RV Corystes 2003 High-Resolution CTD Profiles from the European Shelf
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Description
Research vessel RV Corystes collected this oceanographic data in February 2003 using a lowered CTD rosette system. The Government Digital Service provides profiles of pressure, temperature, and conductivity from the surface to near the seabed across the European Shelf and Iberian Abyssal Plain. Salinity can be derived from conductivity using UNESCO formulations, and the data format reflects the specific sensor configuration for this cruise.
Use Cases
Modeling ocean salinity and density profiles based on conductivity, temperature, and pressure data.
Analyzing vertical water column structure for the European Shelf based on high-resolution station profiles.
Calibrating satellite-derived sea surface temperature measurements using in-situ temperature data.
Studying water mass properties and mixing based on the collected CTD parameters.
Strengths
Data was collected using a standard lowered CTD rosette system, a recognized method for clean profile acquisition.
The description specifies the use of UNESCO 1978/1983 formulations for calculating salinity from conductivity.
Profiles cover from the surface to near the seabed, providing full water column measurements.
Limitations
Row count, file formats, and column-level documentation are unknown, requiring manual inspection after download.
The exact sensor configuration and available parameters beyond core CTD vary by cruise and are not detailed for this specific file.
Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
Provenance
Source
Government Digital Service, originating from CEFAS (Centre for Environment, Fisheries & Aquaculture Science) or DFR research surveys.
Collection Method
Collected on station from the research vessel RV Corystes using a lowered CTD rosette system, with water samples taken for calibration.
Time Range
February 2003
Freshness
Data is from a specific cruise in February 2003; update frequency is not applicable.
Geography
European Shelf and Iberian Abyssal Plain
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