IMOS Underway Sensor Data from RV Cape Ferguson October 2016

Australian marine sensor data collected by the RV Cape Ferguson during Trip 6515 from October 11 to 19, 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 contains time series observations for oceanography and environmental monitoring.

Use Cases

• Analyze time series sensor data for oceanographic patterns during the specific 9-day voyage.
• Correlate underway measurements with known environmental monitoring parameters from the IMOS program.
• Study marine conditions in the operational region of the RV Cape Ferguson using the collected sensor readings.

Strengths

• Data originates from the authoritative Australian Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS).
• Provides a focused 9-day time series from a specific research vessel trip (Trip 6515).
• Managed and published by the Australian Ocean Data Network, a recognized national data aggregator.

Limitations

• Specific data columns, row counts, and file size are unknown, limiting immediate analytical utility.
• Primary data formats (WMS, PNG, HTML) are geared for visualization and web services, not direct tabular analysis.
• The dataset's temporal scope is limited to a single, brief voyage in October 2016.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Collected via the 'Sensors on Tropical Research Vessels' sub-facility aboard the RV Cape Ferguson.

Time Range

From October 11, 2016 to October 19, 2016.

Freshness

Metadata was last updated on March 21, 2026, but the underlying data is from October 2016.

Geography

Australia; specific voyage track for RV Cape Ferguson Trip 6515 is not detailed.