Dataset: MSM03/2 - Simrad EM120 Data
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| Archive | DOI |
| Dataset citation | HTML, BibTeX, RIS |
| Metadata of dataset | ISO 19115/19139, FGDC, PANGAEA |
| Cruise | MSM03/2 |
| Navigation system | Merian - Seapath 200 |
| Horizontal reference system (EPSG) | WGS84 geographic (4326) |
| Sonar system | Simrad EM120 |
| Sonar type | multibeam |
| Depth definition | True depths |
| Depth datum (EPSG) | MeanSeaLevel depth (5715) |
| File format | Simrad multibeam processing format |
| File listing | 44 files, as XML file |
| Tracklength [km] | 821 |
| Generalised track ¹ | KML file |
| Gross coverage [km²] (unedited - no warranty) | 5451 |
| 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 | Parts of the Mid-Atlantic ridge surrounding the Logatchev field were mapped with a multibeam echo sounding system (Kongsberg EM120). A reduced beam angle (22°) in order to obtain bathymetric data with a higher resolution (~20m) than previous maps was choosen. |
| 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.