‘These datasets support informed decision-making by industry and government and also empower academic researchers and the public to better understand Alaska’s offshore resources,’ said Mick Bradway, acting director of BOEM’s Alaska Outer Continental…
‘These datasets support informed decision-making by industry and government and also empower academic researchers and the public to better understand Alaska’s offshore resources,’ said Mick Bradway, acting director of BOEM’s Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region.
The five datasets – B-02-99-AK, B-05-98-AK, B-04-97-AK, B-03-96-AK and B-01-95-AK – are available now at the National Archive of Marine Seismic Surveys. They encompass five geological and geophysical exploration permits, 10 original or reprocessed SEG-Y files, nine survey areas and 232 square miles of Beaufort Sea lease areas.
The datasets were submitted to BOEM, which kept them confidential for a proprietary period, currently 25 years. After that period BOEM may release certain geophysical data and information to the public.
The National Archive of Marine Seismic Surveys is a collaborative initiative between BOEM and the US Geological Survey. It offers a public platform for accessing seismic data collected by or contributed to US Department of the Interior agencies.
BOEM said it is planning additional legacy seismic releases on a rolling basis.
