gov.noaa.nmfs.inport:17147 eng UTF8 dataset Database Alaska Fisheries Science Center 7600 Sand Point Way N.E., Building 4 Seattle WA 98115 USA https://www.afsc.noaa.gov WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link Website Website for this organization information 0700-1700 Pacific Time resourceProvider 2025-05-15T19:15:44 ISO 19115-2 Geographic Information - Metadata Part 2 Extensions for imagery and gridded data ISO 19115-2:2009(E) AFSC/ABL: Autonomous underwater vehicle for tracking acoustically-tagged fish 2010 AFSC/ABL: Autonomous underwater vehicle for tracking acoustically-tagged fish 2010 publication NOAA/NMFS/EDM 17147 https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inport/item/17147 WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link Full Metadata Record View the complete metadata record on InPort for more information about this dataset. information Eiler, John john.eiler@noaa.gov originator documentDigital Autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) are increasingly being used to collect physical, chemical, and biological information in the marine environment. Recent efforts have been made to merge AUV technology with acoustic telemetry to provide information on the distribution and movements of marine fish. During 2010, we conducted a study in coastal waters near Juneau, Alaska to determine the feasibility of using AUVs to locate marine species under rigorous field conditions, and to compare this approach with traditional vessel-based tracking. Tracking surveys were conducted with a REMUS 100 AUV equipped with an integrated acoustic receiver and hydrophone. The AUV was programmed to navigate along predetermined routes to detect acoustic transmitters within the area. Comparable surveys were conducted with a boat equipped with acoustic tracking gear. Moorings with transmitters at 20-500 m were deployed to provide acoustic targets at known locations and depths. Marine fishes and crabs were tagged to provide mobile targets. Transmitter depth had a major impact on tracking performance. The AUV was equally effective or better detecting reference transmitters in shallow water, and significantly better than the boat for transmitters at deeper depths. Similar results were observed for the tagged animals. Crabs at moderate depths were recorded by both tracking methods, while only the AUV detected fish at depths exceeding 500 m. The AUV periodically had difficulty navigating and maintaining course due to the strong currents and extreme depths in the area. AUVs with greater cruising speeds, increased operating depths, and improved navigation would enhance AUV performance in marine environments. This dataset contains all data collected by the AUV in 2010. completed Eiler, John john.eiler@noaa.gov pointOfContact Eiler, John john.eiler@noaa.gov custodian notPlanned Alaska Point Retreat, AK Portland Island, AK place Geographic Names Information System Autonomous underwater vehicle acoustic tracking coastal environments fish telemetry theme DOC/NOAA/NMFS/AFSC > Alaska Fisheries Science Center, National Marine Fisheries Service, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce dataCentre Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords 2017-04-24 publication 8.5 Earth Science Data and Information System, Earth Science Projects Division, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD%2BKeywords GCMD Keyword Forum Page Global Change Master Directory (GCMD). 2025. GCMD Keywords, Version 22. Greenbelt, MD: Earth Science Data and Information System, Earth Science Projects Division, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). URL (GCMD Keyword Forum Page): https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD+Keywords information custodian Auke Bay Laboratories project InPort otherRestrictions Cite As: Alaska Fisheries Science Center, [Date of Access]: AFSC/ABL: Autonomous underwater vehicle for tracking acoustically-tagged fish 2010 [Data Date Range], https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inport/item/17147. NOAA provides no warranty, nor accepts any liability occurring from any incomplete, incorrect, or misleading data, or from any incorrect, incomplete, or misleading use of the data. It is the responsibility of the user to determine whether or not the data is suitable for the intended purpose. otherRestrictions Access Constraints: There are no legal restrictions on access to the data. 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Acknowledgement of NOAA, as the source from which these data were obtained, in any publications and/or other representations of these data is suggested. unclassified NOAA Data Management Plan (DMP) NOAA/NMFS/EDM 17147 https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inportserve/waf/noaa/nmfs/afsc/dmp/pdf/17147.pdf WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link NOAA Data Management Plan (DMP) NOAA Data Management Plan for this record on InPort. information crossReference eng; US biota oceans Microsoft Excel -135.0848 -134.631 58.3546 58.3835 Marine waters near Juneau, AK including Auke Bay and areas near Portland Island and Point Retreat | Currentness: Ground Condition 2010-04-01 2010-06-01 Eiler, John john.eiler@noaa.gov distributor https://console.cloud.google.com/storage/browser/_details/nmfs_odp_afsc/ABL/Autonomous%20underwater%20vehicle%20for%20tracking%20acoustically-tagged%20fish%202010_ID_17147.csv WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link https://console.cloud.google.com/storage/browser/_details/nmfs_odp_afsc/ABL/Autonomous%20underwater%20vehicle%20for%20tracking%20acoustically-tagged%20fish%202010_ID_17147.csv Note: Dataset migrated by Dan Woodrich (AFSC data management coordinator) on 12/14/2021. 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