Underway Marine Sensor Data from RV Cape Ferguson Voyage

Australian coastal sensor data was collected by the RV Cape Ferguson during a 12-day voyage from 06 to 17 April 2017. The dataset originates from the Integrated Marine Observing System's 'Sensors on Tropical Research Vessels' sub-facility. It is managed by the Australian Ocean Data Network.

Use Cases

• Analyzing temporal patterns in sensor readings like sea surface temperature or salinity from the voyage track.
• Mapping the vessel's geospatial track and correlating it with collected underway sensor data.
• Calibrating sensor models using the time-series data collected over the 12-day observation period.
• Studying short-term marine variability in the Australian region covered by the specific trip.

Strengths

• Data collected over a continuous 12-day period (06-17 Apr 2017).
• Sourced from a dedicated national marine observing system (IMOS).

Limitations

• Sample size is limited to a single 12-day voyage.
• Geographic scope is restricted to the specific track of RV Cape Ferguson Trip 6712.
• Data recency is low, with collection occurring in 2017.

Provenance

Source

Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS) - Ships of Opportunity facility.

Collection Method

Collected by sensors aboard the research vessel RV Cape Ferguson during an underway voyage.

Time Range

06 April 2017 to 17 April 2017

Freshness

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Geography

Australian coastal waters, specific track of RV Cape Ferguson Trip 6712.