Underway Ocean Sensor Data from RV Cape Ferguson December 2016

Underway sensor data collected by the Australian Integrated Marine Observing System's Ships of Opportunity facility aboard the RV Cape Ferguson during Trip 6523. The dataset covers a specific voyage from 27 December 2016 to 30 December 2016. The data is part of the 'Sensors on Tropical Research Vessels' sub-facility for environmental monitoring.

Use Cases

• Analyze time-series sensor data from the RV Cape Ferguson to study oceanographic conditions during the December 2016 voyage.
• Integrate this underway data with other IMOS datasets using the vessel trip identifier for broader marine research.
• Use the geospatial data provided in WMS format to map the vessel's track and associated sensor readings from the trip.

Strengths

• Data originates from the authoritative Australian Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS) project.
• Provides a precise temporal scope for a specific research vessel trip from 27 to 30 December 2016.
• Tagged with specific, relevant domains including Oceanography, Marine Science, and Australia.

Limitations

• No column definitions or sample data are available, limiting understanding of specific measured variables.
• The dataset size and row count are unknown, making it difficult to assess its analytical scope.
• Data is from a single, short-duration trip, limiting temporal and spatial generalizability.

Provenance

Source

Australian Ocean Data Network via the Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS) Ships of Opportunity facility.

Collection Method

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

Time Range

27 December 2016 to 30 December 2016.

Freshness

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Geography

Australia (implied by vessel and project origin; specific voyage track not detailed).