Underway Ocean Sensor Data from RV Solander June 2023 Voyage

Sensor data collected from the RV Solander during a voyage from 09 to 15 June 2023 as part of the IMOS Ships of Opportunity program. The dataset supports oceanographic and environmental monitoring research in Australian waters. It is managed by the Australian Ocean Data Network.

Use Cases

• Analyze time series sensor data for oceanographic conditions during the June 2023 voyage.
• Map marine environmental parameters using the provided WMS service for spatial analysis.
• Integrate PNG visualizations of sensor outputs into marine science reports or dashboards.

Strengths

• Data originates from the authoritative Australian Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS).
• Provides a specific temporal snapshot from a 7-day voyage in June 2023.
• Managed by the established Australian Ocean Data Network organization.

Limitations

• Core data dimensions (rows, columns, sample data) are unavailable for assessing size and structure.
• Data is provided in non-tabular formats (WMS, PNG, HTML), limiting direct statistical analysis.
• The license is unspecified, which may create uncertainty for reuse and redistribution.

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 RV Solander.

Time Range

From 09 June 2023 to 15 June 2023.

Freshness

Metadata was last updated on 21 March 2026.

Geography

Australian waters (implied by IMOS and vessel operation).