NBP0106: Underway Oceanographic Data from Antarctic Icebreaker Voyage

Underway data was collected during leg NBP0106 of the R/V Nathaniel B. Palmer, an NSF-supported research icebreaker. The voyage operated in support of the U.S. Antarctic Program, conducting global change studies in biological, chemical, physical, and oceanographic disciplines. The leg started and ended at Punta Arenas, Chile, and the dataset was last updated in November 2001.

Use Cases

• Analyze temporal changes in oceanographic parameters based on the continuous underway data collection.
• Study biological and chemical patterns in Antarctic waters based on the multidisciplinary research focus.
• Model physical oceanographic conditions along the icebreaker's track based on the voyage route.
• Correlate environmental measurements with other Antarctic datasets based on the stated global change studies.

Strengths

• Data originates from a dedicated NSF-supported research icebreaker, suggesting a controlled collection environment.
• Covers multiple scientific disciplines (biological, chemical, physical, oceanographic) as stated in the description.

Limitations

• Last updated 2001-11-29 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

Collected as underway data from the R/V Nathaniel B. Palmer icebreaker.

Time Range

Covers the period of leg NBP0106; specific dates are not provided.

Freshness

Last updated 2001-11-29 23:59:59.999000

Geography

Antarctic region, with voyage starting and ending at Punta Arenas, Chile.