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.
- 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]
- NF11-01-USVI_EK60
- doi:10.7289/V5JD4TRH
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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
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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. |
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Theme keywords | Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords
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Data Center keywords | Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center 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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