LMG0207A: Underway Data from Antarctic Research Icebreaker Transit

The NSF-supported research icebreaker R/V Laurence M. Gould collected this underway data during leg LMG0207A. The transit started and ended in Punta Arenas, Chile, supporting the U.S. Antarctic Program. The dataset was last updated on November 2, 2002.

Use Cases

• Analyzing physical oceanographic conditions during an Antarctic transit based on the description of the vessel's mission.
• Studying biological and chemical changes in Antarctic waters based on the vessel's support for global change studies.
• Modeling icebreaker transit patterns and operational logistics for polar research expeditions.

Strengths

• Data originates from a dedicated NSF-supported research icebreaker, the R/V Laurence M. Gould.
• Supports multidisciplinary global change studies in biological, chemical, physical, and oceanographic disciplines.

Limitations

• Last updated 2002-11-02 23:59:59.999000; freshness should be verified.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.

Provenance

Source

SCIOPS via NASA Earthdata

Collection Method

Underway data collected from the research vessel's instruments during transit.

Time Range

Covers the period of leg LMG0207A.

Freshness

2002-11-02 23:59:59.999000

Geography

Transit route starting and ending in Punta Arenas, Chile, within Antarctic operational waters.