Document of dataset 2145

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title in English

Ferrybox data by GKSS

Description in English

All data from the FerryBox cruises are stored in a database that can be reached from the internet. Output in graphical from istfree for the public. There are 5 different graphical formats:

1. Transect Plot I: Here you can view one or more measured parameters from a single ferry transect.
2. Transect Plot II: Here you can view one parameters from multiple transects.
3. Time Series Plot: Here you choose alocation on a ferry transect and get all data (one or multiple parameters) for each time when the ferry crossed this spott (time series for this location).
4. Scatter Plot: Here you can have an overview on multiple transects arranged in a column: On the x-axis the transect (distance) and on the y-axis the time (weeks, months) are depicted. The data itself are presented as colour-coded 'dots".
5. Map Plot: On this type of plot a map with the ferry transect is presented. Its color represents the measured data.

In this data base the following ferry transects are stored: A) Cuxhaven-Harwich ('old route' until 2005) B) Cuxhaven-Immingham ('new' route since 2006) C) Büsum-Helgoland ('new route') since July 2008 D) Germany-England-Norway (Route on 'Lysbris' which has been suspende and will start again in autumn 2008

Abstract in English

Ferryboxes are used on ships of opportunity and collect physical data. All data from the FerryBox cruises are stored in a database that can be reached from the internet. Output in graphical form is free for the public.

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