RV CIRLANA 07/1990: Low-Resolution CTD Data from the European Shelf

The European Shelf and Iberian Abyssal Plain are covered by this oceanographic data. It was collected by CEFAS research vessels using a lowered CTD rosette system while the vessel was stationary. The dataset likely contains profiles of pressure, temperature, and conductivity, with salinity calculated using UNESCO formulations.

Use Cases

• Calculate ocean salinity profiles based on conductivity and temperature data.
• Analyze vertical water column structure based on pressure and temperature profiles.
• Calibrate sensor readings using water sample data collected on the up cast.
• Study temporal changes in marine parameters across different research cruises.

Strengths

• Data collection uses a standardized lowered CTD rosette system for stationary vessels.
• The description specifies the use of UNESCO 1978/1983 formulations for salinity calculation.
• Coverage includes the European Shelf and the Iberian Abyssal Plain.

Limitations

• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.

Provenance

Source

CEFAS (Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science) research cruises.

Collection Method

Collected using a lowered CTD rosette system with water samples for calibration.

Time Range

Includes data from July 1990; full temporal coverage is unspecified.

Freshness

Data is from a cruise in July 1990; the last update date is unknown.

Geography

European Shelf and Iberian Abyssal Plain.