IMOS SOOP Underway Data from RV Solander Trip 8396, Oct 2024

Integrated Marine Observing System data collected via the 'Sensors on Tropical Research Vessels' sub-facility. The dataset originates from the RV Solander's Trip 8396, which operated from 18 to 30 October 2024. It is managed by the Australian Ocean Data Network and was last updated in June 2026.

Use Cases

• Analyze oceanographic conditions based on sensor data collected from a dedicated research vessel.
• Validate satellite-derived ocean data based on in-situ measurements from the RV Solander.
• Study temporal patterns in marine environments based on the 12-day continuous sampling period.
• Assess the performance of sensor packages deployed on Ships of Opportunity platforms.

Strengths

• Data is part of the national Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS) project.
• Covers a specific 12-day voyage from 18 to 30 October 2024.
• Managed by the authoritative Australian Ocean Data Network.

Limitations

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

Provenance

Source

Australian Ocean Data Network

Collection Method

Collected by the 'Sensors on Tropical Research Vessels' sub-facility aboard the RV Solander.

Time Range

From 18 Oct 2024 To 30 Oct 2024

Freshness

Last updated 2026-06-17 01:52:26.231886; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Likely covers the tropical marine region traversed by the RV Solander during Trip 8396.