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Dr. Kathryn Ford |
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GPS
Multibeam sonar - Kongsberg EM3002, 300 kHz
Sidescan sonar - Klein 3000, 300 kHz
Single beam - Biosonics DTX, 200 kHz
Towed underwater vehicle - MacArtney Focus-2
Video
Water quality (temp, salinity, depth, light)
Scuba
For more information please refer to the following brochure:
Fisheries Habitat Capabilities Brochure 
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GPS |
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Multibeam |
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This is a 300kHz shallow-water multibeam system. It has roughly a 4x water-depth swath width. It has been mounted on the R/V Gloria Michelle (at NOAA’s Northeast Fisheries Science Center) and DMF’s R/V Mya.
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Sidescan Sonar |
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In partnership with MIT Seagrant, MarineFisheries is developing capabilities to use a Klein 3000 sidescan sonar system to conduct seafloor mapping studies. |
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Single Beam |
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This is a 300kHz shallow-water singlebeam system. It is a highly portable system that we have used for identifying and mapping cod aggregations, bathymetry, and eelgrass beds. |
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Towed Underwater Vehicle |
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The Focus-2 is an instrument platform designed for stability. It has automatic control of roll and pitch with on-the-fly programming for constant altitude, constant depth, or undulating tows. It can be interfaced with an autopilot for automatic yaw control. It has been mounted with a video system and the EM-3002 multibeam system. Other systems being considered include a video plankton recorder and a CTD. The system includes a topside unit, a fiber optic tow cable on a computer controlled winch system, and a genset for the winch.
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Video |
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Within MarineFisheries there are several underwater video systems including color and black and white systems that can be mounted on the Focus-2 or other tow bodies. We have two pyramid-frame-mounted systems specifically designed for benthic work. We also have highly portable shallow-water systems for rapid assessments. |
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Water Quality |
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SCUBA |
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DMF Diving Program |
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