1999 data from a collaborative geophysical research project contrasting the architecture and dynamics of the Transantarctic Mountains. The dataset was created by the SCIOPS organization and funded by the National Science Foundation's Office of Polar Programs. It represents a specific transect, likely named 'Wy_Y09b', collected near Pensacola/Pole.
Use Cases
- Analyzing subsurface geological structure using transect-specific geophysical measurements like seismic velocity or gravity.
- Modeling the architecture of the Transantarctic Mountains by correlating data points along the defined 'Wy_Y09b' survey line.
- Contrasting geological dynamics between different Antarctic regions using this transect data alongside other project datasets.
Strengths
- Data originates from a formal NSF-funded research project (awards OPP-9615704 and OPP-9615832).
- Focuses on the scientifically significant Transantarctic Mountains region.
Limitations
- Dataset is over 20 years old (last updated 1999), limiting analysis of recent dynamics.
- Specific data volume, columns, and measurement types are unknown, hindering immediate usability assessment.
Provenance
- Source
- SCIOPS organization, funded by NSF Office of Polar Programs.
- Collection Method
- Collected as part of a geophysical research project, likely involving field surveys along a transect.
- Time Range
- Data collection presumably occurred in or before 1999.
- Freshness
- Static dataset last updated on 1999-12-22.
- Geography
- Transantarctic Mountains, specifically a transect near Pensacola/Pole.