Identification_Information: 
  Citation: 
    Citation_Information: 
      Originator: NOAA Fisheries - Panama City Laboratory, Chief Scientist (Andy David)
      Publication_Date: 20070225
      Title: February 2007 Multibeam Mapping of Pulley Ridge, southwest Florida
      Edition: One
      Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Map
      Publication_Information: 
        Publication_Place: Panama City, FL
        Publisher: NOAA Fisheries Laboratory in Panama City, FL
      Online_Linkage: https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/about/southeast-fisheries-science-center
      Larger_Work_Citation: 
        Citation_Information: 
          Originator: NOAA Fisheries
          Publication_Date: 20060728
          Title: Multibeam Mapping of Pulley Ridge
          Publication_Information: 
            Publication_Place: Panama City, FL
            Publisher: NOAA Fisheries - Panama City Laboratory
          Online_Linkage: https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/about/southeast-fisheries-science-center
  Description: 
    Abstract: This disk or set of disks contain high-resolution multibeam and backscatter maps
      of the Pulley Ridge Area, near the Tortugas, in the Gulf of Mexico.
      It includes the following products: 1) Text file containing X, Y, Z postprocessed bathymetry data,
      2) Text file containing X, Y, I (Intensity) postprocessed backscatter data, 3) Geotiff and JPEG
      images of bathymetry, 4) GeoTiff  and JPEG images of backscatter, and 5) Fledermaus files
      of the survey locations.
      All products are available contacting the distributor. Some data sets are also posted on
      NOAA's Coral Reef Information System (CoRIS) at www.coris.noaa.gov. Another
      product that will not be distributed, but will be used as input to habitat classification software
      (QTC MultiView), are raw data files logged to disk using the Simrad EM3000 multibeam system
      data acquisition software. These raw files contain packets of information (depth soundings, navigation,
      attitude, sound velocity profiles, UTC time) that the acquisition software logged sequentially in time.
      The raw data format is available from Kongsberg-Simrad. The multibeam system was provided by
      University of South Florida, College of Marine Science and the support vessel was the Florida
      Institute of Oceanography R/V Suncoaster.
    Purpose: The primary objective of this mapping expedition is to gather data on the location
      of coral formations present in the Pulley Ridge Area, which lies off southwest Florida and
      is the deepest hermatypic coral reef in the continental US. This area also hosts productive
      fisheries for shrimp and reef fish. The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is
      concerned about certain fishing activities ocurring in the area, such as bottom long-lines and
      trawling, which maybe damaging the corals. For this reason, the GMFMC has designated Pulley
      Ridge as a Habitat Area of Particular Concern (HAPC). Further protections are likely to
      be approved, but the GMFMC requires more data on the nature and extent of coral
      formations to make a more informed decision. Continued multibeam mapping is a very
      cost effective way of gathering this information and preventing damage to this valuable area.
    Supplemental_Information: The survey was supported by University of South Florida, College of Marine Science, in St. Petersburg,
      FL, (www.marine.usf.edu) using a Simrad EM 3000 multi-beam system. The survey was funded by
      NOAA Fisheries (www.sefsc.noaa.gov).
      
      Note on Bounding Box: Survey area was irregular in shape, the entire area within the corners was not mapped
  Time_Period_of_Content: 
    Time_Period_Information: 
      Range_of_Dates/Times: 
        Beginning_Date: 20070221
        Ending_Date: 20070225
    Currentness_Reference: ground condition
  Status: 
    Progress: In Work
    Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: As needed
  Spatial_Domain: 
    Bounding_Coordinates: 
      West_Bounding_Coordinate: -84.05045
      East_Bounding_Coordinate: -83.43133
      North_Bounding_Coordinate: 26.91650
      South_Bounding_Coordinate: 24.96985
  Keywords: 
    Theme: 
      Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: NCEI Geoportal Filter
      Theme_Keyword: CoRIS_Metadata
    Theme: 
      Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: CoRIS Theme Thesaurus
      Theme_Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Oceans > Bathymetry/Seafloor Topography > Bathymetry
      Theme_Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Oceans > Bathymetry/Seafloor Topography > Backscatter
    Theme: 
      Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: CRCP Project
      Theme_Keyword: Multibeam mapping of Pulley Ridge, SW Florida
      Theme_Keyword: 1244
    Theme: 
      Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: CoRIS Discovery Thesaurus
      Theme_Keyword: Geographic Information > Bathymetry
    Theme: 
      Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Category
      Theme_Keyword: elevation
      Theme_Keyword: 006
    Theme: 
      Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: none
      Theme_Keyword: multibeam
      Theme_Keyword: bathymetry
      Theme_Keyword: backscatter
      Theme_Keyword: deep-water reefs
      Theme_Keyword: ocean floor topography
      Theme_Keyword: EM3000
      Theme_Keyword: Fish habitats
    Place: 
      Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: General
      Place_Keyword: Florida
      Place_Keyword: Florida Shelf
      Place_Keyword: Gulf of Mexico
      Place_Keyword: North America
      Place_Keyword: Pulley Ridge
      Place_Keyword: United States
    Place: 
      Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: CoRIS Place Thesaurus
      Place_Keyword: COUNTRY/TERRITORY > United States of America > Florida
      Place_Keyword: OCEAN BASIN > Atlantic Ocean > Gulf of Mexico > Florida
    Place: 
      Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: CoRIS Region
      Place_Keyword: Florida
  Access_Constraints: None
  Use_Constraints: Not for legal use
  Point_of_Contact: 
    Contact_Information: 
      Contact_Organization_Primary: 
        Contact_Organization: NOAA Fisheries - Panama City Laboratory
        Contact_Person: Andrew W. David
      Contact_Position: Research Fishery Biologist
      Contact_Address: 
        Address_Type: mailing and physical address
        Address: 3500 Delwood Beach Rd
        City: Panama City
        State_or_Province: Florida
        Postal_Code: 32408
        Country: USA
      Contact_Voice_Telephone: 850-234-6541
      Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 850-235-3559
      Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: Andy.David@noaa.gov
      Hours_of_Service: Mon-Fri, 8 am - 4 pm CDT
  Native_Data_Set_Environment: Colored, shaded geotifs for the survey area were created by University of Sourth Florida,
    College of Marine Science using Caris HIPS and SIPS post-processing software.
    The raw survey data and processed XYZ data may also be available upon request from the P.O.C.
Data_Quality_Information: 
  Attribute_Accuracy: 
    Attribute_Accuracy_Report: None
  Logical_Consistency_Report: Data are believed to be logically consistent, though no tests were performed.
  Completeness_Report: Unknown
  Positional_Accuracy: 
    Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy: 
      Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report: 0.5 - 2 meters
    Vertical_Positional_Accuracy: 
      Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Report: 0.5 - 2 meters
  Lineage: 
    Process_Step: 
      Process_Description: The bathymetry data were collected along a continuous swath
        perpendicular to the direction of the ship using a Kongsberg Simrad EM3000 (300 kHz)
        multibeam sonar system. The data are cleaned of bad navigation and depth soundings.
        The depth soundings are gridded into a common grid. The gridded data are converted
        to an XYZ ASCII format file (Longitude, Latitude, Depth in Meters).
      Process_Date: 20070225
      Process_Contact: 
        Contact_Information: 
          Contact_Person_Primary: 
            Contact_Person: Brian Donahue
            Contact_Organization: University of South Florida, College of Marine Science
          Contact_Position: Marine Technician / Research Assistant
          Contact_Address: 
            Address_Type: mailing and physical address
            Address: 140 7th Avenue South
            City: St. Petersburg
            State_or_Province: Florida
            Postal_Code: 33701-5016
            Country: USA
          Contact_Voice_Telephone: (727) 553 1121
          Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (727) 553 1189
          Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: briand@marine.usf.edu
Spatial_Data_Organization_Information: 
  Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Point
  Point_and_Vector_Object_Information: 
    SDTS_Terms_Description: 
      SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: Point
Spatial_Reference_Information: 
  Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition: 
    Geographic: 
      Latitude_Resolution: 0.00002
      Longitude_Resolution: 0.00002
      Geographic_Coordinate_Units: Decimal Degrees
    Geodetic_Model: 
      Horizontal_Datum_Name: WGS84
      Ellipsoid_Name: WGS84
      Semi-major_Axis: 6378137.0
      Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 298.25722356300
Entity_and_Attribute_Information: 
  Overview_Description: 
    Entity_and_Attribute_Overview: Sample of bathymetry XYZ ASCII file
      
      latitude longitude positive depth
      24.96984 -83.60909 72.682953
      24.96984 -83.60897 73.403999
      24.96986 -83.60945 72.704002
      
      northings eastings positive depth
      236594.42000 2764141.08000 72.682953
      236606.24000 2764141.08000 73.403999
      236558.24000 2764144.08000 72.704002
    Entity_and_Attribute_Detail_Citation: none
Distribution_Information: 
  Distributor: 
    Contact_Information: 
      Contact_Organization_Primary: 
        Contact_Organization: NOAA Fisheries - Panama City laboratory
        Contact_Person: Marta M. Ribera
      Contact_Position: Research Fishery Biologist
      Contact_Address: 
        Address_Type: mailing and physical address
        Address: 3500 Delwood Beach Rd
        City: Panama City
        State_or_Province: Florida
        Postal_Code: 32408
        Country: USA
      Contact_Voice_Telephone: 850-234-6541
      Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 850-235-3559
      Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: marta.ribera@noaa.gov
      Hours_of_Service: Mon-Fri, 8 am - 4 pm CDT
  Resource_Description: Downloadable Data
  Distribution_Liability: These data are not intended for navigational purposes.
    
    NOAA makes no warranty regarding these data,expressed or implied, nor
    does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty.  NOAA does
    not assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions
    in these data, nor as a result of the failure of these data to function
    on a particular system.
    
    Although these data have been used by NOAA, these data and information
    are provided with the understanding that they are not guaranteed to be
    useable, timely, accurate, or complete. Users are cautioned to consider
    carefully the provisional nature of these data and information before
    using them for decisions that concern personal or public safety or the
    conduct of business that involves substantial monetary or operational
    consequences. Conclusions drawn from, or actions undertaken on the basis
    of such data and information are the sole responsibility of the user.
    Neither the U.S. Government nor any agency thereof, nor any of their
    employees, contractors, or subcontractors, make any warranty, express
    or implied, nor assume any legal liability or responsibility for the
    accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any data, software, information,
    apparatus, product, or process disclosed, nor represent that its use
    would not infringe on privately owned rights.
    
    Trade, firm, or product names and other references to non-USGS products
    and services are provided for information only and do not constitute
    endorsement or warranty, express or implied, by NOAA, the US
    Department of Commerce, or the U.S. Government, as to their suitability,
    content, usefulness, functioning, completeness, or accuracy.
  Standard_Order_Process: 
    Digital_Form: 
      Digital_Transfer_Information: 
        Format_Name: ASCII
      Digital_Transfer_Option: 
        Online_Option: 
          Computer_Contact_Information: 
            Network_Address: 
              Network_Resource_Name: https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/data/oceans/coris/data/NOAA/nmfs/sefsc/panama_laboratory/pulley_ridge/
        Offline_Option: 
          Offline_Media: DVD
          Recording_Format: DVD-R
    Fees: None
    Ordering_Instructions: Contact Marta Ribera at marta.ribera@noaa.gov or 850-234-6541
Metadata_Reference_Information: 
  Metadata_Date: 20230726
  Metadata_Review_Date: 20090528
  Metadata_Contact: 
    Contact_Information: 
      Contact_Organization_Primary: 
        Contact_Organization: NOAA Fisheries - Panama City laboratory
        Contact_Person: Marta M. Ribera
      Contact_Position: Research Fishery Biologist
      Contact_Address: 
        Address_Type: Mailing and physical address
        Address: 3500 Delwood Beach Rd
        City: Panama City
        State_or_Province: Florida
        Postal_Code: 32408
        Country: USA
      Contact_Voice_Telephone: 850-234-6541
      Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 850-235-3559
      Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: Marta.Ribera@noaa.gov
      Hours_of_Service: Mon-Fri, 8 am - 4 pm CDT
  Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC CSDGM
  Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998
CoRIS: 
  CoRIS_ID: 20090528045143
  CoRIS_Children: None
  CoRIS_Beginning_Date: 20070221
  CoRIS_Ending_Date: 20070225
  CoRIS_Metadata_Link: https://www.coris.noaa.gov/metadata/records/html/sefsc_bathy_2007_02_pulley_ridge_metadata.html
  CoRIS_Tracking_ID: 2738