Sea to Space Expedition Pacific Ocean Measurements

Sea2Space project measurements collected aboard the RV Falkor in the central and northeast Pacific. The dataset is hosted by the OB_DAAC organization on NASA EarthData and Data.gov platforms. File formats include BIN and ISO.

Use Cases

• Analyzing ocean chemistry trends using measured chemical properties.
• Studying ocean optics through light absorption and scattering data.
• Investigating ocean temperature profiles and thermal structure.
• Examining salinity and density variations in the water column.
• Correlating in-situ Pacific Ocean measurements with satellite observations.

Strengths

• Data originates from a coordinated research expedition (Sea2Space) aboard a dedicated vessel (RV Falkor).
• Cross-platform presence on NASA EarthData and Data.gov indicates established curation and importance.
• Dataset includes multiple oceanographic measurement domains: chemistry, optics, temperature, and salinity.

Limitations

• Critical metadata conflicts: row count, size, author, and specific license terms are unknown or inconsistent across sources.
• Column names and detailed data structure are not provided by any source.
• One platform entry lists no license, author, or update information, creating provenance gaps.

Provenance

Source

OB_DAAC organization, Sea2Space project, Schmidt Ocean Institute.

Collection Method

Measurements collected aboard the RV Falkor research vessel.

Time Range

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Freshness

2026-03-12 22:04:22.499678

Geography

Central and northeast Pacific Ocean.