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Mesophotic and Deep Benthic Communities: Mapping, Ground-truthing, and Predictive Habitat Modeling: Geospatial products of water depth, and acoustic backscatter data collected on NOAA Ship Nancy Foster (NF2206) in the Gulf of Mexico from 2022-08-16 to 2022-09-03 (NCEI Accession 0279545)

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This dataset contains bathymetry and backscatter surfaces created from data collected aboard NOAA ship Nancy Foster (NF-22-06), using Multibeam echosounder Kongsberg EM710. The dataset contains four geotagged tiff images – two each representing seafloor bathymetry and backscatter at 16 m by 16 m resolution. There are two images each for bathymetry and backscatter because the data collection area spanned across two UTM zones. The data were collected in 2022 as a part of the Mesophotic and Deep Benthic Communities (MDBC): Mapping Ground-truthing, and Predictive Habitat Modeling Project. This project is one of many selected by the Open Ocean Trustee Implementation Group to restore natural resources injured by the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

Dataset Citation

Cite as: Battista, Timothy A.; US Department of Commerce; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; NOAA National Ocean Service; National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (2023). Mesophotic and Deep Benthic Communities: Mapping, Ground-truthing, and Predictive Habitat Modeling: Geospatial products of water depth, and acoustic backscatter data collected on NOAA Ship Nancy Foster (NF2206) in the Gulf of Mexico from 2022-08-16 to 2022-09-03 (NCEI Accession 0279545). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0279545. Accessed [date].

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gov.noaa.nodc:0279545

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Distribution Formats	GeoTIFF
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Dataset Point of Contact	NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.info@noaa.gov

Time Period	2022-08-16 to 2022-09-03
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates	West: -91.192145 East: -88.011152 South: 27.024598 North: 30.183019
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Associated Resources

Mesophotic and Deep Benthic Communities: Habitat Assessment and Evaluation (HAE) and Mapping, Ground-truthing, and Predictive Habitat Modeling (MGM) Projects Expedition on the NOAA Ship Nancy Foster (NF-22-06) in the Gulf of Mexico
- NCEI Collection
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Open Ocean Restoration Area
- Open Ocean Restoration Area
  OOTIG Project Webpage
NOAA Gulf Spill Restoration
- NOAA Gulf Spill Restoration
  Oil Spill Restoration Webpage
Scientific Support for Mesophotic and Deep Benthic Community Restoration in the Gulf of Mexico
- https://coastalscience.noaa.gov/project/scientific-support-for-mesophotic-and-deep-benthic-community-restoration-in-the-gulf-of-mexico/
  National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) project page

gov.noaa.nodc:MDBC-NF2206

Publication Dates	publication: 2023-07-06
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: 3J52DF
Purpose	The dataset will be used for 1) developing maps for habitat characterization, 2) refine predictive models to improve the effectiveness and cost efficiency of restoration and mapping efforts, and 3) provide fundamental information to prioritize and support protection and management activities and to target locations for direct restoration.
Use Limitations	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: Battista, Timothy A.; US Department of Commerce; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; NOAA National Ocean Service; National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (2023). Mesophotic and Deep Benthic Communities: Mapping, Ground-truthing, and Predictive Habitat Modeling: Geospatial products of water depth, and acoustic backscatter data collected on NOAA Ship Nancy Foster (NF2206) in the Gulf of Mexico from 2022-08-16 to 2022-09-03 (NCEI Accession 0279545). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0279545. Accessed [date].
Cited Authors	Battista, Timothy A. US DOC; NOAA; NOS; National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science US Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA National Ocean Service National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science
Principal Investigators	Timothy A. Battista US DOC; NOAA; NOS; National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) Randy Clark US DOC; NOAA; NOS; National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS)
Contributors	US DOC; NOAA; NOS; National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS)
Resource Providers	Errol Ronje US DOC; NOAA; NESDIS; National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) US DOC; NOAA; NESDIS; National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)
Points of Contact	Asmita Shukla US DOC; NOAA; NOS; National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS)
Publishers	NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
Acknowledgments	Related Funding Agency: US DOC; NOAA; NESDIS; National Centers for Environmental Information Related Funding Agency: US DOC; NOAA; NOS; National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science Related Funding Agency: US DOC; NOAA; NOS; Office of National Marine Sanctuaries Related Funding Agency: US DOC; NOAA; National Marine Fisheries Service Related Funding Agency: US DOI; Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Related Funding Agency: US DOI; US Geological Survey

Theme keywords	NODC DATA TYPES THESAURUS BATHYMETRY DEPTH - SENSOR NODC OBSERVATION TYPES THESAURUS in situ WMO_CategoryCode oceanography Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords EARTH SCIENCE > OCEANS > BATHYMETRY/SEAFLOOR TOPOGRAPHY > BATHYMETRY NCCOS Research Data Type NCCOS Research Data Type > Derived Data Product NCCOS Research Data Type > Geospatial NCCOS Research Data Type > Model NCCOS Research Keywords NCCOS Research Priority > Coastal Change NCCOS Research Priority > Marine Spatial Ecology NCCOS Research Priority > Social Science NCCOS Research Priority > Stressor Impacts and Mitigation NCCOS Research Topic > Ecological and Biogeographic Assessments NCCOS Research Topic > Habitat Mapping NCCOS Research Topic > Regional Ecosystem Science Provider Keywords Acoustic Backscatter OOTIG
Data Center keywords	NODC COLLECTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS US DOC; NOAA; NOS; National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science NODC SUBMITTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS US DOC; NOAA; NESDIS; National Centers for Environmental Information Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce DOC/NOAA/NOS/NCCOS > National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science, National Ocean Service, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
Platform keywords	NODC PLATFORM NAMES THESAURUS NOAA Ship Nancy Foster Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Platform Keywords Ships ICES/SeaDataNet Ship Codes NANCY FOSTER (call sign: WTER, ICES code: 33NF, 2004)
Instrument keywords	NODC INSTRUMENT TYPES THESAURUS multibeam sonar sonar Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Instrument Keywords MBES > Multibeam Mapping System SONAR > Sound Navigation and Ranging Provider Instruments Kongsberg EM710
Place keywords	NODC SEA AREA NAMES THESAURUS Gulf of Mexico Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords OCEAN > ATLANTIC OCEAN > NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN > GULF OF MEXICO NCCOS Research Locations NCCOS Research Location > Region > Alabama NCCOS Research Location > Region > Atlantic Ocean NCCOS Research Location > Region > Florida NCCOS Research Location > Region > Gulf of Mexico NCCOS Research Location > Region > Louisiana NCCOS Research Location > Region > Mississippi NCCOS Research Location > Region > Texas
Project keywords	NODC PROJECT NAMES THESAURUS Deepwater Horizon oil spill event (DWH) Mesophotic and Deep Benthic Communities (MDBC) Natural Resources Damage Assessment Process (NRDA Process) Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Project Keywords MDBC > Mesophotic and Deep Benthic Communities Provider Project Names Mesophotic and Deep Benthic Communities (MDBC) Mapping, Ground-truthing, and Predictive Habitat Modeling Project
Keywords	NCEI ACCESSION NUMBER 0279545

Use Constraints	Cite as: Battista, Timothy A.; US Department of Commerce; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; NOAA National Ocean Service; National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (2023). Mesophotic and Deep Benthic Communities: Mapping, Ground-truthing, and Predictive Habitat Modeling: Geospatial products of water depth, and acoustic backscatter data collected on NOAA Ship Nancy Foster (NF2206) in the Gulf of Mexico from 2022-08-16 to 2022-09-03 (NCEI Accession 0279545). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0279545. 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.
Fees	In most cases, electronic downloads of the data are free. However, fees may apply for custom orders, data certifications, copies of analog materials, and data distribution on physical media.

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Processing Steps	2023-07-06T23:11:42Z - NCEI Accession 0279545 v1.1 was published.
Output Datasets	NCEI Accession 0279545 v1.1 NCEI Accession 0279545 v1.1 (download) published 2023-07-06T23:11:42Z

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Processing Steps	Parameter or Variable: DEPTH - SENSOR (measured); Units: meters; Observation Category: in situ; Sampling Instrument: Kongsberg EM710; Sampling and Analyzing Method: Multibeam, sound speed, and GPS position data were incorporated and processed using Caris HIPS and SIPS 11.3.Soundings were reduced to North American Vertical Datum 1988. Raster grids were created as a final product which show water depth in meters.; Data Quality Method: Data were acquired and processed in accordance with NOAA’s Hydrographic Survey Specifications and Deliverables (HSSD). Data quality checks were performed with Pydro 2022 QC Tools.. Parameter or Variable: Acoustic Backscatter (calculated); Units: Decibels; Observation Category: in situ; Sampling Instrument: Kongsberg EM710; Sampling and Analyzing Method: Multibeam, sound speed, and GPS position data were incorporated and processed using Fledermaus FMGT. Raster grids were created as a final product which show sound intensity in decibels.; Data Quality Method: Data were acquired and processed in accordance with NOAA’s Hydrographic Survey Specifications and Deliverables (HSSD)..

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Processing Steps

Parameter or Variable: DEPTH - SENSOR (measured); Units: meters; Observation Category: in situ; Sampling Instrument: Kongsberg EM710; Sampling and Analyzing Method: Multibeam, sound speed, and GPS position data were incorporated and processed using Caris HIPS and SIPS 11.3.Soundings were reduced to North American Vertical Datum 1988. Raster grids were created as a final product which show water depth in meters.; Data Quality Method: Data were acquired and processed in accordance with NOAA’s Hydrographic Survey Specifications and Deliverables (HSSD). Data quality checks were performed with Pydro 2022 QC Tools..
Parameter or Variable: Acoustic Backscatter (calculated); Units: Decibels; Observation Category: in situ; Sampling Instrument: Kongsberg EM710; Sampling and Analyzing Method: Multibeam, sound speed, and GPS position data were incorporated and processed using Fledermaus FMGT. Raster grids were created as a final product which show sound intensity in decibels.; Data Quality Method: Data were acquired and processed in accordance with NOAA’s Hydrographic Survey Specifications and Deliverables (HSSD)..

Acquisition Information (collection)
Instrument	multibeam sonar sonar
Platform	NOAA Ship Nancy Foster

Last Modified: 2024-04-10T23:31:49Z
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Mesophotic and Deep Benthic Communities: Mapping, Ground-truthing, and Predictive Habitat Modeling: Geospatial products of water depth, and acoustic backscatter data collected on NOAA Ship Nancy Foster (NF2206) in the Gulf of Mexico from 2022-08-16 to 2022-09-03 (NCEI Accession 0279545)

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