Underway Marine Sensor Data from RV Cape Ferguson in May 2009

Australian underway sensor data was collected by the RV Cape Ferguson during Trip 4732 from 18 to 31 May 2009. The dataset is part of the Integrated Marine Observing System's Ships of Opportunity facility, specifically the 'Sensors on Tropical Research Vessels' sub-facility. It provides time-series oceanographic observations from a research vessel in Australian waters.

Use Cases

• Analyze time-series sensor data from the RV Cape Ferguson to study short-term oceanographic variability in May 2009.
• Integrate this underway data with other IMOS datasets for regional marine science studies in tropical Australian waters.
• Use the vessel's track and sensor readings to validate satellite-derived oceanographic products for the observation period.

Strengths

• Data originates from the authoritative Australian Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS) project.
• Provides a focused, 14-day time series of continuous underway observations from a dedicated research vessel.
• Managed and published by the Australian Ocean Data Network, a recognized national data aggregator.

Limitations

• The specific sensor parameters, column names, and data volume (rows) are not provided in the metadata.
• Data is limited to a single two-week voyage, offering a snapshot rather than long-term temporal coverage.
• Available file formats (WMS, PNG, HTML) suggest the primary access may be via web services rather than raw tabular data files.

Provenance

Source

Australian Ocean Data Network (AODN) for the Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS).

Collection Method

Collected via underway sensors aboard the RV Cape Ferguson research vessel as part of the 'Sensors on Tropical Research Vessels' sub-facility.

Time Range

18 May 2009 to 31 May 2009.

Freshness

Metadata was last updated on 22 March 2026, indicating active maintenance.

Geography

Australian waters, specific to the route of RV Cape Ferguson Trip 4732.