IMOS Ships of Opportunity Underway Data from RV Solander, Feb 2023

IMOS Ships of Opportunity data was collected by the 'Sensors on Tropical Research Vessels' sub-facility aboard the RV Solander during a trip from 09 to 11 February 2023. The dataset is managed by the Australian Ocean Data Network and was last updated on 22 March 2026. It is part of the Australian Integrated Marine Observing System's ongoing ocean monitoring efforts.

Use Cases

• Analyze underway marine sensor readings based on the 'Ships of Opportunity' data collection method described.
• Model short-term oceanographic conditions in a specific region based on the temporal and vessel-specific context.
• Validate or calibrate other ocean observation datasets based on data from a dedicated research vessel.
• Study sensor deployment and data collection methodologies for tropical research vessels.

Strengths

• Data originates from the authoritative Australian Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS) project.
• Collection period is precisely defined as 09 to 11 February 2023.
• Data is served via the Australian Ocean Data Network, a recognized national data repository.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count and data volume are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• The description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.

Provenance

Source

Australian Ocean Data Network for the Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS).

Collection Method

Collected via the 'Ships of Opportunity' facility, specifically the 'Sensors on Tropical Research Vessels' sub-facility.

Time Range

From 09 February 2023 to 11 February 2023.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-22 12:16:02.498449; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Likely covers the route of the RV Solander research vessel, with a focus on Australian tropical waters.