IMOS SOOP: Marine Data from RV Cape Ferguson Trip 6959

Integrated Marine Observing System data was collected by the 'Sensors on Tropical Research Vessels' sub-facility aboard the RV Cape Ferguson. This dataset captures underway marine observations from a specific research voyage in Australian waters between 14 July 2018 and 28 July 2018. Its availability across multiple platforms indicates its established role in the Australian Ocean Data Network.

Use Cases

• Analyzing temporal oceanographic patterns based on the time-series data collection.
• Mapping marine conditions along the vessel's track based on the geospatial nature of underway data.
• Calibrating satellite-derived ocean data using in-situ measurements from the research vessel.
• Studying specific phenomena during the July 2018 voyage period in the described region.

Strengths

• Data originates from the authoritative Australian Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS).
• Provides a precise two-week time range from 14 to 28 July 2018.
• Cross-platform presence on data.gov.au signals its integration into a national data infrastructure.

Limitations

• Column names and data schema are unknown, limiting immediate analysis.
• Conflicting 'last updated' metadata (2026-06-04 vs 2026-05-05) creates uncertainty about maintenance.
• No information on data volume (rows, size), license, or specific measured variables.

Provenance

Source

Australian Ocean Data Network (AODN) via the IMOS Ships of Opportunity facility.

Collection Method

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

Time Range

From 14 July 2018 to 28 July 2018.

Freshness

Metadata was last updated on 2026-06-04 according to the most recent record.

Geography

Australian waters, specific route of RV Cape Ferguson Trip 6959.