Oceanarray: Methods and Workflows for Mooring Array Processing

This repository documents and demonstrates the processing steps required to convert raw instrument data from oceanographic arrays into scientifically useful transport and circulation diagnostics, such as the meridional overturning circulation (MOC).

It provides methods, example code, and reference documentation for modular, reproducible processing pipelines based on multi-mooring observational arrays.

Contents

Overview

• OceanArray processing framework
  • Instrument-level processing
  • Mooring-level processing
  • Array-level processing
  • Further Analysis
  • Summary Table

Methods for Instruments

• Data Acquisition
• Standardisation (Stage 1)
• Clock Offset Analysis
• Trim to Deployment (Stage 2)
• Automatic QC (Stage 3)
• Apply Calibration (Stage 4)
• Convert to OceanSites

Methods for Moorings

• Grid in Time (Step 1)
• Grid Vertically (Step 2)
• Combine Deployments (Step 3)

Methods for Array

• Multi-site Merging

Examples

• Demo: Instrument-Level Processing (Compact Workflow)
• Demo: mooring-level processing (Step 1)

Help and reference

• GitHub Repo
• Development Roadmap
  • Status Overview
  • Priority 1: Core Missing Features
  • Priority 2: Advanced Processing Features
  • Priority 3: Enhanced Calibration System
  • Priority 4: System Architecture Improvements
  • Priority 5: Advanced Analysis Features
  • Development Milestones
  • Technical Debt and Maintenance
  • Dependencies and External Integration
  • Community and Collaboration
• OceanArray Data Format Specification
  • 1. Overview & Context
  • 2. Key Design Decisions
  • 3. File Organization & Naming
  • 4. Global Attributes
  • 5. Dimensions
  • 6. Coordinate Variables
  • 7. Data Variables & Quality Control
  • 8. Reference Tables
  • 9. Implementation Guidelines
• OceanSITES Data Format Reference Manual
  • History
  • 1. Overview
  • 2. OceanSITES NetCDF Data Format for Primary Observational Data
  • 3. Reference tables
  • 4. Data Files
  • 5. OceanSITES Data Management topics
  • 6. Appendices
• oceanarray API
  • Inputs and Outputs
  • Instrument Processing
  • Mooring Processing
  • Array Processing
  • General Tools and Utilities

Indices and Tables

• Index

• Module Index

• Search Page