CTD Data from the Western English Channel for Multibeam Sonar Correction, October 2007

The Western English Channel off Lizard Point is the location for this Conductivity, Temperature, and Depth (CTD) data. It was gathered by the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) from the RV Endeavour between 20th and 25th October 2007. The primary purpose was to provide correction data for multibeam sonar systems.

Use Cases

• Calibrate multibeam sonar systems based on the CTD data collected for that purpose.
• Analyze water column structure based on conductivity, temperature, and depth profiles.
• Model oceanographic conditions in the Western English Channel based on the specific time and location.
• Validate or correct other marine survey data based on the precise CTD measurements.

Strengths

• Data has a clear, specific purpose: multibeam sonar correction.
• Collection details are precise, including the vessel (RV Endeavour), institution (Cefas), and exact date range (20-25 October 2007).
• Geographic scope is well-defined as the Western English Channel off Lizard Point.

Limitations

• Row count and dataset size are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.

Provenance

Source

Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas)

Collection Method

Gathered via Conductivity-Temperature-Depth (CTD) instrument from the RV Endeavour research vessel.

Time Range

20-25 October 2007

Freshness

Data is from a single campaign in October 2007; it is a historical snapshot.

Geography

Western English Channel, off Lizard Point