RV CORYSTES 3B/1992 Low Resolution Conductivity-Temperature-Depth (CTD) Data

CTD data profiles collected from the CEFAS research vessel RV CORYSTES during the 3B/1992 survey. The data broadly covers the European Shelf and the Iberian Abyssal Plain, collected using a lowered CTD rosette system while the vessel was stationary. The dataset is provided by the Government Digital Service via the eu_open_data platform.

Use Cases

• Calculate salinity profiles based on conductivity, temperature, and pressure data using UNESCO formulations.
• Analyze vertical water column structure from surface to near-sea-bed profiles mentioned in the description.
• Calibrate or validate oceanographic models using in-situ CTD measurements.
• Study temporal changes in marine parameters where data from subsequent years with additional sensors exists.

Strengths

• Data collection follows a standardized oceanographic method using a lowered CTD rosette system.
• Coverage includes the broad European Shelf and the specific Iberian Abyssal Plain region.
• The description indicates parameters expanded in subsequent years to include fluorometers and light sensors, suggesting a longitudinal program.

Limitations

• Row count, file formats, and column-level documentation are unknown, limiting suitability assessment.
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
• The exact sensor configuration and data format vary between cruises, requiring inspection of individual output files.

Provenance

Source

Government Digital Service (via CEFAS/DFR research surveys)

Collection Method

Collected using a lowered CTD rosette system on station, with profiles from surface to near seabed and water samples taken for calibration.

Time Range

Specific temporal coverage for the 3B/1992 cruise is not provided.

Freshness

Last updated date is unknown.

Geography

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