IMOS Ships of Opportunity Underway Data from RV Cape Ferguson, Feb 2018

Australian coastal sensor data collected by the Integrated Marine Observing System's Ships of Opportunity facility. The data originates from the 'Sensors on Tropical Research Vessels' sub-facility aboard the RV Cape Ferguson during Trip 6891. The data was last updated on the Australian Ocean Data Network platform in March 2026.

Use Cases

• Analyze underway marine sensor readings based on the 'Sensors on Tropical Research Vessels' sub-facility mentioned in the description
• Model oceanographic conditions along a vessel's track based on the 'Ships of Opportunity' data collection method
• Correlate in-situ sensor data with other IMOS observations based on the program's integrated nature

Strengths

• Data is part of the national Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS) project, suggesting a standardized collection framework.
• The specific vessel (RV Cape Ferguson), trip number (6891), and date range (13-23 Feb 2018) are clearly identified.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment for large-scale modeling.

Provenance

Source

Australian Ocean Data Network

Collection Method

Collected via the 'Sensors on Tropical Research Vessels' sub-facility under the IMOS Ships of Opportunity program.

Time Range

From 13 Feb 2018 to 23 Feb 2018

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-22 11:17:05.776990; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Likely Australian coastal waters, based on the vessel and program origin.