Cape Bathurst Flaw Lead Ocean Measurements from 2007-2008

October 2007 to August 2008 measurements from the icebreaker C.C.G.S. Amundsen within the Cape Bathurst flaw lead, examining how physical changes affect biological processes over a full annual cycle. The dataset captures the circumpolar flaw lead, an annual area of open water created when central pack ice moves away from coastal fast ice. It is managed by the OB_DAAC organization.

Use Cases

• Analyzing seasonal changes in ocean temperature and salinity within a dynamic Arctic flaw lead.
• Studying the relationship between ocean optics (light penetration) and biological productivity in ice-affected waters.
• Modeling how physical oceanographic changes drive biological processes over an annual cycle.
• Investigating the hydrographic properties (salinity, density) of the Cape Bathurst region.
• Examining the formation and characteristics of the circumpolar flaw lead as a recurrent polar feature.

Strengths

• Covers a complete annual cycle from October 2007 to August 2008, capturing seasonal variability.
• Data collection was conducted on a dedicated icebreaker (C.C.G.S. Amundsen), ensuring direct in-situ measurements.
• Appears on multiple authoritative platforms (NASA Earthdata, Data.gov), indicating vetting and importance.

Limitations

• Specific column names, row counts, and dataset size are not provided by any source.
• Conflicting last updated dates: one source shows 2008-08-08, while others show 2026 03-13, suggesting possible metadata inconsistency.

Provenance

Source

OB_DAAC

Collection Method

In-situ measurements taken on board the icebreaker C.C.G.S. Amundsen.

Time Range

October 2007 - August 2008

Freshness

2026-03-13 04:38:45.326264

Geography

Cape Bathurst flaw lead, Arctic Ocean