gov.noaa.ngdc:G01034
series
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
ncei.info@noaa.gov
https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/contact
NCEI Contact Information
Information for contacts at NCEI.
information
pointOfContact
2023-09-15
ISO 19115-2 Geographic Information - Metadata - Part 2: Extensions for Imagery and Gridded Data
ISO 19115-2:2009(E)
point
Through the collection reference systems have vaired with time and location. Please see survey level metadata for detailed information.
Multibeam Bathymetry Database (MBBDB)
1980
creation
2023
revision
2023-09-15
publication
International DOI Foundation (IDF)
doi:10.7289/V56T0JNC
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
NCEI Metadata ID: gov.noaa.ngdc:G01034
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
author
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
publisher
The Multibeam Bathymetry Database went online in 2004
Originally designed for military use, the multibeam echosounder has proved very useful for nautical charting, oceanographic research and modeling, habitat classification, maritime commerce, and recreational applications. The Multibeam Bathymetry Database at NCEI collects and archives multibeam data from the earliest commercial installations (circa 1980) through today's modern high-resolution collections. Data are acquired from a variety of primarily government and academic sources (see individual cruise metadata records for source information) and consist of the raw (as collected) sonar data files. Datasets may also include processed or edited versions of the sonar data, ancillary data, derived products, and/or metadata for the data collection. The Multibeam Bathymetry Database provides data that span the globe and are discoverable and accesible via map interface or text-only search options.
NGDC (now NCEI) established the Multibeam Bathymetry Database to provide a comprehensive database of multibeam bathymetric data on a global scale. The intent of the dataset is to make high-resolution bathymetry available to the public for a wide variety of uses, such as research and earth science analysis. These data are NOT to be used for navigation.
inProgress
historicalArchive
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
ncei.info@noaa.gov
https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/contact
NCEI Contact Information
Information for contacts at NCEI.
information
pointOfContact
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
Multibeam Data Manager
(303) 497-4613
(303) 497-6513
mb.info@noaa.gov
8:00 - 4:30 Mountain
pointOfContact
asNeeded
Updated as needed
https://ngdc.noaa.gov/mgg/image/multibeam.gif
1996: Dr. Lincoln Pratson, INSTAAR/NGDC offshore California gridded multibeam data
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NGDA
National Geospatial Data Asset
Elevation Theme
theme
NGDA Portfolio Themes
Earth Science > Oceans > Bathymetry/Seafloor Topography > Abyssal Hills/Plains
Earth Science > Oceans > Bathymetry/Seafloor Topography > Bathymetry
Earth Science > Oceans > Bathymetry/Seafloor Topography > Continental Margins
Earth Science > Oceans > Bathymetry/Seafloor Topography > Fracture Zones
Earth Science > Oceans > Bathymetry/Seafloor Topography > Ocean Plateaus/Ridges
Earth Science > Oceans > Bathymetry/Seafloor Topography > Seafloor Topography
Earth Science > Oceans > Bathymetry/Seafloor Topography > Seamounts
Earth Science > Oceans > Bathymetry/Seafloor Topography > Submarine Canyons
Earth Science > Oceans > Bathymetry/Seafloor Topography > Trenches
Earth Science > Oceans > Bathymetry/Seafloor Topography > Water Depth
theme
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords
2020-01-09
publication
9.1
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Earth Science Data and Information System
https://www.earthdata.nasa.gov/learn/find-data/idn/gcmd-keywords
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Keywords
The information provided on this page seeks to define how the GCMD Keywords are structured, used and accessed. It also provides information on how users can participate in the further development of the keywords.
information
custodian
ICSU-WDS > International Council for Science - World Data System
project
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Project Keywords
2020-01-09
publication
9.1
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Earth Science Data and Information System
https://www.earthdata.nasa.gov/learn/find-data/idn/gcmd-keywords
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Keywords
The information provided on this page seeks to define how the GCMD Keywords are structured, used and accessed. It also provides information on how users can participate in the further development of the keywords.
information
custodian
Global Ocean
Sea Floor
place
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords
2020-01-09
publication
9.1
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Earth Science Data and Information System
https://www.earthdata.nasa.gov/learn/find-data/idn/gcmd-keywords
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Keywords
The information provided on this page seeks to define how the GCMD Keywords are structured, used and accessed. It also provides information on how users can participate in the further development of the keywords.
information
custodian
DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NGDC > National Geophysical Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
dataCentre
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords
2020-01-09
publication
9.1
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Earth Science Data and Information System
https://www.earthdata.nasa.gov/learn/find-data/idn/gcmd-keywords
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Keywords
The information provided on this page seeks to define how the GCMD Keywords are structured, used and accessed. It also provides information on how users can participate in the further development of the keywords.
information
custodian
DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
dataCentre
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords
2020-01-09
publication
9.1
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Earth Science Data and Information System
https://www.earthdata.nasa.gov/learn/find-data/idn/gcmd-keywords
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Keywords
The information provided on this page seeks to define how the GCMD Keywords are structured, used and accessed. It also provides information on how users can participate in the further development of the keywords.
information
custodian
otherRestrictions
Distribution liability: NOAA and NCEI make no warranty, expressed or implied, regarding these data, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty. NOAA and NCEI cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in these data. If appropriate, NCEI can only certify that the data it distributes are an authentic copy of the records that were accepted for inclusion in the NCEI archives.
otherRestrictions
Use liability: NOAA and NCEI cannot provide any warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of furnished data. Users assume responsibility to determine the usability of these data. The user is responsible for the results of any application of this data for other than its intended purpose.
otherRestrictions
Cite as: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. 2004: Multibeam Bathymetry Database (MBBDB). [cruise]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. https://doi.org/doi:10.7289/V56T0JNC. Accessed [date].
otherRestrictions
Data shall NOT be used for navigation. Nautical charts produced and certified by NOAA should be used for navigational purposes. For more information on NOAA's nautical charts go to NOAA's Office of Coast Survey website.
otherRestrictions
Data are publicly available and free to use.
Multibeam Bathymetric Data at NOAA/NGDC
2020-12-01
publication
Virden, W.
originator
Habermann, T.
originator
Glover, G.
originator
Divins, D.
originator
Sharman, G.
originator
Fox, C.
originator
Bridges Across the Ocean
OCEANS'04 MTS/IEEE, TECHNO-OCEAN'04 November 9-12, 2004 (conference)
crossReference
sciencePaper
vector
eng; USA
oceans
elevation
-180
180
-90
90
1980-01-01
Multibeam Bathymetric Surveys ArcGIS Map Service
2012-01-01
creation
DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, Department of Commerce
https://ngdc.noaa.gov/mgg/bathymetry/multibeam.html
Multibeam Bathymetric Data at NCEI
Please see website for more information about Multibeam Bathymetric Data. Test
information
publisher
DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, Department of Commerce
https://noaa.maps.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=db08517a205b48c98a9bc53fece67a46
NOAA GeoPlatform Entry for Multibeam Bathymetric Surveys
NOAA GeoPlatform listing for Multibeam Bathymetric Surveys map service.
information
publisher
This map service shows ship tracks for multibeam bathymetric surveys archived at NCEI. Attributes are available such as platform name, survey start/end dates, source organization, and links to metadata and data download pages.
NCEI GIS Team
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
ncei.gis@noaa.gov
pointOfContact
Data Analysis and Visualization > Geographic Information Systems
> Web-Based Geographic Information Systems
Data Management/Data Handling > Data Search and Retrival
Data Analysis and Visualization > Visualization/Image Processing
theme
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Service Keywords
2020-01-09
publication
9.1
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Earth Science Data and Information System
https://www.earthdata.nasa.gov/learn/find-data/idn/gcmd-keywords
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Keywords
The information provided on this page seeks to define how the GCMD Keywords are structured, used and accessed. It also provides information on how users can participate in the further development of the keywords.
information
custodian
None
None
ArcGIS Map Service
10.7
1
-180
180
-90
90
tight
ArcGIS for Server REST endpoint for hosted tile layer
https://tiles.arcgis.com/tiles/C8EMgrsFcRFL6LrL/arcgis/rest/services/multibeam_tracklines/MapServer
https
https://www.geoplatform.gov/spec/esri-map-rest
Multibeam Bathymetric Surveys ArcGIS Hosted Tile Layer
The Multibeam Bathymetric Surveys ArcGIS hosted tile layer provides rapid display of ship tracks from global scales to zoom level 10 (approx. 1:577,000 scale).
search
ArcGIS for Server REST endpoint for dynamic map service
https://gis.ngdc.noaa.gov/arcgis/rest/services/web_mercator/multibeam_dynamic/MapServer
https
https://www.geoplatform.gov/spec/esri-map-rest
Multibeam Bathymetric Surveys ArcGIS Dynamic Map Service
The Multibeam Bathymetric Surveys ArcGIS dynamic map service is visible at all scales, and a filter can be applied using the layerDefinitions parameter.
search
WMS Get Capabilities
https://gis.ngdc.noaa.gov/arcgis/services/web_mercator/multibeam_dynamic/MapServer/WMSServer?request=GetCapabilities&service=WMS
https
https://opengis.net/spec/wms
Multibeam Bathymetric Surveys Web Map Service (WMS)
Capabilities document for Open Geospatial Consortium Web Map Service for Multibeam Bathymetric Surveys
search
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
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NCEI Contact Information
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information
distributor
In most cases, electronic downloads of the data are free. However, fees may apply for custom orders, data certifications, copies of analog materials, and data distribution on physical media.
Contact NCEI for other distribution options and instructions.
Raw instrument files
ASCII (xml, txt)
Gridded products (bag, sd, xyz)
Images (tif, jpeg)
Geospatial data (asc, kml)
https://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/mgg/bathymetry/multibeam.html
http
Multibeam Bathymetry
Information about and access to multibeam bathymetric data at NCEI
information
http://maps.ngdc.noaa.gov/viewers/bathymetry/
Bathymetric Data Viewer
Map viewer for discovery of bathymetric data - including multibeam sonar data
search
repository
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
NOAA created the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) by merging NOAA's National Climatic Data Center (NCDC), National Geophysical Data Center (NGDC), and National Oceanographic Data Center (NODC), including the National Coastal Data Development Center (NCDDC), per the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015, Public Law 113-235. NCEI launched publicly on April 22, 2015.
2015-04-22T00:00:00
asNeeded
Modified for compliance to NCEI Template v1.2.
Multibeam Echosounder Swath Bathymetry System
Multibeam Echosounder Backscatter System
Sidescan Sonar System