Dataset: MSM17/4 - Simrad EM1002 Data

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Metadata of dataset ISO 19115/19139, FGDC
CruiseMSM17/4
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 listing71 files, as XML file
Tracklength [km] 295
Generalised track ¹ KML file
Gross coverage [km²] (unedited - no warranty) 145
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 bottom topography of the 18°-transect, was mapped in detail with the ship´s multi beam systems. Several survey transects were driven between ca. 50m down to 2100m water depth along the 40nm long transect line. The EM-1002 system was employed to map water depths above 500m.
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.