Water Column Sonar Data Collection
Image of water column sonar data collected on the NOAA ship Okeanos Explorer
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.
- Cite as: National Centers for Environmental Information: Water Column Sonar Data Collection. National Centers for Environmental Information, NOAA.
doi:10.7289/V5HT2M7C [access date]
gov.noaa.ngdc.mgg.wcd:WCD_Collection
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Ordering Instructions | Contact the NCEI Water Column Sonar Data Manager to order data |
Distributor | Water Column Sonar Data Manager
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
(303) 497-4742
wcd.info@noaa.gov |
Dataset Point of Contact | Water Column Sonar Data Manager
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
(303) 497-4742
wcd.info@noaa.gov
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Time Period | 2001-07-15 to Present |
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates |
N: 88.4598445534747
S: -9.99549333357394
E: 180
W: -180
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Dataset Progress Status | Under development - data is currently in the process of being created |
Data Update Frequency | Irregular - Updated as needed |
Purpose | The intent of the Water Column Sonar Data Collection is to archive and make available water column sonar data to researchers and the public for a wide variety of uses such as fisheries studies, ocean properties and seafloor characteristics. |
Use Limitations |
- These data are considered raw and have not been subjected to the NOAA's quality control or quality assurance procedures. They are released for limited public use as preliminary data to be used only with appropriate caution. NOAA cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in the data, nor as a result of the failure of the data to function on a particular system. NOAA makes no warranty, expressed or implied, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty.
- Produced by the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Not subject to copyright protection within the United States.
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Dataset Citation |
- Cite as: National Centers for Environmental Information: Water Column Sonar Data Collection. National Centers for Environmental Information, NOAA. doi:10.7289/V5HT2M7C [access date]
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Theme keywords | Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords
- EARTH SCIENCE > Oceans > Ocean Acoustics > Acoustic Scattering
- EARTH SCIENCE > Oceans > Aquatic Sciences > Fisheries
- EARTH SCIENCE > Oceans > Bathymetry/Seafloor Topography > Bathymetry
- EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Aquatic Ecosystems
- "EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Aquatic Ecosystems > Marine Habitat
- EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Aquatic Ecosystems > Benthic Habitat
- EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Aquatic Ecosystems > Pelagic Habitat
- EARTH SCIENCE > Oceans > Bathymetry/Seafloor Topography > Seafloor Topography
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Data Center keywords | 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/NESDIS/NGDC > National Geophysical Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
- DOC/NOAA/NMFS > National Marine Fisheries Service, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
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Instrument keywords | Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Instrument Keywords
- In Situ/Laboratory Instruments > Profilers/Sounders >Acoustic Sounders >WCMS >Water Column Mapping System
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Place keywords | Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords
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Use Constraints |
- Cite as: National Centers for Environmental Information: Water Column Sonar Data Collection. National Centers for Environmental Information, NOAA. doi:10.7289/V5HT2M7C [access date]
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Access Constraints |
- Data is publicly available and free to use
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- NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
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Processing Steps |
- The primary data in this collection consists of raw instrument files that were submitted to NGDC for archive. in addition, ancillary files such as water column profile data are also included. these files were submitted to NGDC through hard drive delivery, R2R or ftp. When possible, checksum values are compared to verify file integrity before being added to the archive. No other processing or quality control steps are applied ot data.
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Last Modified: 2017-01-03
For questions about the information on this page, please email:
wcd.info@noaa.gov