Identification_Information: 
  Citation: 
    Citation_Information: 
      Originator: Harold Hudson, Project Coordinator and Jeff Anderson, Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
      Publication_Date: 20070822
      Publication_Time: Unknown
      Title: Continuous bottom temperature measurements in strategic areas of the Florida Reef Tract at Snake Creek Bridge, 1989 - 2005 (NODC accession 0013148)
      Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: data files
      Series_Information: 
        Series_name: Continuous bottom temperature measurements in strategic areas of the Florida Reef Tract
        Issue_Identification: Snake Creek Bridge
      Publication_Information: 
        Publication_Place: Silver Spring, MD
        Publisher: NOAA National Oceanographic Data Center
      Online_Linkage: http://data.nodc.noaa.gov/accession/0013148
  Description: 
    Abstract: The purpose of this project is to document bottom seawater temperature in strategic areas of the Florida Reef Tract on a continuing basis and make that information available to management and research user groups. This ongoing project began in 1988. A total of 38 subsurface recording thermographs have been deployed in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS) and at other selected locations on the Florida Reef Tract and associated hydrologic ecosystems. These instruments have been programmed to record at 2 hour intervals and are placed in permanent housings attached to suitable substrate. Data retrieval, servicing and reprogramming for continuous deployment have occurred, on average, annually. Initially, the collected data are made available to FKNMS Managers and others who monitor and assess environmental conditions that influence FKNMS areas of the Florida Reef Tract. An archival copy of these data is maintained and available from the U.S. NODC.
    Purpose: To document bottom seawater temperature in strategic areas of the Florida Reef Tract on a continuing basis and make that information available to management and research user groups.
    Supplemental_Information: It is well understood that temperature is a major factor controlling distribution, growth and survival of the world's coral reefs. This is especially true of high latitude reefs such as those of the Florida Reef Tract where seasonal temperature extremes detrimental to coral health frequently occur. Past environmental perturbations in the Caribbean and southeast Florida that may be linked to elevated seawater temperature include coral bleaching, a sea urchin die-off, black band coral disease and a seagrass die-off. The first 3 disturbances occurred on a massive scale throughout the Caribbean and southeast Florida. Large-scale die off of seagrass has thus far only been documented in the Florida Bay area of the Florida Keys. This project is a cost-effective and integral part of an overall plan to monitor the Florida Keys coral reef ecosystem.
  Time_Period_of_Content: 
    Time_Period_Information: 
      Range_of_Dates/Times: 
        Beginning_Date: 19890419
        Beginning_Time: Unknown
        Ending_Date: 20050414
        Ending_Time: Unknown
    Currentness_Reference: ground condition
  Status: 
    Progress: In Work
    Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: Continually
  Spatial_Domain: 
    Bounding_Coordinates: 
      West_Bounding_Coordinate: -80.58
      East_Bounding_Coordinate: -80.58
      North_Bounding_Coordinate: 24.95
      South_Bounding_Coordinate: 24.95
  Keywords: 
    Theme: 
      Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords
      Theme_Keyword: Oceans > Coastal Processes > Coral Reefs
      Theme_Keyword: Oceans > Ocean Temperature > Water Temperature
    Theme: 
      Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: CoRIS Discovery Thesaurus
      Theme_Keyword: Numeric Data Sets > Oceanography
    Theme: 
      Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: CoRIS Theme Thesaurus
      Theme_Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Aquatic Habitat > Benthic Habitat
      Theme_Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Oceans > Ocean Temperature > Water Temperature > Bottom
      Theme_Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Zoology > Corals > Reef monitoring and assessment > In situ physical
      Theme_Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Oceans > Coastal Processes > Coral Reefs
    Theme: 
      Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: none
      Theme_Keyword: Bottom temperature
      Theme_Keyword: Florida Keys
      Theme_Keyword: Snake Creek Bridge
    Theme: 
      Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Category
      Theme_Keyword: oceans
      Theme_Keyword: 014
    Place: 
      Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: CoRIS Place Thesaurus
      Place_Keyword: COUNTRY/TERRITORY > United States of America > Florida
      Place_Keyword: OCEAN BASIN > Atlantic Ocean > North Atlantic Ocean > Florida
  Access_Constraints: None
  Use_Constraints: None. NOAA and NODC would appreciate recognition as the resource from which these data were obtained in any publications and/or other representations of these data.
  Point_of_Contact: 
    Contact_Information: 
      Contact_Person_Primary: 
        Contact_Person: Jeff Anderson
        Contact_Organization: Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
      Contact_Position: contractor
      Contact_Address: 
        Address_Type: mailing address
        Address: Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
          P.O. Box 500368
        City: Marathon
        State_or_Province: FL
        Postal_Code: 33050
        Country: USA
      Contact_Voice_Telephone: 305-852-7717  x38 or 305-743-2437
      Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 305-853-0877
      Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: jeff.anderson@noaa.gov
      Hours_of_Service: 9AM-5PM
      Contact_Instructions: Phone, e-mail, letter
  Data_Set_Credit: Harold Hudson, Project Coordinator, and Jeff Anderson, Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
  Security_Information: 
    Security_Classification_System: unclassified
    Security_Classification: none
    Security_Handling_Description: none
  Native_Data_Set_Environment: Microsoft Excel or other spreadsheet program, data as .csv files.
Data_Quality_Information: 
  Logical_Consistency_Report: See process steps
  Completeness_Report: See process steps.  Continuous monitoring program
  Lineage: 
    Process_Step: 
      Process_Description: Ryan Industries, Inc. recording thermographs were deployed at strategic locations on the Florida Reef Tract
        during 1988 (selection of this manufacturer's product does not constitute an official product endorsement by the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary or the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Due to the Ryan Industries discontinuing their product line during the course of the project, a change to another manufacturer's thermograph was implemented.  Now, Sea-Bird Electronics, Inc.  (selection of this manufacturer's product does not constitute an official product endorsement by the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary or the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) recording thermographs are used.  To date, 38 thermographs have been deployed, completing a permanent network of these sensors from southern Broward County to the Dry Tortugas.  In response to extreme anthropogenic events on the Florida Reef Tract and surrounding hydrologic ecosystems (e.g. Massive shipwreck groundings and associated reef restoration), monitoring stations have been positioned to provide project managers additional data for ongoing studies.
        
        A hollow, pre-cast concrete coral head or concrete and PVC monument have been used to protect and conceal
        thermographs.  Where appropriate, bolt-on stainless steel brackets were used to secure instruments to structural
        supports (e.g. concrete or steel pilings) of fixed bridges or navigational aids.
        
        Experience has shown that a 2 hour recording mode is adequate to monitor changes in reef tract bottom water
        temperature.  Data has been collected, on average, annually from all instruments.  Due to mechanical problems
        with some instruments, there are occasional gaps in the data streams from some of the monitoring stations.
      Process_Date: Not complete
      Process_Contact: 
        Contact_Information: 
          Contact_Person_Primary: 
            Contact_Person: Jeff Anderson
            Contact_Organization: Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
          Contact_Position: contractor
          Contact_Address: 
            Address_Type: mailing address
            Address: Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
              P.O. Box 500368
            City: Marathon
            State_or_Province: FL
            Postal_Code: 33050
            Country: USA
          Contact_Voice_Telephone: 305-852-7717  x38 or 305-743-2437
          Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 305-853-0877
          Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: jeff.anderson@noaa.gov
          Hours_of_Service: 9AM-5PM
          Contact_Instructions: Phone, e-mail, letter
  Cloud_Cover: Unknown
Distribution_Information: 
  Distributor: 
    Contact_Information: 
      Contact_Organization_Primary: 
        Contact_Organization: NOAA National Oceanographic Data Center
        Contact_Person: Mary Hollinger or Michael Crane
      Contact_Position: not applicable
      Contact_Address: 
        Address_Type: mailing and physical address
        Address: SSMC3, 4th Floor, E/OC1
          1315 East-West Highway
        City: Silver Spring
        State_or_Province: MD
        Postal_Code: 20910
        Country: U.S.A
      Contact_Voice_Telephone: 301-713-3277 or 301-713-3280
      Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 301-713-3301
      Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: nodc.services@noaa.gov
      Hours_of_Service: 8:00 - 6:00 PM, EST
      Contact_Instructions: Phone/FAX/E-mail/letter during business hours
  Resource_Description: NODC Accession Number 0013148
  Distribution_Liability: NOAA makes no warranty regarding these data, expressed or implied, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty. NOAA and NODC cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in these data, nor as a result of the failure of these data to function on a particular system.
  Standard_Order_Process: 
    Digital_Form: 
      Digital_Transfer_Information: 
        Format_Name: .CSV
        Format_Version_Date: 20050414
        Format_Specification: comma-separated values files; Microsoft EXCEL or other spreadsheet program
        Format_Information_Content: .CSV, readme files
        File_Decompression_Technique: None required
        Transfer_Size: 6
      Digital_Transfer_Option: 
        Online_Option: 
          Computer_Contact_Information: 
            Network_Address: 
              Network_Resource_Name: http://data.nodc.noaa.gov/accession/0013148
          Access_Instructions: Data may be directly downloaded through the NODC website at: http://www.nodc.noaa.gov/search/prod/. NODC can be contacted directly for custom orders. (When requesting data from the NODC, the desired data set may be referred to by the 7-digit number given in the RESOURCE DESCRIPTION field of this metadata record).
          Online_Computer_and_Operating_System: PC, MAC, or other server such as Linux, Unix; FTP capability
    Fees: None
    Ordering_Instructions: Data may be directly downloaded through the NODC website at: http://www.nodc.noaa.gov/search/prod/. NODC can be contacted directly for custom orders. (When requesting data from the NODC, the desired data set may be referred to by the 7-digit number given in the RESOURCE DESCRIPTION field of this metadata record).
    Turnaround: Within 24 hours if downloaded via the Internet
  Custom_Order_Process: Contact the NODC User Services Group via phone/FAX/E-mail:  nodc.services@noaa.gov
  Technical_Prerequisites: Ability to read .CSV files
  Available_Time_Period: 
    Time_Period_Information: 
      Range_of_Dates/Times: 
        Beginning_Date: 20070822
        Beginning_Time: Unknown
        Ending_Date: Present
        Ending_Time: Unknown
Metadata_Reference_Information: 
  Metadata_Date: 20070831
  Metadata_Review_Date: 20080923
  Metadata_Future_Review_Date: 20081215
  Metadata_Contact: 
    Contact_Information: 
      Contact_Person_Primary: 
        Contact_Person: Sheri Phillips
        Contact_Organization: NOAA/NODC
      Contact_Position: Oceanographer
      Contact_Address: 
        Address_Type: mailing and physical address
        Address: 1315 East-West Highway, E/OC1, SSMC3, 4th Floor
        City: Silver Spring
        State_or_Province: MD
        Postal_Code: 20910
        Country: U.S.A.
      Contact_Voice_Telephone: 301-713-3280 x127
      Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 301-713-3302
      Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: sheri.phillips@noaa.gov
      Hours_of_Service: 9:30 AM - 6 PM  Monday-Thursday
      Contact_Instructions: E-mail, phone, FAX, mail
  Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata
  Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001.1-1999
  Metadata_Time_Convention: Local Time
  Metadata_Access_Constraints: none
  Metadata_Use_Constraints: none
  Metadata_Security_Information: 
    Metadata_Security_Classification_System: none
    Metadata_Security_Classification: Unclassified
    Metadata_Security_Handling_Description: not applicable
CoRIS: 
  CoRIS_ID: 20080923031205
  CoRIS_Children: None
  CoRIS_Beginning_Date: 19890419
  CoRIS_Ending_Date: 20050414
  CoRIS_Metadata_Link: http://www.coris.noaa.gov/metadata/records/txt/florida_reef_tract_bottom_temps_nodc_0013148.txt
  CoRIS_Tracking_ID: 2270