Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: U.S. Geological Survey
Originator: Nancy T. DeWitt
Originator: James G. Flocks
Originator: William R. Pfeiffer
Originator: James N. Gibson
Originator: Dana S. Wiese
Publication_Date: 20111001
Title:
rm10cct03_mb_50m.tif: 50-m interpolated bathymetry grid of the entire survey from USGS Cruise 10cct03
Edition: rm10CCT03_mb_50m
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: remote-sensing image
Series_Information:
Series_Name: USGS Data Series Publication
Issue_Identification: DS671
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: St. Petersburg, FL
Publisher:
U.S. Geological Survey - St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center
Online_Linkage: http://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/671
Online_Linkage: http://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/671/software/arc/
Online_Linkage: http://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/671/html/data_products/multibeam/
Description:
Abstract:
In April of 2010, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) conducted a geophysical survey from the east end of West Ship Island, MSiss., extending to the middle of Dauphin Island, Ala. This survey had a dual purpose: (1) to interlink previously conducted nearshore geophysical surveys (shoreline to ~2 kilometers, km) with those of offshore surveys (~2 km to ~9 km) in the ares and (2) to extend the geophysical survey to include a portion of the Dauphin Island nearshore zone. The efforts were part of the USGS Gulf of Mexico Science Coordination partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to assist the Mississippi Coastal Improvements Program (MsCIP) and the Northern Gulf of Mexico (NGOM) Ecosystem Change and Hazards Susceptibility Project by mapping the shallow geological stratigraphic framework of the Mississippi Barrier Island Complex.
Purpose:
This report serves as an archive of the processed multibeam bathymetry and side scan sonar (SSS) data. Data products herein include gridded and interpolated digital depth surfaces, seabed surface backscatter imagery, and x,y,z data products for both multibeam bathymetry and side scan sonar imagery. Additional files include trackline maps, navigation files, Geograpahic Infromation System (GIS) files, Field Activity Collection System (FACS) logs, and formal Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) metadata. Scanned images of the handwritten FACS logs and digital FACS logs are also provided as PDF files. Refer to the Acronyms page for expansion of acronyms and abbreviations used in this report or hold the cursor over an acronym for a pop-up explanation.
Supplemental_Information:
These geophysical surveys will provide the data necessary for scientists to define, interpret, and provide baseline bathymetry and seafloor habitat for this area and to aid scientists in predicting future geomorpholocial changes of the islands with respect to climate change, storm impact, and sea-level rise. Furthermore, these data will provide information for barrier island restoration, particularly in Camille Cut, and provide protection for the historical Fort Massachusetts. For more information refer to <
http://ngom.usgs.gov/gomsc/mscip/index.html>.
Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: 20100417
Beginning_Time: unknown
Ending_Date: 20100428
Ending_Time: unknown
Currentness_Reference: data collection interval
Status:
Progress: Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: None planned
Spatial_Domain:
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate: -88.865328
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -88.176509
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 30.246283
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 30.153961
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: USGS Metadata Identifier
Theme_Keyword: USGS:7f655754-fa34-47cb-bdea-346a713f7795
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Category
Theme_Keyword: oceans
Theme_Keyword: elevation
Theme_Keyword: location
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: General
Theme_Keyword: trackline
Theme_Keyword: bathymetry
Theme_Keyword: USGS
Theme_Keyword: multibeam
Theme_Keyword: RESON
Theme_Keyword: Seabat 8125
Theme_Keyword: Applanix POS MV
Theme_Keyword: Trimble DSM 212
Theme_Keyword: GeoTIFF
Theme_Keyword: Continuously Operating Reference Station (CORS)
Theme_Keyword:
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center
Theme_Keyword: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Mobile Alabama District
Theme_Keyword: Gulf Islands National Seashore (GUIS)
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: Data Categories for Marine Planning
Theme_Keyword: distributions
Theme_Keyword: bathymetry and elevation
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: Marine Realms Information Bank (MRIB) Keywords
Theme_Keyword: multibeam echo sounder
Theme_Keyword: marine geophysics
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: USGS Thesaurus
Theme_Keyword: multibeam sonar
Theme_Keyword: bathymetry measurement
Theme_Keyword: bathymetry
Theme_Keyword: marine geophysics
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: GNIS
Place_Keyword: Mississippi
Place_Keyword: West Ship Island
Place_Keyword: Horn Island
Place_Keyword: Petit Bois Pass
Place_Keyword: Dauphin Island
Stratum:
Stratum_Keyword_Thesaurus: General
Stratum_Keyword: water
Temporal:
Temporal_Keyword_Thesaurus: General
Temporal_Keyword: None
Access_Constraints:
The U.S. Geological Survey requests that it be referenced as the originator of this dataset in any future products or research derived from these data.
Use_Constraints: These data are not to be used for navigation
Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Nancy T. DeWitt
Contact_Organization:
U.S. Geological Survey - St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center
Contact_Position: Geologist
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 600 4th Street South
City: St. Petersburg
State_or_Province: FL
Postal_Code: 33701
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: (727) 803-8747 x3058
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: ndewitt@usgs.gov
Data_Set_Credit:
Nancy T. DeWitt, James G. Flocks, William R. Pfeiffer, James N. Gibson, Dana Wiese
Native_Data_Set_Environment:
Microsoft Windows XP Version 5.1 (Build 2600) Service Pack 3; ESRI ArcCatalog 9.3.1.3000; rm10cct03_mb_50m.txt; 1.65 MB