- Title:
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Geological and Geophysical data of field activity G-1-76-AR
in Arctic from 09/07/1976 to 10/02/1976
- Abstract:
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Chief Scientist: Art Grantz. Geological and Geophysical
data (dartcore, gravitycore, VanVeengrab, chaindredge, 12khz,
sparker, expendablebatthermograph, heatflow,
transitsatellite) of field activity G-1-76-AR in Arctic from
09/07/1976 to 10/02/1976,
<http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/infobank/g/g176ar/html/g-1-76-ar.meta.html>.
- Supplemental_Information:
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Equipment Used -
dartcore
gravitycore
VanVeengrab
chaindredge
12khz 12 khz bathymetry
sparker
expendablebatthermograph xbt
heatflow heat probe
transitsatellite navigation
Similar information is available for thousands
of other USGS/CMG-related Activities.
If known, available are Activity-specific
navigation, gravity, magnetics, bathymetry,
seismic, and sampling data; track maps; and
equipment information; as well as summary
overviews, crew lists, and information
about analog materials.
If available, access to physical samples is
described in the "WR CMG Sample Distribution
Policy" at:
<http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/infobank/programs/html/main/sample-dist-policy.html>
Primary access to the USGS/CMG Information
Bank's digital data, analog data, and
metadata is provided through...
<http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/infobank/>
This page accomodates a variety of search
approaches (e.g., by platform, by region,
by scientist, by equipment type, etc.).
- How should this data set be cited?
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) <http://www.usgs.gov/>, Coastal and Marine Geology Program (CMGP) <http://marine.usgs.gov/>, 20130331, Geological and Geophysical data of field activity G-1-76-AR in Arctic from 09/07/1976 to 10/02/1976: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) <http://www.usgs.gov>, Coastal and Marine Geology (CMG) <http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov>, Menlo Park, CA.
Online Links:
- What geographic area does the data set cover?
- West_Bounding_Coordinate: -168.97333
- East_Bounding_Coordinate: -151.00000
- North_Bounding_Coordinate: 73.12067
- South_Bounding_Coordinate: 66.68333
- What does it look like?
- Does the data set describe conditions during a particular time period?
- Beginning_Date: 07-Sep-1976
- Ending_Date: 02-Oct-1976
- Currentness_Reference: ground condition
- What is the general form of this data set?
- How does the data set represent geographic features?
- How are geographic features stored in the data set?
- Indirect_Spatial_Reference: Arctic
This is a Point data set.
It contains the following vector data types (SDTS terminology):
- What coordinate system is used to represent geographic features?
Horizontal positions are specified in geographic coordinates, that is, latitude and longitude.
Latitudes are given to the nearest 0.00001.
Longitudes are given to the nearest 0.00001.
Latitude and longitude values are specified in Decimal degrees.
The horizontal datum used is North American Datum of 1927.
The ellipsoid used is Clarke 1866.
The semi-major axis of the ellipsoid used is 6378206.4.
The flattening of the ellipsoid used is 1/294.98.
- Vertical_Coordinate_System_Definition:
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- Depth_System_Definition:
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- Depth_Datum_Name: Local surface
- Depth_Resolution: 0.1
- Depth_Distance_Units: meters
- Depth_Encoding_Method: Attribute values
- How does the data set describe geographic features?
- Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:
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Bathymetry with Time Stamp <http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/infobank/programs/html/definition/bath.html>
- Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:
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Navigation with Time Stamp <http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/infobank/programs/html/definition/nav.html>
- Who are the originators of the data set? (may include formal authors, digital compilers, and editors)
- Who also contributed to the data set?
Art Grantz (Chief Scientist, USGS Western Region)
- To whom should users address questions about the data?
These data and information are intended for science
researchers, students from elementary through
college, policy makers, and general public.
- From what previous works were the data drawn?
- How were the data generated, processed, and modified?
- Date: 06-Dec-1995 (process 1 of 2)
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Navigation Data
Converted to time format with year at start.
01/29/86 KAYE DISK$USERDISK:[KAYE.MISCLEE]G176AR.050;
DRB0:[DRS.REFMT]REFORMAT.EXE;5
Original filename is g176ar.sdrcx1._.
Person who carried out this activity:
- Date: 31-Oct-1998 (process 2 of 2)
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Bathymetry Data
10/31/1998 /tiger/g/g176ar/bath/g-1-76-ar.301_050
/bear/programs/edit/automerge/automerge
Input was...
Converted to time format with year at start.
02/11/86 BECKIE DISK$USERDISK:[BECKIE.TEMP]G176AR.301;
DRB0:[DRS.REFMT]REFORMAT.EXE;5
I do not know how this file was initially generated.
I believe none of the depths should be over 500 meters
and many should be less than 100 meters.
Input was...
Converted to time format with year at start.
01/29/86 KAYE DISK$USERDISK:[KAYE.MISCLEE]G176AR.050;
DRB0:[DRS.REFMT]REFORMAT.EXE;5
Original filename is g176ar.sdrcx1._.
time, lat, long, time(sec) to nearest nav fix, data values
Person who carried out this activity:
- What similar or related data should the user be aware of?
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) <http://www.usgs.gov>, Coastal and Marine Geology (CMG) <http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov>, Unknown, USGS/CMG Information Bank <http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/infobank/>: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) <http://www.usgs.gov> Coastal and Marine Geology (CMG) <http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov>, Menlo Park, CA.
Online Links:
- How well have the observations been checked?
Identified as best available version.
- How accurate are the geographic locations?
Unspecified
- How accurate are the heights or depths?
Unspecified
- Where are the gaps in the data? What is missing?
Start and end date/times of data
Navigation Data (g-1-76-ar.050 [SINS])
YYYYMMDDHHMMSST YYYYMMDDHHMMSST
197609071612000 197609200130000
197609200310000 197609201328000
197609201514000 197609201918000
197609202102000 197609211112000
197609211234000 197609212107000
197609242200000 197609250602000
197609250902000 197609250902000
197609251102000 197609251102000
197609251228000 197609251310000
197609251442000 197609251500000
197609251630000 197609260456000
197609260620000 197609260950000
197609261140000 197609261406000
197609261530000 197609270233000
197609270410000 197609270732000
197609270854000 197609271040000
197609271224000 197609271940000
197609272128000 197609280458000
197609280642000 197609281848000
197609282032000 197609290700000
197609290854000 197609291746000
197609291936000 197610011000000
197610011130000 197610021038000
YYYYMMDDHHMMSST YYYYMMDDHHMMSST
Bathymetry Data (g-1-76-ar.301_050)
YYYYMMDDHHMMSST YYYYMMDDHHMMSST
197609121230000 197609121320000
197609121415000 197609121445000
197609121500000 197609121540000
197609121600000 197609121620000
197609121700000 197609122110000
197609130122000 197609130352000
197609130430000 197609131830000
197609131848000 197609132133000
197609132151000 197609132233000
197609132245000 197609140820000
197609140900000 197609141036000
197609141140000 197609142009000
197609142115000 197609142215000
197609142247000 197609150045000
197609150300000 197609150715000
197609150730000 197609150839000
197609150850000 197609151600000
197609151722000 197609151746000
197609151830000 197609162030000
197609162100000 197609162209000
197609162230000 197609162323000
197609162335000 197609170607000
197609170619000 197609172041000
197609182100000 197609182115000
197609190832000 197609190928000
197609190954000 197609191021000
197609191032000 197609191140000
197609191152000 197609191815000
197609192000000 197609200450000
197609200515000 197609200655000
197609200800000 197609202010000
197609202035000 197609220900000
YYYYMMDDHHMMSST YYYYMMDDHHMMSST
- How consistent are the relationships among the observations, including topology?
Unspecified
Are there legal restrictions on access or use of the data?
- Access_Constraints:
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Physical materials are under controlled on-site access.
If available, access to physical samples is described
in the "WR CMG Sample Distribution Policy" at:
<http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/infobank/programs/html/main/sample-dist-policy.html>
- Use_Constraints:
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Please recognize the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) as
the source of this information.
Physical materials are under controlled on-site access.
Some USGS information accessed through this means
may be preliminary in nature and presented without
the approval of the Director of the USGS. This
information is provided with the understanding
that it is not guaranteed to be correct or complete
and conclusions drawn from such information are
the responsibility of the user.
This information is not intended for navigational
purposes.
Any use of trade, firm, or product names is for
descriptive purposes only and does not imply
endorsement by the U.S. Government.
- Who distributes the data set? (Distributor 1 of 1)
- What's the catalog number I need to order this data set?
Downloadable Data G-1-76-AR data set <http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/infobank/g/g176ar/html/g-1-76-ar.meta.html>
- What legal disclaimers am I supposed to read?
Please recognize the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) as
the source of this information.
Physical materials are under controlled on-site access.
Some USGS information accessed through this means
may be preliminary in nature and presented without
the approval of the Director of the USGS. This
information is provided with the understanding
that it is not guaranteed to be correct or complete
and conclusions drawn from such information are
the responsibility of the user.
This information is not intended for navigational
purposes.
Any use of trade, firm, or product names is for
descriptive purposes only and does not imply
endorsement by the U.S. Government.
- How can I download or order the data?
- Availability in digital form:
- Cost to order the data: None
- Dates:
- Last modified: 31-Mar-2013
- Metadata author:
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- Metadata standard:
- FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata <http://www.fgdc.gov/> (FGDC-STD-001-1998 <http://www.its.nbs.gov/nbs/meta/meta.html>)
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