IMOS Ships of Opportunity Underway Data from RV Cape Ferguson, Sep-Oct 2009

29 September 2009 to 13 October 2009 is the temporal coverage for this marine observation dataset collected by the Australian Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS). The data was gathered via the 'Sensors on Tropical Research Vessels' sub-facility aboard the RV Cape Ferguson during Trip 4901. It is hosted by the Australian Ocean Data Network.

Use Cases

• Analyze oceanographic conditions based on underway sensor data mentioned in the description
• Model temporal environmental changes based on the two-week observation period
• Validate satellite or model data based on in-situ measurements from a research vessel

Strengths

• Data originates from a structured national observing system (IMOS).
• Specific temporal coverage is documented (29 Sep 2009 to 13 Oct 2009).
• Data source vessel and trip are explicitly identified (RV Cape Ferguson Trip 4901).

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/temporal bias inherent to a single vessel trip.

Provenance

Source

Australian Ocean Data Network

Collection Method

Collected via the 'Sensors on Tropical Research Vessels' sub-facility of the IMOS Ships of Opportunity program.

Time Range

29 September 2009 to 13 October 2009

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-22 13:05:45.978185; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Likely Australian coastal waters, based on the vessel and program.