Comparison of fishery-independent methods for sampling Main Hawaiian Islands Bottomfish assemblages (SE1107, EK60)

Optical, active acoustics, and research fishing data on bottomfish abundance and biomass were collected over predetermined grids to compare results of methodologies. Optical data were collected using a baited stationary Botcam, a TOAD (tethered optical assessment device) camera, and an AUV. Acoustics data were collected using a narrow-beam EK60 system operating at 38, 70, and 120 kHz frequencies. Research fishing was conducted using hook-and-line on small boats. Simultaneous AUV and active acoustics were operated to assess whether AUV can be used to optically validate acoustic data. Bottomfishing off the Sette were conducted simultaneously with acoustics data collection for groundtruthing of acoustics data.
  • Cite as: Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (2011): Water Column Sonar Data Collection (SE1107, EK60). National Centers for Environmental Information, NOAA. doi:10.7289/V5RV0KN3 [access date]
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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.
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Distributor Water Column Sonar Data Manager
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
(303) 497-4742
wcd.info@noaa.gov
Dataset Principal Investigator Benjamin Richards
Research Fisheries Biologist
PIFSC
808.725.5320
benjamin.richards@noaa.gov
Dataset Principal Investigator John Rooney
Benthic Habitat Characterization Ecologist
PIFSC
808.725.5438
john.rooney@noaa.gov
Time Period 2011-09-20T00:00:00 to 2011-09-27T00:00:00
Spatial Reference System urn:ogc:def:crs:EPSG:4326
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates
West:-156.803429983965
East:-156.28854999573
South:20.2472300283578
North:20.9564599730876
Spatial Coverage Map
Documentation links not available.
Publication Dates
  • creation: 2011-09-20
Dataset Progress Status Complete - production of the data has been completed
Data Update Frequency Not planned
Purpose The scientific objective of this cruise is to collect data on economically important Hawaii semi-demersal fish abundance and biomass using three methodologies: optical, experimental fishing, and active acoustics. Based on the results, a subset of methodologies, or a single methodology will be selected to provide the best possible estimates of abundance and biomass to be applied to stock assessment models.
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: Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (2011): Water Column Sonar Data Collection (SE1107, EK60). National Centers for Environmental Information, NOAA. doi:10.7289/V5RV0KN3 [access date]
Custodians
  • NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
Resource Providers
  • DOC/NOAA/NMFS/PIFSC > Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center
Points of Contact
  • DOC/NOAA/NMFS/PIFSC > Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center
Publishers
  • NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
  • NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
  • DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NGDC > National Geophysical Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
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
  • DOC/NOAA/NMFS > National Marine Fisheries Service, 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)
  • North Pacific Ocean
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords
  • GEOGRAPHIC REGION > GLOBAL
  • Vertical Location > VERTICAL LOCATION > SEA FLOOR
Use Constraints
  • Cite as: Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (2011): Water Column Sonar Data Collection (SE1107, EK60). National Centers for Environmental Information, NOAA. doi:10.7289/V5RV0KN3 [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
  • PIFSC
Lineage information for:repository
Processing Steps
  • 2015-04-22T00:00:00 -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.
Acquisition Information (collection)
Instrument
  • Simrad EK60
  • Simrad EK60
  • SBE 911plus CTD
  • Sippican XBT/XSV
  • SBE SeaCat 21
  • SBE 45 Micro TSG
Platform
  • Oscar Elton Sette (SE)
Operation
  • SE1107_EK60
Last Modified: 2017-10-02
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