Underway Marine Sensor Data from RV Solander Voyage

Australian coastal waters data was collected by the 'Sensors on Tropical Research Vessels' sub-facility aboard the RV Solander during Trip 8773. The dataset is part of the Integrated Marine Observing System's Ships of Opportunity program, managed by the Australian Ocean Data Network. It was collected from March 15 to March 21, 2026, and last updated in April 2026.

Use Cases

• Analyze temporal patterns in sea surface temperature and salinity from underway sensor logs.
• Correlate chlorophyll-a fluorescence measurements with other biogeochemical parameters recorded during the voyage.
• Validate satellite-derived ocean color data using in-situ optical measurements collected from the vessel.

Strengths

• Data collected over a 7-day continuous voyage in March 2026.
• Part of a standardized national observing system (IMOS) ensuring consistent collection protocols.

Limitations

• Specific data volume (row count) and column details are unknown.
• Geographic coverage is limited to the single voyage path of the RV Solander.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Collected via the 'Sensors on Tropical Research Vessels' sub-facility under the Ships of Opportunity program.

Time Range

March 15, 2026 to March 21, 2026.

Freshness

Data is recent, collected and updated in 2026.

Geography

Australian coastal waters, specific to the route of the RV Solander Trip 8773.