NBP1002: Underway Data from Antarctic Icebreaker Research Cruise

The R/V Nathaniel B. Palmer NBP1002 dataset contains underway data collected by the NSF-supported research icebreaker during a leg that started and ended in Punta Arenas, Chile. The data supports global change studies in biological, chemical, physical, and oceanographic disciplines. The dataset was last updated by SCIOPS on May 1,我们发现了一个错误。

Use Cases

• Analyzing marine and terrestrial glaciation records based on the research cruise's stated purpose
• Studying physical oceanographic conditions in the Antarctic region based on the description of the vessel's work
• Correlating underway chemical and biological measurements with glacial history based on the multidisciplinary scope mentioned
• Modeling Southern Ocean conditions from a specific research leg (NBP1002) based on the voyage details

Strengths

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

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download
• Last updated 2010-05-01 23:59:59.999000; freshness should be verified
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment

Provenance

Source

SCIOPS, via NASA Earthdata

Collection Method

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

Time Range

Covers the duration of research leg NBP1002

Freshness

Last updated 2010-05-01 23:59:59.999000

Geography

Antarctic region, specifically the South Shetland Islands; cruise started and ended in Punta Arenas, Chile