Processed towed MAPR Data acquired during DSL-120A sled tows on the Kilo Moana expedition KM0410 (2004)

This data set was acquired with a NOAA-PMEL MAPR device towed on the DSL-120A sled during Kilo Moana expedition KM0410 conducted in 2004 (Chief Scientist: Dr. Fernando Martinez; Investigator: Dr. Edward T. Baker). The data files are in Microsoft Excel format and include Optical Backscatter, Temperature, and Pressure data that was processed after collection. The data was acquired as part of the projects: Investigating the Interrelationships Between Crustal Structure, Volcanism, and Hydrothermal Activity Along the Backarc East Lau Spreading Center; LAUB-FLEX: Deep Circulation and Dispersal in the Lau Basin using Floats; and Venture Deep Ocean, Lau Basin Expedition 1 of 5. Funding was provided by NSF grants: OCE02-41785, OCE02-42002, and OCE02-42077. This data was cited by Baker et al., 2006.