Dataset: M66/3b - Atlas Hydrosweep DS2 Data

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Metadata of dataset ISO 19115/19139, FGDC
CruiseM66/3b
Navigation system Meteor C-Nav
Horizontal reference system (EPSG) WGS84 geographic (4326)
Sonar system Hydrosweep DS2
Sonar type multibeam
Depth definition true depths
Depth datum (EPSG) MeanSeaLevel depth (5715)
File format SAM Electronics SURF format
File listing36 files, as XML file
Tracklength [km] 1225
Generalised track ¹ KML file
Gross coverage [km²] (unedited - no warranty) 8228
Usage Primary data are generally not depth-edited and should not directly be used for final product compilations.
Maintenance Update frequency of dataset: notPlanned
Constraints Access: onDemand
Use: copyright
Status completed
Purpose
Abstract The major aim of the cruise M66/3b was to collect gravity cores along the Central American subduction zone, which promising a good recovery of ash layers and complementing the former record of marine ashes in this region. Though multibeam data was recorded, it was not the main focus of the cruise and no further information have been provided by the responsible party.
Sonar system operators F. Leis
(MaNIDA) data level 0
Data quality / Lineage
Point of contact MARUM bathymetry data responsible party
Aggregation


 (¹): KML file is created online from database applying track generalization ±50 meter.