Underway Ocean Sensor Data from RV Cape Ferguson Voyage 7659

Sensor data collected from the RV Cape Ferguson during a research voyage from 07 October 2021 to 27 October 2021. The 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 provides oceanographic measurements for environmental monitoring.

Use Cases

• Analyze time-series sensor data from the voyage to study short-term oceanographic variability.
• Integrate WMS map layers with sensor readings for spatial analysis of marine conditions.
• Use PNG visualizations to validate or calibrate sensor measurements from the research vessel.
• Correlate data from this specific trip with other IMOS datasets for broader regional studies.

Strengths

• Data originates from the authoritative Australian Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS) project.
• Provides a focused 20-day time series from a dedicated tropical research vessel voyage.
• Managed and published by the Australian Ocean Data Network, a recognized national data aggregator.

Limitations

• The specific sensor parameters, column names, and data volume (rows) are not documented.
• Data is available only in non-tabular formats (WMS, PNG, HTML), limiting direct analytical use.
• The license is unspecified, which may create uncertainty for downstream usage and redistribution.

Provenance

Source

Australian Ocean Data Network (AODN) via the Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS).

Collection Method

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

Time Range

From 07 October 2021 to 27 October 2021.

Freshness

The metadata record was last updated on 21 March 2026, indicating active maintenance.

Geography

Marine data collected along the track of the RV Cape Ferguson (Trip 7659), location specific to Australian tropical waters.