Southern Ocean Organosulfur and Halocarbon Measurements from WOCE S03 Cruise

Measurements of oceanic organosulfur compounds (DMS and DMSP) and halocarbons (CFCs) were collected during the World Ocean Circulation Experiment (WOCE) S03 research cruise. The dataset captures a specific expedition in the Southern Ocean from December 13, 1994, to February 2, 1995. Data collection was conducted by the organization SCIOPS.

Use Cases

• Analyze the correlation between DMS concentrations and latitude/longitude coordinates to map emission hotspots.
• Model the relationship between DMSP and CFC measurements to study biogeochemical cycles in polar waters.
• Use the temporal series from the cruise track to study short-term variability in organosulfur compounds.
• Correlate CFC data with the specific cruise dates to contribute to historical reconstructions of ocean ventilation.

Strengths

• Data covers a specific, well-documented research cruise (WOCE S03) with a clear mission.
• Provides spatial coverage from 43°S to 66°S latitude and 109°E to 162°E longitude in the Southern Ocean.
• Includes concurrent measurements of multiple compound classes (organosulfur and halocarbons) for integrated analysis.

Limitations

• Sample size (number of rows/measurements) is unknown, limiting statistical assessment.
• Data is from a single cruise over a limited time range (approx. 2 months in 1994-1995).
• Column names and specific measurement methodologies are not detailed in the provided metadata.

Provenance

Source

SCIOPS, via NASA Earthdata.

Collection Method

Ship-based measurements collected during the WOCE S03 research cruise.

Time Range

1994-12-13 to 1995-02-02

Freshness

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Geography

Southern Ocean, 43°S to 66°S latitude, 109°E to 162°E longitude.