Underway Marine Sensor Data from RV Solander Trip 7518

Sensor data was collected from the RV Solander during a research voyage from 17 to 19 November 2020. The dataset is part of the Australian Integrated Marine Observing System's Ships of Opportunity facility, specifically the Sensors on Tropical Research Vessels sub-facility. It supports vessel tracking and oceanographic time series analysis.

Use Cases

• Analyze vessel tracking patterns from the RV Solander's voyage for marine traffic studies.
• Process time series sensor data for oceanographic parameter monitoring during the specified trip.
• Integrate this data with other IMOS datasets for broader marine science research in Australian waters.

Strengths

• Data is part of the national-scale Australian Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS).
• Provides a specific temporal snapshot from a 3-day research voyage in November 2020.
• Contributed by the authoritative Australian Ocean Data Network organization.

Limitations

• The dataset's size, row count, and specific column structure are unknown, limiting analytical planning.
• Available file formats (PNG, HTML) suggest a focus on visual or report-based outputs rather than raw, structured tabular data.
• The license is unspecified, which may create uncertainty for downstream use and redistribution.

Provenance

Source

Australian Ocean Data Network, via the 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 17 November 2020 to 19 November 2020.

Freshness

Metadata was last updated in March 2026, indicating active curation.

Geography

Australia, collected from the RV Solander research vessel.