IMOS Underway Sensor Data from RV Cape Ferguson August 2016

Australian marine sensor data collected from the RV Cape Ferguson vessel during a 17-day voyage from 11 to 27 August 2016. 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 environmental monitoring data for oceanographic research.

Use Cases

• Analyze time-series sensor data from the RV Cape Ferguson to study environmental conditions during the August 2016 voyage.
• Integrate this underway data with other IMOS datasets for broader regional oceanographic modeling in Australian waters.
• Use the sensor readings to validate satellite-derived oceanographic measurements for the specified time period and vessel track.

Strengths

• Data originates from the authoritative Australian Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS) project.
• Provides a specific 17-day temporal snapshot from 11 to 27 August 2016 for focused analysis.
• Managed by the Australian Ocean Data Network, a recognized national data aggregator.

Limitations

• Specific data columns, sample data, row counts, and file sizes are unknown, limiting immediate usability assessment.
• Available file formats (WMS, PNG, HTML) suggest the data may be pre-processed visualizations or services rather than raw tabular data.
• The license is listed as 'notspecified', which creates uncertainty for downstream use and redistribution.

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 research vessel RV Cape Ferguson during Trip 6511.

Time Range

From 11 August 2016 to 27 August 2016.

Freshness

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

Geography

Australian waters, specific to the voyage track of RV Cape Ferguson Trip 6511.