The moored time series have at least 10 minute sample rates, sufficient temporal resolution to analyze diurnal and mesoscale ocean and atmosphere boundary layer variability. The enhanced array will be in place for 3-4 years, providing sufficient duration to observe seasonal to interannual variability. Processed data and high resolution 10-minute and hourly averaged data are available in delayed mode via PMEL, as well as via national archives. Enhancements to the TAO 95 W observing system. OP signifies operational sites and, in the left column, operational measurements.
Salinity is computed from coincident measurements of temperature and conductivity.