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Crowdsourced Bathymetry 2016-01-01 creation NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information NCEI Metadata ID: gov.noaa.ngdc:Crowdsourced_Bathymetry International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) Data Center for Digital Bathymetry (DCDB) author NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information publisher AQM GEC AquaMap contributor ASN Alcatel Submarine Networks contributor CIDCO Interdisciplinary Centre for the Development of Ocean Mapping contributor COMITUSF Center for Ocean Mapping and Innovative Technologies at the University of South Florida contributor CARNVL Carnival Corporation contributor FARSND FarSounder contributor GLOS Great Lakes Observing System contributor M2O M2Ocean Solutions contributor MACGR MacGregor Corp contributor OMS OMS Group contributor OFM Orange Force Marine contributor PGS Petroleum Geo-Services Group contributor ROSEP Rose Point Navigation Systems contributor SBNOC Nippon Foundation-GEBCO Seabed 2030 Project contributor SEAKPR The International SeaKeepers Society contributor SIGNALK Signal K contributor VIMS Virginia Institute of Marine Science contributor The CSB initiative is an effort under the International Hydrographic Organization only made possible through voluntary actions by vessels contributing through designated trusted nodes. Users of the data herein are encouraged but not required to cite trusted nodes which are represented by a prefix on the filename as identified in the contributors section herein. Crowdsourced bathymetry (CSB) is the collection and sharing of depth measurements from vessels, using standard navigation instruments, while engaged in routine maritime operations. Crowdsourcing depth data provides an unprecedented opportunity to achieve a comprehensive and detailed map of the ocean floor. By involving a wide range of contributors, including research vessels, autonomous underwater vehicles, and recreational sailors, vast areas of coastal waters and the ocean can be covered. This collaborative approach generates improved bathymetric maps that unlock valuable insights into marine environments, facilitating scientific discoveries with far-reaching implications for conservation, resource management and our overall understanding of the world's oceans. Data consist of the raw (as collected) point-depth files, and may also include processed or edited versions of the data and/or metadata. The Crowdsourced Bathymetry archive provides data that span the globe and are discoverable and accessible via map interface or API search options. NCEI established and operates the Data Center for Digital Bathymetry (DCDB) on behalf of International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) member states to provide a comprehensive database of bathymetric data on a global scale. The intent of the dataset is to make point-depth bathymetry data available to the public for a wide variety of uses, such as research and earth science analysis. These data are NOT to be used for navigation. 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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. otherRestrictions Cite as: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information and International Hydrographic Organization Data Center for Digital Bathymetry. 2017: Crowdsourced Bathymetry (CSB) Database. [file(s)] NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Accessed [date]. otherRestrictions Data shall NOT be used for navigation. Nautical charts produced and certified by the cognizant authority having jurisdiction should be sourced for navigation purposes. otherRestrictions These data were voluntarily submitted to the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) Data Center for Digital Bathymetry (DCDB) and are in the worldwide public domain, and assigned Creative Commons Zero 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication (CC0-1.0). Crowdsourced Bathymetry 2017-01-01 publication International Hydrographic Organization author crossReference collection vector eng; USA oceans elevation NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.info@noaa.gov https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/contact NCEI Contact Information Information for contacts at NCEI. information distributor XYZ (CSV) Compliant with IHO Publication B-12 GeoJSON Compliant with IHO Publication B-12 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/iho-data-centre-digital-bathymetry Crowdsourced Bathymetry Information about and access to Crowdsourced Bathymetry (CSB) data information https://iho.int/en/crowdsourced-bathymetry International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) Crowdsourced Bathymetry (CSB) Initiative Information about the Crowdsourced Bathymetry (CSB) initiative information https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/maps/iho_dcdb/?layers=csb Crowdsourced Bathymetry Data Viewer Map service to facilitate discovery and access of bathymetry data fileAccess https://noaa-dcdb-bathymetry-pds.s3.amazonaws.com/docs/readme.html Crowdsourced Bathymetry S3 Bucket and Point Store API Crowdsourced Bathymetry data access on the NOAA Open Data Dissemination program S3 bucket download https://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/ingest-external/crowbar/view/main/api-docs?urls.primaryName=Search%20API Crowdsourced Bathymetry API Crowdsourced Bathymetry Search API Documentation search See file-level metadata for vessel-specific acquisition instrumentation details Commercial Navigation Echosounder (various) See file-level metadata for vessel-specific acquisition details