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NCCOS Assessment: US underwater vehicle activity in the Western Atlantic, 1964 to 2019 (NCEI Accession 0276284)

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This data resource provides information on the vessel, location, date, institution of origin, purpose, and objective of submersible operations (including Human Occupied Vehicles [HOV], Remotely Operated Vehicles [ROV], and Autonomous Underwater Vehicles [AUV]) conducted in the Western Atlantic in the years 1964 - 2019. Dive logs from 23 different US-based underwater vehicles were collected to create this layer, available in both tabular comma-separated value (.CSV) and geospatial shapefile (.SHP) formats.
  • Cite as: Shuler, Andrew; Etnoyer, Peter (2023). NCCOS Assessment: US underwater vehicle activity in the Western Atlantic, 1964 to 2019 (NCEI Accession 0276284). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://doi.org/10.25921/rjtq-rv61. Accessed [date].
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Distributor NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
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Dataset Point of Contact NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
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Time Period 1964-06-26 to 2019-11-19
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates
West: -96.5287
East: -6.6
South: 11.232
North: 74.5017
Spatial Coverage Map
General Documentation
Associated Resources
Publication Dates
  • publication: 2023-02-01
Data Presentation Form Digital table - digital representation of facts or figures systematically displayed, especially in columns
Dataset Progress Status Complete - production of the data has been completed
Historical archive - data has been stored in an offline storage facility
Data Update Frequency As needed
Supplemental Information
Submission Package ID: Y71HKM
Purpose This layer was created to identify the general location of all submersible operations conducted by teams based in the United States. The goal of this layer was any activity that resulted in a vehicle being underwater collecting footage was ultimately captured, and the position of those activities denoted. While this layer contains dives from the entire Northern Atlantic, it is primarily intended to focus on operations in the Western Atlantic (West: -97.00, East: -59.00, North: 37.00, South 11.00). This layer was created with funding and support from NOAA’s Deep Sea Coral Research and Technology Programs (DSCRTP) South East Deep Coral Initiative (SEDCI).
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  • accessLevel: Public
  • Distribution liability: NOAA and NCEI make no warranty, expressed or implied, regarding these data, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty. NOAA and NCEI cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in these data. If appropriate, NCEI can only certify that the data it distributes are an authentic copy of the records that were accepted for inclusion in the NCEI archives.
Dataset Citation
  • Cite as: Shuler, Andrew; Etnoyer, Peter (2023). NCCOS Assessment: US underwater vehicle activity in the Western Atlantic, 1964 to 2019 (NCEI Accession 0276284). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://doi.org/10.25921/rjtq-rv61. Accessed [date].
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Acknowledgments
  • Related Funding Agency: US DOC; NOAA; NMFS; Deep-sea Research and Technology Program (DSCRTP)
  • Related Funding Agency: US DOC; NOAA; NOAA Ocean Exploration; South East Deep Coral Initiative (SEDCI)
  • Related Funding Agency: US DOC; NOAA; NOS; National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science
  • HBOI: Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
  • Lehigh University
  • Related Funding Agency: US DOC; NOAA; NOS; National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science
  • Related Funding Agency: US DOC; NOAA; NMFS; Deep-sea Research and Technology Program (DSCRTP)
  • Related Funding Agency: US DOC; NOAA; NOAA Ocean Exploration; South East Deep Coral Initiative (SEDCI)
  • Related Funding Agency: US DOC; NOAA; NOS; National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science
  • Related Funding Agency: US DOC; NOAA; NMFS; Deep-sea Research and Technology Program (DSCRTP)
  • Related Funding Agency: US DOC; NOAA; NOAA Ocean Exploration; South East Deep Coral Initiative (SEDCI)
  • Related Funding Agency: US DOC; NOAA; NOS; National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science
  • Related Funding Agency: US DOC; NOAA; Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary (FGBNMS)
  • Related Funding Agency: US DOC; NOAA; Office of Exploration and Research (OER)
  • National Oceanographic Partnership Program (NOPP)
  • University of Connecticut's Northeast Underwater Research, Technology and Education. Center (NURTEC)
  • Ocean Exploration Trust (OET)
  • Schmidt Ocean Institute (SOI)
  • Temple University
  • University of North Carolina Wilmington Underwater Vehicle Program (UNCW-UVP)
  • University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez (UPRM)
  • Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute (WHOI)
  • Related Funding Agency: US DOC; NOAA; NMFS; Southeast Fisheries Science Center
  • Related Funding Agency: US DOC; NOAA; National Marine Fisheries Service
Theme keywords NODC DATA TYPES THESAURUS NODC OBSERVATION TYPES THESAURUS WMO_CategoryCode
  • oceanography
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords NCCOS Research Data Type
  • NCCOS Research Data Type > Derived Data Product
  • NCCOS Research Data Type > Geospatial
NCCOS Research Keywords
  • Assessing Human Use
  • Derived Data Product
  • Ecological and Biogeographic Assessments
  • Geospatial
  • Habitat Mapping
  • Marine Spatial Ecology
  • NCCOS Research Priority > Marine Spatial Ecology
  • NCCOS Research Topic > Assessing Human Use
  • NCCOS Research Topic > Ecological and Biogeographic Assessments
  • NCCOS Research Topic > Habitat Mapping
  • Underwater vehicle dive
Provider Observation Categories
  • other
Data Center keywords NODC COLLECTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS NODC SUBMITTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords
Platform keywords NODC PLATFORM NAMES THESAURUS Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Platform Keywords ICES/SeaDataNet Ship Codes Provider Platform Names
  • Alvin DSR/V
  • Arc ROV
  • Atlantis R/V
  • Brooks McCall R/V
  • Cape Hatteras R/V
  • Carolyn Chouest M/V
  • Clelia DSR/V
  • Deep Discoverer ROV
  • Edwin Link R/V
  • Falkor R/V
  • Freedom Star M/V
  • Global Explorer ROV
  • Gordon Gunter R/V
  • Hela ROV
  • Hercules ROV
  • Holiday Chouest M/V
  • Jason II ROV
  • Johnson Sea Link DSR/V
  • Johnson Sea Link II DSR/V
  • Knorr R/V
  • Kraken2 ROV
  • Liberty Star M/V
  • Little Hercules ROV
  • Manta R/V
  • Maria S. Merian R/V
  • MiniRover MKII ROV
  • Mohawk 18 ROV
  • NR-1 Submarine
  • Nancy Foster NOAA Ship
  • Nautilus E/V
  • Nekton Rorqual
  • Ocean Inspector DSV
  • Odysseus ROV
  • Okeanos Explorer NOAA Ship
  • Oregon II R/V
  • Phantom DS4 ROV
  • Phantom S2 ROV
  • Pisces NOAA Ship
  • Revelle R/V
  • Ronald H Brown NOAA Ship
  • SeaBED AUV
  • SeaEye Falcon ROV
  • Seabotix LBV200 ROV
  • Sentry AUV
  • Seward Johnson II R/V
  • Seward Johnson R/V
  • Shilling UHD ROV
  • Spree M/V
  • Sultana R/V
  • USS Kittiwake
  • Walton Smith R/V
  • Yogi ROV
Instrument keywords NODC INSTRUMENT TYPES THESAURUS Provider Instruments
  • Autonomous Underwater Vehicles [AUV]
  • Human Occupied Vehicles [HOV]
  • Remotely Operated Vehicles [ROV]
  • digital records
Place keywords NODC SEA AREA NAMES THESAURUS Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords NCCOS Research Location
  • NCCOS Research Location > Region > Atlantic Ocean
  • NCCOS Research Location > Region > Caribbean Sea
  • NCCOS Research Location > Region > Great Lakes
  • NCCOS Research Location > Region > Gulf of Mexico
  • NCCOS Research Location > Region > International
Provider Place Names
  • Caribbean Sea
  • Great Lakes
  • Gulf of Mexico
  • International waters
  • North Atlantic Ocean
  • Northwest Atlantic Ocean (limit-40 W)
Project keywords NODC PROJECT NAMES THESAURUS NCCOS Project Keywords
  • NCCOS Project, [Southeast Deep Coral Initiative (SEDCI): Exploring Deep-Sea Coral Ecosystems off the Southeast U.S.]
Keywords NCEI ACCESSION NUMBER
Use Constraints
  • Cite as: Shuler, Andrew; Etnoyer, Peter (2023). NCCOS Assessment: US underwater vehicle activity in the Western Atlantic, 1964 to 2019 (NCEI Accession 0276284). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://doi.org/10.25921/rjtq-rv61. Accessed [date].
Access Constraints
  • Use liability: NOAA and NCEI cannot provide any warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of furnished data. Users assume responsibility to determine the usability of these data. The user is responsible for the results of any application of this data for other than its intended purpose.
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Processing Steps
  • 2023-02-01T19:54:41Z - NCEI Accession 0276284 v1.1 was published.
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Processing Steps
  • Parameter or Variable: Underwater vehicle dive (calculated); Units: n/a; Observation Category: other; Sampling Instrument: digital records; Sampling and Analyzing Method: Dive logs from 24 different US based underwater vehicles, which operate in the Northern Atlantic, were collected to create this layer. The information from those dive logs was formatted for consistency and dive logs were reviewed to identify the focus of the operation, type of survey, and purpose of the specific dive.; Data Quality Method: Once plotted the coordinates were also reviewed for accuracy of location and errant locations were flagged..
Acquisition Information (collection)
Instrument
  • swimmer/diver
Platform
  • Brooks McCall
  • CAPE HATTERAS
  • EDWIN LINK
  • JASON II
  • Little Hercules
  • MANTA
  • MARIA S. MERIAN
  • NOAA Ship Gordon Gunter
  • NOAA Ship Nancy Foster
  • NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer
  • NOAA Ship Oregon II
  • NOAA Ship Ronald H. Brown
  • R/V F.G. Walton Smith
  • R/V Falkor
  • R/V Knorr
  • R/V Seward Johnson
  • R/V Seward Johnson II
  • RV Sultana
  • USS Kittiwake
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