R/V Nathaniel B. Palmer NBP1702: Antarctic Underway Research Data
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Description
NSF-supported research icebreaker Nathaniel B. Palmer collected this underway data during leg NBP1702. The vessel operates year-round for the U.S. Antarctic Program, conducting studies in biological, chemical, physical, and oceanographic disciplines. The dataset was last updated on March 5, 2017.
Use Cases
Analyze temporal patterns of oceanographic conditions based on underway data collection.
Model biological and chemical interactions in Antarctic waters based on multidisciplinary study descriptions.
Correlate physical oceanographic measurements with global change indicators mentioned in the description.
Strengths
Data originates from a dedicated NSF-supported research icebreaker.
Covers multidisciplinary studies in biological, chemical, physical, and oceanographic disciplines.
Limitations
Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
Last updated 2017-03-05 23:59:59.999000; freshness should be verified.
Provenance
Source
SCIOPS via NASA Earthdata.
Collection Method
Underway data collected by the R/V Nathaniel B. Palmer research vessel.
Time Range
Covers the period of leg NBP1702.
Freshness
Last updated 2017-03-05 23:59:59.999000.
Geography
Antarctic region, specific to the vessel's operational route.
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