Mapping Data Acquisition and Processing Summary Report: EX-18-04, Dedicated Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) Ocean Color Calibration/Validation Cruise May 2018 (Mapping)

The purpose of this report is to briefly describe the acoustic seafloor and water-column mapping data collection and processing methods used during the EX-18-04 dedicated JPSS VIIRS Ocean Color Calibration/Validation Cruise May 2018. EX-18-04 was unique since it was not planned and executed by NOAA OER. EX-18-04 was planned and lead by NOAA National Environmental, Satellite, Data and Information Service (NESDIS) All OER objectives were secondary to that of the NESDIS team, however opportunistic mapping operations occurred as much as possible in pursuit of the OER always exploring concept of operations. This report will present an overall summary of mapping results and mapping related cruise activities. A detailed description of the Okeanos Explorer’s mapping capabilities is available in the 2018 NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer Survey Readiness Report, which is available in the NOAA Central Library.