World Ocean Database (WOD) 2024

The World Ocean Database (WOD) 2024 provides global, quality-controlled ocean profile data derived from ship-based and autonomous observations. This integrated dataset contains OSD, CTD, XBT, and MBT data harmonized under WOD 2024 format. Each profile includes ocean temperature, salinity, pressure, and metadata standardized according to IOC/IODE and NCEI conventions. The dataset supports climate studies, ocean circulation modeling, and marine assessments.

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Last Updated October 28, 2025, 04:16 (UTC)
Created October 28, 2025, 04:16 (UTC)
Data Resources National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)
Date 2025-10-28
Format NetCDF
Geographic Location Global Ocean
Keyword WOD; OSD; CTD; XBT; MBT; ocean profile; temperature; salinity; 2024
Language English
Purpose Provide harmonized global ocean profile data for scientific research and climate monitoring under WOD 2024
Spatial representation type Point
Status Completed
Topic Category Environmental Studies
Update Frequency annually