Description
The collection and analysis of water column sonar data is a relatively new avenue of research into the marine environment. Primary uses include assessing biological abundance, species identification,and habitat characterization. It is also useful for evaluating underwater gas seeps, characterizing the seafloor and bathymetry. The goals of this collection are to archive water column sonar data collected on NOAA, academic and international fleets, and to make the data available to researchers and the public around the world.
Resources
| Name | Format | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| DSMR Publication at the NOAA Institutional Repository | Unknown | Report documenting the Scientific Data Stewardship Maturity for this dataset. | Open resource |
| Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Keywords | Unknown | The information provided on this page seeks to define how the GCMD Keywords are structured, used and accessed. It also provides information on how users can participate in the further development of the keywords. | Open resource |
| Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Keywords | Unknown | The information provided on this page seeks to define how the GCMD Keywords are structured, used and accessed. It also provides information on how users can participate in the further development of the keywords. | Open resource |
| Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Keywords | Unknown | The information provided on this page seeks to define how the GCMD Keywords are structured, used and accessed. It also provides information on how users can participate in the further development of the keywords. | Open resource |
| Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Keywords | Unknown | The information provided on this page seeks to define how the GCMD Keywords are structured, used and accessed. It also provides information on how users can participate in the further development of the keywords. | Open resource |
| Water Column Sonar Data Map Viewer | Unknown | Interactive map viewer to allow discovery and access to water column sonar data | Open resource |
Tags
- acoustic scattering
- acoustic sounders
- aquatic ecosystems
- aquatic sciences
- bathymetry
- bathymetry/seafloor topography
- benthic habitat
- biosphere
- doc/noaa/nesdis/ncei
- doc/noaa/nesdis/ngdc
- doc/noaa/nmfs
- "earth science
- earth science
- fisheries
- global
- in situ/laboratory instruments
- marine habitat
- national centers for environmental information
- national geophysical data center
- national marine fisheries service
- nesdis
- noaa
- ocean acoustics
- oceans
- pelagic habitat
- profilers/sounders
- sea floor
- seafloor topography
- u.s. department of commerce
- water column mapping system
- wcms