Dataset: M42/2 - Atlas Hydrosweep DS2 Data

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Metadata of dataset ISO 19115/19139, FGDC
CruiseM42/2
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 listing96 files, as XML file
Tracklength [km] 3522
Generalised track ¹ KML file
Gross coverage [km²] (unedited - no warranty) 32465
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 goal of M2/2 was to investigate the transport mechanisms and fluxes of organic matter in the Porcupine abyssal plain. Therefore the scientific program included sediment and water sampling (multi corer, sediment traps) and (bio)geochemestry measurements. The cruise was a part of the MAST III project BENGAL and the German- sea project BIGSET. During the entire cruise Hydrosweep and Parasound Data were collected. The used Hydrosweep is a multibeam echosounder using a frequency of 15.5 kHz. 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.