Exploring the North Atlantic Ocean on Floppy Disks

摘要

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. (EDC)