Skip to main content

EM302 Water Column Sonar Data Collected During EX1402L1


 (MI_Metadata)
    fileIdentifier:  gov.noaa.ngdc.mgg.wcd:EX1402L1_EM302
    language:  eng; USA
    characterSet:  (MD_CharacterSetCode) utf8
    hierarchyLevel:  (MD_ScopeCode) series
    hierarchyLevelName:  Water Column Sonar Series-Level Metadata
    contact:  (CI_ResponsibleParty)
        organisationName:  NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
        contactInfo:  (CI_Contact)
            address:  (CI_Address)
                electronicMailAddress:  ncei.info@noaa.gov
            onlineResource:  (CI_OnlineResource)
                linkage: https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/contact
                name:  NCEI Contact Information
                description:  Information for contacts at NCEI.
                function:  (CI_OnLineFunctionCode) information
        role:  (CI_RoleCode) pointOfContact
    dateStamp:  2023-08-17
    metadataStandardName:  ISO 19115-2 Geographic Information - Metadata - Part 2: Extensions for Imagery and Gridded Data
    metadataStandardVersion:  ISO 19115-2:2009(E)
return to top
    spatialRepresentationInfo:  (MD_VectorSpatialRepresentation)
        geometricObjects:  (MD_GeometricObjects)
            geometricObjectType:  (MD_GeometricObjectTypeCode) curve
return to top
    referenceSystemInfo:  (MD_ReferenceSystem)
        referenceSystemIdentifier:  (RS_Identifier)
            authority:  (CI_Citation)
                title:  World Geodetic System 1984
                alternateTitle:  WGS 84
                date:  (CI_Date)
                    date:  2007-08-27
                    dateType:  (CI_DateTypeCode) revision
                citedResponsibleParty:  (CI_ResponsibleParty)
                    organisationName: (withheld)
                    contactInfo:  (CI_Contact)
                        onlineResource:  (CI_OnlineResource)
                            linkage: https://epsg.org/crs_4326/WGS-84.html
                            name:  WGS 84
                            description:  GML of World Geodetic System 1984 coordinate reference system.
                            function:  (CI_OnLineFunctionCode) information
                    role:  (CI_RoleCode) resourceProvider
                citedResponsibleParty:  (CI_ResponsibleParty)
                    organisationName:  European Petroleum Survey Group
                    contactInfo:  (CI_Contact)
                        onlineResource:  (CI_OnlineResource)
                            linkage: https://epsg.org/home.html
                            name:  European Petroleum Survey Group Geodetic Parameter Registry
                            description:  Registry that accesses the EPSG Geodetic Parameter Dataset, which is a structured dataset of Coordinate Reference Systems and Coordinate Transformations.
                            function:  (CI_OnLineFunctionCode) search
                    role:  (CI_RoleCode) publisher
            code:  urn:ogc:def:crs:EPSG::4326
return to top
    referenceSystemInfo:  (MD_ReferenceSystem)
        referenceSystemIdentifier:  (RS_Identifier)
            authority:  (CI_Citation)
                title:  Vertical Datum: Unknown
                date: (inapplicable)
            code:  Vertical Datum: Unknown
return to top
    identificationInfo:  (MD_DataIdentification)
        citation:  (CI_Citation)
            title:  EM302 Water Column Sonar Data Collected During EX1402L1
            date:  (CI_Date)
                date:  2014-04-23
                dateType:  (CI_DateTypeCode) creation
            date:  (CI_Date)
                date:  2020-11-06
                dateType:  (CI_DateTypeCode) publication
            identifier:  (MD_Identifier)
                authority:  (CI_Citation)
                    title:  NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
                    date: (inapplicable)
                code:  EX1402L1_EM302
            identifier:  (MD_Identifier)
                authority:  (CI_Citation)
                    title:  International DOI Foundation (IDF)
                    date: (inapplicable)
                code:
                  Anchor:  DOI doi:10.7289/V5NC5Z42
            identifier:  (MD_Identifier)
                authority:  (CI_Citation)
                    title:  NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
                    date: (inapplicable)
                code:  NCEI Metadata ID:gov.noaa.ngdc.mgg.wcd:EX1402L1_EM302
            citedResponsibleParty:  (CI_ResponsibleParty)
                organisationName:  NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
                role:  (CI_RoleCode) custodian
            citedResponsibleParty:  (CI_ResponsibleParty)
                organisationName:  NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
                role:  (CI_RoleCode) publisher
            citedResponsibleParty:  (CI_ResponsibleParty)
                organisationName:  DOC/NOAA/OAR/OER - Office of Ocean Exploration and Research
                contactInfo:  (CI_Contact)
                    phone:  (CI_Telephone)
                        voice:  301-734-1014
                        facsimile:  301-713-4252
                    address:  (CI_Address)
                        deliveryPoint:  1315 East-West Hwy, SSMC3, #10210
                        city:  Silver Spring
                        administrativeArea:  MD
                        postalCode:  20910
                        country:  USA
                        electronicMailAddress:  oer.info.mgmt@noaa.gov
                    hoursOfService:  8am-5pm, Monday through Friday
                    contactInstructions:
                role:  (CI_RoleCode) author
        abstract:  Water Column raw (level-0) files (.wcd)
        purpose:  To collect water column backscatter data during the mission.
        status:  (MD_ProgressCode) completed
        pointOfContact:  (CI_ResponsibleParty)
            organisationName:  NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
            contactInfo:  (CI_Contact)
                address:  (CI_Address)
                    electronicMailAddress:  ncei.info@noaa.gov
                onlineResource:  (CI_OnlineResource)
                    linkage: https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/contact
                    name:  NCEI Contact Information
                    description:  Information for contacts at NCEI.
                    function:  (CI_OnLineFunctionCode) information
            role:  (CI_RoleCode) pointOfContact
        pointOfContact:  (CI_ResponsibleParty)
            organisationName:  NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
            positionName:  Water Column Sonar Data Manager
            contactInfo:  (CI_Contact)
                phone:  (CI_Telephone)
                    voice:  (303) 497-4742
                address:  (CI_Address)
                    deliveryPoint:  325 Broadway, Mail Code E/NE42
                    city:  Boulder
                    administrativeArea:  CO
                    postalCode:  80305-3328
                    country:  USA
                    electronicMailAddress:  wcd.info@noaa.gov
            role:  (CI_RoleCode) pointOfContact
        resourceMaintenance:  (MD_MaintenanceInformation)
            maintenanceAndUpdateFrequency:  (MD_MaintenanceFrequencyCode) notPlanned
        descriptiveKeywords:  (MD_Keywords)
            keyword:  Earth Science > Oceans > Ocean Acoustics > Acoustic Scattering
            keyword:  Earth Science > Oceans > Aquatic Sciences > Fisheries
            keyword:  Earth Science > Oceans > Ocean Acoustics
            keyword:  Earth Science > Biosphere > Ecosystems > Marine Ecosystems > Pelagic
            keyword:  Earth Science > Biosphere > Ecosystems > Marine Ecosystems
            keyword:  Earth Science > Biosphere > Ecosystems > Marine Ecosystems > Benthic
            keyword:  Earth Science > Biosphere > Ecosystems > Aquatic Ecosystems
            keyword:  Earth Science > Oceans > Bathymetry/Seafloor Topography > Bathymetry
            keyword:  Earth Science > Oceans > Bathymetry/Seafloor Topography > Seafloor Topography
            type:  (MD_KeywordTypeCode) theme
            thesaurusName:  (CI_Citation)
                title:  Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords
                date:  (CI_Date)
                    date:  2020-01-09
                    dateType:  (CI_DateTypeCode) publication
                edition:  9.1
                citedResponsibleParty:  (CI_ResponsibleParty)
                    organisationName:  NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Earth Science Data and Information System
                    contactInfo:  (CI_Contact)
                        onlineResource:  (CI_OnlineResource)
                            linkage: https://www.earthdata.nasa.gov/learn/find-data/idn/gcmd-keywords
                            name:  Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Keywords
                            description:  The information provided on this page seeks to define how the GCMD Keywords are structured, used and accessed. It also provides information on how users can participate in the further development of the keywords.
                            function:  (CI_OnLineFunctionCode) information
                    role:  (CI_RoleCode) custodian
        descriptiveKeywords:  (MD_Keywords)
            keyword:  Unknown
            type:  (MD_KeywordTypeCode) place
            thesaurusName:  (CI_Citation)
                title:  International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) Sea Area ("Limits of Oceans and Seas" publication S-23)
                date:  (CI_Date)
                    date:  2010-08-24
                    dateType:  (CI_DateTypeCode) revision
                citedResponsibleParty:  (CI_ResponsibleParty)
                    organisationName:  International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) Sea Area ("Limits of Oceans and Seas" publication S-23)
                    contactInfo:  (CI_Contact)
                        onlineResource:  (CI_OnlineResource)
                            linkage: https://iho.int/
                            name:  International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) Sea Area ("Limits of Oceans and Seas" publication S-23)
                            description:  Publication of Sea Areas is maintained by IHO.
                            function:  (CI_OnLineFunctionCode) information
                    role:  (CI_RoleCode) resourceProvider
        descriptiveKeywords:  (MD_Keywords)
            keyword:  DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
            keyword:  DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NGDC > National Geophysical Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
            type:  (MD_KeywordTypeCode) dataCentre
            thesaurusName:  (CI_Citation)
                title:  Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords
                date:  (CI_Date)
                    date:  2020-01-09
                    dateType:  (CI_DateTypeCode) publication
                edition:  9.1
                citedResponsibleParty:  (CI_ResponsibleParty)
                    organisationName:  NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Earth Science Data and Information System
                    contactInfo:  (CI_Contact)
                        onlineResource:  (CI_OnlineResource)
                            linkage: https://www.earthdata.nasa.gov/learn/find-data/idn/gcmd-keywords
                            name:  Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Keywords
                            description:  The information provided on this page seeks to define how the GCMD Keywords are structured, used and accessed. It also provides information on how users can participate in the further development of the keywords.
                            function:  (CI_OnLineFunctionCode) information
                    role:  (CI_RoleCode) custodian
        descriptiveKeywords:  (MD_Keywords)
            keyword:  Vertical Location > Water Column
            type:  (MD_KeywordTypeCode) place
            thesaurusName:  (CI_Citation)
                title:  Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords
                date:  (CI_Date)
                    date:  2020-01-09
                    dateType:  (CI_DateTypeCode) publication
                edition:  9.1
                citedResponsibleParty:  (CI_ResponsibleParty)
                    organisationName:  NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Earth Science Data and Information System
                    contactInfo:  (CI_Contact)
                        onlineResource:  (CI_OnlineResource)
                            linkage: https://www.earthdata.nasa.gov/learn/find-data/idn/gcmd-keywords
                            name:  Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Keywords
                            description:  The information provided on this page seeks to define how the GCMD Keywords are structured, used and accessed. It also provides information on how users can participate in the further development of the keywords.
                            function:  (CI_OnLineFunctionCode) information
                    role:  (CI_RoleCode) custodian
        descriptiveKeywords:  (MD_Keywords)
            keyword:  In Situ/Laboratory Instruments > Profilers/Sounders > Acoustic Sounders > WCMS > Water Column Mapping System
            type:  (MD_KeywordTypeCode) instrument
            thesaurusName:  (CI_Citation)
                title:  Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Instrument Keywords
                date:  (CI_Date)
                    date:  2020-01-09
                    dateType:  (CI_DateTypeCode) publication
                edition:  9.1
                citedResponsibleParty:  (CI_ResponsibleParty)
                    organisationName:  NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Earth Science Data and Information System
                    contactInfo:  (CI_Contact)
                        onlineResource:  (CI_OnlineResource)
                            linkage: https://www.earthdata.nasa.gov/learn/find-data/idn/gcmd-keywords
                            name:  Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Keywords
                            description:  The information provided on this page seeks to define how the GCMD Keywords are structured, used and accessed. It also provides information on how users can participate in the further development of the keywords.
                            function:  (CI_OnLineFunctionCode) information
                    role:  (CI_RoleCode) custodian
        resourceConstraints:  (MD_LegalConstraints)
            useConstraints:  (MD_RestrictionCode) otherRestrictions
            otherConstraints:  Cite as: NOAA Ocean Exploration. 2014. 'EM302 Water Column Sonar Data Collected During EX1402L1'. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. https://doi.org/10.7289/V5NC5Z42 [access date]
        resourceConstraints:  (MD_LegalConstraints)
            accessConstraints:  (MD_RestrictionCode) otherRestrictions
            otherConstraints:  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.
        resourceConstraints:  (MD_LegalConstraints)
            useConstraints:  (MD_RestrictionCode) otherRestrictions
            otherConstraints:  Use liability: NOAA and NCEI cannot provide any warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of furnished data. Users assume responsibility to determine the usability of these data. The user is responsible for the results of any application of this data for other than its intended purpose.
        resourceConstraints:  (MD_Constraints)
            useLimitation:  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.
        resourceConstraints:  (MD_Constraints)
            useLimitation:  Not subject to copyright protection within the United States.
        resourceConstraints:  (MD_LegalConstraints)
            accessConstraints:  (MD_RestrictionCode) otherRestrictions
            otherConstraints:  Resource may not be available for up to one year after initial collection.
        aggregationInfo:  (MD_AggregateInformation)
            aggregateDataSetIdentifier:  (MD_Identifier)
                code:  EX1402L1
            associationType:  (DS_AssociationTypeCode) largerWorkCitation
            initiativeType:  (DS_InitiativeTypeCode) operation
        language:  eng; USA
        topicCategory:  (MD_TopicCategoryCode) oceans
        topicCategory:  (MD_TopicCategoryCode) geoscientificInformation
        extent:  (EX_Extent)
            geographicElement:  (EX_GeographicBoundingBox)
                westBoundLongitude:  -95
                eastBoundLongitude:  -71
                southBoundLatitude:  23
                northBoundLatitude:  42
            temporalElement:  (EX_TemporalExtent)
                extent:
                  TimePeriod:
                    beginPosition:  2014-02-24T00:00:00
                    endPosition:  2014-03-15T00:00:00
return to top
    contentInfo:  (MI_CoverageDescription)
        attributeDescription:
          RecordType:  Trackline
        contentType:  (MD_CoverageContentTypeCode) physicalMeasurement
return to top
    distributionInfo:  (MD_Distribution)
        distributor:  (MD_Distributor)
            distributorContact:  (CI_ResponsibleParty)
                organisationName:  NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
                contactInfo:  (CI_Contact)
                    address:  (CI_Address)
                        electronicMailAddress:  ncei.info@noaa.gov
                    onlineResource:  (CI_OnlineResource)
                        linkage: https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/contact
                        name:  NCEI Contact Information
                        description:  Information for contacts at NCEI.
                        function:  (CI_OnLineFunctionCode) information
                role:  (CI_RoleCode) distributor
            distributionOrderProcess:  (MD_StandardOrderProcess)
                fees:  Free
                orderingInstructions:  Contact the NCEI Water Column Sonar Data Manager to order data.
            distributorFormat:  (MD_Format)
                name:  Kongsberg EM302 water column data (.wcd) format
                version:  1
                specification:  Kongsberg/Simrad .raw files are generated by ME70, EK60 or ES60 instruments. They contain power and optionally angular position data with each beam/frequency identified by an independent channel. See the Simrad interface specification manual for further information. The .wcd files are generated by Kongsberg EM302 or EM122 instruments. See Kongsberg documentation for more information.
            distributorTransferOptions:  (MD_DigitalTransferOptions)
                onLine:  (CI_OnlineResource)
                    linkage: https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/maps/water-column-sonar/index.html?surveys=EX1402L1&instruments=EM302
                    protocol:  HTTPS
                    name:  Water Column Sonar Data Map Viewer
                    description:  Interactive map viewer to allow discovery and access to water column sonar data
                    function:  (CI_OnLineFunctionCode) search
            distributorTransferOptions:  (MD_DigitalTransferOptions)
                onLine:  (CI_OnlineResource)
                    linkage: https://registry.opendata.aws/ncei-wcsd-archive/
                    protocol:  HTTPS
                    name:  AWS Cloud Storage Bucket
                    description:  AWS Cloud Storage provides additional public access to water column sonar data through the NOAA Big Data Project
                    function:  (CI_OnLineFunctionCode) download
            distributorTransferOptions:  (MD_DigitalTransferOptions)
                onLine:  (CI_OnlineResource)
                    linkage: https://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/mgg/wcd/
                    protocol:  HTTPS
                    name:  Water Column Sonar Data Archive Homepage
                    description:  Web page containing information on the water column sonar data archive.
                    function:  (CI_OnLineFunctionCode) information
return to top
    dataQualityInfo:  (DQ_DataQuality)
        scope:  (DQ_Scope)
            level:  (MD_ScopeCode) collectionHardware
            levelDescription:  (MD_ScopeDescription)
                other:  Instrument calibration information
        lineage:  (LI_Lineage)
            statement:  Unknown
return to top
    dataQualityInfo:  (DQ_DataQuality)
        scope:  (DQ_Scope)
            level:  (MD_ScopeCode) series
        report:  (DQ_AbsoluteExternalPositionalAccuracy)
            nameOfMeasure:  Horizontal Positional Accuracy
            result:  (DQ_ConformanceResult)
                specification: (inapplicable)
                explanation:  Positional accuracy dependent on navigation GPS, ship motion correction, and sound velocity profile accuracy.
                pass:  true
        report:  (DQ_AbsoluteExternalPositionalAccuracy)
            nameOfMeasure:  Vertical Positional Accuracy
            result:  (DQ_ConformanceResult)
                specification: (inapplicable)
                explanation:  Vertical accuracy is dependent on navigation GPS and ship motion corrections.
                pass:  true
        lineage:  (LI_Lineage)
            processStep:  (LI_ProcessStep)
                description:  Raw unprocessed data files
                dateTime:
                  DateTime:  2014-02-24T00:00:00
return to top
    acquisitionInformation:  (MI_AcquisitionInformation)
        instrument:  (MI_Instrument)
            citation:  (CI_Citation)
                title:  Kongsberg EM302 Multibeam Echosounder
                date: (unknown)
                identifier:  (MD_Identifier)
                    code:  EM302
                citedResponsibleParty:  (CI_ResponsibleParty)
                    organisationName:  Kongsberg Maritime
                    contactInfo:  (CI_Contact)
                        phone:  (CI_Telephone)
                            voice:  +47 214 98 364
                            facsimile:  +47 322 85 014
                        address:  (CI_Address)
                            deliveryPoint:  P.O. Box 483
                            deliveryPoint:  NO-3601
                            city:  Kongsberg
                            country:  Norway
                            electronicMailAddress:  km.support@kongsberg.com
                        onlineResource:  (CI_OnlineResource)
                            linkage: https://www.kongsberg.com/maritime/products/mapping-systems/mapping-systems/multibeam-echo-sounders/
                            name:  Kongsberg EM302 Multibeam Echosounder
                            description:  Kongsberg EM302 Multibeam Echosounder information
                            function:  (CI_OnLineFunctionCode) information
                    role:  (CI_RoleCode) resourceProvider
            identifier:  (MD_Identifier)
                code:  Kongsberg EM302
            type:  Multibeam Echosounder
            description:  The state of the art 30 kHz EM 302 deep water multibeam sonar is manufactured by Kongsberg, Inc of Norway. The EM 302 transducers are modular linear arrays in a Mills cross configuration with separate units for transmit and receive. This sonar offers significantly larger swath width, increased data density and resolution. Beam focusing is applied both during reception and transmission. The system has up to 288 beams / 432 soundings per swath with pointing angles automatically adjusted according to achievable coverage or operator defined limits. In multi-ping mode, 2 swaths are generated per ping cycle, with up to 864 soundings. With multi-ping the transmit fan is duplicated and transmitted with a small difference in along track tilt. The applied tilt takes into account depth, coverage and vessel speed to give a constant sounding separation along track. The beam spacing can be adjusted as equi-distant or equi-angular. EM 302 uses both CW pulses and FM sweep pulses with pulse compression on reception, in order to increase the maximum useful swath width. The transmit fan is split in several individual sectors with independent active steering according to accomplish compensation for the vessel movements: yaw, pitch and roll. The high density, high resolution, large coverage and water column capability makes EM 302 an ideal system to explore the sea bed and the water column for detection and characterization of a broad spectrum of features.
        operation:  (MI_Operation)
            identifier:  (MD_Identifier)
                code:  EX1402L1_EM302
            status:  (MD_ProgressCode) completed
            parentOperation: (inapplicable)
        platform:  (MI_Platform)
            citation:  (CI_Citation)
                title:  NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer (R337)
                date:  (CI_Date)
                    date:  2022-07-12
                    dateType:  (CI_DateTypeCode) creation
            identifier:  (MD_Identifier)
                code:  Okeanos Explorer (EX)
            description:  NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer is the only federal vessel dedicated to exploring our largely unknown ocean for the purpose of discovery and the advancement of knowledge about the deep ocean. The ship is operated by the NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps and civilians as part of NOAA's fleet managed by NOAA's Office of Marine and Aviation Operations. Mission equipment is operated by NOAA's Office of Ocean Exploration and Research in partnership with the Global Foundation for Ocean Exploration.
            sponsor:  (CI_ResponsibleParty)
                organisationName:  DOC/NOAA/OMAO/MOC-A > Marine Operations Center - Atlantic, NOAA Marine Operations, NOAA Office of Marine and Aviation Operations, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
                contactInfo:  (CI_Contact)
                    phone:  (CI_Telephone)
                        facsimile:  757-441-6495
                    address:  (CI_Address)
                        deliveryPoint:  NOAA/OMAO/MOC-A
                        deliveryPoint:  439 West York Street
                        city:  Norfolk
                        administrativeArea:  VA
                        postalCode:  23510-1145
                        country:  USA
                        electronicMailAddress:  David.A.Score@noaa.gov
                    onlineResource:  (CI_OnlineResource)
                        linkage: http://www.moc.noaa.gov/MOC-A/index.html
                        name:  Marine Operations Center - Atlantic
                        description:  NOAA Marine Operations Center-Atlantic (MOC-A) serves as a homeport for one NOAA survey ship and provides administrative, engineering, maintenance and logistical support to NOAA's Atlantic fleet.
                        function:  (CI_OnLineFunctionCode) information
                role:  (CI_RoleCode) pointOfContact
            sponsor:  (CI_ResponsibleParty)
                organisationName:  NOAA/OAR/OER - Ocean Exploration and Research
                contactInfo:  (CI_Contact)
                    phone:  (CI_Telephone)
                        voice:  301-734-1014
                        facsimile:  301-713-4252
                    address:  (CI_Address)
                        deliveryPoint:  1315 East-West Hwy, SSMC3, #10210
                        city:  Silver Spring
                        administrativeArea:  MD
                        postalCode:  20910
                        country:  USA
                        electronicMailAddress:  oceanexplorer@noaa.gov
                    hoursOfService:  8am-5pm, Monday through Friday
                    contactInstructions:
                role:  (CI_RoleCode) resourceProvider
            sponsor:  (CI_ResponsibleParty)
                organisationName:  NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
                contactInfo:  (CI_Contact)
                    address:  (CI_Address)
                        electronicMailAddress:  oer.info.mgmt@noaa.gov
                    hoursOfService:  8:00 - 5:00 CST
                role:  (CI_RoleCode) pointOfContact
            sponsor:  (CI_ResponsibleParty)
                individualName:  Rachel Medley
                organisationName:  OAR/OER/EED
                positionName:
                contactInfo:  (CI_Contact)
                    phone:  (CI_Telephone)
                        voice:
                    address:  (CI_Address)
                        deliveryPoint:
                        city:
                        administrativeArea:
                        postalCode:
                        country:
                        electronicMailAddress:
                role:  (CI_RoleCode) pointOfContact
            instrument:  (MI_Instrument)
                citation:  (CI_Citation)
                    title:  Kongsberg EM304 Multibeam Echosounder
                    date: (unknown)
                    identifier:  (MD_Identifier)
                        code:  EM304
                    citedResponsibleParty:  (CI_ResponsibleParty)
                        organisationName:  Kongsberg Maritime
                        contactInfo:  (CI_Contact)
                            phone:  (CI_Telephone)
                                voice:  +47 214 98 364
                                facsimile:  +47 322 85 014
                            address:  (CI_Address)
                                deliveryPoint:  P.O. Box 483
                                deliveryPoint:  NO-3601
                                city:  Kongsberg
                                country:  Norway
                                electronicMailAddress:  km.support@kongsberg.com
                            onlineResource:  (CI_OnlineResource)
                                linkage: https://www.kongsberg.com/maritime/products/mapping-systems/mapping-systems/multibeam-echo-sounders/em-304-multibeam-echosounder-max.-8000-m/#technicalInformation
                                name:  Kongsberg EM304 Multibeam Echosounder
                                description:  Kongsberg EM304 Multibeam Echosounder information
                                function:  (CI_OnLineFunctionCode) information
                        role:  (CI_RoleCode) resourceProvider
                identifier:  (MD_Identifier)
                    code:  Kongsberg EM304
                type:  Multibeam Echosounder
                description:  The EM 304 consists of a new state-of-the-art electronics and separate transmit and receive transducers in a Mills Cross configuration. It utilizes the same field-proven transducers as the EM 302, making it easy to upgrade. Care has been taken to design a highly, modular and flexible solution with compact electronics for easier and faster installation. Due to a flexible transducer design, the system can be tailored to almost any required size. The largest standard size, 0.5 x 0.5 degrees, gives the ultimate system performance in terms of resolution and range, while a smaller 4 x 4 degrees solution can be installed on any vessel of opportunity
            instrument:  (MI_Instrument)
                citation:  (CI_Citation)
                    title:  Simrad EK60 Echosounder
                    date: (inapplicable)
                    identifier:  (MD_Identifier)
                        code:  EK60
                    citedResponsibleParty:  (CI_ResponsibleParty)
                        organisationName:  Simrad - Kongsberg Maritime AS
                        contactInfo:  (CI_Contact)
                            phone:  (CI_Telephone)
                                voice:  +47 3303 4000 (Norway)
                                facsimile:  +47 3304 2987 (Norway)
                            address:  (CI_Address)
                                deliveryPoint:  P.O. Box 111
                                deliveryPoint:  Strandpromenaden 50
                                city:  Horten
                                postalCode:  3191
                                country:  Norway
                                electronicMailAddress:  contact@simrad.com
                            onlineResource:  (CI_OnlineResource)
                                linkage: http://www.simrad.com/www/01/nokbg0240.nsf/AllWeb/A25148D8E9F00D0DC12570DE0050A7CB?OpenDocument
                                name:  Simrad EK60 Scientific echo sounder
                                description:  Information on the Simrad EK60 including file format documentation.
                                function:  (CI_OnLineFunctionCode) information
                        role:  (CI_RoleCode) resourceProvider
                identifier:  (MD_Identifier)
                    code:  Simrad EK60
                type:  singlebeam
                description:  The Simrad EK60 Scientific Sounder system is a new generation fishery researchtool, based on experience from the EK500. The new electronic hardware is combined with up to date PC processing and Windows operation. The EK60 provides facilities for accurate echo sounding, data storage, data analysis and reporting results. The system communication is through Ethernet, which gives flexibility in the location of the EK60 system units and allows easy access to data from other instruments or stations on a vessel network. A post processing software, BI60, is also included in the EK60 system.
            instrument:  (MI_Instrument)
                citation:  (CI_Citation)
                    title:  Simrad EK80 Echosounder
                    date: (inapplicable)
                    identifier:  (MD_Identifier)
                        code:  EK80
                    citedResponsibleParty:  (CI_ResponsibleParty)
                        organisationName:  Simrad - Kongsberg Maritime AS
                        contactInfo:  (CI_Contact)
                            onlineResource:  (CI_OnlineResource)
                                linkage: http://www.simrad.com/ek80
                                name:  Simrad Ek80 information web page
                                description:  Page contains general information on the Ek80 and has links to details on operation and file formats
                                function:  (CI_OnLineFunctionCode) information
                        role:  (CI_RoleCode) resourceProvider
                identifier:  (MD_Identifier)
                    code:  Simrad EK80
                type:  echosounder
                description:  The Simrad EK80 is the most modern "high end" split beam scientific echo sounder in the fishery scientific market. Based on more than 60 years of research and development in close collaboration with leading marine scientists this wide band echo sounder system has succeeded the famous EK60, which became an international standard for fish stock assessment. The Simrad EK80 can operate a large number of frequencies simultaneously ranging from 10 to 500 kHz. A wide selection of high quality accurate transducers is available.
            instrument:  (MI_Instrument)
                citation:  (CI_Citation)
                    title:  Knudsen CHIRP 3260
                    date: (unknown)
                    identifier:  (MD_Identifier)
                        code:  CHIRP 3260
                    citedResponsibleParty:  (CI_ResponsibleParty)
                        organisationName:  Knudsen Engineering Limited
                        contactInfo:  (CI_Contact)
                            onlineResource:  (CI_OnlineResource)
                                linkage: http://knudseneng.com/products/chirp_3260
                                name:  Chirp 3260 Echosounder
                                description:  Chirp 3260 Echosounder information
                                function:  (CI_OnLineFunctionCode) information
                        role:  (CI_RoleCode) resourceProvider
                identifier:  (MD_Identifier)
                    code:  Knudsen CHIRP 3260
                type:  Echosounder
                description:  The Chirp 3260 is designed for full ocean depth work where high transmit output power is a requirement. The Chirp 3260's 5U rackmount case can be fitted with up to six 2kW transmitter modules to output up to 12kW of total system power. The most common arrangement used by the research community worldwide is one 3.5 kHz channel configured for 10KW paired together with a 2KW, 12 kHz channel.
            instrument:  (MI_Instrument)
                citation:  (CI_Citation)
                    title:  RM Young 61202V
                    date: (unknown)
                    identifier:  (MD_Identifier)
                        code:  RM Young 61202V
                    citedResponsibleParty:  (CI_ResponsibleParty)
                        organisationName:  R.M. Young Company
                        contactInfo:  (CI_Contact)
                            onlineResource:  (CI_OnlineResource)
                                linkage: http://www.youngusa.com/products/3/
                                name:  RM Young 61202V
                                description:  RM Young 61202V information
                                function:  (CI_OnLineFunctionCode) information
                        role:  (CI_RoleCode) resourceProvider
                identifier:  (MD_Identifier)
                    code:  RM Young 61202V
                type:  Barometric Pressure
                description:  The Model 61202V Barometric Pressure Sensor offers unparalleled performance and flexibility for atmospheric pressure measurement.
            instrument:  (MI_Instrument)
                citation:  (CI_Citation)
                    title:  RM Young 41382VC Relative Humidity/Air Temperature Sensor
                    date: (unknown)
                    identifier:  (MD_Identifier)
                        code:  RM Young 41382VC
                    citedResponsibleParty:  (CI_ResponsibleParty)
                        organisationName:  R.M. Young Company
                        contactInfo:  (CI_Contact)
                            phone:  (CI_Telephone)
                                voice:  231-946-3980
                                facsimile:  231-946-4772
                            address:  (CI_Address)
                                deliveryPoint:  2801 Aero Park Drive
                                city:  Traverse City
                                administrativeArea:  MI
                                postalCode:  49686
                                country:  USA
                                electronicMailAddress:  met.sales@youngusa.com
                            onlineResource:  (CI_OnlineResource)
                                linkage: http://www.youngusa.com/products/2/15.html
                                name:  RM Young 41382VC Relative Humidity/Air Temperature Sensor
                                description:  RM Young 41382VC Relative Humidity/Air Temperature Sensor information
                                function:  (CI_OnLineFunctionCode) information
                        role:  (CI_RoleCode) resourceProvider
                identifier:  (MD_Identifier)
                    code:  RM Young 41382VC
                type:  Air Temperature
                description:  The Model 41382 Relative Humidity/Temperature Probe combines a high accuracy, capacitance type humidity sensor and precision Platinum RTD temperature sensor in one probe. This probe offers a choice of 0-1 VDC or 4-20 mA outputs for T and RH.
            instrument:  (MI_Instrument)
                citation:  (CI_Citation)
                    title:  RM Young 05106 Wind Sensor
                    date: (unknown)
                    identifier:  (MD_Identifier)
                        code:  RM Young 05106
                    citedResponsibleParty:  (CI_ResponsibleParty)
                        organisationName:  R.M. Young Company
                        contactInfo:  (CI_Contact)
                            onlineResource:  (CI_OnlineResource)
                                linkage: http://www.youngusa.com/products/11/8.html
                                name:  RM Young 05106
                                description:  RM Young 05106 information
                                function:  (CI_OnLineFunctionCode) information
                        role:  (CI_RoleCode) resourceProvider
                identifier:  (MD_Identifier)
                    code:  RM Young 05106
                type:  Wind Speed and Direction
                description:  The Wind Monitor MA is an accurate and reliable wind sensor specifically designed for the rigors of the marine environment.The wind speed sensor is a four blade helicoid propeller. Unique transducer produces a pulse signal without electrical contacts or slip rings. The wind direction sensor is a durable molded vane. Vane angle is sensed by a precision potentiometer housed in a sealed chamber. All materials are carefully selected for corrosion resistance and maximum durability in the harsh marine environment. Ceramic bearings are used throughout. The instrument mounts on standard 1 inch pipe. Separate signal conditioning circuits are available to provide voltage or current signals when needed. Each is supplied in a weatherproof junction box with mounting hardware.
            instrument:  (MI_Instrument)
                citation:  (CI_Citation)
                    title:  Lockheed Martin Sippican eXpendable BathyThermograph/eXpendable Sound Velocimeter
                    date: (unknown)
                    identifier:  (MD_Identifier)
                        code:  Sippican XBT/XSV
                    citedResponsibleParty:  (CI_ResponsibleParty)
                        organisationName:  Lockheed Martin Sippican, Inc.
                        contactInfo:  (CI_Contact)
                            onlineResource:  (CI_OnlineResource)
                                linkage: https://www.lockheedmartin.com/content/dam/lockheed/data/ms2/documents/ocean/20050054_XBT_XSV_reader_page.pdf
                                name:  Lockheed Martin Sippican eXpendable BathyThermograph/eXpendable Sound Velocimeter
                                description:  Lockheed Martin Sippican eXpendable BathyThermograph/eXpendable Sound Velocimeter information
                                function:  (CI_OnLineFunctionCode) information
                        role:  (CI_RoleCode) resourceProvider
                identifier:  (MD_Identifier)
                    code:  Sippican XBT/XSV
                type:  Temperature, Depth, Sound Velocity
                description:  The Expendable Bathythermograph is used by scientists to provide an ocean temperature versus depth profile. Useful for oceanographic research, the XBT does not restrict ship mobility. The Expendable Sound Velocimeter obtains accurate sound velocity profiles for the support of ASW operations, mine countermeasure operations, and oceanographic research.
            instrument:  (MI_Instrument)
                citation:  (CI_Citation)
                    title:  Sea-Bird Electronics 45 MicroTSG Thermosalinograph
                    date: (unknown)
                    identifier:  (MD_Identifier)
                        code:  SBE 45 Micro TSG
                    citedResponsibleParty:  (CI_ResponsibleParty)
                        organisationName:  Sea-Bird Electronics, Inc.
                        contactInfo:  (CI_Contact)
                            onlineResource:  (CI_OnlineResource)
                                linkage: https://www.seabird.com/
                                name:  SBE 45 Micro TSG
                                description:  SBE 45 Micro TSG infomation
                                function:  (CI_OnLineFunctionCode) information
                        role:  (CI_RoleCode) resourceProvider
                identifier:  (MD_Identifier)
                    code:  SBE 45 Micro TSG
                type:  Temperature, Conductivity
                description:  The SBE 45 is an externally-powered, high-accuracy instrument, designed for shipboard determination of sea surface (pumped-water) conductivity and temperature. Salinity and sound velocity can also be computed. Communication with the SBE 45 is over an internal, 3-wire, RS-232C link, providing real-time data transmission. An optional Interface Box provides power, a NMEA 0183 port for appending navigation information from a NMEA navigation device to the data stream, and an RS-232 port for appending SBE 38 remote temperature sensor output.
            instrument:  (MI_Instrument)
                citation:  (CI_Citation)
                    title:  Sea-Bird Electronics 911plus CTD
                    date: (unknown)
                    identifier:  (MD_Identifier)
                        code:  SBE 911plus CTD
                    citedResponsibleParty:  (CI_ResponsibleParty)
                        organisationName:  Sea-Bird Electronics, Inc.
                        contactInfo:  (CI_Contact)
                            phone:  (CI_Telephone)
                                voice:  425-643-9866
                                facsimile:  425-643-9954
                            address:  (CI_Address)
                                deliveryPoint:  13431 NE 20th Street
                                city:  Bellevue
                                administrativeArea:  WA
                                postalCode:  98005
                                country:  USA
                                electronicMailAddress:  seabird@seabird.com
                            onlineResource:  (CI_OnlineResource)
                                linkage: https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/waf/OER-Media/EXCTD/EX_CTD_Junction_Connector_Configuration_and_Voltage_Channel_Setup-2020_Field_Season-OER_%20NCEI_Version.pdf
                                name:  SBE 911plus CTD
                                description:  SBE 911plus CTD information
                                function:  (CI_OnLineFunctionCode) information
                        role:  (CI_RoleCode) resourceProvider
                identifier:  (MD_Identifier)
                    code:  SBE 911plus CTD
                type:  Conductivity, Temperature
                description:  The 911plus, consisting of the 9plus underwater CTD and 11plus V2 Deck Unit, is a premium real-time CTD accurate to the highest international standards. It features high resolution sampling (24 Hz), pump-controlled T-C ducted flow, up to 10500 meter (15,000 psia) depth capability, maximum auxiliary sensor flexibility, and modem channel for Water Sampler control. The 911plus has eight 12-bit A/D channels, and supports redundant conductivity and temperature sensors or custom auxiliary digital inputs.
            instrument:  (MI_Instrument)
                citation:  (CI_Citation)
                    title:  Sea-Bird Electronics 32 Carousel Water Sampler
                    date: (unknown)
                    identifier:  (MD_Identifier)
                        code:  SBE 32
                    citedResponsibleParty:  (CI_ResponsibleParty)
                        organisationName:  Sea-Bird Electronics, Inc.
                        contactInfo:  (CI_Contact)
                            phone:  (CI_Telephone)
                                voice:  425-643-9866
                                facsimile:  425-643-9954
                            address:  (CI_Address)
                                deliveryPoint:  13431 NE 20th Street
                                city:  Bellevue
                                administrativeArea:  WA
                                postalCode:  98005
                                country:  USA
                                electronicMailAddress:  seabird@seabird.com
                            onlineResource:  (CI_OnlineResource)
                                linkage: http://www.seabird.com/products/WaterSamplers.htm
                                name:  SBE 32
                                description:  SBE 32 Information
                                function:  (CI_OnLineFunctionCode) information
                        role:  (CI_RoleCode) resourceProvider
                identifier:  (MD_Identifier)
                    code:  SBE 32
                type:  Water Samples
                description:  The SBE 32 Carousel is a full-featured water sampler for use to depths of 6800, 7000, or 10,500 meters. It is available in 12, 24, or 36 bottle configurations (1.2 to 30 liters, depending on Carousel model and number of bottle positions). The Carousel supports auto bottle firing as well as real-time operation with a Deck Unit.
            instrument:  (MI_Instrument)
                citation:  (CI_Citation)
                    title:  Applanix POS/MV 320
                    date: (unknown)
                    identifier:  (MD_Identifier)
                        code:  POS/MV 320
                    citedResponsibleParty:  (CI_ResponsibleParty)
                        organisationName:  Applanix Corporation
                        contactInfo:  (CI_Contact)
                            phone:  (CI_Telephone)
                                voice:  289-695-6000
                                facsimile:  905-709-6027
                            address:  (CI_Address)
                                deliveryPoint:  85 Leek Crescent
                                city:  Richmond Hill
                                administrativeArea:  Ontario
                                postalCode:  L4B3B3
                                country:  Canada
                                electronicMailAddress:  marine@applanix.com
                        role:  (CI_RoleCode) resourceProvider
                identifier:  (MD_Identifier)
                    code:  POS/MV 320
                type:  Attitude, Heading, Heave, Position, Velocity
                description:  POS MV 320 is a tightly-coupled systems using Applanix' unique approach to Inertially-Aided Real-Time Kinematic (IARTK) technology. The user-friendly, turnkey system provides accurate attitude, heading, heave, position, and velocity data, representing the latest in state-of-the-art inertial/GPS technology. The system maintains positioning accuracy under the most demanding conditions, regardless of vessel dynamics..
            instrument:  (MI_Instrument)
                citation:  (CI_Citation)
                    title:  Furuno GP-150 GPS
                    date: (unknown)
                    identifier:  (MD_Identifier)
                        code:  Furuno GPS
                    citedResponsibleParty:  (CI_ResponsibleParty)
                        organisationName:  Furuno U.S.A., Inc.
                        contactInfo:  (CI_Contact)
                            phone:  (CI_Telephone)
                                voice:  360-834-9300
                                facsimile:  360-834-9400
                            address:  (CI_Address)
                                deliveryPoint:  4400 N.W. Pacific Rim Boulevard
                                city:  Camas
                                administrativeArea:  WA
                                postalCode:  98607
                                country:  USA
                            onlineResource:  (CI_OnlineResource)
                                linkage: http://www.furunousa.com/Products/Products.aspx
                                name:  Furuno GPS
                                description:  Furuno GPS information
                                function:  (CI_OnLineFunctionCode) information
                        role:  (CI_RoleCode) resourceProvider
                identifier:  (MD_Identifier)
                    code:  Furuno GPS
                type:  Position
                description:  FURUNO GP150 is a GPS navigator designed for the SOLAS ships according to the GPS performance standard IMO Res MSC.112(73) and associated IEC standards effective on and after July 1, 2003. It is a highly reliable standalone EPFS (electronic position fixing system) that feeds positioning information to AIS, Radar, VDR, VideoPlotter, Autopilot, Echo Sounder and Sonar.
            instrument:  (MI_Instrument)
                citation:  (CI_Citation)
                    title:  Reson SVP 70 Sound Velocity Probe
                    date: (unknown)
                    identifier:  (MD_Identifier)
                        code:  Reson SVP 70
                    citedResponsibleParty:  (CI_ResponsibleParty)
                        organisationName:  Teledyne RESON A/S
                        contactInfo:  (CI_Contact)
                            phone:  (CI_Telephone)
                                voice:  +45 4738 0022 (Denmark)
                                facsimile:  +45 4738 0066 (Denmark)
                            address:  (CI_Address)
                                deliveryPoint:  Fabriksvangen 13
                                city:  Slangerup
                                postalCode:  DK-3550
                                country:  Denmark
                                electronicMailAddress:  support@teledyne-reson.com
                            onlineResource:  (CI_OnlineResource)
                                linkage: http://www.teledyne-reson.com/products/sound-velocity-probes/svp-70/
                                name:  Reson SVP 70
                                description:  Reson SVP 70 information
                                function:  (CI_OnLineFunctionCode) information
                        role:  (CI_RoleCode) resourceProvider
                identifier:  (MD_Identifier)
                    code:  Reson SVP 70
                type:  Sound Velocity Probe
                description:  The RESON SVP 70 sound velocity probe is developed for fixed-mount installation on surface ships, outboard rigs, submarines, AUVs, ROVs and other self-propelled platforms. The SVP 70 uses the latest electronic technology combined with an innovative mechanical design to yield a compact, robust, yet very flexible product. The SVP 70 uses a direct path echosounding technique that instantly compensates for temperature and pressure with internal sensors. The SVP 70 comes in a water resistant case including brackets for mounting, a 3m accessory cable, bolts, and a user manual with system description. Additional adaptor kits and fairing accessories are available.
            instrument:  (MI_Instrument)
                citation:  (CI_Citation)
                    title:  Teledyne RD Instruments Ocean Surveyor Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler
                    date: (unknown)
                    identifier:  (MD_Identifier)
                        code:  Ocean Surveyor ADCP
                    citedResponsibleParty:  (CI_ResponsibleParty)
                        organisationName:  Teledyne RD Instruments
                        contactInfo:  (CI_Contact)
                            onlineResource:  (CI_OnlineResource)
                                linkage: http://www.teledynemarine.com/rdi/
                                name:  Ocean Surveyor ADCP
                                description:  Ocean Surveyor ADCP information
                                function:  (CI_OnLineFunctionCode) information
                        role:  (CI_RoleCode) resourceProvider
                identifier:  (MD_Identifier)
                    code:  Ocean Surveyor ADCP
                type:  ADCP
                description:  For over twenty years, Teledyne RD Instruments has been the preeminent supplier of Acoustic Doppler Current Profiling (ADCP) instrumentation for open ocean applications. Teledyne RDI's vessel-mounted Ocean Surveyor family of ADCPs continues to raise the bar, collecting detailed maps of the distribution of water currents and suspended materials through the water column and along the ship's path - at depths and resolutions previously considered unattainable. In real time, the ADCP is also used to aid in situ decision-making, to adapt field operations, and to understand current regime characteristics.
            instrument:  (MI_Instrument)
                citation:  (CI_Citation)
                    title:  WetLabs ECO FLNTU
                    date: (unknown)
                    identifier:  (MD_Identifier)
                        code:  ECO FLNTU Fluorometer
                    citedResponsibleParty:  (CI_ResponsibleParty)
                        organisationName:  WetLabs
                        contactInfo:  (CI_Contact)
                            phone:  (CI_Telephone)
                                voice:  541-929-5650
                            address:  (CI_Address)
                                country:  USA
                                electronicMailAddress:  support@seabird.com
                            onlineResource:  (CI_OnlineResource)
                                linkage: http://www.comm-tec.com/Prods/mfgs/Wetlabs/Manuals/FLNTU_Manual.pdf
                                name:  Combination Fluorometer and Turbidity Sensor
                                description:  ECO FLNTU User's Guide
                                function:  (CI_OnLineFunctionCode) information
                        role:  (CI_RoleCode) resourceProvider
                identifier:  (MD_Identifier)
                    code:  ECO FLNTU Fluorometer
                type:
                  Anchor:  https://www.rvdata.us/voc/devicetype/fluorometer fluorometer
                description:  The WetLabs ECO FLNTU is a dual-wavelength, single-angle sensor for simultaneously determining both chlorophyll fluorescence and turbidity. It detects light scattered by particles suspended in water, generating an output voltage proportional to turbidity or suspended solids. Scaling factors are used to convert the voltage readings to values representing chlorophyll concentration and turbidity expressed in Nephelometric Turbidity Units (NTUs).