Resurveying the single-beam Echosounder Data (SBES) tracklines acquired under FAN 2025-304-FA. Bathymetry data will assist researchers with wave data interpretation on and benthic morphology of the seafloor on the approach to and within the view of the camera system.
Location
Madeira Beach, FL
Info derived
SBES xyz, SBES tracklines
Comments
Entries for this field activity are based on entries from Field Activity 2025-304-FA. Each vessel will collect specific data types and be assigned a sub-FAN.
This boat has a carrying capacity of up to 1500 pounds and up to 7 people and a shallow draft (9 inches empty). This boat's cat hull design results in a smoother ride in choppy water, at the expense of a slightly deeper draft. This boat is powered by two Yamaha 70hp motors.
Vehicles
Ford Expedition Green
Ford F-250 Stone Grey
Itinerary
Start
St. Petersburg, FL
2026-01-19
End
St. Petersburg, FL
2026-01-23
Days in the field
1
Activity events
Start date
End date
Description
2026-01-14
2026-01-14
Initial SBES survey. A minimum of two surveys per year will occur.
2026-05-18
2026-01-23
Second SBES survey of the year - May; R/V Shark (WVR1 - 26BIM03) and R/V Chum (WVR2 - 26BIM04).
Equipment on both vessels = CEESCOPE units; 9-degree transducers; RTK from FLIB; MM60 hand held units for WiFi to receive RTK.
