IMOS Ships of Opportunity Underway Data from RV Cape Ferguson Trip 8730

IMOS Ships of Opportunity data was collected by the 'Sensors on Tropical Research Vessels' sub-facility aboard the RV Cape Ferguson Trip 8730. The dataset contains sensor readings from a voyage spanning from 28 January 2026 to 14 February 2026. It is managed by the Australian Ocean Data Network.

Use Cases

• Analyze marine sensor time series data from the RV Cape Ferguson voyage for environmental monitoring patterns.
• Correlate underway sensor readings from the Ships of Opportunity facility with other oceanographic datasets.
• Use the time-stamped data points from Trip 8730 to validate regional marine models for the Australian region.

Strengths

• Data originates from the authoritative Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS) project.
• Provides a specific temporal coverage from 28 Jan 2026 to 14 Feb 2026 for Trip 8730.
• Managed and distributed by the established Australian Ocean Data Network.

Limitations

• Data format includes PNG and HTML files, which are not standard for quantitative analysis and may lack raw numerical sensor data.
• Key metadata like column names, row count, and file size are unknown, limiting immediate analytical utility.
• License is not specified, which may create uncertainty for redistribution or commercial use.

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 research vessel RV Cape Ferguson.

Time Range

From 28 January 2026 to 14 February 2026.

Freshness

Data was last updated on 22 March 2026, indicating recent management.

Geography

Australian region, specific voyage track for Trip 8730.