Okeanos Explorer (EX1609): Main Hawaiian Island Shakedown

Description

Multibeam, split-beam, and/or ADCP sonar mapping operations will be conducted 24 hours a day throughout the cruise. Sub-bottom profile mapping will be conducted periodically during the cruise for testing purposes and is subject to the discretion of the CO. XBT and/or UnderwayCTD sound velocity casts in support of multibeam sonar mapping operations will be conducted at an interval defined by prevailing oceanographic conditions, but not to exceed 6 hours. Multibeam data will be fully processed according to standard onboard procedures and will be archived with the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI). Split-beam EK60 data and ADCP data will be archived in their raw formats with NCEI as well.

Resources

Name Format Description Link
21 mapsOE.htm https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/maps/oer-digital-atlas/mapsOE.htm

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  • seafloor mapping
  • davisville rhode island
  • expedition exploration explorer marine education noaa ocean ocean discovery ocean education ocean ex
  • telepresence
  • hawaii
  • calibration readiness
  • hawaiian islands oahu molokai lanai maui

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