gov.noaa.nodc:0078572 eng utf8 dataset NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.info@noaa.gov https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/contact HTTPS NOAA Contact Information Information for contacts at NCEI. information custodian 2026-06-30T05:43:52Z ISO 19115-2 Geographic Information - Metadata - Part 2: Extensions for Imagery and Gridded Data ISO 19115-2:2009(E) Oceanographic data collected during the EX1104 (Mid-Cayman Rise Exploration) expedition on NOAA Ship OKEANOS EXPLORER in the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico from 2011-08-02 to 2011-08-18 (NCEI Accession 0078572) 2011-10-25 publication 2017-12-20 revision 2011-10-25 creation NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information gov.noaa.nodc:0078572 NCEI Archive Management System 0078572 NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.info@noaa.gov https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/contact HTTPS NCEI Contact Information Information for contacts at NCEI. information publisher NOAA Ocean Exploration (OER) http://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/ HTTP NOAA Ocean Exploration (OER) website Institution web page information resourceProvider Kelley Elliott NOAA Ocean Exploration (OER) Expedition Coordinator http://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/ HTTP NOAA Ocean Exploration (OER) website Institution web page information collaborator Elizabeth Lobecker NOAA Ocean Exploration (OER) Mapping Lead http://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/ HTTP NOAA Ocean Exploration (OER) website Institution web page information collaborator Elliott, Kelley NOAA Ocean Exploration http://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/ HTTP NOAA Ocean Exploration (OER) website Institution web page information author German, Chris Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution http://www.whoi.edu HTTP Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) website Institution web page information author NOAA Ocean Exploration (OER) http://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/ HTTP NOAA Ocean Exploration (OER) website Institution web page information contributor tableDigital This dataset contains oceanographic data collected from NOAA Ship OKEANOS EXPLORER in the North Atlantic Ocean from 2011-08-02 to 2011-08-18. Data acquisition from shipboard sensors includes navigational and meteorological data. This dataset is available to the public for a wide variety of uses including scientific research and analysis. The NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research sponsored the collection of these data. completed historicalArchive NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.info@noaa.gov https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/contact HTTPS NCEI Contact Information Information for contacts at NCEI. information pointOfContact asNeeded NCEI Accession 0078572 was revised and a new version of the archival package was published. Updates to existing archival packages may provide additional files or replace obsolete files. The latest version contains the most complete and up-to-date representation of this archival information package. All of the files received prior to this update are available in the preceding version of this accession. Please see journal.txt in the /about directory for additional details on changes made. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/metadata/landing-page/bin/gfx?id=gov.noaa.nodc:0078572 Preview graphic PNG 0078572 NCEI ACCESSION NUMBER 2017-03-09 publication AIR TEMPERATURE BAROMETRIC PRESSURE CONDUCTIVITY DEPTH - SENSOR HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE images RELATIVE HUMIDITY SALINITY SOUND VELOCITY water depth WATER TEMPERATURE WIND DIRECTION WIND SPEED theme NODC DATA TYPES THESAURUS barometer bathythermograph - XBT conductivity sensor CTD GPS gyrocompass meteorological sensor sound velocimeter temperature sensor video camera instrument NODC INSTRUMENT TYPES THESAURUS chemical imagery meteorological navigational physical profile underway theme NODC OBSERVATION TYPES THESAURUS Little Hercules NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer ROV Seirios platform NODC PLATFORM NAMES THESAURUS NOAA Ocean Exploration dataCentre NODC COLLECTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS NOAA Ocean Exploration dataCentre NODC SUBMITTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS Office of Ocean Exploration and Research's Integrated Product Team (OER IPT) project NODC PROJECT NAMES THESAURUS Caribbean Sea Gulf of Mexico place NODC SEA AREA NAMES THESAURUS oceanography theme WMO_CategoryCode 2012-09-15 publication DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NODC > National Oceanographic Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce DOC/NOAA/OOE > Office of Ocean Exploration, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce dataCentre Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords 2026 revision 24 Earth Science Data and Information System, Earth Science Projects Division, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Greenbelt MD https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD%2BKeywords HTTPS GCMD Keyword Forum Page Global Change Master Directory (GCMD). 2025. 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URL (GCMD Keyword Forum Page): https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD+Keywords information custodian Little Hercules (ICES code: 321I, 2000-) OKEANOS EXPLORER (call sign: WTDH, ICES code: 334A, 2008-) platform ICES/SeaDataNet Ship Codes OCEAN > ATLANTIC OCEAN > NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN > CARIBBEAN SEA OCEAN > ATLANTIC OCEAN > NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN > GULF OF AMERICA OCEAN > ATLANTIC OCEAN > NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN > GULF OF MEXICO place Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords 2026 revision 24 Earth Science Data and Information System, Earth Science Projects Division, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Greenbelt MD https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD%2BKeywords HTTPS GCMD Keyword Forum Page Global Change Master Directory (GCMD). 2025. GCMD Keywords, Version 21. Greenbelt, MD: Earth Science Data and Information System, Earth Science Projects Division, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). URL (GCMD Keyword Forum Page): https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD+Keywords information custodian Caribbean Sea Gulf of Mexico place Originator Place Names accessLevel: public otherRestrictions Cite as: Elliott, Kelley; German, Chris (2011). Oceanographic data collected during the EX1104 (Mid-Cayman Rise Exploration) expedition on NOAA Ship OKEANOS EXPLORER in the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico from 2011-08-02 to 2011-08-18 (NCEI Accession 0078572). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0078572. Accessed [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. otherRestrictions 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. Gottfried, Susan; United States, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration., Office of Ocean Exploration and Research. 2011. Data Management Plan, EX1104 : Mid-Cayman Rise exploration. EX-11-04. https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/10585 2011 publication noaa:10585 https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/10585 HTTPS https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/10585 NOAA Central Library: Technical Report information United States, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration., Office of Ocean Exploration and Research author Gottfried, Susan author documentDigital EX-11-04 crossReference collection Elliott, Kelley; United States, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration., Office of Ocean Exploration and Research. 2011. Project instructions for EX1104 : Mid-Cayman Rise exploration, August 01-August 18, 2011. EX-11-04. https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/10584 2011 publication noaa:10584 https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/10584 HTTPS https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/10584 NOAA Central Library: Project Instruction information United States, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration., Office of Ocean Exploration and Research author Elliott, Kelley author documentDigital EX-11-04 crossReference collection Okeanos Explorer EX1104 ROV Dive Summaries 2011 publication https://library.oarcloud.noaa.gov/oedv.lib/Okeanos_Explorer_2011_EX1104/doc/ROV_dive_summaries/ HTTPS EX1104 ROV Dive Summaries EX1104 ROV Dive Summaries information NOAA Ocean Exploration (OER) http://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/ HTTP NOAA Ocean Exploration (OER) website Institution web page information publisher documentDigital crossReference mission NOAA Ocean Explorer: Okeanos Explorer (EX1104): Mid-Cayman Rise Exploration 2011 publication https://archive.oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/okeanos/explorations/ex1104/ HTTPS https://archive.oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/okeanos/explorations/ex1104/ Expeditions, education, multimedia and data access. information crossReference program Ocean Exploration and Research: Okeanos Atlas 2016-09 publication https://service.ncddc.noaa.gov/website/EXAtlas/viewer.htm# HTTPS NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer Digital Atlas Search for cruises and display information. search crossReference collection Multibeam Archive Collection 2011 publication https://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/ships/okeanos_explorer/EX1104_mb.html HTTPS https://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/ships/okeanos_explorer/EX1104_mb.html Download Data from the Multibeam Viewer order crossReference collection Expedition Metadata 2011 publication https://data.noaa.gov/onestop/collections/details/b5c8f0b0-ad87-11e0-9f1c-0800200c9a66 HTTPS https://data.noaa.gov/onestop/collections/details/b5c8f0b0-ad87-11e0-9f1c-0800200c9a66 Expedition Metadata information crossReference collection Mid-Cayman Rise Expedition 2011; Mid-Cayman Rise Expedition, August 2-18, 2011 electronic resource / U.S. Dept. of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of Ocean Exploration; 2011 2011 publication https://discover.library.noaa.gov/permalink/01NOAA_INST/1qbesct/alma991000862219707381 HTTPS EX1104 NOAA Central Library: publication(s) information NOAA Library https://library.noaa.gov/ HTTPS NOAA Library website Institution web page information publisher crossReference collection Lobecker, E., Nadeau, M., Stuart, E., Howard, V., & Mefford, J. (2011). Mapping data acquisition and processing report, Cruise EX1104: Cayman Trench, August 2 - 18, 2011, Balboa, Panama to Key West, Florida. NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research. https://doi.org/10.7289/v5/mdr-oer-ex1104 2011 publication International DOI Foundation (IDF) https://doi.org/10.7289/v5/mdr-oer-ex1104 https://doi.org/10.7289/v5/mdr-oer-ex1104 HTTPS https://doi.org/10.7289/v5/mdr-oer-ex1104 NOAA Central Library: Technical Report information Lobecker, Elizabeth author Nadeau, Megan author Stuart, Elaine author Howard, Vincent author Mefford, Jonathan author NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research publisher documentDigital NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research crossReference collection eng; USA utf8 environment oceans imageryBaseMapsEarthCover climatologyMeteorologyAtmosphere -85.06694 -79.56928 8.95398 24.56736 2011-08-02 2011-08-18 The NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research sponsored the collection of these data. EX1104 Mid-Cayman Rise Exploration produced the following data: Ship Navigation (Gyro and CNAV), Ship Track KML; Ship Sensor Raw Data (SCS Data - Air-Temp, Barometer, CTD, DGPS, Doppler Depth, EventData, Met, POSMV, Relative Humidity, ROV, SAMOS, Sound Velocity, True Wind, Water Temperature, Winches, Wind Direction, Wind Speed)(Profile Data - asvp, CTD, XBT); Submersible Sensor Raw Data (ROV CTD, SEIRIOS CTD), ROV Dive Track JPG, ROV Dive Products; Multibeam (Bathymetric Data). Other NOAA offices hold the data that NCEI has not archived under this Accession. In this accession, NCEI has archived multiple versions of these data. The latest (and best) version of these data has the largest version number. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information +1-301-713-3277 ncei.info@noaa.gov pointOfContact In most cases, electronic downloads of the data are free. 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Originator data format 8405.136 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/data/oceans/oer/video/EX1104/Imagery/ HTTPS Web browser Still Imagery (HTTPS) Navigate directly to the URL for data access and direct download. download https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/data/oceans/oer/video/EX1104/Products/HighlightVideo/ HTTPS Web browser Highlight Preview Videos (HTTPS) Navigate directly to the URL for data access and direct download. download https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/data/oceans/oer/video/EX1104/Video/ HTTPS Web browser Preview Videos (HTTPS) Navigate directly to the URL for data access and direct download. download https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/ocean-exploration/video/?cruiseId=EX1104 HTTPS Web browser OER Video Portal Search for data by user-specified criteria and optionally download data. search ftp://ftp-oceans.ncei.noaa.gov/pub/data.nodc/oer/video/EX1104/Imagery/ FTP Any FTP client Still Imagery (FTP) These data are available through the File Transfer Protocol (FTP). 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You may copy and paste the FTP link to the data into an FTP client (e.g., FileZilla or WinSCP). download dataset NCEI Accession 0078572 v1.1 was published. 2011-10-25T20:19:29Z NCEI Accession 0078572 v1.1 publication https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0078572/1.1 HTTPS NCEI Accession 0078572 v1.1 published 2011-10-25T20:19:29Z download NCEI Accession 0078572 was revised and v2.2 was published. Updates were received for this dataset. These updates were copied into the data/0-data/ directory of this accession. These updates may provide additional files or replace obsolete files. This version contains the most complete and up-to-date representation of this archival information package. All of the files received prior to this update are available in the preceding version of this accession. 2014-04-17T16:17:24Z NCEI Accession 0078572 v2.2 publication https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0078572/2.2 HTTPS NCEI Accession 0078572 v2.2 published 2014-04-17T16:17:24Z download NCEI Accession 0078572 was revised and v3.3 was published. Updates were received for this dataset. These updates were copied into the data/0-data/ directory of this accession. These updates may provide additional files or replace obsolete files. This version contains the most complete and up-to-date representation of this archival information package. All of the files received prior to this update are available in the preceding version of this accession. 2017-12-20T22:08:39Z NCEI Accession 0078572 v3.3 publication https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0078572/3.3 HTTPS NCEI Accession 0078572 v3.3 published 2017-12-20T22:08:39Z download repository NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information NOAA created the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) by merging NOAA's National Climatic Data Center (NCDC), National Geophysical Data Center (NGDC), and National Oceanographic Data Center (NODC), including the National Coastal Data Development Center (NCDDC), per the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015, Public Law 113-235. NCEI launched publicly on April 22, 2015. 2015-04-22T00:00:00 asNeeded Metadata are developed, maintained and distributed by NCEI. Updates are performed as needed to maintain currentness. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information custodian barometer barometer Barometers are instruments for measuring atmospheric pressure; two types include mercury barometers and aneroid barometers. bathythermograph - XBT bathythermograph - XBT eXpendable BathyThermograph conductivity sensor conductivity sensor OMEGA non-contact conductivity sensor CDCN-108 or Honeywell DirectLine DL423 Sensor Module, for example Water conductivity sensors are used to measure how well a solution conducts an electrical current. CTD CTD Conductivity-Temperature-Depth probe GPS GPS Global Positioning System receiver satellite-based instrument used for geo-location, positioning and navigation gyrocompass gyrocompass gyrocompass meteorological sensor meteorological sensor Any meteorological sensor, but also see specific instruments such as aerovane, anemometer, etc. sound velocimeter sound velocimeter an electronic device for measuring sound speed in water http://www.neigps.com temperature sensor temperature sensor A sensor used to measure temperature. video camera video camera a camera which makes moving or still images used as the basis for making parameter determinations Little Hercules Updated information from ICES for the vessel Little Hercules from UNITED STATES(US). Name : Little Hercules Country(s) : UNITED STATES(US) (ISO Country Code) Platform Class : 22 Propelled unmanned submersible (ex.ROV) Commissioned Date : 2000 Current Length : 3.5 Built : 2000 Information Sources: - http://homepages.spa.umn.edu/~larry/CLASS/CATASTROPHE/FLOOD/argus.asp.html General Comments: Platform Class - 22 Propelled Unmanned Submersible Maximum Depth - 3000 meters Weight in air - 25 0 kgf Weight in seawater - -1 to -4 kgf (slightly positive buoyancy) Sensors - precision depth/pr essure, acoustic altimeter (echosounder), magnetic compass, scanning/imaging sonar Confirmed by NOAA on 2015-06-29. Submitted to ICES on 2015-01-20 NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer Title: NOAA Ship Flag: United States Vessel Type: DOB: 19881028 Commissioned: 20080813 IMO: 8835114 MMSI: 369888000 Notes: Previous Name USNS Capable (T-AGOS-16) Lloyds URL http://www.seasearcher.com/lmiu/vessels/overview.htm?vesselID=5115136 Additional Info Source http://www.moc.noaa.gov/oe/ (URL) Confirmed by NOAA on 01 July 2011. ROV Seirios Seirios is one of two of the remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) aboard NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer. https://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/technology/subs/seirios/seirios.html