LMG1612: Underway Data from the R/V Laurence M. Gould Antarctic Research Cruise

The NSF-supported research icebreaker Laurence M. Gould operates year-round in support of the U.S. Antarctic Program. This data set consists of underway data from leg LMG1612 on the R/V Laurence M. Gould, carrying out global change studies in biological, chemical, physical, and oceanographic disciplines. The dataset was last updated on December 20, 2016.

Use Cases

• Analyze temporal patterns in oceanographic conditions based on underway data collection.
• Model biological and chemical processes in Antarctic waters based on multidisciplinary study data.
• Correlate physical oceanographic measurements with global change phenomena mentioned in the description.
• Validate ship-based sensor readings for polar research vessel operations.

Strengths

• Data originates from a dedicated NSF-supported research icebreaker, indicating institutional support.
• Covers multiple scientific disciplines (biological, chemical, physical, oceanographic) for integrated analysis.
• Dataset is tagged as a time series, suggesting temporal continuity in measurements.

Limitations

• Last updated 2016-12-20 23:59:59.999000; freshness should be verified.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count and file formats are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.

Provenance

Source

SCIOPS via NASA Earthdata

Collection Method

Underway data collected during research cruise LMG1612 on the R/V Laurence M. Gould.

Time Range

Covers the period of cruise leg LMG1612 (specific dates unknown).

Freshness

Last updated 2016-12-20 23:59:59.999000

Geography

Antarctic region, based on the vessel's operational area for the U.S. Antarctic Program.