Underway Ocean Sensor Data from RV Cape Ferguson Trip 8010

Sensor data was collected by the Australian Integrated Marine Observing System's Ships of Opportunity facility aboard the RV Cape Ferguson during Trip 8010. The data collection occurred from 27 February 2023 to 19 March 2023. The dataset is managed by the Australian Ocean Data Network.

Use Cases

• Analyze time series sensor data from the RV Cape Ferguson to study oceanographic conditions during the specified voyage.
• Process sensor data from the 'Sensors on Tropical Research Vessels' sub-facility for environmental monitoring applications.
• Integrate this underway data with other IMOS datasets for broader marine science research in Australian waters.

Strengths

• Data originates from the authoritative Australian Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS) project.
• Provides a specific 21-day temporal coverage from 27 Feb 2023 to 19 Mar 2023.
• Managed by the established Australian Ocean Data Network organization.

Limitations

• The dataset's size, row count, and specific column structure are unknown, limiting analytical planning.
• Available only in non-tabular formats (WMS, PNG, HTML), which restricts direct statistical 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

27 February 2023 to 19 March 2023.

Freshness

The metadata was last updated on 22 March 2026.

Geography

Australian waters, specific to the route of RV Cape Ferguson Trip 8010.