Underway Ocean Sensor Data from RV Cape Ferguson May 2021

Sensor data collected from the RV Cape Ferguson during Trip 7594 from 12 May 2021 to 24 May 2021. This dataset is part of the Australian Integrated Marine Observing System's Ships of Opportunity facility, specifically the 'Sensors on Tropical Research Vessels' sub-facility. It supports oceanographic and environmental monitoring research.

Use Cases

• Analyze time series sensor data for oceanographic patterns during the May 2021 voyage.
• Correlate underway sensor readings with known environmental monitoring tags like Oceanography and Marine Science.
• Use the data as a geospatial layer (WMS format) for mapping marine conditions along the vessel's route.
• Integrate this trip's sensor data with other IMOS datasets for broader temporal analysis of Australian waters.

Strengths

• Data originates from the authoritative Australian Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS) project.
• Provides a specific 13-day temporal coverage from 12 to 24 May 2021.
• Managed by the Australian Ocean Data Network, a recognized organization for marine data.

Limitations

• Unknown data volume, row count, and column structure limits analytical planning.
• Data format includes non-tabular types (WMS, PNG, HTML) which may require specialized tools for analysis.
• The license is unspecified, creating potential uncertainty for reuse and redistribution.

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

12 May 2021 to 24 May 2021.

Freshness

Metadata was last updated on 21 March 2026, indicating active maintenance.

Geography

Australia (implied by the collecting organization and vessel's operational area).