Tamm, Susanne (2026): Master tracks in different resolutions of MARIA S. MERIAN cruise MSM-X23, Las Palmas - Nuuk, 2026-03-13 - 2026-03-25 [dataset]. German Oceanographic Data Center, PANGAEA, https://doi.org/10.1594/PANGAEA.996928
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Published: 2026-08-27 • DOI registered: 2026-09-25
Abstract:
Raw data acquired by position sensors on board RV MERIAN during expedition MSM-X23 were processed to receive a validated master track which can be used as reference of further expedition data. During MSM-X23 the motion reference unit Kongsberg SeaTex AS MRU-5 combined with Kongsberg SeaTex AS Seapath 320 and the GPS receivers Trimble SPS855 and SAAB R4 were used as navigation sensors. Data were downloaded from DAVIS SHIP data base (https://dship.o2a-data.de/) with a resolution of 1 sec. Processing and evaluation of the data is outlined in the data processing report. Processed data are provided as a master track with 1 sec resolution derived from the position sensors' data selected by priority and a generalized track with a reduced set of the most significant positions of the master track.
Other version:
Tamm, Susanne (2026): Master track of MARIA S. MERIAN cruise MSM-X23 in 1 sec resolution (zipped, 43 MB) [dataset]. German Oceanographic Data Center, PANGAEA, https://doi.org/10.1594/PANGAEA.996929
Data processing report:
Further details:
Project(s):
AI BaseCamp - Helmholtz DataHub Earth & Environment (AI_BaseCamp)
DAM Marine Data - Research Vessels (DAM_ResearchVessels)
Funding:
Bundesministerium für
Forschung, Technologie und Raumfahrt (BMFTR), grant/award no. 03F1001E: Auf- und Ausbau Dateninfrastruktur und -management für Daten aus dem Betrieb deutscher Forschungsschiffe; Vorhaben: Bathymetrie-, Sedimentecholot-, Seismik- sowie weitere Unterwegs- und Forschungsmissionsdaten
Coverage:
Median Latitude: 47.540520 * Median Longitude: -33.548326 * South-bound Latitude: 28.117115 * West-bound Longitude: -52.309351 * North-bound Latitude: 64.169280 * East-bound Longitude: -15.310715
Date/Time Start: 2026-03-13T20:36:59 * Date/Time End: 2026-03-25T08:45:34
Event(s):
MSM-X23-track * Latitude Start: 28.139134 * Longitude Start: -15.417521 * Latitude End: 64.169278 * Longitude End: -51.721108 * Date/Time Start: 2026-03-13T20:16:59 * Date/Time End: 2026-03-25T08:45:34 * Campaign: MSM-X23 (MSM141/2Transit) * Basis: Maria S. Merian * Method/Device: Underway cruise track measurements (CT) * Comment: Las Palmas - Nuuk
Comment:
This dataset contains the master track in 10 min resolution, for other resolutions please see "Other version" references.
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This transit cruise was conducted without a designated chief scientist or scientist on board. However, "Underway" Research Data were recorded along the cruise track. Therefore, Susanne Tamm, Head of the German Oceanographic Data Center at the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency of Germany (BSH), has been assigned as the author and contact person for this master track.
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License:
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC-BY-4.0)
Status:
Curation Level: Enhanced curation (CurationLevelC)
Size:
3316 data points
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