CTD data collected from CEFAS research cruises on the RV Corystes in February 2001. The data broadly cover the European Shelf and were collected using a lowered CTD rosette system when the vessel was stationary. Water samples for calibration were taken on the up cast.
Use Cases
- Calculate salinity profiles based on conductivity data using UNESCO formulations.
- Analyze vertical water column structure based on pressure (depth), temperature, and conductivity profiles.
- Calibrate oceanographic sensors using water samples collected on the up cast.
- Study temporal changes in marine parameters on the European Shelf based on time-series station data.
Strengths
- Data collected using a lowered CTD rosette system, which likely provides high-resolution vertical profiles.
- Coverage includes the European Shelf and the Iberian Abyssal Plain.
- Calibration samples were taken via fired water bottles, suggesting potential for sensor validation.
Limitations
- Row count, file formats, and column-level documentation are unknown.
- The exact sensor configuration varies between cruises, which may affect data consistency.
- Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
Provenance
- Source
- Government Digital Service
- Collection Method
- Data collected from CEFAS research cruises using a lowered CTD rosette system on station.
- Geography
- European Shelf and Iberian Abyssal Plain