Okeanos Explorer (EX1707): Musicians Seamounts (Telepresence Mapping)

Description

Operations for this cruise will include 24 hour mapping, and continuous telepresence-based remote participation in mapping operations. Multibeam and splitbeam mapping operations will be conducted 24 hours a day throughout the cruise. Sub-bottom profile mapping will be conducted 24 hours a day at the discretion of the CO. XBT and Underway CTD 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. All mapping data will be fully processed according to standard procedures and will be archived with the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI).

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
  • telepresence
  • biodiversity
  • hawaii
  • deep-sea corals
  • biogeographic patterns monuments sanctuaries habitat characterization prime crust zone pcz deep sea
  • expedition exploration explorer mapping survey marine education multibeam multibeam backscatter mult
  • hawaii honolulu musicians seamounts
  • seamounts
  • habitat characterization
  • marine protected areas

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