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(1) PLATFORM INFORMATION:
If the observations are collected at one platform then enter the details below. If there are several platforms of the same type, with the same owner, operator and
instrumentation then either make a copy the table for each or provide a list of the platform names. Where a repeated cruise is undertaken by different ships, these can count
as one platform. However, if possible, please list the names, owners, etc., of all ships.
See list of Originator’s identifiers below – Sea Level Network
Buoy for sea level
Name or Identifier of Platform *
Type of Platform (choose from the list in Annex 1 where
possible) *
Platform Owner *
Platform Operator *
Country responsible *
Instituto Español de Oceanografía
Instituto Español de Oceanografía
SPAIN
(2) POSITION INFORMATION:
If the observations made from the platform were collected at a single latitude and longitude (example 1 below), use the latitude-1 and longitude-1 columns. If the
observations were collected over a range of latitudes (examples 2 and 3), use both latitude and longitude columns and note in the Type column whether this range represents
a track or an area. The position information could be for example a series of CTD stations collected along a section, moored buoy positions, continuous plankton recorder
tows, or the area covered by a fisheries survey cruise. If this information is already held in digital form, please supply it in its current form (e.g. as ASCII files output from
spreadsheets or databases). The Originator's Identifier can be used to indicate a station name, a standard ship route (e.g. SOOP track identifier), or in the case of a mooring,
for example, could be the same as the platform identifier. Please also include information about the reference frames and levels. Add extra lines to the table as necessary.
Examples:
1. Point: A 
2. Tracks (or lines):
B
3. Area:
B
A
A
When several instruments are in use on a platform, there needs to be a link between the platform, instrument and variables or parameters measured. The
‘Instrument/variable pointer’ acts as this link. When completing the Metadata Input Form choose a letter or group of letters as the link, and insert it at the appropriate place
in the position, instrument and variable/parameter tables.
Instrument/
variable
pointer
Originator’s
identifier
Latitude-1* Longitude1*
TG
TG
Santander
La Coruña
43º 28' N
43º 22' N
Latitude-2 Longitude2
03º 48' W
08º 24' W
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Type (e.g.
point, track or
line, area)*
Min.
depth
(m)
Max.
depth
(m)
Minimum
sea floor
depth (m)
Maximum
sea floor
depth (m)
Start
Date*
Point
Point
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0
0
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1944
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TG
TG
TG1
TG2
TG3
TG4
TG
TG
TG
Vigo
Cádiz
Tarifa
Ceuta Port
Algeciras Port
Málaga Port
Palma de
Mallorca Port
Arrecife
Puerto de la
Luz
Santa Cruz de
la Palma
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42º 14' N
36º 32' N
36º 00' N
35º 54' N
36º 07' N
36º 43' N
39º 33' N
08º 44' W
06º 17' W
05º 36' W
05º 19' W
05° 26’ W
04° 25’ W
02º 38' E
Point
Point
Point
Point
Point
Point
Point
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28º 57' N
28º 08' N
13º 34' W
15º 25' W
Point
Point
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1949
1949
28º 41' N
17° 33’ W
Point
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1949
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2m
2m
2m
2m
1944
1949
1949
1943
1943
1943
1975
Geographic frame of reference (e.g. WGS84):
Reference level for depths (e.g. relative to chart datum, mean sea
level, instantaneous water surface, sea floor, etc.):
(3) INSTRUMENT INFORMATION:
Please supply information relating to the instruments used to make the measurements, or attach the information if it is available in digital or printed form. If many
instruments are in use, then copy the table as necessary.
Instrument/ parameter pointer
Instrument Type (choose from list in
Annex 2 where possible)*
Instrument Name
Manufacturer and model
Manufacture date
Description
Tide gauge
Float tide gauge, with digital output. Radar
A.OTT Hygrometry with shaft encoder HEEL OptoElectonic (TG1; TG2) / A.OTT Thalimedes (TG3) /
A.OTT OWK-16 (TG4); SEBBA
various
The Tide Gauge Network consists of 12 stations located at the piers inside of small buldinds. The
TG measure the sea level heigts and in some of the stations there are installed also sensor for
atmospheric pressure and sea water temperature.The data are trasmitted to the IEO Data Centre by
telephone line in delayed mode.
Technical characteristics
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Other attached equipment
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Instant data validation is performed by auxiliary means: contact gauge – Type KL 010 (A.OTT)
(4) VARIABLE/PARAMETER INFORMATION:
List the variables or parameters measured (e.g. temperature, salinity, chlorophyll a, phytoplankton, dissolved oxygen, pH, particulate carbon, silicate, etc), including where
possible, an estimate of their accuracy. Any standard real-time or delayed-mode validation schemes should also be noted.
Add extra lines to the table as necessary.
Instrument/
parameter
pointer
Variable/Parameter*
(select from Annex 3
where possible)
Accuracy
Real-time data
validation?
Delayed-mode
validation?
Sampling frequency (e.g. 10 minute, hourly, daily, annually,3
hours before high water, etc.)
TG
TG
Sea level
Atmospheric Pressure
0.01 % FS
1 hPa
NO
NO
YES
YES
15 minutes
60 minutes
(5) QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Complete for each platform, group of platforms, instrument or group of instruments as appropriate
Is there a Quality Management System (QMS) followed by the organisation
responsible for the observations?*
If yes, is the institution accredited or certified? *
If yes, indicate accreditation scheme (e.g. ISO9000, QUASIMEME)
Yes
No
Yes
No
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If no, please note which of the following quality assurance procedures are applied (or attach appropriate documentation)
How frequently are sensors calibrated?
7-12 months (all sensors)
Are sensors calibrated prior to and after the measurement period?
Is calibration performed by the manufacturer or by the data generating institution?
Manual calibration on site
To what accuracy are the sensors calibrated?
Are there sensor intercalibrations (regular or not)?
Regular, 1 month
Are there back-up sensors?
For automatic recording stations: Frequency of comparative in situ measurements
1 year (Sea Level), 1 year (Atmospheric Pressure)
(for each variable).
Is there an instant data validation based on neighbouring stations?
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Are data gaps filled by derived values (e.g. after multi-linear regression)?
Are standard procedures applied for the processing of the (raw) data (e.g. removal
of spikes, comparison with existing climatologies etc.)?
Are there additional quality control checks, such as consistency checks, range of
validity, date, geographical position (typical NODC control procedures)?
In chemistry: Are there intercalibration exercises? Proficiency testing? Internal
quality assurance procedures, e.g. control charts, blank analyses? Name E(uropean)
N(orm,) NODC)?
Are the high quality data and the corresponding metadata safe-guarded in a central
data bank (NODC, WDC)
Include details of any other relevant procedures in use
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NO
YES, removal of spikes, comparison with climatology
YES, range check, consistency check, geographic position
IEO, data stored in ASCII format
Data are processed with standard statistical and spectral
analysis software provided by suppliers and by in house
software for analysis of time series. Suspected data are
deleted from processing and from data products.
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(6) OBSERVING PROGRAMME INFORMATION
Observing programme name (e.g. UK tide gauge network, UK MAWS (met. Buoy) network, CTD
section, Swedish coastal monitoring stations)*
IEO – Sea level network
Description of programme
This network compiles all the data of the 12 different tide gauges along the Spanish coast. The aim is
monitoring the sea level, recording data at all tide gauges, to calculate mean sea level and
study its variability. The nature of programme is port management, research and safety, with
the benefit of monitoring trends.
National/International project name(s) (e.g. Argo, GODAE, MedGOOS)
National and governmental founding
PROGRAMME STATUS: Please note future commitment to the observing programme, adding
dates where appropriate *
An active measurement programme with no planned end
No
Yes
An active measurement programme with a planned end (include end date if
known)
An active measurement programme with a planned end and planned repeat
of program (include dates if known)
An non-active measurement programme with planned repeat of the program
(include dates if known)
Status unknown
ACCESS TO THE DATA: Include information relating to the conditions and protocols for access to
the measurements or attach the relevant information (e.g. unrestricted access, access for registered
users, access for subscribed users, access restricted, confidential, available for scientific research
only, available under EuroGOOS data policy).
 Access to data held at the centre responsible for the observations
Limited
 Access to real-time observations
NO
 Access to the archived data set from the observing programme
Limited
Web-site for access to real-time data
Web site for access to archived data
http://www.ieo.es/
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Complete the sections below to provide contact information. Section 1 (Responsible organisation)
should always be completed for each platform or group of platforms.
(1) RESPONSIBLE ORGANISATION CONTACT INFORMATION
NAME OF ORGANISATION*
CONTACT TITLE (e.g. position/title
of post for contact person)*
Instituto Español de Oceanografía
Dr. María Jesús García
TELEPHONE
FAX
E-MAIL
WEB-SITE
+ 34 91 347 3600
+ 34 91 413 5597
mjesus.garcia@md.ieo.es
BUILDING (building name or
number)*
STREET*
TOWN/CITY*
REGION (e.g. county/state/region)*
ZIP/POSTCODE *
COUNTRY*
Instituto Español de Oceanografía - Sede
Central
C7 Corazón de María nº 8-1
Madrid
Spain
28002
Spain
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGANISATION
The Instituto Español de Oceanografía (Spanish Institute of Oceanography ) IEO, is
a public research organism, advisory body to the government. It maintains a tide
gauge network and take actively part in national and international programs like
GLOSS. It’s variety of activities includeS:
• Conducting oceanographic research.
• Advising the Spanish government on its oceanographic and fishing policies.
• Representing Spain in international oceanography and fishing organisations.
• Promoting co-operation in marine research at the regional, national and international
levels.
• Training oceanographers and disseminating oceanographic knowlegde.
(2) REAL-TIME DATA CONTACT INFORMATION
NAME OF ORGANISATION
CONTACT TITLE (e.g. position/title of
post for contact person)
TELEPHONE
FAX
E-MAIL
WEB-SITE
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BUILDING (building name or number)
STREET
TOWN/CITY
REGION (e.g. county/state/region)
ZIP/POSTCODE
COUNTRY
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGANISATION
(3) DATA ARCHIVE CENTRE CONTACT INFORMATION
NAME OF ORGANISATION
CONTACT TITLE (e.g. position/title of
post for contact person)
Instituto Español de Oceanografía
As above
TELEPHONE
FAX
E-MAIL
WEB-SITE
BUILDING (building name or number)
STREET
TOWN/CITY
REGION (e.g. county/state/region)
ZIP/POSTCODE
COUNTRY
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGANISATION
COMPLETED BY: Dr. María Jesús García
DATE: 20.03.2003
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