Description
Optical validation data were collected using a Tethered Optical Assessment Device (TOAD), an underwater sled equipped with an underwater digital video camera and lights. Data were collected in American Samoa, around the islands of Ofu and Olosega to support Benthic Habitat Mapping efforts during NOAA Ship Hi'ialakai HI0602, from February 26 to March 1, 2006.
Resources
| Name | Format | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Web Page | HTML | pibhmc_amsamoa_optical_data.html | Open resource |
Tags
- 1084
- american samoa
- amsam
- aquatic habitat
- benthic habitat
- benthic habitat mapping and characterization - american samoa and pria
- biosphere
- corals
- coris_metadata
- country/territory
- earth science
- habitats
- hi0602
- manu'a group
- mapping
- ocean basin
- ofu island (14s169w0013)
- olosega island (14s169w0014)
- pacific ocean
- photographic analysis
- reef monitoring and assessment
- tethered optical assessment device (toad)
- underwater video
- united states of america
- videography
- visual images
- zoology