Dataset: M34/2 - Atlas Hydrosweep DS2 Data

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Metadata of dataset ISO 19115/19139, FGDC
CruiseM34/2
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 listing79 files, as XML file
Tracklength [km] 5458
Generalised track ¹ KML file
Gross coverage [km²] (unedited - no warranty) 18134
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 object during M34-2 was to investigate the biogeochemical processes in sediments of the upwelling area off Namibia. While continuing a long-term research project of reconstruction the climate and the water transport of the South Atlantic during the Late Quaternary. Though multibeam data has been recorded during this cruise, the responsible party has provided no acquisition information.
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.