LMG9904: Underway Oceanographic Data from Antarctic Research Cruise
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Description
R/V Laurence M. Gould leg LMG9904 collected underway data for global change studies in biological, chemical, physical, and oceanographic disciplines. The NSF-supported research icebreaker operates year-round for the U.S. Antarctic Program. This specific leg started and ended at Punta Arenas, Chile.
Use Cases
Analyze temporal trends in oceanographic conditions based on the underway time-series data.
Model biogeochemical processes in Antarctic waters based on the described biological and chemical data.
Study physical oceanography and climate change impacts based on the described physical discipline data.
Correlate ship-track observations with satellite or other regional data based on the geospatial nature of underway data.
Strengths
Data originates from a dedicated NSF-supported research icebreaker, suggesting authoritative collection.