Wind Observations from Myrmidon Reef Weather Station

Data collected by weather sensors deployed on the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) weather station at Myrmidon Reef. The dataset title indicates a start date of 02 November 1987, suggesting long-term monitoring. It is hosted by the Australian Ocean Data Network.

Use Cases

• Analyze wind speed and direction trends based on sensor data mentioned in the description
• Model local weather patterns around coral reefs based on data from a dedicated monitoring station
• Validate regional climate models using long-term observational data from a specific geographic point

Strengths

• Data originates from a dedicated Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) weather station, suggesting institutional oversight.
• The title indicates a start date of 02 November 1987, implying potential for long-term temporal analysis.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment for large-scale modeling.

Provenance

Source

Australian Ocean Data Network

Collection Method

Collected by weather sensors deployed on an AIMS Weather Station.

Time Range

From at least 02 November 1987.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-06-16 20:03:03.072330; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Myrmidon Reef, Australia.