Pacific Ocean pCO2 and Sea Surface Measurements from M/S Trans Future 5

Surface underway data from the M/S Trans Future 5 ship of opportunity includes measurements of partial pressure of carbon dioxide (pCO2) in air and water, sea surface temperature, salinity, wind, and humidity. The data were collected across the North Pacific Ocean, Philippine Sea, Solomon Sea, South Pacific Ocean, and Tasman Sea. Instruments used include a carbon dioxide gas analyzer, thermosalinographs, and a barometric pressure sensor.

Use Cases

• Calculating air-sea CO2 flux based on pCO2 measurements in the atmosphere and water.
• Analyzing correlations between sea surface temperature and pCO2 levels.
• Validating satellite-derived sea surface salinity and temperature products.
• Studying regional meteorological patterns using wind direction, speed, and humidity data.

Strengths

• Data includes a specific set of chemical, physical, and meteorological parameters relevant to carbon cycle research.
• Covers a wide geographic area across multiple Pacific Ocean seas.
• Collected using standardized instruments like CO2 gas analyzers and thermosalinographs.

Limitations

• Sources conflict on the temporal coverage, with one listing 2020-01-08 to 2020-09-13 and another listing 2020-01-08 to 2021-01-07.
• Key metadata such as row count, file size, and specific column names are unavailable.
• Documentation gaps exist regarding data collection methodology and quality control procedures.

Provenance

Source

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce

Collection Method

Surface underway measurements collected from the ship of opportunity M/S Trans Future 5.

Time Range

2020-01-08 to 2021-01-07 (conflicting end dates noted)

Freshness

2026-03-05 22:26:29.883201

Geography

North Pacific Ocean, Philippine Sea, Solomon Sea, South Pacific Ocean, Tasman Sea