[Sensor_Name: Short_Name='WAVE HEIGHT GAUGES']
UK National Databank of Wave Data (from 1955)
Entry ID: BODC_UKWaveDatabank

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Summary
Abstract: The data set comprises time series of wave height and period data from
in-situ wave recorders at fixed locations. Data holdings include over 1500
recording months of data from some 60 sites, primarily from UK and Irish
laboratories. Principal parameters are significant/characteristic wave height
and mean zero crossing period - usually derived from the analysis of 20 or 30
minute recordings taken ... View entire text
Geographic Coverage
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Spatial coordinates   
  N: 57.0   S: 49.0   E: 1.0   W: -20.0

Temporal Coverage
Start Date: 1955-01-01
Location Keywords
Science Keywords
ISO Topic Category
Platform
BUOYS Ancillary Description
MOORINGS Ancillary Description
OCEAN WEATHER STATIONS Ancillary Description
Instrument
PRESSURE GAUGES
WAVE HEIGHT GAUGES Ancillary Description
Ancillary Keywords
Originating Center
BODC
Data Center
British Oceanographic Data Centre, Natural Environment Research Council, United Kingdom Supplemental Info
Data Center URL: http://www.bodc.ac.uk/

Data Center Personnel
Name: BODC ENQUIRIES OFFICER
Phone: +44 (0) 151 795 4884
Fax: +44 (0) 151 795 4912
Email: enquiries at bodc.ac.uk
Contact Address:
British Oceanographic Data Centre
Joseph Proudman Building
6 Brownlow Street
City: Liverpool
Postal Code: L3 5DA
Country: UK
Distribution
Distribution Media: Online (FTP)
Personnel
MELANIE F. MEAUX
Role: DIF AUTHOR
Email: gsfc-gcmduso at mail.nasa.gov
Creation and Review Dates
Last DIF Revision Date: 2000-10-10

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