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Geophysical data from offshore of the Chandeleur Islands, eastern Mississippi Delta

February 27, 2009

This report contains the geophysical and geospatial data that were collected during two cruises on the R/V Acadiana along the eastern, offshore side of the Chandeleur Islands in 2006 and 2007. Data were acquired with the following equipment: a Systems Engineering and Assessment, Ltd., SwathPlus interferometric sonar; a Klein 3000 dual-frequency sidescan sonar; and an EdgeTech 512i chirp sub-bottom profiling system. The long-term goal of this mapping effort is to produce high-quality, high-resolution geologic maps and geophysical interpretations that can be utilized to investigate the impact of Hurricane Katrina, identify sand resources within the region, and make predictions regarding the future evolution of this coastal system.

Publication Year 2009
Title Geophysical data from offshore of the Chandeleur Islands, eastern Mississippi Delta
DOI 10.3133/ofr20081195
Authors Wayne E. Baldwin, Elizabeth A. Pendleton, David C. Twichell
Publication Type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Series Title Open-File Report
Series Number 2008-1195
Index ID ofr20081195
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Woods Hole Science Center