IMOS SOOP Underway Data from RV Solander Trip 8776, April 2026

IMOS 'Ships of Opportunity' data collected by the 'Sensors on Tropical Research Vessels' sub-facility aboard the RV Solander. This dataset covers a specific voyage, Trip 8776, from 15 to 28 April 2026. The data is managed by the Australian Ocean Data Network and was last updated on 4 June 2026.

Use Cases

• Analyze temporal oceanographic patterns based on the time-series nature of the 'underway' data collection.
• Model coastal marine conditions based on the Australian coastal and geospatial focus.
• Validate satellite-derived ocean data based on in-situ marine observations.
• Study vessel-based sensor performance for the 'Sensors on Tropical Research Vessels' sub-facility.

Strengths

• Data is associated with the authoritative IMOS (Integrated Marine Observing System) project.
• The specific time range (15-28 April 2026) and vessel (RV Solander Trip 8776) are clearly defined.
• Data was last updated on 4 June 2026, suggesting recent metadata management.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Data may reflect geographic bias inherent to a single vessel's route in Australian waters.

Provenance

Source

Australian Ocean Data Network (AODN) / Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS)

Collection Method

Collected via the 'Ships of Opportunity' (SOOP) facility, specifically the 'Sensors on Tropical Research Vessels' sub-facility.

Time Range

15 April 2026 to 28 April 2026

Freshness

Last updated 2026-06-04 14:23:43.930449; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Likely Australian coastal waters, based on the vessel and platform tags.