High Resolution Conductivity-Temperature-Depth Data from European Shelf Cruises

Data collected from CEFAS research vessel cruises across the European Shelf and Iberian Abyssal Plain. Measurements were taken using a lowered CTD rosette system on station, producing profiles from the surface to near the sea bed. The dataset includes parameters like pressure, temperature, and conductivity, with additional sensors like fluorometers added over time.

Use Cases

• Calculate salinity profiles based on conductivity and temperature data.
• Analyze vertical water column structure from surface-to-bed profiles.
• Calibrate sensor data using water samples collected on the up cast.

Strengths

• Includes high-resolution station profiles from surface to sea bed.
• Data collection method described: lowered CTD rosette system with bottle sampling.
• Coverage spans the European Shelf and Iberian Abyssal Plain.

Limitations

• Column names and data format are unknown, requiring inspection after download.
• Early years contain a limited set of parameters.
• Row count and file size are unknown, limiting suitability assessment.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Data collected using a lowered CTD rosette system while the vessel was stationary.

Time Range

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Freshness

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Geography

European Shelf and Iberian Abyssal Plain.