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Bathymetry and acoustic backscatter-outer mainland shelf, eastern Santa Barbara Channel, California

Data Series 702
In cooperation with the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
By: , , , , and 
https://doi.org/10.3133/ds702

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Abstract

In 2010 and 2011, scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center (PCMSC), acquired bathymetry and acoustic-backscatter data from the outer shelf region of the eastern Santa Barbara Channel, California. These surveys were conducted in cooperation with the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). BOEM is interested in maps of hard-bottom substrates, particularly natural outcrops that support reef communities in areas near oil and gas extraction activity. The surveys were conducted using the USGS R/V Parke Snavely, outfitted with an interferometric sidescan sonar for swath mapping and real-time kinematic navigation equipment. This report provides the bathymetry and backscatter data acquired during these surveys in several formats, a summary of the mapping mission, maps of bathymetry and backscatter, and Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) metadata.

Suggested Citation

Dartnell, P., Finlayson, D.P., Ritchie, A.C., Cochrane, G.R., and Erdey, M.D., 2012, Bathymetry and acoustic backscatter-outer mainland shelf, eastern Santa Barbara Channel, California: U.S. Geological Survey Data Series 702, ii, 6 p.; GIS Data, https://doi.org/10.3133/ds702.

ISSN: 2327-638X (online)

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Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Bathymetry and acoustic backscatter-outer mainland shelf, eastern Santa Barbara Channel, California
Series title Data Series
Series number 702
DOI 10.3133/ds702
Year Published 2012
Language English
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Publisher location Reston, VA
Contributing office(s) Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center
Description ii, 6 p.; GIS Data
Country United States
State California
City Carpinteria;Santa Barbara;Ventura
Other Geospatial Santa Barbara Channel
Online Only (Y/N) Y
Additional Online Files (Y/N) Y
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