Bathymetric and morphological maps (DP4.00132.001)

Bathymetric maps are obtained using hydroacoustic (sonar) instrumentation and interfaced with differential global positioning system (DGPS) mounted on a boat. Hydroacoustics are utilized to detect the depth of a water body, sediment characteristics as well as the presence or absence, approximate abundance, distribution, size, and behavior of underwater biota. For additional details, see the user guide, protocols, and science design listed in the Documentation section in this data product's details webpage. Latency: The expected time from data and/or sample collection in the field to data publication is as follows, for each of the data tables (in days) in the downloaded data package. See the Data Product User Guide for more information. bat_fieldData: 60 bat_pointcollection: 60 bat_resultsFile: 180 bat_sonarRecord: 60