High-Resolution CTD Oceanographic Profiles from RV Endeavour, 2005

Oceanographic conductivity, temperature, and depth (CTD) data collected from the CEFAS research vessel RV Endeavour in February 2005. The data broadly cover the European Shelf and the Iberian Abyssal Plain, collected using a lowered CTD rosette system while the vessel was stationary. The description indicates profiles were taken from the surface to near the seabed, with water samples collected for calibration.

Use Cases

• Calculate seawater salinity based on conductivity using UNESCO formulations mentioned in the description.
• Analyze vertical water column profiles for temperature and pressure (depth) data collected on station.
• Study phytoplankton biomass distribution using fluorometer sensor data referenced as being added in later years.
• Investigate water clarity or sediment load using optical backscatter or transmissometer data referenced in the description.

Strengths

• Data collection method is specified as a lowered CTD rosette system, which typically provides high-resolution, clean down-cast profiles.
• Geographic coverage is specified as the European Shelf and the Iberian Abyssal Plain.
• The description notes calibration was performed using water samples collected during the up-cast.

Limitations

• Row count, file formats, and column-level documentation are unknown, limiting suitability assessment.
• The exact sensor configuration and available parameters vary between cruises, requiring manual inspection.
• 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 on station from the research vessel RV Endeavour.

Time Range

February 2005.

Freshness

Data is from a specific cruise in February 2005; the last update of the dataset record is unknown.

Geography

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