Underway Ocean Sensor Data from RV Cape Ferguson September 2020

IMOS Ships of Opportunity data collected by the 'Sensors on Tropical Research Vessels' sub-facility aboard the RV Cape Ferguson from 01 to 03 September 2020. The dataset provides underway sensor measurements for oceanographic and environmental monitoring.

Use Cases

• Analyze time-series sensor data for oceanographic patterns during the September 2020 voyage.
• Correlate underway measurements with environmental monitoring objectives for the tropical research vessel.
• Use the sensor data for marine science studies focusing on the specified time period and vessel track.

Strengths

• Data originates from the authoritative Australian Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS) project.
• Provides a specific 3-day temporal coverage from 01 to 03 September 2020.
• Managed by the Australian Ocean Data Network, a recognized organization in marine data.

Limitations

• The dataset's size, row count, and specific column schema are unknown, limiting analytical planning.
• Available only in WMS, PNG, and HTML formats, which are not standard for quantitative tabular analysis.
• Data is from a single, short-duration voyage, limiting temporal and spatial generalizability.

Provenance

Source

Australian Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS) Ships of Opportunity facility.

Collection Method

Collected by the 'Sensors on Tropical Research Vessels' sub-facility aboard the RV Cape Ferguson.

Time Range

From 01 September 2020 to 03 September 2020.

Freshness

Metadata was last updated on 21 March 2026, indicating active maintenance.

Geography

Australia (implied by IMOS and vessel origin; specific voyage track unknown).