NOAA Ocean Explorer: technologies used to conduct seafloor mapping

technologies used to conduct seafloor mapping

Illustrations of various technologies used to conduct seafloor mapping. The Hudson Canyon Expedition will use an optical backscatter to map the area by correlating a multibeam system and seafloor bathymetry data with subbottom profiles.

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Hudson Canyon Cruise

Hudson Canyon Cruise: Mission Plan

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