RV Corystes 2A/1993: Low-Resolution CTD Profiles from the European Shelf

The European Shelf and Iberian Abyssal Plain are covered by this collection of Conductivity-Temperature-Depth (CTD) data. It was gathered by CEFAS research vessels using a lowered rosette system while on station, creating profiles from the surface to near the seabed. The data originates from the RV Corystes 2A/1993 cruise and is provided by the Government Digital Service.

Use Cases

• Calculate salinity profiles based on conductivity and temperature data using UNESCO formulations.
• Analyze vertical water column structure based on pressure (depth), temperature, and conductivity profiles.
• Calibrate or validate other oceanographic models or measurements using the bottle sample data mentioned.
• Study temporal changes in basic oceanographic parameters in the specified regions.

Strengths

• Data collection method is explicitly described as using a lowered CTD rosette system on station.
• Geographic scope is specified, covering the European Shelf and the Iberian Abyssal Plain.
• The description details the evolution of sensor packages, indicating a known historical context.

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 while the vessel was stationary, with water samples taken for calibration.

Time Range

unknown

Freshness

unknown

Geography

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