U.S. Geological Survey Oceanographic Time-Series Data Collection

Description: A field experiment to determine the importance of submarine canyons in sediment transport along and across the continental margin. The experiment included extensive current and hydrographic observations, submersible dives, and sediment surveys.

Duration: January - July 1982

USGS PIs: B. Butman, M. Noble, M. Bothner

Collaborators: Bureau of Land Management (Minerals Management Service)

Publications:

Field Activity Reports: 1982-001-FA, 1982-020-FA

Revision History:

• Original data publication prior to 2006

Please use the following citation when referencing this dataset:

Butman, Bradford, Noble, M.A. Lightsom, F.L., Oceanographic Measurements-- Oceanographer Canyon, 1982: U.S. Geological Survey data release, https://stellwagen.er.usgs.gov/oceanog_c.html.