Underway Marine Sensor Data from RV Cape Ferguson Voyage 8389

Australian sensor data collected from the RV Cape Ferguson during Trip 8389 from 30 November 2024 to 23 December 2024. This dataset is part of the Integrated Marine Observing System's Ships of Opportunity facility, specifically the 'Sensors on Tropical Research Vessels' sub-facility. The data supports oceanographic and climate monitoring research.

Use Cases

• Analyze time series sensor data for climate monitoring and trend detection during the specified voyage period.
• Study oceanographic conditions in the Australian region using data from the 'Sensors on Tropical Research Vessels' sub-facility.
• Integrate this underway data with other IMOS datasets for broader marine ecosystem modeling.

Strengths

• Data originates from the authoritative Australian Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS) project.
• Provides a specific temporal coverage from 30 November 2024 to 23 December 2024.
• Managed by the Australian Ocean Data Network, a recognized organization in marine science.

Limitations

• The dataset's size, row count, and specific column structure are unknown, limiting analytical planning.
• Available file formats (PNG, HTML) suggest the primary data may be packaged in reports or images rather than raw, machine-readable tables.
• License is listed as 'notspecified', which creates uncertainty for redistribution and commercial use.

Provenance

Source

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

From 30 November 2024 to 23 December 2024.

Freshness

The metadata was last updated on 21 March 2026, indicating recent catalog maintenance.

Geography

Australian region, specific to the voyage path of RV Cape Ferguson Trip 8389.