RV Endeavour 2006 Low-Resolution CTD Data from the European Shelf

The European Shelf and Iberian Abyssal Plain are covered by this oceanographic data. It was collected in May 2006 from the CEFAS research vessel RV Endeavour using a lowered CTD rosette system while the vessel was stationary. The data likely contains profiles of pressure, temperature, and conductivity, with salinity calculated using UNESCO formulations.

Use Cases

• Calculate salinity profiles based on conductivity data using UNESCO 1978/1983 formulations.
• Analyze vertical water column structure based on pressure (depth), temperature, and conductivity profiles.
• Calibrate sensor readings using water sample data collected from bottles fired at specific depths.

Strengths

• Data collection method is specified: lowered CTD rosette system used on station.
• Geographic scope is defined: covers the European Shelf and Iberian Abyssal Plain.

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 with water samples for calibration.

Time Range

May 2006.

Freshness

Data is from a specific cruise in May 2006; it is a historical snapshot.

Geography

European Shelf and Iberian Abyssal Plain.