RV Corystes 13/1993 Low Resolution Conductivity-Temperature-Depth (CTD) Data

RV Corystes 13/1993 data contains low-resolution Conductivity-Temperature-Depth (CTD) profiles collected by CEFAS research cruises. The data broadly covers the European Shelf and the Iberian Abyssal Plain, collected using a lowered CTD rosette system while the vessel was stationary. Water samples were taken for calibration, and parameters likely include pressure, temperature, and conductivity, with salinity calculated from conductivity.

Use Cases

• Analyze vertical water column profiles based on pressure, temperature, and conductivity data.
• Calculate seawater salinity using the UNESCO 1978/1983 formulations based on conductivity measurements.
• Study oceanographic conditions on the European Shelf based on the geographic coverage described.
• Calibrate sensor data using water sample information mentioned in the collection methodology.

Strengths

• Data collected using a standardized lowered CTD rosette system, which suggests a consistent methodology.
• Geographic coverage includes the broad European Shelf and the Iberian Abyssal Plain.
• Description indicates calibration was performed using water samples, which may improve data accuracy.

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 & Aquaculture Science) research cruises.

Collection Method

Collected using a lowered CTD rosette system while the vessel was stationary, with water samples taken for calibration.

Time Range

Specific cruise year is 1993.

Freshness

Last updated date is unknown.

Geography

Broadly covers the European Shelf with some data from the Iberian Abyssal Plain.