Dataset: MSM12/4a - Simrad EM1002 Data

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Metadata of dataset ISO 19115/19139, FGDC
CruiseMSM12/4a
Navigation system Merian - Seapath 200
Horizontal reference system (EPSG) WGS84 geographic (4326)
Sonar system Simrad EM1002
Sonar type multibeam
Depth definition true depths
Depth datum (EPSG) MeanSeaLevel depth (5715)
File format Simrad multibeam processing format
File listing24 files, as XML file
Tracklength [km] 61
Generalised track ¹ KML file
Gross coverage [km²] (unedited - no warranty) 26
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 the multibeam echosounder was employed in the survey of areas which were selected for the upcoming international Baltic IODP deep drilling programme.
Abstract The EM1002 from Kongsberg was used. The EM 1002 multibeam echo sounder is designed or high-resolution seabed mapping. It operates effectively at a variety of depths, from shallow coastal waters to 1000 meters. The EM1002 operates at a frequency of 95 kHz.
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.