Exploring the North Atlantic Ocean on Floppy Disks

Abstract

A selection of hydrographic station data in the Atlantic between 8 deg S and 70 deg N is packed on four 5-1/1-in. floppy disks. Sample utility programs for reading and plotting the data are also on the disks. We present this computer atlas in preliminary form for use by students and professionals, in the belief that easy access to this valuable historical data will be educational and stimulating. Criticism and comment are welcome. Keywords: Oceanographic data, Data storage systems, Magnetic disks, North Atlantic, Ocean atlas, Hydrography.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA205733

Entities

People

  • Henry M. Stommel
  • James R. Luyten

Organizations

  • Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Atlantic Ocean
  • Chesapeake Bay
  • Computers
  • Data Storage Systems
  • Deep Water
  • Geography
  • Grids
  • Gulf Stream
  • Labrador Sea
  • Latitude
  • Longitude
  • North Atlantic Ocean
  • Oceanography
  • Oceans
  • Ridges
  • Sea Water
  • Topography

Readers

  • Computer Science.
  • Oceanography.
  • STEM Education