The AEON network concentrates all observation assets in the Gulf of Maine and totals 5 observation nodes. Node locations are determined based on an in-depth analysis of current regional assets and collaborations, bathymetry and associated sound propagation models, location historical and predicted oceanographic features, and ecosystem relevance. Four cruises are planned; an initial deployment cruise, 6-month maintenance cruise, and two 12-month maintenance/recovery cruises. Ancillary data is collected during each cruise to adequately address the question of temporal and spatial data correlation for both the active and passive datasets.
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