Description
Optical validation data were collected using the Tethered Optical Assessment Device (TOAD), a sled equipped with underwater video camera, still camera and lights. Camera sled deployments were conducted during the day, from the contracted vessel Bonavista II. Data were collected in American Samoa, around the island of Ta'u to support Benthic Habitat Mapping efforts from November 6-9, 2012.
Resources
| Name | Format | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zip File | ZIP | tau_toad_sb1216.zip | |
| JPEG Image File | JPG | TOAD_Tau_all2_445.jpg | |
| Web Page | HTML | pibhmc_amsamoa_optical_data.html | Open resource |
Tags
- 467
- american samoa
- aquatic habitat
- benthic habitat
- benthic habitat mapping and characterization in the pacific islands region
- biosphere
- corals
- coris_metadata
- country/territory
- earth science
- habitats
- manu'a group
- mapping
- ocean basin
- pacific ocean
- photographic analysis
- reef monitoring and assessment
- sb1216
- ta'u island (14s169w0012)
- tethered optical assessment device (toad)
- underwater video
- united states of america
- videography
- visual images
- zoology