Underway Ocean Sensor Data from RV Cape Ferguson Voyage 7909

Sensor data was collected aboard the RV Cape Ferguson during Trip 7909 from November 28 to December 8, 2022. The dataset is part of the Integrated Marine Observing System's Ships of Opportunity facility, specifically the Sensors on Tropical Research Vessels sub-facility. It provides time-series observations for oceanographic and environmental monitoring.

Use Cases

• Analyze time-series sensor data for oceanographic parameter trends during the 11-day voyage.
• Correlate underway sensor readings with known voyage dates and vessel location for environmental monitoring.
• Use the dataset as a case study for sensor data collection methods on tropical research vessels.

Strengths

• Data originates from the authoritative Australian Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS) project.
• Provides a defined 11-day temporal coverage from November 28 to December 8, 2022.
• Managed by the Australian Ocean Data Network, a recognized ocean data organization.

Limitations

• The specific sensor parameters, column structure, and data volume (rows/size) are unknown.
• Data is limited to a single 11-day voyage, offering a narrow temporal snapshot.
• Available file formats (WMS, PNG, HTML) suggest a focus on visualizations rather than raw tabular data.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

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

Time Range

November 28, 2022 to December 8, 2022.

Freshness

Metadata was last updated on March 21, 2026.

Geography

Voyage path of the RV Cape Ferguson (Trip 7909), likely in Australian tropical waters.