NBP0805: Underway Oceanographic Data from Drake Passage Deep-Sea Coral Expedition

Underway data was collected during the NBP0805 research cruise of the R/V Nathaniel B. Palmer. The leg operated in the Drake Passage, starting and ending in Punta Arenas, Chile, to study glacial radiocarbon constraints from deep-sea corals. The dataset was last updated in May 2008 and is associated with the organization SCIOPS.

Use Cases

• Analyze temporal patterns in oceanographic conditions based on the underway data collection method.
• Study glacial radiocarbon constraints for paleoclimate reconstruction based on the dataset's stated focus.
• Model carbon cycling in the Drake Passage based on the deep-sea coral sampling context.
• Correlate physical oceanographic data with biological samples based on the multidisciplinary research vessel mission.

Strengths

• Data originates from a dedicated NSF-supported Antarctic research icebreaker.
• Focuses on a specific geographic region (Drake Passage) and scientific target (deep-sea corals).
• Associated with a specific research leg (NBP0805) with known start and end points (Punta Arenas, Chile).

Limitations

• Last updated 2008-05-24 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

nasa_earthdata

Collection Method

Underway data collection from the R/V Nathaniel B. Palmer research vessel.

Time Range

2008 (specific cruise leg NBP0805)

Freshness

2008-05 24 23:59:59.999000

Geography

Drake Passage, starting and ending in Punta Arenas, Chile