IMOS Ships of Opportunity Underway Data from RV Cape Ferguson, Apr-May 2024

Underway sensor data collected by the 'Sensors on Tropical Research Vessels' sub-facility of the Australian Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS). The data originates from the RV Cape Ferguson, Trip 8257, covering a voyage from 27 April 2024 to 17 May 2024. The dataset is aggregated and served by the Australian Ocean Data Network.

Use Cases

• Analyzing oceanographic conditions along the vessel's route based on the underway sensor data mentioned in the description.
• Calibrating or validating remote sensing models with in-situ marine observations.
• Studying temporal patterns in marine environments during the specific April-May 2024 voyage.

Strengths

• Data is associated with the national-scale Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS) project.
• Provides a specific temporal coverage from 27 April 2024 to 17 May 2024.
• Originates from a dedicated research vessel (RV Cape Ferguson) under a structured facility (Sensors on Tropical Research Vessels).

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Data may reflect geographic/temporal/source bias inherent to the specific vessel and voyage.

Provenance

Source

Australian Ocean Data Network

Collection Method

Collected via underway sensors aboard the RV Cape Ferguson as part of the IMOS Ships of Opportunity facility.

Time Range

27 April 2024 to 17 May 2024

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-22 13:27:17.469172; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Likely covers the tropical coastal waters traversed by the RV Cape Ferguson during Trip 8257.