IMOS SOOP Underway Data from RV Cape Ferguson Trip 4732, May 2009

Australian coastal data collected by the Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS) Ships of Opportunity facility. The data was gathered by the 'Sensors on Tropical Research Vessels' sub-facility aboard the RV Cape Ferguson during Trip 4732 from 18 May 2009 to 31 May 2009. The dataset is hosted by the Australian Ocean Data Network and was last updated on 28 April 2026.

Use Cases

• Modeling oceanographic conditions based on underway sensor data mentioned in the description.
• Analyzing temporal patterns in marine environments based on the two-week collection period.
• Calibrating satellite or model data with in-situ measurements from a research vessel.

Strengths

• Data is sourced from a dedicated national marine observing system (IMOS).
• Collection period is precisely defined from 18 May 2009 to 31 May 2009.
• Hosted by the authoritative Australian Ocean Data Network.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Data may reflect geographic and temporal bias inherent to a single vessel trip.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Collected by sensors aboard the research vessel RV Cape Ferguson.

Time Range

18 May 2009 to 31 May 2009

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-28 15:34:28.537138; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Likely Australian coastal waters, specific to the vessel's route.