IMOS SOOP Underway Data from RV Solander, Oct-Nov 2023

Underway sensor data collected by the Australian Integrated Marine Observing System's 'Sensors on Tropical Research Vessels' sub-facility. The data originates from the RV Solander during Trip 8163, which occurred from 31 October 2023 to 25 November 2023. The dataset is hosted by the Australian Ocean Data Network and was last updated in April 2026.

Use Cases

• Analyze oceanographic conditions along the vessel's route based on the underway sensor data.
• Model temporal changes in marine parameters during the late 2023 voyage period.
• Validate satellite-derived ocean data with in-situ measurements from the research vessel.
• Study the operational patterns and data collection capabilities of the IMOS Ships of Opportunity program.

Strengths

• Data is sourced from a recognized national marine observing system (IMOS).
• The specific voyage (Trip 8163) and date range (31 Oct 2023 to 25 Nov 2023) are clearly defined.
• The dataset is served via standard geospatial formats (WMS, PNG).

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count and file size are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• The description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Collected via underway sensors aboard the RV Solander research vessel.

Time Range

31 October 2023 to 25 November 2023.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-28 15:43:38.570944; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Likely covers tropical Australian waters traversed by the RV Solander.