AMAPPS-Cetacean and Turtle Abundance Spring Survey (GU1402, EK60)
The AMAPPS survey primarily focuses on beaked whale species, with the following objectives: 1) Develop a better understanding of beaked whale habitat use and site fidelity for abundance and monitoring of critical areas, 2) Quantify efficacy of passive acoustic monitoring for detection and abundance of these species, through controlled methodological tests and in comparison to a bottom-mounted recorders (MARU), 3) Determine the distribution and relative abundance of plankton and prey species, 4) When possible, collect identification photographs and biopsy samples.
- Cite as: Northeast Fisheries Science Center (2014): Water Column Sonar Data Collection (GU1402, EK60). National Geophysical Data Center, NOAA. doi:10.7289/V56W980N [access date]
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Distribution Formats |
- Kongsberg/Simrad instrument files (.raw or .wcd) (Version: 1)
- File 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.
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Ordering Instructions |
Contact the 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
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Dataset Principal Investigator |
Debra Palka Research Fisheries Biologist NEFSC 508-495-2000 debra.palka@noaa.gov
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Time Period |
2014-03-12T00:15:16 to 2014-04-29T12:35:30 |
Spatial Reference System |
urn:ogc:def:crs:EPSG:4326 |
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates |
West: -76.1825
East: -69.365
South: 28.0747108486
North: 41.5226666667
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Spatial Coverage Map |
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Documentation links not available. |
Publication Dates |
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Dataset Progress Status |
Complete - production of the data has been completed |
Data Update Frequency |
Not planned |
Purpose |
Document the relationship between the distribution and abundance of cetaceans, sea turtles, and sea birds within the study area relative to their physical and biological environment. |
Use Limitations |
- 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.
- Not subject to copyright protection within the United States.
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Dataset Citation |
- Cite as: Northeast Fisheries Science Center (2014): Water Column Sonar Data Collection (GU1402, EK60). National Geophysical Data Center, NOAA. doi:10.7289/V56W980N [access date]
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Custodians |
- NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
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Resource Providers |
- DOC/NOAA/NMFS/NEFSC > Northeast Fisheries Science Center
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Points of Contact |
- DOC/NOAA/NMFS/NEFSC > Northeast Fisheries Science Center
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Publishers |
- NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
- DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NGDC > National Geophysical Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
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Theme keywords |
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords
- Earth Science > Oceans > Ocean Acoustics > Acoustic Scattering
- Earth Science > Oceans > Aquatic Sciences > Fisheries
- Earth Science > Oceans > Ocean Acoustics
- Earth Science > Biosphere > Ecosystems > Marine Ecosystems > Pelagic
- Earth Science > Biosphere > Ecosystems > Marine Ecosystems
- Earth Science > Biosphere > Ecosystems > Marine Ecosystems > Benthic
- Earth Science > Biosphere > Ecosystems > Aquatic Ecosystems
- Earth Science > Oceans > Bathymetry/Seafloor Topography > Bathymetry
- Earth Science > Oceans > Bathymetry/Seafloor Topography > Seafloor Topography
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Data Center keywords |
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords
- DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
- DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NGDC > National Geophysical Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
- DOC/NOAA/NMFS > National Marine Fisheries Service, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
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Instrument keywords |
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Instrument Keywords- In Situ/Laboratory Instruments > Profilers/Sounders > Acoustic Sounders > WCMS > Water Column Mapping System
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Place keywords |
International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) Sea Area ("Limits of Oceans and Seas" publication S-23)
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords
- GEOGRAPHIC REGION > GLOBAL
- Vertical Location > VERTICAL LOCATION > SEA FLOOR
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Use Constraints |
- Cite as: Northeast Fisheries Science Center (2014): Water Column Sonar Data Collection (GU1402, EK60). National Geophysical Data Center, NOAA. doi:10.7289/V56W980N [access date]
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Access Constraints |
- 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.
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Fees |
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Lineage information for: series |
Processor |
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Lineage information for: repository |
Processing Steps |
- 2015-04-22T00:00:00 - NOAA created the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) by merging NOAA's National Climatic Data Center (NCDC), National Geophysical Data Center (NGDC), and National Oceanographic Data Center (NODC), including the National Coastal Data Development Center (NCDDC), per the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015, Public Law 113-235. NCEI launched publicly on April 22, 2015.
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Acquisition Information (collection) |
Instrument |
- Simrad EK60
- Simrad ME70
- Simrad EK60
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Operation |
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Last Modified: 2017-05-30
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