Underway Marine Sensor Data from RV Solander Voyage, May 2018

From 16 May 2018 to 25 May 2018, the Australian Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS) collected underway sensor data aboard the research vessel RV Solander. The dataset is part of the 'Sensors on Tropical Research Vessels' sub-facility within the broader Ships of Opportunity program. It is hosted by the Australian Ocean Data Network.

Use Cases

• Analyze oceanographic time-series trends based on underway sensor measurements.
• Model marine environmental conditions based on data from a dedicated research vessel.
• Validate satellite-derived ocean data based on in-situ sensor readings from a tropical region.
• Study vessel-based observation methodologies based on the Ships of Opportunity program framework.

Strengths

• Data originates from the authoritative Australian Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS).
• Covers a specific 10-day voyage from 16 to 25 May 2018, providing a clear temporal snapshot.
• Collected via the dedicated 'Sensors on Tropical Research Vessels' sub-facility, suggesting standardized instrumentation.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Data may reflect geographic/temporal/source bias inherent to a single vessel voyage.

Provenance

Source

Australian Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS), Australian Ocean Data Network

Collection Method

Collected via underway sensors aboard the research vessel RV Solander.

Time Range

16 May 2018 to & 25 May 2018

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-22 08:05:14.566413; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Likely tropical Australian waters, specific to RV Solander voyage 6921.