IMOS Ships of Opportunity Underway Data from RV Solander, Sep-Oct 2024

Ships of Opportunity (SOOP) data collected by the Australian Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS) aboard the RV Solander during Trip 8394 from 22 September 2024 to 01 October 2024. The data was collected by the 'Sensors on Tropical Research Vessels' sub-facility and is hosted by the Australian Ocean Data Network. The dataset was last updated on 22 March 2026.

Use Cases

• Model oceanographic conditions based on underway sensor measurements.
• Analyze temporal trends in marine parameters based on the time-series nature of the data.
• Validate satellite-derived ocean data based on in-situ sensor readings.
• Study regional marine phenomena in Australian tropical waters based on the geographic scope.

Strengths

• Data originates from the authoritative Australian Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS).
• Covers a specific 10-day voyage (22 Sep 2024 to 01 Oct 2024) providing a focused temporal snapshot.
• Hosted by the Australian Ocean Data Network, a recognized data aggregation platform.

Limitations

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

Provenance

Source

Australian 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

22 September 2024 to 01 October 2024.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-22 22:15:24.942076; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Likely Australian tropical waters, specific to the RV Solander's voyage path.