CRUISE EX-16-05 Leg 1: 2016 Deepwater Exploration of the Marianas (ROV & Mapping)

The purpose of this report is to briefly describe the acoustic seafloor and water-column mapping data collection and processing methods utilized during expedition EX-16-05 Leg 1, and to present a summary of the overall mapping results and mapping related cruise activities. The complementary cruise report that includes remotely-operated vehicle (ROV) operations can be found in the NOAA Central Library with the title “2016 Deepwater Exploration of the Marianas EX-16-05 Leg 1 Cruise Report,” doi:10.7289/V5/CR-OER-EX1605L1. A detailed description of the Okeanos Explorer’s mapping capabilities is documented in the 2016 NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer Survey Readiness Report, available in the NOAA Central Library.