gov.noaa.ncei.oer:EX2202_COLLECTION eng; USA utf8 fieldSession Cruise Level Metadata NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.info@noaa.gov https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/contact NCEI Contact Information Information for contacts at NCEI. information pointOfContact 2026-03-23T21:00:26 ISO 19115-2 Geographic information - Metadata - Part 2: Extensions for Imagery and Gridded Data ISO 19115-2:2009(E) EX2202: Caribbean Mapping (MACHC partnership) EX-2202 EX-22-02 2022-03-10 creation EX2202 From March 10 - 28, 2021 (Key West, FL to San Juan, Puerto Rico), NOAA Ocean Exploration conducted mapping operations south of Puerto Rico in U.S. waters, aiding in closing bathymetric gaps within this region. EX-22-02 collected 18,850 square kilometers of bathymetry and associated water column data, 18,033 square kilometers of which were within the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone and Territorial Sea deeper than 200 m. During mapping operations, NOAA Ocean Exploration simultaneously collected EM 304 multibeam sonar bathymetry observations and Simrad EK60/EK80 split-beam fisheries sonar observations of biologic material in the water column, as well as Knudsen 3260 sub-bottom profiler observations of sub-seafloor geologic structure and sediment. A single CTD cast during the expedition validated deep deployment capabilities in preparation for planned CTD operations on EX-22-03. The exploratory mapping operations conducted during this cruise will provide initial characterization of the region, as well as data to support further exploration. EX-22-02 operations will involve a transit eastward followed by focused ocean mapping operations that will occur in U.S. waters south of Puerto Rico, mostly in deep water (>200 m). The expedition will include 24-hour-a-day exploratory mapping operations to fill mapping gaps. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.info@noaa.gov https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/contact NCEI Contact Information Information for contacts at NCEI. information pointOfContact Thomas Morrow NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research Expedition Coordinator thomas.morrow@noaa.gov principalInvestigator notPlanned Caribbean Sea Coastal Waters of Florida Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Gulf of Mexico North Atlantic Ocean place Limits of Oceans and Seas Special Publication S-23 1953-01-01 revision 3rd International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) http://www.iho-ohi.net/iho_pubs/standard/S-23/S23_1953.pdf Limits of Oceans and Seas Maintained by IHO information publisher Earth Science > Oceans > Marine Environment Monitoring Earth Science > Oceans > Aquatic Sciences theme Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords 2025 revision 22 Earth Science Data and Information System, Earth Science Projects Division, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD%2BKeywords GCMD Keyword Forum Page Global Change Master Directory (GCMD). 2025. 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URL (GCMD Keyword Forum Page): https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD+Keywords information custodian expedition exploration explorer marine education noaa ocean ocean discovery ocean education ocean exploration ocean exploration and research OER ocean literacy ocean research science scientific mission scientific research sea stewardship systematic exploration technology transformational research undersea underwater Ocean Exploration and Research (OER) Program Discovery Keywords NOAA/OAR/OER - Ocean Exploration and Research 301-734-1014 301-713-4252 1315 East-West Hwy, SSMC3, #10210 Silver Spring MD 20910 USA oceanexplorer@noaa.gov 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday resourceProvider This is a list of static and vetted keywords to assist in search and discovery of Ocean Exploration and Research (OER) program-related records. okeanos explorer okeanos scientific computing system SCS noaa fleet R337 multibeam multibeam sonar telepresence sub-bottom profile mapping survey multibeam backscatter water column backscatter singlebeam sonar single beam sonar single-beam sonar deep-sea exploration high-definition underwater video underwater video exploration vessel Ocean Exploration and Research (OER) Okeanos Explorer Discovery Keywords NOAA/OAR/OER - Ocean Exploration and Research 301-734-1014 301-713-4252 1315 East-West Hwy, SSMC3, #10210 Silver Spring MD 20910 USA oceanexplorer@noaa.gov 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday resourceProvider This is a list of static and vetted keywords to assist in search and discovery of Ocean Exploration and Research (OER) Okeanos Explorer related records. 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URL (GCMD Keyword Forum Page): https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD+Keywords information custodian Access Constraints: No access constraints Use Constraints: No use constraints. eng; USA oceans geoscientificInformation -83 -63 14 27 Cruise Start and End 2022-03-10 University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS) Port Table Key West, Florida 2022-03-28 University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS) Port Table San Juan, Puerto Rico Operations aboard the cruise. physicalMeasurement Scientific Computing System The Scientific Computing System (SCS) provides; Navigation Data: Of any position or orientation system. Meterological data: sensors that measure atmospheric properties. Oceanographic data: Sensors that measure the physical and/or chemical properties of the ocean. Sonar data: Single-beam and Doppler Speed. Winches data: three winches output line out, line rate and line tension. Derived data: Sensors that are created in SCS for the purpose of manipulating existing data (i.e.different units, calculating other measurements like true wind). Conductivity, Temperature, and Depth (CTD) A CTD device's primary function is to detect how the conductivity and temperature of the water column changes relative to depth. Conductivity is a measure of how well a solution conducts electricity and it is directly related to salinity. By measuring the conductivity of seawater, the salinity can be derived from the temperature and pressure of the same water. The depth is then derived from the pressure measurement by calculating the density of water from the temperature and the salinity. Sound Velocity Profile The XBT (Expendable Bathythermograph) measures temperature through the water column. XBT software calculates sound velocity, which is applied to the multibeam data for accurate measure of bathymetry. Multibeam Images of the ocean floor provided by multibeam sonar are a key part of reconnaissance in the Okeanos Explorer exploration strategy for finding anomalies in the deep ocean, and also provide essential information for planning up‐close investigations that use the ship’s underwater robots. Split Beam The split-beam echosounders, collect data over a broad range of frequencies, allowing us to distinguish between objects in the water column with more clarity and confidence. Sub-bottom Profiler The sub-bottom profiling system installed in the hull of Okeanos is a type of 'chirp' instrument. Instead of emitting sound at a fixed frequency (rate at which a full sound wave is transmitted), a chirp system sweeps through a wide-frequency band (three to four kilohertz wide) that allows the outgoing signal to be more powerful and able to resolve geologic layering/features at a higher resolution. Water Column Mapping Water column backscatter data collected during the mission is used to explore aspects of the marine environment that are found between the ocean surface and the sea floor. unclassified none asNeeded NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer (R337) 2022-07-12 creation Okeanos Explorer (EX) NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer is the only federal vessel dedicated to exploring our largely unknown ocean for the purpose of discovery and the advancement of knowledge about the deep ocean. The ship is operated by the NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps and civilians as part of NOAA's fleet managed by NOAA's Office of Marine and Aviation Operations. Mission equipment is operated by NOAA's Office of Ocean Exploration and Research in partnership with the Global Foundation for Ocean Exploration. DOC/NOAA/OMAO/MOC-A > Marine Operations Center - Atlantic, NOAA Marine Operations, NOAA Office of Marine and Aviation Operations, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce 757-441-6495 NOAA/OMAO/MOC-A 439 West York Street Norfolk VA 23510-1145 USA David.A.Score@noaa.gov http://www.moc.noaa.gov/MOC-A/index.html Marine Operations Center - Atlantic NOAA Marine Operations Center-Atlantic (MOC-A) serves as a homeport for one NOAA survey ship and provides administrative, engineering, maintenance and logistical support to NOAA's Atlantic fleet. information pointOfContact NOAA/OAR/OER - Ocean Exploration and Research 301-734-1014 301-713-4252 1315 East-West Hwy, SSMC3, #10210 Silver Spring MD 20910 USA oceanexplorer@noaa.gov 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday resourceProvider NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information oer.info.mgmt@noaa.gov 8:00 - 5:00 CST pointOfContact Rachel Medley OAR/OER/EED pointOfContact Kongsberg EM304 Multibeam Echosounder EM304 Kongsberg Maritime +47 214 98 364 +47 322 85 014 P.O. Box 483 NO-3601 Kongsberg Norway km.support@kongsberg.com https://www.kongsberg.com/maritime/products/mapping-systems/mapping-systems/multibeam-echo-sounders/em-304-multibeam-echosounder-max.-8000-m/#technicalInformation Kongsberg EM304 Multibeam Echosounder Kongsberg EM304 Multibeam Echosounder information information resourceProvider Kongsberg EM304 Multibeam Echosounder The EM 304 consists of a new state-of-the-art electronics and separate transmit and receive transducers in a Mills Cross configuration. It utilizes the same field-proven transducers as the EM 302, making it easy to upgrade. Care has been taken to design a highly, modular and flexible solution with compact electronics for easier and faster installation. Due to a flexible transducer design, the system can be tailored to almost any required size. 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RM Young 05106 Wind Sensor RM Young 05106 R.M. Young Company http://www.youngusa.com/products/11/8.html RM Young 05106 RM Young 05106 information information resourceProvider RM Young 05106 Wind Speed and Direction The Wind Monitor MA is an accurate and reliable wind sensor specifically designed for the rigors of the marine environment.The wind speed sensor is a four blade helicoid propeller. Unique transducer produces a pulse signal without electrical contacts or slip rings. The wind direction sensor is a durable molded vane. Vane angle is sensed by a precision potentiometer housed in a sealed chamber. All materials are carefully selected for corrosion resistance and maximum durability in the harsh marine environment. Ceramic bearings are used throughout. The instrument mounts on standard 1 inch pipe. Separate signal conditioning circuits are available to provide voltage or current signals when needed. Each is supplied in a weatherproof junction box with mounting hardware. Lockheed Martin Sippican eXpendable BathyThermograph/eXpendable Sound Velocimeter Sippican XBT/XSV Lockheed Martin Sippican, Inc. https://www.lockheedmartin.com/content/dam/lockheed/data/ms2/documents/ocean/20050054_XBT_XSV_reader_page.pdf Lockheed Martin Sippican eXpendable BathyThermograph/eXpendable Sound Velocimeter Lockheed Martin Sippican eXpendable BathyThermograph/eXpendable Sound Velocimeter information information resourceProvider Sippican XBT/XSV Temperature, Depth, Sound Velocity The Expendable Bathythermograph is used by scientists to provide an ocean temperature versus depth profile. Useful for oceanographic research, the XBT does not restrict ship mobility. The Expendable Sound Velocimeter obtains accurate sound velocity profiles for the support of ASW operations, mine countermeasure operations, and oceanographic research. Sea-Bird Electronics 45 MicroTSG Thermosalinograph SBE 45 Micro TSG Sea-Bird Electronics, Inc. https://www.seabird.com/ SBE 45 Micro TSG SBE 45 Micro TSG infomation information resourceProvider SBE 45 Micro TSG Temperature, Conductivity The SBE 45 is an externally-powered, high-accuracy instrument, designed for shipboard determination of sea surface (pumped-water) conductivity and temperature. Salinity and sound velocity can also be computed. Communication with the SBE 45 is over an internal, 3-wire, RS-232C link, providing real-time data transmission. An optional Interface Box provides power, a NMEA 0183 port for appending navigation information from a NMEA navigation device to the data stream, and an RS-232 port for appending SBE 38 remote temperature sensor output. Sea-Bird Electronics 911plus CTD SBE 911plus CTD Sea-Bird Electronics, Inc. 425-643-9866 425-643-9954 13431 NE 20th Street Bellevue WA 98005 USA seabird@seabird.com SBE 911plus CTD SBE 911plus CTD information information resourceProvider SBE 911plus CTD Conductivity, Temperature The 911plus, consisting of the 9plus underwater CTD and 11plus V2 Deck Unit, is a premium real-time CTD accurate to the highest international standards. It features high resolution sampling (24 Hz), pump-controlled T-C ducted flow, up to 10500 meter (15,000 psia) depth capability, maximum auxiliary sensor flexibility, and modem channel for Water Sampler control. The 911plus has eight 12-bit A/D channels, and supports redundant conductivity and temperature sensors or custom auxiliary digital inputs. Sea-Bird Electronics 32 Carousel Water Sampler SBE 32 Sea-Bird Electronics, Inc. 425-643-9866 425-643-9954 13431 NE 20th Street Bellevue WA 98005 USA seabird@seabird.com http://www.seabird.com/sbe-32-carousel-water-sampler/product?id=60762467738 SBE 32 SBE 32 Information information resourceProvider SBE 32 Water Samples The SBE 32 Carousel is a full-featured water sampler for use to depths of 6800, 7000, or 10,500 meters. It is available in 12, 24, or 36 bottle configurations (1.2 to 30 liters, depending on Carousel model and number of bottle positions). The Carousel supports auto bottle firing as well as real-time operation with a Deck Unit. Applanix POS/MV 320 POS/MV 320 Applanix Corporation 289-695-6000 905-709-6027 85 Leek Crescent Richmond Hill Ontario L4B3B3 Canada marine@applanix.com resourceProvider POS/MV 320 Attitude, Heading, Heave, Position, Velocity POS MV 320 is a tightly-coupled systems using Applanix' unique approach to Inertially-Aided Real-Time Kinematic (IARTK) technology. The user-friendly, turnkey system provides accurate attitude, heading, heave, position, and velocity data, representing the latest in state-of-the-art inertial/GPS technology. The system maintains positioning accuracy under the most demanding conditions, regardless of vessel dynamics.. Furuno GP-150 GPS Furuno GPS Furuno U.S.A., Inc. 360-834-9300 360-834-9400 4400 N.W. 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Reson SVP 70 Sound Velocity Probe Reson SVP 70 Teledyne RESON A/S +45 4738 0022 (Denmark) +45 4738 0066 (Denmark) Fabriksvangen 13 Slangerup DK-3550 Denmark support@teledyne-reson.com https://www.teledynemarine.com/brands/reson/svp-70/ Reson SVP 70 Reson SVP 70 information information resourceProvider Reson SVP 70 Sound Velocity Probe The RESON SVP 70 sound velocity probe is developed for fixed-mount installation on surface ships, outboard rigs, submarines, AUVs, ROVs and other self-propelled platforms. The SVP 70 uses the latest electronic technology combined with an innovative mechanical design to yield a compact, robust, yet very flexible product. The SVP 70 uses a direct path echosounding technique that instantly compensates for temperature and pressure with internal sensors. The SVP 70 comes in a water resistant case including brackets for mounting, a 3m accessory cable, bolts, and a user manual with system description. 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WetLabs ECO FLNTU ECO FLNTU Fluorometer WetLabs 541-929-5650 USA support@seabird.com http://www.comm-tec.com/Prods/mfgs/Wetlabs/Manuals/FLNTU_Manual.pdf Combination Fluorometer and Turbidity Sensor ECO FLNTU User's Guide information resourceProvider ECO FLNTU Fluorometer fluorometer The WetLabs ECO FLNTU is a dual-wavelength, single-angle sensor for simultaneously determining both chlorophyll fluorescence and turbidity. It detects light scattered by particles suspended in water, generating an output voltage proportional to turbidity or suspended solids. Scaling factors are used to convert the voltage readings to values representing chlorophyll concentration and turbidity expressed in Nephelometric Turbidity Units (NTUs).