Coral reef monitoring and mapping at US Line Islands (OES0404, EK60)
The goal of the cruise was to conduct ecosystem surveys in tropical waters near the islands of Jarvis, Palmyra, and Kingman. Surveys were conducted using the Rapid Ecological Assessment (REA) method and by toad divers for fish, corals, invertebrates, and algae. Oceanographic assessment of the reef ecosystem was conducted by CTD casts for temperature and salinity and Acoustic Doppler Current Profiles for currents. Surface and subsurface temperature were also collected by towed divers and surface temperature, salinity, and fluorometer readings were continuously recorded by instruments on the Sette. Long-term monitoring was accomplished by deployment and retrieval of a variety of internally recording devices. Acoustic backscatter was monitored using an EK60 system at 38 and 120 kHz frequencies. Terrestrial wildlife visual surveys were conducted at the islands/atoll for sea and shorebirds.
- Cite as: Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (2004): Water Column Sonar Data Collection (OES0404, EK60). National Centers for Environmental Information, NOAA. doi:10.7289/V5WQ01RP [access date]
gov.noaa.ngdc.mgg.wcd:OES0404_EK60
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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 |
Robert Schroeder
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| Time Period |
2004-03-22T01:59:59 to 2004-04-09T10:39:25 |
| Spatial Reference System |
urn:ogc:def:crs:EPSG:4326 |
| Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates |
West: -170.0805
East: -158.115416667
South: 1.00001666667
North: 21.5581833333
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| Dataset Progress Status |
Complete - production of the data has been completed |
| Data Update Frequency |
Not planned |
| Purpose |
The scientific objectives of this cruise were to conduct surveys of coral reef fish and habitats at Jarvis Island, Palmyra Atoll, and Kingman Island. |
| 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: Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (2004): Water Column Sonar Data Collection (OES0404, EK60). National Centers for Environmental Information, NOAA. doi:10.7289/V5WQ01RP [access date]
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| Custodians |
- NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
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| Resource Providers |
- DOC/NOAA/NMFS/PIFSC > Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center
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| Sponsors |
- UHI/SOEST > School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology
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| Points of Contact |
- DOC/NOAA/NMFS/PIFSC > Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center
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| Publishers |
- NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
- NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
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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: Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (2004): Water Column Sonar Data Collection (OES0404, EK60). National Centers for Environmental Information, NOAA. doi:10.7289/V5WQ01RP [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.
- Resource may not be available for up to one year after initial collection.
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| 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) |
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- Simrad EK60
- Simrad EK60
- SBE 911plus CTD
- Sippican XBT/XSV
- SBE SeaCat 21
- SBE 45 Micro TSG
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Last Modified: 2017-05-30
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