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. Image courtesy of Hudson Canyon 2002, NOAA/OER.

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Hudson Canyon 2002

Hudson Canyon Cruise: Mission Plan

NOAA Ocean Explorer Gallery