UGOS Drifter Dataset for ID # 09714

This dataset contains surface current data collected from UGOS MASTR Drifters (Far Horizon Drifters) deployed in the Gulf of Mexico. They were specifically positioned to capture dynamic features such as the Loop Current, Dry Tortugas Eddy, Florida Current, Gulf Stream, and Eddy Denali. The dataset includes quality-controlled, hourly measurements intended for model assimilation and validation. Data covers the temporal range from January to July 2024.

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UGOS Drifter Data for ID # 09714 (FTP)CSV
Hourly surface current data in CSV format from UGOS MASTR Drifters (FHD)...
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Field	Value
Source	https://gulfhub.tamucc.edu/data/UGOS3/WHG_Glider
Start Time	2024-07-14T10:19:30-05:00
End Time	2024-08-27T14:19:30-05:00
Data Profile Created	November 12, 2024, 15:33 (UTC)
Data Profile Last Updated	November 12, 2024, 15:35 (UTC)
Measurement Frequency	Hourly (Quality-Controlled)
Observed Features	Loop Current, Dry Tortugas Eddy, Florida Current, Gulf Stream, Eddy Denali
Spatial Resolution	Approximately 1 km drift paths
Latitude Maximum	32.0
Latitude Minimum	20.95
Longitude Maximum	-78.07
Longitude Minimum	-89.27
speeds	>1.5kts