Underway Ocean Sensor Data from RV Cape Ferguson Trip 7911

28 December 2022 to 07 January 2023 data collected by the Sensors on Tropical Research Vessels sub-facility aboard the RV Cape Ferguson. This dataset is part of the Australian Integrated Marine Observing System's Ships of Opportunity program, providing environmental monitoring and oceanographic sensor data.

Use Cases

• Analyze time series sensor data for oceanographic patterns during the specified voyage period.
• Correlate environmental monitoring data from the RV Cape Ferguson with other marine science datasets.
• Process sensor data streams to validate models for tropical research vessel observations.

Strengths

• Data is part of the national-scale Australian Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS).
• Covers a specific 11-day voyage from 28 Dec 2022 to 07 Jan 2023, providing a focused temporal snapshot.
• Managed by the authoritative Australian Ocean Data Network organization.

Limitations

• Specific data columns, sample data, row count, and file size are unknown, limiting immediate analytical utility.
• Primary data formats (WMS, PNG, HTML) suggest a focus on visualizations and web services rather than raw tabular data.
• License is not specified, which may create uncertainty for downstream use and redistribution.

Provenance

Source

Australian Ocean Data Network

Collection Method

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

Time Range

28 December 2022 to 07 January 2023

Freshness

Metadata was last updated on 22 March 2026.

Geography

Australia, specific voyage path of RV Cape Ferguson Trip 7911