Exploring the Ocean Surface with Data from the Global Drifter Program

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Exploring the Ocean Surface with Data from the Global Drifter Program

Url:

https://serc.carleton.edu/usingdata/datasheets/GlobalDrifterProgram.ht...

Publisher:

Carleton College (Northfield, Minn.)

Description: This guide provides educators with information on the classroom use of buoy data from the Global Drifter Program. This data is produced by an array of over 1000 drifting buoys, monitored by satellite, that make measurements of sea surface temperature (SST) and surface velocity. It is used to track ocean currents and measure properties such as sea surface temperature, salinity, wind speed, and atmospheric pressure. Topics include meteorology, ocean surface currents, and hurricanes. Student skills include using buoy data to map ocean currents; understanding the methods used to measure ocean currents; examining major ocean currents; understanding how ocean currents influence meteorological phenomena such as El Nino; and applying this knowledge to diverse applications, including transportation and monitoring oil spills. Links are provided to access the buoy data, to scientific studies that used this data, and to related educational resources that use buoy data.

LC Classification:

Geography. Anthropology. Recreation -- Oceanography -- Dynamics of the ocean -- Currents
Geography. Anthropology. Recreation -- Oceanography -- Physical oceanography -- Temperature -- Distribution of temperatures -- Surface
Geography. Anthropology. Recreation -- Oceanography -- Study and teaching

GEM Subject:

Science -- Oceanography
Science -- Earth science
Science -- Physical sciences

Key Concept:

Oceanography -- Currents
Oceanography -- Temperature

Resource Type:

Reference Material
Instructional Material
Instructional Material -- Lesson/Lesson Plan
Instructional Material -- Interactive Simulation
Instructional Material -- Instructor Guide/Manual

Format:

Document -- HTML

Audience:

Educator
Learner
Professional/Practitioner

Education Level:

High School
Higher Education
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Lower Division)
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Lower Division)
Vocational/Professional Development Education

Language:

English

Access Rights:

Free access

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