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Water Column Sonar Data Collection (SH1610, EK60)

1. Use paired midwater trawls to evaluate potential selectivity of Pacific hake age/size classes by different codend liners (Standard AWT 32 mm versus 7 mm used by DFO on their Cantrawl) in the Aleutian wing trawl 24/20 (AWT). Midwater trawling for this research will take place on all three survey legs.
2. Use paired trawls to evaluate performance of net with and without the marine mammal excluder installed.
3. Test a larger kite on the AWT for stability and ease of use with headrope sensors.
4. Continuously sample multi-frequency acoustic backscatter data using the ship’s Simrad EK60, EK80, and ME70 scientific echo sounder systems to estimate the distributions and abundances of hake, myctophids, gelatinous zooplankton, and krill.
5. Conduct research using the EK80 to distinguish between hake, myctophids, and rockfish. Compare EK80 backscatter signature with that of the EK60.
6. Optically observe fish behavior inside daytime trawls using a video or stereo camera and lights mounted inside the net. Test stereo camera system for quantifying fish species and length.
7. Collect a variety of other acoustic, biological, and oceanographic samples to characterize the biotic and abiotic environments and predator-prey interactions of the surveyed species.
8. Investigate near-field calibration techniques.
9. Use night operations time to conduct hydrographic measurements with a CTD. A NWFSC dissolved O2 sensor will also be mounted on the CTD.
10. Sample profiles of temperature and salinity using an underway conductivitytemperature-depth (CTD) system during daytime operations.
11. Continuously sample air temperature, barometric pressure, and wind speed and direction using the ship’s integrated weather station.
  • Cite as: Northwest Fisheries Science Center. 2016. Water Column Sonar Data Collection (SH1610, EK60). National Centers for Environmental Information, NOAA. doi:10.7289/V55X2786 [access date]
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Distribution Formats
  • Simrad EK80 raw (.raw) format (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.
Ordering Instructions Contact the NCEI Water Column Sonar Data Manager to order data.
Distributor NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
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Dataset Point of Contact NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
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Dataset Point of Contact Water Column Sonar Data Manager
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
(303) 497-4742
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Time Period 2016-06-29T20:29:40 to 2016-08-14T17:22:45
Spatial Reference System urn:ogc:def:crs:EPSG::4326Vertical Datum: Unknown
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates
West: -127.22231
East: -122.40387
South: 40.94772
North: 49.2834
Spatial Coverage Map
General Documentation
Associated Resources
    Publication Dates
    • creation: 2016-06-29
    • publication: 2017-08-13
    Dataset Progress Status Complete - production of the data has been completed
    Data Update Frequency Not planned
    Purpose NWFSC-led investigations of Pacific hake (Merluccius productus) and joint survey methods, life history, and associated ecosystem components (trophic structure and oceanography) will be conducted during CCE16 Legs I (30 June to 13 July), Leg II (17 July - 30 July), and Leg III (3 August to 14 August).
    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.
    Dataset Citation
    • Cite as: Northwest Fisheries Science Center. 2016. Water Column Sonar Data Collection (SH1610, EK60). National Centers for Environmental Information, NOAA. doi:10.7289/V55X2786 [access date]
    Cited Authors
    • DOC/NOAA/NMFS/NWFSC > Northwest Fisheries Science Center
    Principal Investigators
    • Sandy Parker-Stetter
      NWFSC/FRAM/FEAT
    • Rebecca Thomas
      NWFSC
    Custodians
    • NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
    Publishers
    • NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
    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
    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
    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
    Instrument keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Instrument Keywords
    • In Situ/Laboratory Instruments > Profilers/Sounders > Acoustic Sounders > WCMS > Water Column Mapping System
    Place keywords International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) Sea Area ("Limits of Oceans and Seas" publication S-23)
    • North Pacific Ocean
    Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords
    • Vertical Location > Water Column
    Use Constraints
    • Cite as: Northwest Fisheries Science Center. 2016. Water Column Sonar Data Collection (SH1610, EK60). National Centers for Environmental Information, NOAA. doi:10.7289/V55X2786 [access date]
    • 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.
    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.
    Fees
    • Free
    Lineage information for: series
    Processor
    • NWFSC/FRAM/FEAT
    Lineage information for: series
    Lineage Statement EK60 used three Simrad split-beam transducers, operating at 18, 38, and 120 kHz. The Simrad EK80 broadband echo sounder used 70- and 200-kHz transducers.
    Acquisition Information (collection)
    Instrument
    • 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
    Platform
    • Bell M. Shimada (SH)
    Operation
    • SH1610_EK60
    Last Modified: 2020-05-04
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