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  4. Beach topography and nearshore bathymetry of northern Monterey Bay, California, September 2017
  5. Digital elevation models (DEMs) of northern Monterey Bay, California, September 2017

Digital elevation models (DEMs) of northern Monterey Bay, California, September 2017

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Start Date
2017-09-17
End Date
2017-09-21

Citation

Stevens, A.W., Logan, J.B., Snyder, A.G., Hoover, D.J., Barnard, P.L., Warrick, J.A., 2017, Beach topography and nearshore bathymetry of northern Monterey Bay, California: U.S. Geological Survey data release, https://doi.org/10.5066/F76H4GCW.

Summary

This portion of the USGS data release presents digital elevation models (DEMs) derived from bathymetric and topographic surveys conducted along northern Monterey Bay, California, in September 2017 (USGS Field Activity Number 2017-678-FA). Nearshore bathymetry data were collected using two personal watercraft (PWCs) equipped with single-beam echosounders and survey-grade global navigation satellite system (GNSS) receivers. Topography data were collected using an all-terrain vehicle equipped with a GNSS receiver and on foot with GNSS receivers mounted on backpacks. Additional topography data were collected with a terrestrial lidar scanner. Positions of the survey platforms were referenced to a GNSS base station placed on a benchmark [...]

Contacts

Point of Contact :
Andrew W. Stevens
Originator :
Andrew W. Stevens, Joshua B. Logan, Alexander G. Snyder, Daniel J. Hoover
Metadata Contact :
Andrew W. Stevens
Publisher :
U.S. Geological Survey
Distributor :
U.S. Geological Survey - Science Base

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mb17_sept_dems_metadata.xml
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mb17_sept_dems_inset.png
“Maps showing DEMs for Monterey Bay sub-areas, September 2017” 		thumbnail 2 MB image/png
mb17_sept_dems_overall.png
“Map showing DEMs for Monterey Bay, September 2017” 		thumbnail 1.41 MB image/png
mb17_sept_dem_manresa.asc
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mb17_sept_dem_mosslanding.asc
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mb17_sept_dem_santacruz.asc
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mb17_sept_dem_soquelcove.asc
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Purpose

Data were obtained to document changes in shoreline position and coastal morphology as they relate to episodic (storms), seasonal, interannual, and longer (for example, El Niño) processes. These data are intended for science researchers, students, policy makers, and the general public. These data can be used with geographic information systems or other software to identify topographic and shallow-water bathymetric features.
Map showing DEMs for Monterey Bay, September 2017
Map showing DEMs for Monterey Bay, September 2017

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