RV Endeavour CTD Data: Low-Resolution Ocean Profiles from the European Shelf

Conductivity, temperature, and depth data collected from CEFAS research cruises aboard the RV Endeavour in December 2004. 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 dataset likely contains profiles from the surface to near the sea bed, with water samples taken for calibration.

Use Cases

• Calculate ocean salinity based on conductivity data using UNESCO 1978/1983 formulations.
• Analyze vertical water column profiles for temperature and pressure (depth) structure.
• Study regional oceanographic conditions on the European Shelf and Iberian Abyssal Plain.
• Calibrate sensor readings using water sample data collected on the up cast.

Strengths

• Data collection follows a standardized oceanographic method using a lowered CTD rosette system.
• Description indicates data includes calibration samples from water bottles fired at specific depths.
• Geographic coverage is specified as the European Shelf and Iberian Abyssal Plain.

Limitations

• Row count, file formats, and column-level documentation are unknown.
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
• The exact sensor configuration and data parameters vary between cruises, as noted in the description.

Provenance

Source

Government Digital Service, originating from CEFAS (Centre for Environment, Fisheries & Aquaculture Science) research cruises.

Collection Method

Collected using a lowered CTD rosette system on station, with profiles from surface to near seabed.

Time Range

December 2004.

Freshness

Data is from a specific cruise in 12/2004; update frequency is unknown.

Geography

European Shelf and Iberian Abyssal Plain.