Dataset: M49/4 - Atlas Hydrosweep DS2 Data
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| Archive | unpublished |
| Dataset citation | unpublished |
| Metadata of dataset | ISO 19115/19139, FGDC |
| Cruise | M49/4 |
| 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 listing | 159 files, as XML file |
| Tracklength [km] | 9690 |
| Generalised track ¹ | KML file |
| Gross coverage [km²] (unedited - no warranty) | 90120 |
| 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 research interest of 49/4 was to study the particle flux in the western equatorial Atlantic as well as in the Brazil Basin. During the transit to Surinam the North Brazil Current was investigated to reconstruct the transport of warm water masses into the Caribean area. The third research interest was to do seismic investigations of the Demara Plateau (Surinam). The scientific program included CTD stations as well as other systems to measure chlorophyll, trace elements and other proxies for the flux. In addition samples of the surface water were taken to collect organic material. During the entire cruise Hydrosweep and Parasound Data were collected. The used Hydrosweep is a multibeam echosounder using a frequency of 15.5kHz. The quality of profiles varies coherent to weather conditions and ship course. 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 | (none) |
| (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.