EK80 Water Column Sonar Data Collected During DP01
Deep-Pelagic Nekton Dynamics of the Gulf of Mexico (DEEPEND)- DP01 (EK80). Patterns
in acoustically derived biological scatter through the water column will be collected
with multi-frequency scientific echosounders (Simrad EK60) operating at 18kHz, 38kHz,
70kHz and 120kHz following protocols developed during the NOAA NRDA DAP data collection
operations. Specifically, during each cruise, transducers will be installed on a rigid
pole mounted to the side of the ship, and calibrated at sea for operating conditions
following protocols developed by Dr. Boswell during the ONSAP/DAP cruises. The dynamics
of the mesopelagic scattering community will be examined through the depth dependent
scattering responses at both frequencies (18 and 38kHz) as well as through the difference
between the mean volume backscattering strength (MVBS; in dB) at 18 kHz and 38 kHz
(dMVBS(18-38)). In addition, scatterers in the upper water column (~150m) will be
examined by analyzing the all four available frequencies. By integrating both methods,
the magnitude of biological scattering at discrete-depth intervals will be classified
into major taxonomic components (e.g., fluid-like crustaceans, swimbladdered fishes)
based on resonant properties and behavior. The biological data and ship data collected
during this cruise are available in GRIIDC datasets R4.x257.226:0001 and R4.x257.226:0003,
respectively.
- Cite as: Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative (GoMRI). 2015. 'EK80 Water Column Sonar Data Collected During DP01'. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. doi:10.7289/V5WD3XJS [access date]
- DP01_EK80
- doi:10.7289/V5WD3XJS
- NCEI Metadata ID:gov.noaa.ngdc.mgg.wcd:DP01_EK80
gov.noaa.ngdc.mgg.wcd:DP01_EK80
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Ordering Instructions | Contact the NCEI Water Column Sonar Data Manager to order data. |
Distributor | NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.info@noaa.gov |
Dataset Point of Contact | NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.info@noaa.gov |
Dataset Point of Contact | Water Column Sonar Data Manager NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (303) 497-4742 wcd.info@noaa.gov |
Time Period | 2015-05-01T20:08:07 to 2015-05-08T10:00:42 |
Spatial Reference System | urn:ogc:def:crs:EPSG::4326Vertical Datum: Unknown |
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West:-88.04603
East:-87.34974
South:28.4793
North:29.06708
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Dataset Progress Status | Complete - production of the data has been completed |
Data Update Frequency | Not planned |
Purpose | o examine the spatial and temporal dynamics of deep sea nekton in the Gulf of Mexico through a multidisciplinary approach. |
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Theme keywords | Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords
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Instrument keywords | Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Instrument Keywords
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Place keywords | International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) Sea Area ("Limits of Oceans and Seas"
publication S-23)
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