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BE 1302 Interferometric sidescan sonar mapping of the continental shelf and slope in the DeSoto Canyon area, NE Gulf of Mexico, July 12-20, 2012

Authors: Locker, Stanley
Published On: Jun 10 2014 16:12 UTC
DOI: https://doi.org/10.7266/N7TD9VB7
UDI: R1.x138.076:0007
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Project Information

Funded By:
Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative

Funding Cycle:
RFP-I

Research Group:
Deepsea to Coast Connectivity in the Eastern Gulf of Mexico (DEEP-C)

Point of Contact

Stanley D. Locker
University of South Florida / College of Marine Science
stan@marine.usf.edu

Data Collection Period
2012-07-12
to
2012-07-12
Theme keywords

Geomorphology

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Abstract:

The objectives for this cruise were to map the seafloor using a Teledyne-Benthos C3D interferometric sidescan sonar. Operating at 200 kHz, this system acquire backscatter and swatch bathymetry. The survey track was designed to address 2 objectives 1) map the bottom type along the benthic sampling transects occupied by Deep-C researchers, and 2) to explore unknown areas of the seafloor in this region with the objective of learning more about sedimentary processes (sediment type, current reworking, etc) and benthic habitats (e.g. hard bottoms, fish burrows, high relief topography).

Suggested Citation:

Locker, Stanley. 2014. BE 1302 Interferometric sidescan sonar mapping of the continental shelf and slope in the DeSoto Canyon area, NE Gulf of Mexico, July 12-20, 2012. Distributed by: GRIIDC, Harte Research Institute, Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi. doi:10.7266/N7TD9VB7

Purpose:

To characterize sea floor geomorphology, bathymetry, sediment, and primary benthic habitats specific to the Gulf of Mexico with an emphasis on topographical features that influence deep sea to shelf connectivity.

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Sidescan sonar (TIF files)

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