RV Endeavour 08/2007 High-Resolution CTD Data from the European Shelf

The European Shelf and Iberian Abyssal Plain are covered by this oceanographic dataset. It contains high-resolution Conductivity-Temperature-Depth (CTD) profiles collected from stationary research vessels by CEFAS (or DFR). Data collection involved a lowered CTD rosette system, with water samples taken for calibration on the up cast.

Use Cases

• Calculate salinity profiles based on conductivity and temperature data using UNESCO formulations.
• Analyze vertical water column structure based on high-resolution pressure (depth), temperature, and conductivity profiles.
• Study phytoplankton biomass distribution based on fluorometer sensor data mentioned in the description.
• Investigate water clarity or particulate matter based on optical backscatter or transmissometer sensor data.

Strengths

• Data is collected using a standardized lowered CTD rosette system, which suggests a consistent methodology.
• The description indicates calibration was performed using water samples, which likely improves data accuracy.
• Coverage includes the broad European Shelf region and the Iberian Abyssal Plain.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• The exact sensor configuration varies between cruises, affecting data format consistency.

Provenance

Source

CEFAS (or DFR) research cruises, aggregated by the Government Digital Service on eu_open_data.

Collection Method

Collected from stationary research vessels using a lowered CTD rosette system, with water bottle samples for calibration.

Time Range

Specific cruise from August 2007, though the archive may contain data from other cruises.

Freshness

Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.

Geography

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