Cartography
The mapping team manages the acquisition and processing of data from the multi-beam echosounder used to make topographical maps and acoustic images of the seabed in the new areas explored.
The multi-beam sounder also detects physical anomalies generated by hydrothermal plumes in the water column and thus to locate the active hydrothermal plumes more easily. The operators ensure the configuration and proper functioning of the echosounder throughout the cruise.
New bathymetric maps and acoustic images are processed on board, geo-referenced and integrated into our Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
The team plays a central role in planning the routes of the Nautile dives, the AUV Ulyx, CTD operations and dredging sites.
- Yoann Bichot, GIS mapping engineer, Ifremer
- Robin Bonnet, Acoustic data processing technician, Ifremer
- Paco Ferrand, Acoustic data processing technician, Ifremer
- Stéphanie Dupré, Marine Geoscience Researcher, Ifremer