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ID M-1-02-GM
Also Known As MW-02-GM
Abstract United States Geological Survey, Menlo Park, California,University of New Hampshire,University of New Brunswick,C&C Technologies. Chief Scientist: Jim Gardner. Geophysical data (multibeam, GPS, CTDmeter, bathymetry, bathymetry, navigation, motionsensor, acousticbackscatter) of field activity M-1-02-GM in Northeastern Gulf of Mexico, Head of De Soto Canyon from 06/17/2002 to 07/09/2002
Organization United States Geological Survey, Menlo Park, California
University of New Hampshire
University of New Brunswick
C&C Technologies
Project/Theme Pacific Seafloor Mapping Project
Chief Scientist Jim Gardner
Activity Type Geophysical
Platform Moana Wave
Area of Operation
Northeastern Gulf of Mexico, Head of De Soto Canyon
Location map M-1-02-GM location map of where navigation equipment operated
Bounding Coordinates 30.13334
-87.56667     -86.60000
29.51666
Ports leave Pensacola, Florida
arrive Pensacola, Florida
Dates 06/17/2002 (JD 168) to 07/09/2002 (JD 190)
Analog Materials No analog holdings.
Index map

M-1-02-GM map of where navigation equipment operated

Information Specialist
Pete Dartnell
Crew
Jim Gardner Chief Scientist, USGS Western Region
John Clarke Watch Stander, Univ. of New Brunswick
Larry Mayer Watch Stander, Univ. of New Hampshire
Brian Calder Watch Stander, Univ. of New Hampshire
Semme Dijkstra Watch Stander, Univ. of New Hampshire
Garreth Elston Watch Stander, Univ. of New Hampshire
Yuri Rzhanov Watch Stander, Univ. of New Hampshire
James Glynn Watch Stander, Univ. of New Hampshire
Chris Glynn Watch Stander, Univ. of New Hampshire
Art Kleiner Project Manager, C&C Technologies
Tim Shannon Field Project Manager, C&C Technologies
Craig Smith Surveyor, C&C Technologies
Eric Ortego Surveyor, C&C Technologies
Brad Daigles Surveyor, C&C Technologies
Liz Kamp Surveyor, C&C Technologies
Wes Kitt Surveyor, C&C Technologies
Al Cousson Surveyor, C&C Technologies
Sam Alleman Surveyor, C&C Technologies
Equipment Used
multibeam
GPS
CTDmeter
bathymetry
bathymetry
navigation
motionsensor
acousticbackscatter
Purpose
Map the mid and outer continental shelf region at the head of
De Soto Canyon region, northeastern Gulf of Mexico to determine
the location and extent of deep-water reefs and ridges.
It is critical to determine the accurate location,
geomorphology, and types of the ridges and reefs to
understand the Quaternary history of the area and to assess
their importance as benthic habitats for fisheries.
Information to be Derived
Bathymetry and calibrated, co-registered acoustic backscatter
Summary
Mapped the head of De Soto Canyon region, northeastern Gulf of Mexico, collecting multibeam bathymetry and acoustic backscatter. The data will be used to determine the location and extent of deep-water reefs and ridges.
Notes
For raw and intermediate data sets, contact
Rani Nandiwada
Publications
Gardner, J.V., Hughes Clarke, J.E., and Mayer, L.A., 2002, Cruise Report RV Moana Wave
Cruise M-1-02-GM, Bathymetry and Acoustic Backscatter of the Mid and Outer
Continental Shelf, Head of De Soto Canyon, Northeastern Gulf of Mexico,
available on-line at:
http://geopubs.wr.usgs.gov/open-file/of02-396


National Seafloor Mapping and Benthic Habitat Studies, De Soto Canyon, 2006,
U.S. Geological Survey, Western Coastal and Marine Geology  
<http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/pacmaps/ds-index.html>
Got Help? For M-1-02-GM, we would appreciate any information on -- analog materials, contract, days at sea, dive count, funding, kms of navigation, national plan, NGDC Info, owner, project number, scanned materials, seismic description, station count, station description, submersible, tabulated info.

 

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