Northeast Integrated Pelagic Survey (PC1301, EK60)
During the survey we will quantify the spatial distribution of the following parameters: water currents, water properties, phytoplankton, microzooplankton, mesozooplankton, pelagic fish and invertebrates, sea turtles, marine mammals, and sea birds. We will use traditional and novel techniques and instruments. In essence, the approaches of the Ecosystem Monitoring survey and the NEFSC Herring Acoustic survey are combined here and augmented to include a broad array of measurements of the pelagic ecosystem. Operational objectives are to: (1) collect underway data using TSG, SCS, and ADCP; (2) complete CTD and bongo operations at stations throughout area, (3) calibrate the EK60 Scientific Sounder, (4) conduct acoustic surveys using the EK60, (5) collect biological data to verify species-specific acoustic measurements using midwater trawls, (6) collect marine mammal and seabird observations.
- Cite as: Northeast Fisheries Science Center (2013): Water Column Sonar Data Collection (PC1301, EK60). National Centers for Environmental Information, NOAA. doi:10.7289/V5XD0ZNQ [access date]
gov.noaa.ngdc.mgg.wcd:PC1301_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 |
Jerry Prezioso
Oceanographer
NEFSC
401-782-3277
jerry.prezioso@noaa.gov
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| Time Period |
2013-02-06T16:05:08 to 2013-02-26T13:27:49 |
| Spatial Reference System |
urn:ogc:def:crs:EPSG:4326 |
| Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates |
West: -76.33593
East: -67.396429065
South: 35.9612044283
North: 43.7707473117
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| Dataset Progress Status |
Complete - production of the data has been completed |
| Data Update Frequency |
Not planned |
| Purpose |
The principal objective of the survey is to assess the pelagic components of the Northeast U.S. Continental Shelf Ecosystem from water currents to plankton, pelagic fishes, marine mammals, sea turtles, and seabirds. |
| 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 (2013): Water Column Sonar Data Collection (PC1301, EK60). National Centers for Environmental Information, NOAA. doi:10.7289/V5XD0ZNQ [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
- 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: Northeast Fisheries Science Center (2013): Water Column Sonar Data Collection (PC1301, EK60). National Centers for Environmental Information, NOAA. doi:10.7289/V5XD0ZNQ [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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- Simrad EK60
- Simrad ME70
- Simrad EK60
- Simrad ES60
- Furuno FE700
- Sea-Bird SBE 9
- POS/MV 320
- Eppley PIR
- SBE SeaCat 21
- RM Young 61202V
- RM Young 41382VC
- RM Young 05106
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Last Modified: 2017-05-30
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