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Regional Oceanographic Database (BaRDO) for the Argentine Continental Shelf
Ana G. Baldoni,Graciela N. Molinari,and Raul A. Guerrero
Abstract. The Regional Oceanographic Data Base (BaRDO) contains 25,845 quality-controlled oceanographic stations acquired by INIDEP research vessels in the Southwest Atlantic. This paper describes the operability of the data management system, the characteristics and accuracy of the dataset, the quality-control procedures, and the main errors detected and corrected during the flagging process. In addition, we present information on the geographical and temporal distribution of the data, the evolution of the dataset in response to technological advances, and recommendations for its use. BaRDO contains two main data types: quasi-continuous CTD profiles (conductivity, temperature, and depth) and discrete, low-resolution OSD (Ocean Station Data) profiles. The majority of observations comprise temperature and salinity, while fluorometry, oxygen, and turbidity are also available when measured. Cruise listings and data access covering the period up to 2012 are provided at https://catalogo.inidep.edu.ar/geonetwork/.
Received: 30 Dec 2025 – Discussion started: 07 Apr 2026
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This paper presents information on physical data collected over the past 47 years by INIDEP research vessels, primarily from the Argentine Continental Shelf. The main objective of this work is to provide access to this important dataset by describing the main characteristics of the instruments used over time, as well as the evolution of sampling, data processing, and quality-control procedures.
This paper presents information on physical data collected over the past 47 years by INIDEP...
