Southeast Fishery-Independent Survey (PC1204, ME70)

The Southeast Fishery-Independent Survey (SEFIS) was created by the National Marine Fisheries Service in 2010 and operates out of the NOAA Beaufort Laboratory. The survey conducts fishery-independent sampling and related applied research, focusing on the assessment of spatial variability in distribution and abundance of marine fish species within the snapper-grouper complex, via data collected from fish traps, video cameras, and acoustic gears. The NOAA ship Pisces departed Morehead City, NC on 24 July 2012 for a SEFIS research cruise in continental shelf and shelf-break waters off the southeastern U.S. During this survey, 385 sq km of multibeam data were collected from 29 discrete areas in the sea area of Raleigh Bay, NC. A total of 328 concomitant trap-camera samples were collected. During PC1204, Caris multibeam processing methods were used at sea for the first time. SEFIS program website:
http://www.sefsc.noaa.gov/labs/beaufort/ecosystems/sefis/

Dataset Citation

Cite as: Southeast Fisheries Science Center (2012): Water Column Sonar Data Collection (PC1204, ME70). National Centers for Environmental Information, NOAA. doi:10.7289/V5W66HRK [access date]

Dataset Identifiers

PC1204_ME70
doi:10.7289/V5W66HRK

ISO 19115-2 Metadata

gov.noaa.ngdc.mgg.wcd:PC1204_ME70

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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	Simrad ME70 raw (.raw) format(Version:1) File Specification: Simrad ME70 raw files. See the Simrad ME70 interface specification manual for additional information.
Ordering Instructions	Contact the 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	Zeb Schobernd Biologist NOAA Fisheries - Beaufort Laboratory 252-728-8736 zeb.schobernd@noaa.gov
Dataset Principal Investigator	Nate Bacheler Coordinator, Southeast Fishery-Independent Survey (SEFIS) NOAA Fisheries - Beaufort Laboratory 252.838.0825 nate.bacheler@noaa.gov


Time Period	2012-07-25T00:00:00 to 2012-08-23T00:00:00
Spatial Reference System	urn:ogc:def:crs:EPSG:4326
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates	West:-76.4 East:-75.3 South:34.2 North:35.2
Spatial Coverage Map


Documentation links not available.


Publication Dates	creation: 2012-07-25
Dataset Progress Status	Complete - production of the data has been completed
Data Update Frequency	Not planned
Purpose	Increase the spatial footprint and sample size of fishery-independent sampling in US south Atlantic continental shelf waters (roughtly between Cape Canaveral, FL and Savannah, GA). Mapping data are used to improve survey design and to expand knowledge of hardbottom habitats in the southeast US.
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: Southeast Fisheries Science Center (2012): Water Column Sonar Data Collection (PC1204, ME70). National Centers for Environmental Information, NOAA. doi:10.7289/V5W66HRK [access date]
Custodians	NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
Resource Providers	NOAA NMFS Southeast Fisheries Science Center
Points of Contact	NOAA NMFS Southeast Fisheries Science Center
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 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 Atlantic Ocean Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords GEOGRAPHIC REGION > GLOBAL Vertical Location > VERTICAL LOCATION > SEA FLOOR


Use Constraints	Cite as: Southeast Fisheries Science Center (2012): Water Column Sonar Data Collection (PC1204, ME70). National Centers for Environmental Information, NOAA. doi:10.7289/V5W66HRK [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	NOAA Fisheries - Beaufort Laboratory

Lineage information for:series
Lineage Statement	File naming convention errors occurred. Specifically, file names (e.g., PC1204C-D20120726-T212907.raw) include the cruise name (PC1204) followed by an alpha code that indicates the ME70 beam configuration in use. If the letter is "C", the beam configuration file was provided by George Randy Cutter, NOAA NMFS Southwest Fisheries Science Center. If the letter is "W", the beam configuration file was provided by Tom Weber, Univ. of New Hampshire. Instances occurred where the incorrect code was imprinted on file names. Data users are urged to verify beam configuration by inspecting raw data file structure (e.g., the "W" configuration is composed of 31 beams).

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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 ME70 Simrad ME70 Simrad EK60 Simrad ES60 Furuno FE700 Sea-Bird SBE 9 POS/MV 320 Eppley PIR SBE SeaCat 21 RM Young 61202V RM Young 41382VC RM Young 05106
Platform	Pisces (PC)
Operation	PC1204_ME70

Last Modified: 2017-10-02

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