Aurora Australis 1997-98 Underway Marine Science Data

Underway data was collected during Voyage 1 (WANDER) of the Aurora Australis, a manned marine science cruise in the 1997-98 season. The dataset represents the first voyage using the new Java-based NOODLES logging system. It was contributed by the Australian Antarctic Data Centre (AU_AADC).

Use Cases

• Analyze continuous underway sensor data for temporal patterns in oceanographic variables.
• Correlate Conductivity-Temperature-Depth (CTD) cast data with underway measurements to study water column properties.
• Compare eXpendable BathyThermograph (XBT) temperature profiles with surface underway data for thermal structure analysis.
• Validate the performance and data output of the Java-based NOODLES logging system against scientific objectives.

Strengths

• Data originates from a dedicated, manned marine science cruise ensuring focused collection.
• Represents the first operational use of the new NOODLES logging system, providing a baseline for its evaluation.

Limitations

• The specific number of data rows, columns, and file size is unknown, hindering assessment of scope.
• Data is from a single voyage in 1997-98, limiting temporal coverage and modern relevance.
• The absence of documented column names makes direct feature analysis and use case specification difficult.

Provenance

Source

Australian Antarctic Data Centre (AU_AADC).

Collection Method

Collected via underway sensors and specific instruments (CTD, XBT) during a manned research cruise using the NOODLES logging system.

Time Range

1997-1998 season, specifically from Voyage 1.

Freshness

Data was last updated in September 1997, representing a historical snapshot.

Geography

Southern Ocean region traversed by the Aurora Australis research vessel.