NBP9407: Underway Data from Antarctic Research Icebreaker Nathaniel B. Palmer
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Description
1995 data from the NSF-supported research icebreaker Nathaniel B. Palmer during leg NBP9407, which started and ended in Lyttelton, New Zealand. The dataset consists of underway data collected for global change studies in biological, chemical, physical, and oceanographic disciplines. It is provided by the organization SCIOPS.
Use Cases
Analyze temporal patterns in oceanographic conditions based on underway data collection.
Study biological and chemical changes in the Ross Sea region based on the integrated biostratigraphy focus.
Correlate physical oceanographic data with biological observations for climate change research.
Use the icebreaker's track data for spatial analysis of Antarctic marine environments.
Strengths
Data originates from a dedicated NSF-supported research icebreaker, suggesting authoritative collection.
Focus on integrated biostratigraphy and high-resolution stratigraphy indicates multi-disciplinary detail.
Specific voyage leg (NBP9407) and ports (Lyttelton, New Zealand) are clearly documented.
Limitations
Last updated 1995-02-03 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 research icebreaker.
Time Range
1995 (from the last updated date and voyage year).
Freshness
Historical; last updated in 1995.
Geography
Ross Sea, Antarctic region; voyage from Lyttelton, New Zealand.
License is unknown; terms of use should be verified before application.