gov.noaa.ncei.oer:Lophelia2012 eng; USA utf8 collectionSession collection-level metadata NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.info@noaa.gov https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/contact NCEI Contact Information Information for contacts at NCEI. information pointOfContact 2026-03-20T11:58:42 ISO 19115-2 Geographic information - Metadata - Part 2: Extensions for Imagery and Gridded Data ISO 19115-2:2009(E) LopheliaII2012: Coral Research on Oil Rigs in the Gulf of Mexico on TDI-Brooks Vessel Brooks McCall between 2012-07-12 and 2012-07-24 LopheliaII2012 Lophelia2012 2012-07-06 publication Dr. Jay Lunden Temple University Professor of Biology Department of Biology 1900 N. 12th Street, Room 207 Philadelphia PA 19122 USA jlunden@temple.edu principalInvestigator Dr. Charles Fisher Penn State University Professor of Biology 814-865-3365 Department of Biology 208 Mueller Lab University Park PA 16802 USA cfisher@psu.edu principalInvestigator NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research author NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information publisher The final year of a multi-year effort to study Lophelia coral communities in the Gulf of Mexico is occurring on the TDI-Brooks research vessel, Brooks McCall, between July 12 and July 24, 2012. The mission Lophelia II 2012 will generate approximately 10 terabytes of high-definition video from the KRAKEN ROV. Surveys of coral density and depth distribution, fish counts surveys, and measurements of coral colonies for growth rate calculations will be conducted. Water samples, push cores, and coral specimens will be collected. To document the occurrence, depth range, and growth rates of Lophelia on oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico; to obtain the samples necessary for a population genetic analysis of Lophelia; to document the other corals found on the rigs as well as associated fauna; to collect Lophelia and Leipathes for laboratory studies; and to research ongoing work on microbiomes and coral aging. 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Freeport, TX Pensacola, FL North Atlantic Gulf of Mexico Vioska Knoll Mississippi Canyon place None Kraken Kraken2 NURTEC Oil Rig Platform Lophelia Leiopathes Coral Density Coral Depth Distribution Coral Growth Rate VK 906 MC 354 Fish survey Box cores Push cores Bonsack cylinder Mississippi Delta Platforms Baldpate Joliet Bullwinkle Zinc Subsea Cognac Pompano Ram Powell Neptune Petronius theme None otherRestrictions otherRestrictions Access Constraints: No access constraints. Use Constraints: No use constraints. TDI-Brooks International, Inc. largerWorkCitation program eng; USA oceans -94 -85.3 25.5 30.1 2012-07-12 2012-07-24 0 Data Overview Collected data may include: sensor data from the vessel R/V Brooks McCall and from the ROV Kraken2, raw video from the pilot camera of the Kraken2 ROV, highlight video and images with captions and credits, summary reports NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.info@noaa.gov https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/contact NCEI Contact Information Information for contacts at NCEI. information distributor https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/maps/oer-digital-atlas/mapsOE.htm information asNeeded This metadata is complete. R/V Brooks McCall 1999 creation Brooks McCall The Brooks McCall is one of five research vessels owned and operated by TDI-Brooks Interanational, Inc., which has a focus on petroleum geochemistry, surface geochemical exploration, oil spill response, oceanographic surveys, environmental chemistry, and multi-disciplinary environmental assessments. TDI-Brooks International, Vessel Marine Operations 979-373-0411 1200 East Brazos Street Freeport TX 77541 USA 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday owner Kraken2 ROV creation Kraken2 The Kraken2 (K2) vehicle is a purpose-built "science class" ROV capable of operating to depths of up to 1000 meters. With its attached tool skid, the K2 vehicle has a combined dry weight of approximately 2300 lbs and measures 39 inches wide x 84 inches long x 67 inches high. The attachable light bar extends the overall system footprint to approximately 100 inches in length, excluding all configurable lighting and imaging systems. The K2 platform uses a dual tether, down-weight system, comprised of a main 1220 meter electro-optic, strength (Kevlar) reinforced umbilical spooled on an oceanographic winch that is coupled to a secondary 45 meter electro-optic flying tether. A variable weight depressor frame, configured between 500-1000 pounds, provides a junction point for this transition as well as isolation between the vehicle's movements and those of the support vessel above. A modified 20’ ISO shipping container provides the primary control environment incorporating all power, control, navigation, and data recording equipment associated with the K2 platform. Along with providing accommodations for the ROV pilot, navigator, and two science personnel, this space also doubles as the primary workshop from which all routine vehicle maintenance is performed. In order to meet the diverse needs of a science class research platform, the K2 ROV was purposely developed with accommodations to support a wide assortment of scientific sampling, imaging, and data collection devices in various mounting arrangements. In it’s current form, the K2 ROV provides the following core capabilities: • Support for up to two simultaneous hi-definition (HD-SDI) and four standard definition (NTSC) video feeds and up to nine independent video and digital still cameras (HD and SD) configured on the vehicle. Emphasis on application of multiple, simultaneous camera systems for qualitative and quantitative imaging and recording on multiple formats; e.g. Hi-definition video, down-looking video cameras for orthogonal imagery during transects, manipulator camera for imaging in hard to reach spaces, sampling cameras, and digital still imaging. • Independent contact closure to support 35mm or similarly triggered devices. • Support for up to two sets of independently switched parallel laser pairs for size scaling and image calibration (20cm typical). • Support for up to four individually switched lighting circuits (1 to 2 lights per circuit) offering a flexible combination of lighting systems and configurations. • Heavy duty center-positioned pan/tilt unit with potentiometer feedback to accommodate various imaging, lighting, and scaling systems. Includes logged and user-selectable “home” pan and tilt settings for repeatable transects. • Provision of independently switched electrical power supply ports in both DC (5, 12, 24V) and AC (120V) to support a range of user supplied subsea sampling tools and sensors. • Provision of independent serial data ports (RS-232, RS-485, and RS-422) to accommodate a range of data transmission and control requirements. • Provision of independent Ethernet ports available as an expansion capability. • 6-Funtion HYDRO-LEK hydraulic manipulator with various claw and wrist attachments (i.e. coral cutter, scoop tool, camera mount, etc.) supporting physical and biological sample collection, device deployment, component recovery, and other manipulative functions. • Secondary 6-function HYDRO-LEK hydraulic valve pack (+/- 2400PSI) to support science sampling applications and devices. • Integrated support for one Kongsberg Simrad Mesotech Ltd. Digital sector scanning sonar head with surface controlled interface (1 @ 1500m and 1 @ 6000m). • Kongsberg Simrad Mesotech Ltd. 1007 Altimeter for accurate altitude measurements and data logging. • Configurable specialized sampling tools and containers to accommodate physical, chemical and biological sampling requirements; including 1) a 12”w X 36”l X 10”h insulated polypropylene “biobox” mounted to a hydraulic extensible sample tray, designed to keep specimens at ambient water temperatures; 2) an integrated suction sampling system incorporating a high power, variable speed, bi-directional suction pump and eight-bucket suction sample rotisserie allowing for independent sample collection; 3) 4”x4” mechanically (manipulator) closed stainless steel boxcores; 4) various diameter and length tube/punch cores and quivers; 5) opening/closing detritus samplers; etc. The following is a list of imaging and lighting systems currently available from NURTEC for direct integration on the K2 platform: 1. One Insite Pacific Zeus+ Hi-Definition video camera, depth rated to 6000 meters (Ikegami HL40 camera w/ Fujinon lens) 2. One Kongsberg OE14-502 Hi-Definition video camera, depth rated to 6000 meters 3. Two Insite Pacific 3-chip, standard definition broadcast quality video cameras, two available (Aries 3000m and Atlas 4000m rated) 4. Four Insite Pacific Aurora standard definition, wide single chip video cameras NURTEC - Northeast Underwater Research Technology and Education Center 860-405-9121 860-445-2969 University of Connecticut at Avery Point 1080 Shennecossett Road Groton CT 06340 USA michelle.flagge@uconn.edu 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday owner