Enrichment #1 - Sea Surface Temperature Contouring

Instructions:
  • Background Information  Use the link below to help refresh your skills on contouring.  In particular, review Lessons #1, #2 and #3. 
Introduction to Contouring
  • Hand-outs Print out the available Gulf Stream contour map and data tables for your contouring lesson.
  • Find Ships in the North Atlantic  Record the Ship ID Code for atleast 10 ships in the Gulfstream region.  The more ships you use, the more accurate your contours will be.
Noth Atlantic Ship Map
  • Retrieve Ship Data  Use the ship database to retrieve your ships' data.  Remember to enter the ship code in all capital letters.  To complete acitivity, follow directions found by clicking the D button below. Remember your general contouring rules...
Ship Database

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