Dataset: M34/4 - Atlas Hydrosweep DS2 Data

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Metadata of dataset ISO 19115/19139, FGDC
CruiseM34/4
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 listing99 files, as XML file
Tracklength [km] 7760
Generalised track ¹ KML file
Gross coverage [km²] (unedited - no warranty) 45464
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 main objective of M34-4 was to determine the seasonal particle sedimentation in the western equatorial Atlantic and to extend the investigation of sediments form the Amazon Fan and the Ceara Rise. Multibeam Data has been recorded constantly during M34/4. Further acquisition information have not been provided.
Sonar system operators N/A
(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.