Aurora Australis 1995-96 Voyage Underway Oceanographic Measurements

Voyage 6 of the Aurora Australis collected underway data during its 1995-96 Antarctic expedition to Davis and Casey stations. The dataset originates from a marine science component of the voyage, managed by the Australian Antarctic Data Centre. Data collection concluded in May 1996.

Use Cases

• Analyzing temporal patterns in sea surface temperature and salinity from continuous underway sensors.
• Mapping the ship's track and correlating geospatial position with concurrent oceanographic measurements.
• Validating regional ocean models using in-situ data collected along the Hobart-to-Antarctica transit route.
• Studying instrument performance and data quality for marine science support during Antarctic voyages.

Strengths

• Data is associated with a specific, documented research voyage (Voyage 6, 1995-96).
• A dedicated Data Quality Report is available for review via the provided related URL.

Limitations

• The specific variables, row count, and file size are unknown, hindering initial assessment.
• Data is temporally stale, with the last update recorded in May 1996, limiting modern climate analysis.
• The 'small marine science component' suggests data collection may be limited in scope or duration.

Provenance

Source

Australian Antarctic Data Centre (AU_AADC).

Collection Method

Underway data collection from instruments aboard the RV Aurora Australis.

Time Range

1995-1996 Antarctic season.

Freshness

1996-05-01

Geography

Southern Ocean transit route between Hobart, Australia, and Davis/Casey stations in Antarctica.