NF-11-01-USVI Characterization of Seafloor Habitats of the U.S. Caribbean (EK60)

The objective of this project is to collect a multibeam bathymetry dataset with 100% seafloor ensonification, along with multibeam backscatter suitable for seafloor characterization. Fishery acoustics data will be collected to characterize broad-scale fish abundance, biomass, and utilization patterns, as well as to locate and document fish spawning aggregations. Multibeam data will be collected to conform to IHO Order 1 (<100m) and Order 2 (>100m) accuracy standards. The strategies developed for each survey area will take into account the minimum depths, general bathymetry, and time allotment. The delineation and identification of seafloor habitats will be assisted by the use of a moderate-depth Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) and drop camera. The vehicle has video and frame camera capability to depths of 300 meters and will be used to point sampling within areas mapped during this mission.

Dataset Citation

Cite as: National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science, NOAA (2011): Water Column Sonar Data Collection (NF-11-01-USVI, EK60). National Centers for Environmental Information, NOAA. doi:10.7289/V5JD4TRH [access date]

Dataset Identifiers

NF11-01-USVI_EK60
doi:10.7289/V5JD4TRH

ISO 19115-2 Metadata

gov.noaa.ngdc.mgg.wcd:NF-11-01-USVI_EK60

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Search Data	Water Column Sonar Data Map Viewer (search) Interactive map viewer to allow discovery and access to water column sonar data
Distribution Formats	Kongsberg/Simrad instrument files (.raw or .wcd)(Version:1) File Specification: Kongsberg/Simrad .raw files are generated by ME70, EK60 or ES60 instruments. They contain power and optionally angular position data with each beam/frequency identified by an independent channel. See the Simrad interface specification manual for further information. The .wcd files are generated by Kongsberg EM302 or EM122 instruments. See Kongsberg documentation for more information.
Ordering Instructions	Contact the NCEI Water Column Sonar Data Manager to order data
Distributor	Water Column Sonar Data Manager NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (303) 497-4742 wcd.info@noaa.gov
Dataset Principal Investigator	Tim Battista Oceanographer National Centers Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) (301)713-3028x171 tim.battista@noaa.gov
Dataset Principal Investigator	Chris Taylor Ecologist National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) (252)838-0833 chris.taylor@noaa.gov


Time Period	2011-03-28T20:54:35 to 2011-04-16T03:35:48
Spatial Reference System	urn:ogc:def:crs:EPSG:4326
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates	West:-65.1117054533 East:-64.6487349875 South:18.0660794798 North:18.3117347408
Spatial Coverage Map


Documentation links not available.


Publication Dates	creation: 2011-03-28
Dataset Progress Status	Complete - production of the data has been completed
Data Update Frequency	Not planned
Purpose	The purpose of the cruise will be to collect swath bathymetry and acoustical backscatter, as well as fishery acoustics data in high priority areas in the U.S. Caribbean.
Use Limitations	These data are considered raw and have not been subjected to the NOAA's quality control or quality assurance procedures. They are released for limited public use as preliminary data to be used only with appropriate caution. NOAA cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in the data, nor as a result of the failure of the data to function on a particular system. NOAA makes no warranty, expressed or implied, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty. Not subject to copyright protection within the United States.


Dataset Citation	Cite as: National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science, NOAA (2011): Water Column Sonar Data Collection (NF-11-01-USVI, EK60). National Centers for Environmental Information, NOAA. doi:10.7289/V5JD4TRH [access date]
Custodians	NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
Resource Providers	NCCOS
Sponsors	NCCOS
Publishers	NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information


Theme keywords	Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords Earth Science > Oceans > Ocean Acoustics > Acoustic Scattering Earth Science > Oceans > Aquatic Sciences > Fisheries Earth Science > Oceans > Ocean Acoustics Earth Science > Biosphere > Ecosystems > Marine Ecosystems > Pelagic Earth Science > Biosphere > Ecosystems > Marine Ecosystems Earth Science > Biosphere > Ecosystems > Marine Ecosystems > Benthic Earth Science > Biosphere > Ecosystems > Aquatic Ecosystems Earth Science > Oceans > Bathymetry/Seafloor Topography > Bathymetry Earth Science > Oceans > Bathymetry/Seafloor Topography > Seafloor Topography
Data Center keywords	Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords 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
Instrument keywords	Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Instrument Keywords In Situ/Laboratory Instruments > Profilers/Sounders > Acoustic Sounders > WCMS > Water Column Mapping System
Place keywords	International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) Sea Area ("Limits of Oceans and Seas" publication S-23) Caribbean Sea Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords GEOGRAPHIC REGION > GLOBAL Vertical Location > VERTICAL LOCATION > SEA FLOOR


Use Constraints	Cite as: National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science, NOAA (2011): Water Column Sonar Data Collection (NF-11-01-USVI, EK60). National Centers for Environmental Information, NOAA. doi:10.7289/V5JD4TRH [access date]
Access Constraints	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. Resource may not be available for up to one year after initial collection.
Fees	Free

Use Constraints

Cite as: National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science, NOAA (2011): Water Column Sonar Data Collection (NF-11-01-USVI, EK60). National Centers for Environmental Information, NOAA. doi:10.7289/V5JD4TRH [access date]

Access Constraints

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.

Resource may not be available for up to one year after initial collection.

Fees

Free

Lineage information for:series
Processor	National Centers Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS)

Acquisition Information (collection)
Instrument	Simrad EK60 Kongsberg EM1002 Reson SeaBat 7125 Simrad EK60 Furuno FE700 Knudsen CHIRP 3200 Echosounder RM Young 61202V RM Young 41382VC RM Young 05106 SBE 45 Micro TSG SBE 911plus CTD SBE 43 SBE 18 SBE 38 SBE SeaCat 21 SBE 19plus V2 Ocean Surveyor ADCP Turner 10AU Fluorometer Seapoint SCF Seapoint Turbidity Meter POS/MV 320
Platform	Nancy Foster (NF)
Operation	NF11-01-USVI_EK60

Last Modified: 2017-05-30

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