Underway Ocean Sensor Data from RV Cape Ferguson November 2017

Australian sensor data collected from the RV Cape Ferguson research vessel during a six-day voyage in November 2017. This dataset is part of the Integrated Marine Observing System's Ships of Opportunity facility, specifically from the 'Sensors on Tropical Research Vessels' sub-facility. It provides time-series environmental monitoring data for the oceanography and marine science community.

Use Cases

• Analyze time-series sensor data for environmental monitoring of Australian waters.
• Study marine science variables collected by the 'Sensors on Tropical Research Vessels' sub-facility.
• Integrate this oceanography data with other IMOS datasets for broader regional analysis.

Strengths

• Data originates from the authoritative Australian Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS) project.
• Provides a specific six-day temporal coverage from 06 to 11 November 2017.
• Managed and published by the established Australian Ocean Data Network.

Limitations

• The specific columns, sample data, and total row count are unknown, limiting analytical planning.
• Data is from a single, short voyage (6 days), offering a narrow temporal snapshot.
• Available file formats (WMS, PNG, HTML) suggest the primary data may be served via web services rather than a direct tabular download.

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 RV Cape Ferguson.

Time Range

06 November 2017 to 11 November 2017.

Freshness

The metadata was last updated in March 2026, indicating active maintenance of the record.

Geography

Australia, likely waters traversed by the RV Cape Ferguson during Trip 6784.