NOAA Multibeam Bathymetry Survey from Traverse City to Northport, Michigan

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration provides multibeam bathymetry data collected aboard the Northwestern vessel from 15-May-23 to 19-May-23. This dataset is part of the larger Multibeam Bathymetry Database (MBBDB). The survey covers a route from Traverse City to Northport, Michigan.

Use Cases

• Analyze seafloor topography using multibeam swath bathymetry system data for coastal mapping
• Integrate GPS and inertial measurement unit (GPS/IMU) data to correct bathymetric survey positions
• Process acoustic sounder data to model underwater terrain features along the Michigan coastline
• Use bathymetry and seafloor topography data for nautical chart updates and marine navigation safety

Strengths

• Data collected by the authoritative National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
• Specific temporal coverage from 15-May-23 to 19-May-23
• Part of a larger, structured Multibeam Bathymetry Database (MBBDB) for consistency

Limitations

• No column definitions or sample data are available for understanding the data structure
• Specific data volume, row count, and file size are unknown
• Data is delivered via web service formats (WMS, HTML, ESRI REST) which may require specialized GIS tools for analysis

Provenance

Source

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce

Collection Method

Multibeam data collected aboard the vessel Northwestern using systems like Multibeam Swath Bathymetry Systems, GPS Receivers, and Acoustic Sounders.

Time Range

15-May-23 to 19-May-23

Freshness

Dataset metadata was last updated on 2024-10-18.

Geography

Traverse City, Michigan to Northport, Michigan