IMOS 'Ships of Opportunity' data was collected by the 'Sensors on Tropical Research Vessels' sub-facility aboard the RV Cape Ferguson during Trip 8009 from 11 February 2023 to 25 February 2023. The Australian Ocean Data Network provides this dataset, which was last updated on 18 April 2026. Data files are available in PNG, HTML, and WMS formats.
Use Cases
- Analyze marine environmental conditions based on underway sensor data mentioned in the description
- Validate oceanographic models based on data from a dedicated research vessel
- Study temporal patterns in tropical waters based on the two-week collection period
Strengths
- Data originates from the established IMOS 'Ships of Opportunity' facility
- Collection period is precisely defined as 11-25 February 2023
- Data is provided by the authoritative Australian Ocean Data Network
Limitations
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download
- Row count and dataset size are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment
- Data may reflect geographic and temporal bias inherent to a single vessel trip
Provenance
- Source
- Australian Ocean Data Network / Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS)
- Collection Method
- Collected via the 'Sensors on Tropical Research Vessels' sub-facility aboard the RV Cape Ferguson
- Time Range
- 11 February 2023 to 25 February 2023
- Freshness
- Last updated 2026-04-18 19:01:45.983313; freshness should be verified
- Geography
- Likely tropical Australian waters, specific route unknown