![]() The Swiss Data Security Office has already been confronted with the issue of providing identification to Moneyhouse as noted on their website: ![]() However, I refuse to attach a photocopy of my passport that they require and Moneyhouse has not deleted my personal data. I subsequently sent them a form letter, which they provided, requesting that they delete my personal data. They responded with a link to delete my information which does not work. Recently I requested that Moneyhouse delete personal information about me from their website, i.e., home address and telephone number, since this data is private. Apart from that, if the board member has single signature and you are not authorized, he could quite manage the company on his own, though he still has to act with diligence (= in line with the interests of the company). The only way to do it is to appoint a representative as a board member (having him sign an agreement which sets forth the way he should act (if needed), which is - basically - only on your instructions). There is therefore no happy way to remain fully "discreet" and to be the only one to take decisions for the company. Nevertheless, you wouldn't expect the shareholders to decide on the day to day business, which is usually delegated to the Directors. The shareholders' meeting is the highest organ in a SA, therefore shareholders' resolutions basically apply to anyone in the company, authorized to sign or not. The kind of decision making depends whether you act as a member of the board, as a member of the Direction or with a delegated authority. In practice, this is rarely done, except for the official acts (notary.) or with some important customers. Though it is the duty of your counterpart to verify whether you are authorized to sign. Theoretically the engagement signed by a non authorized person is not valid. Theoretically only the reprensentatives mentioned in the commercial register extract with "a power to sign" (alone or along with s.o.) are authorized to engage the company into an agreement. There is nothing he can do for the rest of his life to have this information removed from the internet. So when he travels all over the world anybody can Google that he is a banker in Switzerland. A few months later he found his name, home town, and citizenship posted on the internet by Money House. Maybe one could set up a company in Lichtenstein or Luxembourg (the one that is very close to Switzerland) and have it operate in Switzerland? Also do the details of shareholders of the company need to be published all over the internet?Ī friend of mine joined a large Swiss bank and was asked to have his signature in the commercial registrar. Also I was told that if your business goes bankrupt or does not work out, everybody can look this up on the internet FOREVER as Money House will not remove the details. ![]() Even Data Protection Office is upset about this but cannot do anything about it. ![]() The Money House, Inc., is an Equal Housing Lender.If someone wants to be relatively discreet, is there a way to set up a business in Switzerland, without having your name, home town, and citizenship posted on the internet by Money House? Money House gets this information from the commercial registrar and under no circumstances would remove it from posting on the internet. THE CONTENT ON THIS WEBSITE WAS NOT FROM AND WAS NOT APPROVED BY HUD OR FHA. All Borrowers are subject to complete program criteria and underwriting guidelines. This is not a commitment to lend or a loan approval. Terms and site content subject to change without notice. For consumer information please paste into your browser. The information contained on this website is for authorized licensed mortgage professionals only and is not intended or to be used for access by consumers. Not all products, programs and options are available in all states. NMLS # 169716: Corporate Office: 52 Paseo Covadonga St., San Juan, PR, 00901 78 Licensed by the Commissioner of Financial Institutions of Puerto Rico #IH-040 California: Department of Business Oversight under the California Residential Mortgage Lending Act, License #41DBO-46418 Florida: Florida Mortgage Lender License MLD821 Georgia: Georgia Department of Banking and Finance # 47451 Illinois: Illinois Residential Mortgage License # MB 6761152 Tennessee: Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions #128757 Texas: Texas SML Mortgage Company Branch License NMLS ID #1392959, for additional consumer information refer to the Texas Consumer Complaint and Recovery Fund Notice located on our main website legal page.
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![]() Shortly thereafter, most likely during a songwriting session at John's home in Weybridge, John and Paul recorded another demo where they merged John's verse idea with Paul's chorus idea. ![]() I remember thinking that a children’s song would be quite a good idea and I thought of images, and the color yellow came to me, and a submarine came to me, and I thought, ‘Well, that’s kind of nice, like a toy, very childish yellow submarine.’" ![]() The catchy chorus of the song appears to have been written by Paul, as he explains in his 1997 book "Many Years From Now." "I was laying in bed in the Ashers’ garret, and there’s a nice twilight zone just as you’re drifting into sleep and as you wake from it I always find it quite a comfortable zone, you’re almost asleep, you’ve laid your burdens down for the day and there’s this little limbo-land just before you slip into sleep. There exists an early demo by Lennon made approximately in March of 1966 that contains the familiar verse melody and chords but played in 3/4 time, this including the lyrics, " In the town where I was born / no one cared, no one cared." This appears to be the beginnings of what became the song "Yellow Submarine." Yeah." John then added, "And it made sense to make it into.with Ringo in mind." Since The Beatles were to be receiving an Ivor Novello award for the song three days later and they were not available to be there in person to receive it, Brian Matthew addressed John: "Earlier before we started recording, you said it was in effect written as two separate songs." Lennon confirmed, "Yeah, I seem to remember, like, the submarine.the chorus bit, you coming in with it," to which Paul agreed "yeah." John then asked Paul, "And wasn't the other bit something that I had already going, and we put them together?" Paul answered, "Well, yeah. The earliest Beatles interview regarding the authorship of "Yellow Submarine" was on March 20th, 1967 during a recorded interview with Brian Matthew at EMI Studios. The result became the only British Beatles single to feature Ringo as lead vocalist, a track that the singer would forever be linked with as his ultimate "claim to fame." And with the song eventually becoming the title track of their highly successful animated motion picture, “Yellow Submarine” will probably always be known as the singer’s most noteworthy accomplishment. They even enlisted friends and loved ones to help in the recording process. Who would ever have thought that the “Lennon / McCartney” songwriting team would compose a song for Ringo to sing that was deemed good enough to be released as a single? In fact, enthusiasm was high (quite possibly in the chemical sense as well) while it was being recorded, much time being spent in getting it just right. The resulting ‘Ringo track’ would be buried somewhere on the album to satisfy the demands of fans who desired to hear their favorite Beatle at the microphone. The time spent in the recording studio working on the song would always be minimal as well. When the third option was chosen, the composition was admittedly never of the same caliber as one they would sing themselves and definitely not one that would be intended for release as a single. Sometimes a cover song was chosen for him, sometimes he himself chose a cover song to perform, and sometimes a song was written especially for him by John and/or Paul. ![]() Supplying a song for Ringo to sing on every Beatles album was not ever much of a priority. (CNN and HBO share parent company WarnerMedia.) In the debut episode of HBO Max series “And Just Like That…,” a spinoff of “Sex and the City,” Noth’s character suffered a heart attack and died. Peloton, which had just released a viral commercial featuring the actor, also stopped airing the ad. Late last week, Noth was dropped by his talent agency, A3 Artists Agency, a spokesperson for the agency told CNN on Saturday. He will be seen in one upcoming episode of the series that has already been filmed, as well as future repeats of episodes that have already aired.ĬNN has contacted Noth’s representative for comment. In “The Equalizer,” which stars Queen Latifah, Noth, 67, portrays former CIA director William Bishop. I don’t know for certain why they are surfacing now, but I do know this: I did not assault these women,” Noth said in a statement last week. It’s difficult not to question the timing of these stories coming out. These stories could’ve been from 30 years ago or 30 days ago - no always means no - that is a line I did not cross. “The accusations against me made by individuals I met years, even decades, ago are categorically false. Two women accused Noth of sexual assault in a report last week by The Hollywood Reporter. “Chris Noth will no longer film additional episodes of The Equalizer, effective immediately,” CBS and Universal Television, the show’s production company, announced in a brief statement to CNN on Monday. ![]() Actor Chris Noth will no longer be part of the CBS drama “The Equalizer,” following allegations of sexual assault made against the star. ![]() Follow us on Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube, Twitch, and Instagram. Otherwise, if you’re a SaGa veteran, then you can’t go wrong with this remastered release.Ī Nintendo Switch review copy of SaGa Frontier Remastered was provided by Square Enix for this review. ![]() If you are new to the SaGa franchise I’d recommend looking up a few details when you pick the game up. The graphics are unique and interesting, the autosave and option to save anywhere are fantastic, and there are all kinds of new content exclusive to the remastered version. While I do get annoyed at the aimless lack of guidance in some spots, I wouldn’t say that’s a fair thing to complain about, when this is a remaster and not a remake. I’d say that if you really wanted to sink your teeth in, there are well over 100 hours of gameplay, probably closer to 150 or more for completionists. Overall, there’s not much to complain about with this remastered version. This ties back into the game being from that era of gaming where they didn’t really give you much information. Enemies also drop incredibly small amounts of money too. The big issue with progression and learning how character skills and magic work is that they don’t really explain much. Then, you can learn new abilities and purchase higher-level ones. ![]() ![]() In terms of magic, to learn new types of magic you have to undergo side quests to acquire the “gift” for them. Not using a weapon gives you martial arts skills, and having a character equipped with only one type of skill in all of their slots will give them mastery over it. Some characters are more suited for some weapons than others. Your characters can equip multiple weapons, and as they use the weapons they gain abilities for them. It is somewhat standard menu-based fare, with elemental attacks, different types of damage, etc. On the topic of battles, combat is fairly simple to understand. There are also options to speed up gameplay if you want battles to go faster. I know for a fact that autosave is totally new, but feel free to correct me in the comments. I’m almost positive that the saving-anywhere thing wasn’t a thing in the original release. SaGa Frontier Remastered not only allows you to save anywhere but also has autosave as well. This was a common thing back in the days of older RPGs, offering only small hints of direction and leaving you to your own devices. SaGa Frontier offers branching choices for certain characters, so there is replay value even without playing all 8 characters’ to completion.Įach character’s story can last anywhere between 10-20 hours, but I actually think you could spend longer, mostly because the game offers very little guidance in a few of the scenarios on how to progress. Some require a side quest to be done, others require you to be pursuing a certain branch of the main quest. However, you can’t tackle more than one storyline at a time.ĭespite this limitation, you can recruit characters to your party under certain conditions. Each one has its own storyline and motivations. You are able to start as one of 8 playable characters. The remastered version not only contains a brand new playable character/storyline (who must be unlocked) that was cut from the original release, but it also contains other content cut from the original game such as scenes and story elements. SaGa Frontier Remastered is a rather lengthy experience. People’s viewpoints and outlook on games have changed since 1998, so there are obviously some choices that won’t have aged well. However, I don’t think this review should be taken as a review of the original game because I am more expressing how this remastered version builds on the original. Because this is a remastered version of a PlayStation 1 classic, I’m going to mention some concepts that haven’t aged well. ![]() I’m not sure on the value of the developers doing this. There’s also a blend of essential and optional staves to collect, but which is which isn’t overly clear, and the end effect of that is that you’ll be doing your best to find them all, just so you don’t miss out on the essential ones and need to backtrack vast distances to find them. The problem with this system is that it actually forces you to backtrack at times, and take diversions that, again, stop the forward momentum through the game. If you do that, then you send the soul to rest. Scattered around the world are staves that you need to collect and then bring to the bones of dead people that are also scattered around the world. Spirit of the North also has an aggravating collectibles system. The puzzles were there, yes, but they were so subtly woven through there was never the jarring reminder that “yes, you’re playing a game” every time they popped up. You think back to Journey and all you think about is the forward progress. If there was anything that the developers needed to do in their efforts to copy Journey, it was to understand the seamless way that game’s puzzles were integrated into the overall experience. ![]() They’re not difficult puzzles by any means, but their presence becomes a grinding reminder that Spirit of the North really is a just a game rather than a more potent work of art. Each puzzle is an arbitrary mess, where forward progression through the world grinds to a halt while you run around looking to fulfill the conditions that will bring down the wall blocking your way, and far too often that is an obvious, arbitrary wall that just disappears once the puzzle is solved. Spirit of the North’s greatest struggles occur when it tries to play like Journey. I really struggled to finish this one because I couldn’t help but think that if I wanted this kind of game, I could just play Journey again. The problem is that because Spirit of the North is so slavishly devoted to trying to be Journey, it misses out on the opportunity to develop its own personality, and ultimately this hurts the game. That in itself isn’t a slight against it – after all, there aren’t many games that are Journey. Unfortunately Spirit of the North is not Journey. Part of the magic of both of these games is that they always feels expansive, and that you’re very much a part of a world of wonders. This game is not open (it’s deceptively linear and limited), but then, Journey was the same. ![]() It’s the moments where you come across a new area, to see expanses of land, water, snow, greenery, and whatever else that Spirit of the North really hits home. The game is also truly gorgeous, even on Nintendo Switch where things have clearly been cut down substantially to work on the more humble hardware. If nothing else, my knowledge on Nordic storytelling traditions is sadly inadequate and this game reminded me that I probably should remedy that at some stage. There’s not a word of dialogue in Spirit of the North, but it has a strong narrative context, and by going into it with an interpretative and inquisitive mind, it does seem to have real cultural value. In this case, it wants you to reflect on the cultural implications of the Nordic storytelling traditions that it explores. It wants to be a Journey-like artistic experience, designed to lift your soul and simultaneously give you something to reflect on. Spirit of the North wears its inspiration on its sleeve. People who participate in those vile fox hunts need to be rounded up and made the subject of a hunt themselves… but we’re not here to talk about that. They’re smart, fluffy, and noble animals, like wolves but more petite and less terrifying if you happen to just come across one (yes I know that wolves aren’t actually the dangerous monsters that popular culture likes to depict them as, but they are still much more powerful animals than the shy fox). Let me explain: here there is no question of solving the problems as in a vulgar action game where it would be necessary to destroy everything in its path. Learning is painful, long and it requires mastering the movements of the character in a 3D environment. ![]() As much to say to you that the movements combined with blind spots of a lazy camera contribute to create a very distressing feeling around the corner of a corridor or behind a door.īy the way, aren't these Japanese from CAPCOM great? They have just invented the Survival Horror, a sub genre of the Adventure / action game. Shinji Mikami (creator of the series) will recognize half-word ideas inspired (stolen?) Of a very French game created by Frédéric Raynal, the avant-garde Alone in the Dark released in 1992, 4 years earlier. Admittedly the technique is still awkward, but when you consider that the game was originally released on an aging Amiga that had been made to spit out all its lungs. The creators didn't hesitate to draw on Western horror movies as well with Night of the Living Dead by Romero and his creepy zombies. With minimalist sound effects (your footsteps) and agonizing still shots, the fear of the unknown is heightened by encounters with zombies that can's be dodged. The general stress caused by just-in-time resource management, a horribly rigid interface and travel wrote the letters of nobility for the genre that would last until the early 2000s before this hackneyed gameplay be replaced by a full 3D that is more immersive and less frustrating. Not to mention an archaic backup system, but part of almost hardcore mechanics that leaves no room for guesswork, and forcing you to carefully choose when to consume your ink roller. In this year 96, however, the shock remains enormous and is one of our best memories of players of the time. ![]() Still, we have also been struck by its module mechanism that significantly facilitates the task, especially when one is not an expert. The fact that it is open source and, therefore, free is undoubtedly the best. It isn't easy to dwell on a few positive features of NetBeans IDE, considering that almost everything we've seen from this programming environment we've liked. Keep in mindįor NetBeans IDE to run smoothly on your PC, you have to take the trouble beforehand to have Java Development Kit, also known as JDK, installed on your computer, a utility that is not difficult to get. On the other hand, it will take very little time for most users to get used to its use. The user interface of NetBeans IDE keeps enormous similarities with the old programs developed for Windows, as far as the organization of all the menus and functions is similar. It also saves all the details and information about the changes each one has produced, so you don't have to worry if you want it for office use, let's say. In that case, you should know that NetBeans IDE is perfectly compatible with collaboration between several users, which is ideal for each one to make contributions without disturbing others. Suppose you want to do projects with other people on professional lathes. Even, in case you notice that you need more functions, you can add them through the many installation packages available. As the application itself has a massive amount of them already uploaded, in many cases, you have to select the ones you need and add them to the project, nothing else. NetBeans IDE uses a system of modules or modular software. And if we add that the working method is the same in all cases, there is no doubt about how excellent this software is. You will also be able to create Java for laptops if that is what you are interested in. To give you an idea of what we are talking about, you have to drag and drop the different objects over the forms so that they are established, and that will save you a lot of hassle.Īt the same time, unlike other more basic programs, NetBeans IDE will allow you to generate content not only for the Desktop of the computers but also to be uploaded to the web and thus seen by everyone. The simplicity of using NetBeans IDE is another exciting aspect of this environment, especially for those who, although they can't be considered novices, are not professional developers. We are talking about the fact that it doesn't matter if the target computer is a Linux, a Mac, or, as it is more common, a Windows because what you will see as a result will be the same. One of the advantages of using NetBeans IDE is related to the fact that from this utility, you will be able to develop cross-platform applications which will run without problems on any computer where you run them. ![]() Despite wearing armour, they are surprisingly quick on the battlefield. Despite the extra weight, they are still a terrifyingly swift force on the battlefield.īarawardi (Maratha Confederacy) - Barawardi are an elite light cavalry force. Poligar (Maratha Confederacy) - Poligars are unusual: elite light cavalry who wear armour. Rajput Zamindar (Maratha Confederacy) - These heavy cavalry are armoured from head to toe in mail and plate, giving them a terrific shock value as they charge home. There are some more powerful line infantries, but it depends, if you build a stack of elite units, that stack's upkeep will be so high you could build two stacks of regular line infantry instead. Mounted Nizam-I Cedit (Ottoman Empire) - These mounted infantry ride into battle before delivering volleys of fire, but can fight on horseback if needed. Palestinian Auxiliaries (Ottoman Empire) - These musket-armed regulars are good soldiers and, as garrison troops, are well able to keep order among the ordinary folk.Ĭairo Janissaries (Ottoman Empire) - Cairo janissaries are recruited from among the children of janissary families, which gives them a sense of camaraderie and superiority. ![]() Libyan Kuloglu (Ottoman Empire) - Libyan kuloglu are auxiliary cavalry, capable of dismounting to deliver a devastating volley with their blunderbusses. Any Opinions So far, DarthMod seems pretty good, Imperial Splendor was recommended, but it looks like it may not be updated anymore/buggy, and Empire Total War 2 has some mixed reviews with the most recent release, with people claiming that a lot of the new units added arent really unique, that its a patchwork of several mods, and is quite. Wallachian Boyars (Ottoman Empire) - These swift light horsemen are right to see themselves as better men than their foes, as they pursue enemies from the battlefield.īosnian Panduks (Ottoman Empire) - These irregulars are expert skirmishers, but can also give foes a nasty shock in close combat.Ĭircassian Armoured Cavalry (Ottoman Empire) - Medieval cavalry in chainmail may look hopelessly old fashioned, but it is a foolish enemy who underestimates these men.Īrmenian Archers (Ottoman Empire) - Seemingly archaic in an age of gunpowder and revolutionary fervour, these bow-armed skirmishers are still a dangerous force. Haydut Irregulars (Ottoman Empire) - These irregulars have the field skills needed to survive in the mountains, and all the cunning of bandits. They will provide a vast array of tactical options: intimidating and cowing your enemies. Most of these soldiers' expertise developed on the battlefield - some are fearsome brigands, others of them are drawn from a strong academic background, learned warriors. Empire: Total War expands further East than any previous Total War game and this Downloadable Content includes the very best units from the Eastern lands. The Empire requires Total War: Warhammer to be playable. Overall, they have very specialized units that require effective combined arms tactics to work to the fullest. The Elite Units of the East DLC adds 12 new elite units to the Maratha and Ottoman factions. The Empire has a diverse roster composed of powerful artillery and war machines, several options in regards of magic, competent missile units and elite melee cavalry, but average melee infantry and weak low to mid tier cavalry. This is an issue for me because I’ve found masks to be useful due to the fact that you can trim things without destroying them. You can’t utilize masks with your layers. Not the end of the world if you’re a newbie. There’s also no checkbox that allows you to pick up colors from the layers below. Think of it as an actual surface and your layers are sheets of clear plastic to paint upon.)Įssentials lack any special types of layers such as natural watercolor layers, ink layers, and FX layers. You can collapse (merge) selected layers together and drop layers down to merge with the canvas layer. That means no grouping and no lifting the canvas to a watercolor layer. Corel’s just sticking to the basics in this version. The Layers Palette in Corel Painter Essentials 7 is much more simplified as compared to Painter. I’m a big layers buff and take full advantage of them in Painter. And I’m running Painter Essentials on my slug of an iMac. Overall brushes in Essentials 7 are pretty damn speedy. Corel still includes Digital Watercolor package of brushes. ![]() But you might be irked by the lack of Real Watercolor brushes. I honestly believe you’ll be alright with the current selection of brushes in Painter Essentials 7. If you have the bright idea of importing brushes from the older version of Painter or copied from a friend’s version of Painter 2017, Essentials 7 will refuse to recognize them and won’t even launch completely. But even if you’re a seasoned pro, will you really use all 500+ brushes found in Corel Painter 2020? (Maybe it’s more, I can’t remember.) Or basically any type of natural media a beginner could use. Unlike the full version, Painter Essentials 7 has a stripped-down selection of brushes. Beyond size, opacity, and grain (simulating the texture of your virtual canvas), that’s it. Remember, this program is geared for newbies. If you love to tweak and customize brushes to your heart’s content, it ain’t gonna happen in Essentials. If you own a graphics tablet, you’ll be able to fully utilize many of the Essential natural media brushes. Just like in the regular version of Painter, you’ll have the option of creating both straight and freehand lines. The Brush Tool functions similarly to any other brush tool you’ll find. If you just want to jump in and paint or draw, the interface is rather refreshing. That said, it’s simple, easy to use, but still has that professional touch. Corel Painter Essentials 7 falls more into the super simple category. Most computer graphic programs have user interfaces that fall into either one of two categories, super simple or insanely overwhelming. Let’s run down some of the most notable features: Easy Going User Interface of Corel Painter Essentials ![]() I.E.~ Brush Tool, Marque Tools, Fill/Paint Bucket, Eye Dropper, Layers, Etc, etc. Painter Essentials 7 has all of the basic tools that are standard in most digital painting and photo editing programs. But for people just starting out, solely maintaining the core features of Painter and simplifying the interface makes Essential 7 a lot friendlier for its target users. This sucks if you’re an advanced user that’s capable of creating visual magic in a feature-rich monster like Adobe PhotoShop. Fewer options when it comes to manipulating layers. ![]() If you’re a regular user of the full version of Corel Painter, you’ll notice the vastly reduced number of brushes. The program is streamlined and simplified for beginner artists and those new to digital painting. What is Painter Essentials 7 and who is it geared towards? I would describe Painter Essentials as Corel’s entry-level digital painting program. They are currently offering the budget-minded Corel Painter Essentials 7. (Yea capitalism!) Heck, even Corel has gotten in on this action. The great thing is that these alternatives also come at a wide range of prices to suit your budget. The ones that come to mind are Sai Paint Tools, Krita, and Clip Studio Paint Pro. Not to worry! There are plenty of alternatives out there. But not everyone has the cash to even purchase an older version of Painter. Corel Painter has been the standard-bearer for over a decade. ![]() to advance the innovation economy and support the creation of new high-skill jobs. The State of Rhode Island recently established an Innovation Campus competition through URI and the R.I. The PIA also expands the Division’s reach to small businesses developing technologies of interest to NUWC and the Navy, as well as other academic institutions and non-profits that partner with URI.ĭuring the visit, Coughlin confirmed Division Newport’s support for the newly created R.I. The PIA between the URI BEC and NUWC Newport is designed to increase the likelihood of success in the conduct of cooperative or joint activities with small business firms and institutions of higher education to support strategic efforts in industry engagement, workforce development, and technology-based economic development. national standardizing activity in the area of underwater acoustic measurements. The visit also included a tour of NUWC’s Underwater Sound Reference Division Laboratory, which serves as the U.S. 13 visit built on the existing educational partnership agreement (EPA) with the University and provided an opportunity to discuss new avenues for collaboration under the recent partnership intermediary agreement (PIA) with URI’s Business Engagement Center (URI BEC). Michael Coughlin and other senior leaders to discuss their mutual roles in economic and workforce development. David Dooley visited Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport to meet with Commanding Officer Capt. standards maintained by the Underwater Sound Reference Division (USRD).University of Rhode Island (URI) President Dr. This objective was satisfied by performing a series of acoustic measurements in an acoustic tank and in open bodies of water using methods and standards traceable to U.S. The overall objective of this study was to acquire and analyze calibrated acoustic source data for a number of commonly used marine geophysical survey systems as required to support subsequent sound source verification of these systems in situ by future BOEM-USGS studies. This report presents results of work performed under interagency agreements (IAs) between BOEM, USGS and the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) of the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA). Thus, characterizing the acoustic fields radiated by marine geophysical acoustic survey systems is a critical first step to understanding the potential for these surveys to impact marine ecosystems. BOEM is advancing this objective by characterizing the acoustic energy radiated by geophysical survey systems used on the continental shelf, and other shallow bodies of water under U.S. The BOEM is working to ensure that environmental mitigation requirements are scientifically supported, cost effective, operationally feasible, and impact reducing. Given the significant scientific questions and uncertainty about the potential impacts associated with noise in the marine environment, an increasing number of regulatory requirements and precautionary mitigation strategies are being applied to lower-energy geophysical surveys including those of short duration and limited geographic footprint. ![]() The USGS Coastal and Marine Geology Program (CMGP), USACE Civil Works, and NOAA National Ocean Service (NOS) Office of Coast Surveys use the same technology for similar purposes on the shallower inner continental shelf (ICS). In particular, geophysical surveys support infrastructure siting, sand resource delineation, geomorphic characterization, environmental monitoring, archaeological resource identification, and mapping of shallow hazards. Geophysical survey systems are used by these agencies (and commercial interests) to support exploration and development on the outer continental shelf (OCS) including marine transportation, oil and gas, marine mineral, and renewable energy projects. Navy (USN), and the National Science Foundation (NSF). Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), U.S. Marine geophysical acoustic survey systems are critical to the mission of several federal agencies including the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), U.S. Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division-Newport, Technical Report 12,203 INTRODUCTION Characteristics of Sounds Emitted During High-Resolution Marine Geophysical Surveys Crocker, S.E., and F.D. |