Underway Ocean Sensor Data from RV Solander Voyage 8771

28 February 2026 to 16 March 2026 sensor data collected by the Australian Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS) Ships of Opportunity facility. The data originates from the 'Sensors on Tropical Research Vessels' sub-facility aboard the RV Solander during trip 8771. It was published by the Australian Ocean Data Network in April 2026.

Use Cases

• Analyzing time-series trends in sea surface temperature and salinity from underway sensors.
• Mapping geospatial paths of the research vessel to correlate sensor readings with specific oceanographic regions.
• Validating satellite-derived oceanographic data (e.g., sea surface temperature) against in-situ sensor measurements collected during the voyage.

Strengths

• Data covers a specific 17-day voyage from 28 Feb 2026 to 16 Mar 2026, providing a focused temporal snapshot.
• Collected under the standardized IMOS Ships of Opportunity program, ensuring consistent data collection protocols.

Limitations

• Sample size and specific sensor parameters (rows and columns) are unknown.
• Data is limited to a single vessel voyage, restricting geographic and temporal generalizability.

Provenance

Source

Australian Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS) Ships of Opportunity facility.

Collection Method

Collected by sensors aboard the tropical research vessel RV Solander as part of routine underway operations.

Time Range

28 February 2026 to 16 March 2026.

Freshness

Data is recent, with a last update recorded on 4 April 2026.

Geography

Likely covers the voyage path of the RV Solander in Australian tropical waters; specific coordinates unknown.