SHUNDEL О.І., FEDOSEIENKOV S.G., NEVIEROVA S.I. Creating a system of oceanographic data quality assurance and control

https://doi.org/10.15407/gpimo2025.01.033

О.І. Shundel, PhD (Phys. & Math.), Head of the Department
e-mail: lixyta666@gmail.com
ORCID: 0000-0002-3076-9553
S.G. Fedoseienkov, PhD (Geol.), Acting Deputy Director
e-mail: 22lex22s@ukr.net
ORCID: 0000-0002-9576-2977
S.I. Nevierova, Researcher, Acting Scientific Secretary
e-mail: sidzp2019@gmail.com
ORCID: 0009-0002-7472-4776
SI «Scientific Hydrophysical Center of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine»
42, Akademika Hlushkova Ave., Kyiv, 03187, Ukraine

CREATING A SYSTEM OF OCEANOGRAPHIC
DATA QUALITY ASSURANCE AND CONTROL

This article is dedicated to substantiating the methods for quality control of temperature and salinity
data in marine environmental research. Accurate and reliable measurements of these parameters are
critical for modeling oceanographic processes, monitoring climate change, and preserving marine
ecosystems. The study examines primary data collection methods, including in situ measurements,
remote sensing, and laboratory analysis, with detailed description of equipment such as CTD devices,
ARGO floats, and autonomous underwater vehicles. Recommendations on calibration, standardization, and data processing are discussed, along with the use of modern software to ensure data quality.
The article demonstrates the importance of controlled data for various research tasks, such as climate
modeling, ocean current analysis, and marine resource management. The significance of a comprehensive approach to ensuring data accuracy for the advancement  of science and effective environmental management is emphasized.

Keywords: oceanographic data bank, CTD instruments, oceanographic research, oceanographic
data quality.