IMOS Ship Sensor Data from RV Cape Ferguson Trip 8317

Sensor data collected by the Ships of Opportunity facility aboard the RV Cape Ferguson during Trip 8317 from June 15 to July 1, 2024. The dataset supports oceanographic and environmental monitoring research in Australian waters, managed by the Australian Ocean Data Network.

Use Cases

• Analyze time-series sensor data for oceanographic variable trends during the June-July 2024 voyage.
• Correlate underway sensor readings with marine science observations for environmental monitoring.
• Integrate ship-collected sensor data with other IMOS datasets for broader marine research.

Strengths

• Data collected under the established Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS) project.
• Specific temporal coverage from June 15 to July 1, 2024.
• Managed by the authoritative Australian Ocean Data Network.

Limitations

• Unknown data volume, row count, and column structure.
• Limited to a single vessel trip over a short 17-day period.
• Data accessibility may be constrained to WMS, PNG, and HTML formats unsuitable for direct analysis.

Provenance

Source

Australian Ocean Data Network via data.gov.au.

Collection Method

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

Time Range

From June 15, 2024 to July 1, 2024.

Freshness

Last updated March 22, 2026.

Geography

Australian waters, specific to the voyage of RV Cape Ferguson Trip 8317.