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    • EK80 Water Column Sonar Data Collected During DP08

    Metadata Updated: March 10, 2023

    Patterns in acoustically derived biological scatter through the water column will be collected with multi-frequency scientific echosounders (Simrad EK80) operating at 18kHz, 38kHz, 70kHz and 120kHz following protocols developed during the NOAA NRDA DAP data collection operations. Specifically, during each cruise, transducers will be installed on a rigid pole mounted to the side of the ship, and calibrated at sea for operating conditions following protocols developed by Dr. Boswell during the ONSAP/DAP cruises. The dynamics of the mesopelagic scattering community will be examined through the depth dependent scattering responses at both frequencies (18 and 38kHz) as well as through the difference between the mean volume backscattering strength (MVBS; in dB) at 18 kHz and 38 kHz (dMVBS(18-38)). In addition, scatterers in the upper water column (~150m) will be examined by analyzing the all four available frequencies.

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    Metadata Date March 6, 2023
    Metadata Created Date March 10, 2023
    Metadata Updated Date March 10, 2023
    Reference Date(s) July 27, 2022 (creation), March 6, 2023 (publication)
    Frequency Of Update notPlanned

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    Harvested from NGDC MGG Sonar Water Column

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    Resource Type Series
    Metadata Date March 6, 2023
    Metadata Created Date March 10, 2023
    Metadata Updated Date March 10, 2023
    Reference Date(s) July 27, 2022 (creation), March 6, 2023 (publication)
    Responsible Party NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (Point of Contact)
    Contact Email
    Guid gov.noaa.ncei:DP08_EK80
    Access Constraints Cite as: Florida International University. 2023. EK80 Water Column Sonar Data Collected During DP08. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. 10.25921/9ws8-vx30 [access date], Distribution liability: NOAA and NCEI make no warranty, expressed or implied, regarding these data, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty. NOAA and NCEI cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in these data. If appropriate, NCEI can only certify that the data it distributes are an authentic copy of the records that were accepted for inclusion in the NCEI archives., Use liability: NOAA and NCEI cannot provide any warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of furnished data. Users assume responsibility to determine the usability of these data. The user is responsible for the results of any application of this data for other than its intended purpose., Resource may not be available for up to one year after initial collection.
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    Harvest Source Id ab8b0290-e4db-4a00-89f2-4e427c2054b2
    Harvest Source Title NGDC MGG Sonar Water Column
    Licence These data are considered raw and have not been subjected to the NOAA's quality control or quality assurance procedures. They are released for limited public use as preliminary data to be used only with appropriate caution. NOAA cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in the data, nor as a result of the failure of the data to function on a particular system. NOAA makes no warranty, expressed or implied, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty., Not subject to copyright protection within the United States.
    Lineage Uncalibrated w/ calibration data
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    Temporal Extent Begin 2022-07-27T00:00:00
    Temporal Extent End 2022-08-07T11:59:59

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