate at which fluids (e.g. water or air) pass through sensor packages, instruments, or sampling devices. A flow meter may be mechanical, optical, electromagnetic, etc.

Precipitation Gauge

Supplied Name: Tipping Rain Gauge (RM Young/ 52203)

Supplied Description:

Tipping bucket rain gauge, 0.1mm per tip (data parameter: Rain_Tot).

Instrument Type

Generic Name: Precipitation Gauge

Acronym: PrecipGauge

Community Identifier: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L05/current/381/

Generic Description:

measures rain or snow precipitation

Young 41382 relative humidity and temperature probe

Supplied Name: Temperature/Relative Humidity probe (Vaisala, model 41382)

Supplied Description:

Instrument Type

Generic Name: Young 41382 relative humidity and temperature probe

Generic Description:

The Model 41382 Relative Humidity/Temperature Probe combines high accuracy humidity and temperature sensors in a single probe. The output signal is 0-1V (standard) or 0-5V (user selected option) for both relative humidity and temperature. RH range is 0-100%, temperature range is -50 to +150 deg F. The relative humidity precision is +/- 1% while the temperature precision is +/- 0.5 deg F.

Parameters

Supplied Name	Supplied description	Supplied Units	Standard Name
TIMESTAMP	Date and time (UTC) of measurement in format "yyyy-mm-dd HH:MM"	untiless	DateTime
RECORD	Record number from logger	unitless	sample
Mean_WS	Mean wind speed	meters per second (m/s)	wind_speed
ResultantMean_WS	Vector mean wind speed	meters per second (m/s)	wind_speed
ResultantMean_WD	Vector wind direction	degrees	wind_dir
StdDev_WD	Vector mean wind direction standard deviation	degrees	wind_dir
SonicU	3D wind speed data in the 3 axes: U	meter per second (m/sec)	sample_descrip
SonicV	3D wind speed data in the 3 axes: V	meter per second (m/sec)	sample_descrip
SonicW	3D wind speed data in the 3 axes: W	meter per second (m/sec)	sample_descrip
SonicTemp_C	Air Temperature	degrees Celsius	temp_air
batt_volt_Min	Minimum voltage of logger	volts direct current (VDC)	sample_descrip
Rain_Tot	Total rainfall	millimeters (mm)	precip_level
AirTempC_Avg	Air Temperature	degrees Celsius	temp_air
RH_Avg	Average relative humidity	percent (%)	humidity
BP_mmHg_Avg	Average air pressure	millimeters of mercury (mmHg)	press_bar

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Dataset: Meteorological Data
Deployment: Tudor_Hill_Observ