Laser Fluorometry Ocean Measurements from 2009 Bering Sea Expedition

Bering Sea oceanographic data collected during a 2009 research cruise aboard the RV Knorr. The dataset includes laser fluorometry measurements alongside parameters like ocean chemistry, optics, temperature, and salinity/density. It is hosted by the OB_DAAC organization on multiple platforms.

Use Cases

• Analyzing chlorophyll or phytoplankton distributions via laser fluorometry measurements.
• Studying relationships between ocean temperature, salinity, and optical properties.
• Modeling biogeochemical cycles in the Bering Sea using concurrent chemical and physical data.
• Investigating water mass structure and variability from in-situ cruise measurements.

Strengths

• Data originates from a dedicated 2009 research cruise, providing controlled in-situ measurements.
• Cross-platform presence on NASA Earthdata and Data.gov indicates recognized value and curation.

Limitations

• Specific column names, row counts, and dataset size are not documented across all sources.
• License information is inconsistently reported as 'other-license-specified' or null.

Provenance

Source

OB_DAAC

Collection Method

Ship-based measurements collected aboard the RV Knorr.

Time Range

2009

Freshness

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Geography

Bering Sea