IMOS RV Cape Ferguson Underway Oceanographic Data April 2012

Ships of Opportunity (SOOP) data collected by the Australian Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS) from the RV Cape Ferguson during Trip 5436. The dataset captures underway sensor measurements from a tropical research vessel over a 16-day period from 13 to 28 April 2012. It is managed by the Australian Ocean Data Network.

Use Cases

• Analyze oceanographic time series data from the RV Cape Ferguson's underway sensors for environmental monitoring.
• Process sensor data from the 'Sensors on Tropical Research Vessels' sub-facility to study marine conditions in Australian waters.
• Integrate this SOOP data with other IMOS datasets for comprehensive marine science research.

Strengths

• Data originates from the authoritative Australian Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS) project.
• Covers a specific 16-day voyage (13-28 April 2012) from a dedicated research vessel.
• Part of the established 'Ships of Opportunity' (SOOP) facility for marine observation.

Limitations

• Specific data columns, sample data, row count, and file size are unknown, limiting immediate analytical utility.
• Primary data formats (WMS, PNG, HTML) suggest a focus on visualizations and web services rather than raw tabular data.
• License is not specified, which may create uncertainty for downstream use and redistribution.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Collected by the 'Sensors on Tropical Research Vessels' sub-facility under the Ships of Opportunity (SOOP) program.

Time Range

13 April 2012 to 28 April 2012.

Freshness

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

Geography

Australian waters, specific to the voyage track of the RV Cape Ferguson (Trip 5436).