SeaDataNet Common Data Index (CDI)

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Details

    What?
    Data set nameRICS
    Discipline
    Parameter groups
    Discovery parameter
    GEMET-INSPIRE themesOceanographic geographical features
    AbstractThe data were acquired with a Simrad EM3002-D Multi Beam echosounder onboard the R/V Hercules as part of a habitat mapping survey in the framework of RICS funded project. The data were published in: Micallef, A., Le Bas, T.P., Huvenne, V.A.I., Blondel, P., Hühnerbach, V., Deidun, A., 2012. A multi-method approach for benthic habitat mapping of shallow coastal areas with high resolution multibeam data. Continental Shelf Research 39-40, 14-26. .
    Data format
    Data set creation date20180125
    Where?
    Map
    © OpenStreetMap contributors
    GML idms01
    GML objects
    NameDescription
    4036-RICSbathymetry coverage
    DatumWorld Geodetic System 84 / UTM zone 33N
    Measuring area typesurface
    Minimum instrument depth (m)8
    Maximum instrument depth (m)53
    Sea regions
    Location qualificationLandward side of the 12 NM boundary
    MSFD areasMediterranean Sea
    When?
    Start date20100426
    Start time09:00:00
    End date20100430
    End time18:00:00
    How?
    Instrument/gear category
    Horizontal resolution1
    Horizontal resolutionMetres
    Platform type
    Cruise name4036-RICS
    Alternative cruise name4036-RICS
    Cruise start date20100426
    Station name4036-RICS
    Alternative station name4036-RICS
    Station start date20100426
    Who?
    Data originatorMarine Geology and Seafloor Surveying group, Department of Geosciences, University of Malta
    Data custodianMarine Geology and Seafloor Surveying group, Department of Geosciences, University of Malta
    How to get data?
    Data DistributorOceanography Malta Research Group, Department of Geosciences, University of Malta
    Database referenceCUMECS
    Access/ordering of dataweb data access with registration
    Access restriction
    Other info
    Quality info
    NameDateComment
    COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1205/2008 of 3 December 2008 implementing Directive 2007/2/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards metadata2008-12-04See the referenced specification
    COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 1089/2010 of 23 November 2010 implementing Directive 2007/2/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards interoperability of spatial data sets and services2010-12-08See the referenced specification
    QI_Vertical2017-09-12MBES high frequency (larger than 100kHz)
    QI_Horizontal2017-09-12smaller than 20m
    QI_Purpose2017-09-12Bathymetric/morphologic survey
    LineageThe data centres apply standard data quality control procedures on all data that the centres manage. Ask the data centre for details.
    CDI-metadata
    CDI-record id2217003
    Version0 
    CDI-record initial import date2015-05-28 17:51:56.490
    CDI-record last update2018-02-01 22:20:38.253
    Point of contactOceanography Malta Research Group, Department of Geosciences, University of Malta
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