Aurora Australis 1992-93 Underway Voyage Data From Mawson And Davis Stations

Underway data from the Aurora Australis Voyage 1 (MONGREL) during the 1992-93 Antarctic season. The voyage departed from and returned to Hobart, visiting the Mawson and Davis research stations. The dataset is provided by the Australian Antarctic Data Centre (AU_AADC).

Use Cases

• Analyzing temporal trends in sea surface temperature and salinity from continuous underway measurements.
• Mapping the vessel's geospatial track and correlating position data with other environmental sensor readings.
• Studying atmospheric conditions during the voyage using time-series data from meteorological instruments.
• Investigating oceanographic properties along the transit route between Hobart and the Antarctic coastal stations.

Strengths

• Data originates from a dedicated Antarctic research vessel operated by a national program.
• Covers a specific and complete expedition voyage during the 1992-93 austral summer.

Limitations

• The specific parameters, column names, and data volume are not described.
• Data is from a single voyage, limiting temporal and spatial generalizability.
• The dataset's last update was in 1992, indicating it is a historical snapshot.

Provenance

Source

Australian Antarctic Data Centre (AU_AADC)

Collection Method

Collected via underway shipboard instruments during the Aurora Australis Voyage 1.

Time Range

1992-93 Antarctic season

Geography

Southern Ocean transit from Hobart, Australia to Mawson and Davis stations in Antarctica.