summary: Directional wave and sea surface temperature measurements collected in situ by Datawell Mark 3 directional buoy located near Arecibo, Puerto Rico. Ocean observation data published by Caribbean Coastal Ocean Observing Systems (CARICOOS). The CARICOOS region includes the Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands, as part of the United States Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS).
rights: These data were generated as part of an academic research project, and the Executive Director, Julio Morell (julio.morell@upr.edu), asks to be informed of intent for scientific use and appropriate acknowledgment given in any publications arising therefrom. The data are provided free of charge, without warranty of any kind.
funding: Buoy funded by National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and operated by CARICOOS. CARICOOS is funded through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is a Regional Association within the U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS).
processing_level: QA/QC information available at http://cdip.ucsd.edu/documentation
Contributors:
Dr. Miguel F. Canals (Principal Investigator)
Edward L. Cruz Garcia, Jorge E. Capella, Jose Rodriguez (Data Manager)
Projects:
Department of Energy (DOE)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
Caribbean Coastal Ocean Observing System (CARICOOS)