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    • Worldwide Echo-Sounding Correction Tables to Convert to Standard Velocity Depths

    Metadata Updated: October 18, 2024

    Echo-sounding tables (3rd Edition) were prepared by D.J.T. Carter of the Marine Information and Advisory Service (United Kingdom) for the conversion of raw echo-sounding measurements of ocean depths to values compensated for variations of sound speed with regional density profiles. The tables were computerized by Carter and offer standard velocity-depth corrections for 85 different regions covering the globe. The database consists of algorithms for determining correction zones by latitude-longitude, and interpolation tables for each zone.

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    Metadata Date May 14, 2020
    Metadata Created Date October 18, 2024
    Metadata Updated Date October 18, 2024
    Reference Date(s) January 1, 1980 (publication)
    Frequency Of Update unknown

    Metadata Source

    Harvested from NGDC MGG Seismic

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    Resource Type Dataset
    Metadata Date May 14, 2020
    Metadata Created Date October 18, 2024
    Metadata Updated Date October 18, 2024
    Reference Date(s) January 1, 1980 (publication)
    Responsible Party NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (Point of Contact)
    Contact Email
    Guid gov.noaa.ngdc:G00510
    Access Constraints 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., Cite as: Carter, D.J.T.; Marine Information and Advisory Service, United Kingdom. 1980: Worldwide Echo-Sounding Correction Tables to Convert to Standard Velocity Depths. 3rd Edition. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Accessed [date].
    Bbox East Long 180.0
    Bbox North Lat 90.0
    Bbox South Lat -90.0
    Bbox West Long -180.0
    Coupled Resource
    Frequency Of Update unknown
    Harvest Object Id cdde87ab-e13e-46ad-96fe-e15673688599
    Harvest Source Id b61d2448-d8a9-4f41-b41e-db67b3e70446
    Harvest Source Title NGDC MGG Seismic
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    Lineage
    Metadata Language
    Metadata Type geospatial
    Old Spatial {"type": "Polygon", "coordinates": [[[-180.0, -90.0], [180.0, -90.0], [180.0, 90.0], [-180.0, 90.0], [-180.0, -90.0]]]}
    Progress completed
    Spatial Data Service Type
    Spatial Reference System
    Spatial Harvester True
    Temporal Extent Begin 1949-01-01
    Temporal Extent End 1985-12-31

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