RV Solander Underway Sensor Data from Australian Marine Voyage

Australian marine sensor data collected by the RV Solander during Trip 6771 from June 18 to July 11, 2017. The dataset is part of the Integrated Marine Observing System's Ships of Opportunity facility, specifically the Sensors on Tropical Research Vessels sub-facility. It provides vessel tracking and oceanographic time series information for the specified voyage.

Use Cases

• Analyze vessel tracking patterns from the RV Solander's voyage to study ship routes and operational efficiency.
• Process time series sensor data to identify oceanographic events or anomalies during the 24-day voyage period.
• Integrate marine science sensor readings with geographic location data for spatial analysis of ocean conditions.

Strengths

• Data originates from the authoritative Australian Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS) project.
• Provides a continuous 24-day time series from a specific research voyage (Trip 6771).
• Managed by the Australian Ocean Data Network, a recognized national data organization.

Limitations

• The specific column structure, data volume, and sensor parameters are unknown, limiting immediate analytical use.
• Data is from a single vessel voyage in 2017, offering limited temporal and spatial scope for broader studies.
• Available file formats (WMS, PNG, HTML) suggest the data may be primarily served for visualization rather than direct numerical analysis.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Collected by sensors aboard the RV Solander research vessel as part of the Ships of Opportunity (SOOP) facility.

Time Range

From June 18, 2017, to July 11, 2017.

Freshness

Dataset metadata was last updated in March 2026, but the underlying data collection period ended in July 2017.

Geography

Australia; specific voyage track of the RV Solander (Trip 6771).