IMOS RV Solander Ocean Sensor Data from February 2021 Voyage

IMOS Ships of Opportunity data was collected by the 'Sensors on Tropical Research Vessels' sub-facility aboard the RV Solander during Trip 7522 from 01 to 21 February 2021. The dataset provides underway sensor observations for oceanographic and environmental monitoring.

Use Cases

• Analyze time-series sensor data for oceanographic patterns during the February 2021 voyage
• Integrate WMS-formatted data with geospatial platforms for marine environmental monitoring
• Use PNG visualizations to validate sensor readings and data quality from the RV Solander

Strengths

• Data originates from the authoritative Australian Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS) project
• Provides a specific 21-day temporal coverage from a defined research vessel voyage
• Offers multiple access formats including WMS for geospatial integration

Limitations

• The dataset's size, row count, and specific column structure are unknown, limiting analytical planning
• Data is from a single, short-duration voyage (21 days), restricting temporal analysis scope
• The 'notspecified' license status creates uncertainty for downstream usage and redistribution

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Collected by the 'Sensors on Tropical Research Vessels' sub-facility under the Ships of Opportunity (SOOP) program

Time Range

01 February 2021 to 21 February 2021

Freshness

Data was last updated on the platform in March 2026, indicating active metadata management.

Geography

Voyage path of the RV Solander (Trip 7522), location specifics unknown