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<origin>U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) &lt;http://www.usgs.gov/&gt;, Coastal and Marine Geology Program (CMGP) &lt;http://marine.usgs.gov/&gt;</origin>
<pubdate>20130519</pubdate>
<title>
Geological and Geophysical data of field activity D-4-81-NS
in Norton Sound, Alaska from 08/07/1981 to 08/18/1981
</title>
<pubinfo>
<pubplace>Menlo Park, CA</pubplace>
<publish>U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) &lt;http://www.usgs.gov&gt;, Coastal and Marine Geology (CMG) &lt;http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov&gt;</publish>
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<abstract>
Chief Scientist: Monty Hampton. Geological and Geophysical
data (bathymetry, 3dot5khz, 12khz, minisparker, gravitycore,
penetrometer, LoranC, transitsatellite, Alpinecore,
VanVeengrab) of field activity D-4-81-NS in Norton Sound,
Alaska from 08/07/1981 to 08/18/1981,
http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/infobank/d/d481ns/html/d-4-81-ns.meta.html.
</abstract>
<purpose>
These data and information are intended for science
researchers, students from elementary through
college, policy makers, and general public.
</purpose>
<supplinf>

Equipment Used -

bathymetry                    fathometer

3dot5khz                      3.5 khz bathymetry

12khz                         12 khz bathymetry

minisparker

gravitycore

penetrometer

LoranC

transitsatellite

Alpinecore                    vibrating

VanVeengrab

Publications -

Hampton, M.A., and Winters, W.J., 1983, Geotechnical framework study of the northern Bering

Sea, Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 83-404, 384 p.: URL:

&lt;A HREF ="http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/mgg/geology/data/0625/06255005/usgs_ofr83-404_06255005.pdf" target ="OF"&gt;http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/mgg/geology/data/0625/06255005/usgs_ofr83-404_06255005.pdf&lt;/A&gt;

&lt;HR&gt;

Hampton, Monty A., Lee, Homa J., and Beard, Richard M., 1982, Geological interpretation of cone

penetrometer tests in Norton Sound, Alaska, in Seafloor stability of continental margins

research conference: Geo-Marine Letters, v. 2, no. 3-4, p. 223-230.&lt;BR&gt;

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.).
</supplinf>
</descript>
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<progress>Complete</progress>
<update>As needed</update>
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<eastbc>-161.58099</eastbc>
<northbc>65.14617</northbc>
<southbc>62.95967</southbc>
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<themekt>ISO 19115 Topic Category</themekt>
<themekey>geoscientificinformation</themekey>
<themekey>oceans</themekey>
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<themekt>Global Change Master Directory (GCMD)</themekt>
<themekey>EARTH SCIENCE &gt; OCEANS</themekey>
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<themekey>Marine Geology</themekey>
<themekey>Marine Geophysics</themekey>
<themekey>Bathymetry</themekey>
<themekey>Water Depth</themekey>
<themekey>Seafloor Topography</themekey>
<themekey>Marine Seismic</themekey>
<themekey>Marine Metering</themekey>
<themekey>Engineering Properties</themekey>
<themekey>Penetrometer</themekey>
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<placekey>Alaska</placekey>
<placekey>Bering Sea</placekey>
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<placekey>Norton Sound, AK</placekey>
<placekey>Norton Sound, Alaska</placekey>
<placekey>USA</placekey>
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<accconst>
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
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<useconst>
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.
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<cntinfo>
<cntorgp>
<cntorg>U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) &lt;http://www.usgs.gov&gt;, Coastal and Marine Geology (CMG) &lt;http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov&gt;</cntorg>
<cntper>Clint Steele &lt;http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/staff/csteele.html&gt;</cntper>
</cntorgp>
<cntpos>InfoBank Group Leader &lt;http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/staff/csteele.html&gt;</cntpos>
<cntaddr>
<addrtype>mailing and physical address</addrtype>
<address>USGS, MailStop 999, 345 Middlefield Road</address>
<city>Menlo Park</city>
<state>CA</state>
<postal>94025-3561</postal>
<country>USA</country>
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<cntvoice>(650) 329-5055</cntvoice>
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<datacred>
Monty Hampton (Chief Scientist, USGS Western Region)
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<pubdate>Unknown</pubdate>
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<pubplace>Menlo Park, CA</pubplace>
<publish>U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) &lt;http://www.usgs.gov&gt; Coastal and Marine Geology (CMG) &lt;http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov&gt;</publish>
</pubinfo>
<othercit>
Hampton, M.A., and Winters, W.J., 1983, Geotechnical framework study of the northern Bering
Sea, Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 83-404, 384 p.: URL:
&lt;A HREF ="http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/mgg/geology/data/0625/06255005/usgs_ofr83-404_06255005.pdf" target ="OF"&gt;http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/mgg/geology/data/0625/06255005/usgs_ofr83-404_06255005.pdf&lt;/A&gt;
Hampton, Monty A., Lee, Homa J., and Beard, Richard M., 1982, Geological interpretation of cone
penetrometer tests in Norton Sound, Alaska, in Seafloor stability of continental margins
research conference: Geo-Marine Letters, v. 2, no. 3-4, p. 223-230.
</othercit>
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Navigation Data
&gt;Converted to time format with year at start.
&gt;
&gt;11/14/85 EDM USR$DISK:[CLINT.NAV1.D481NS]D481NS.052;
&gt;DRA1:[EDM]REFORMAT.EXE;
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<cntper>Clint Steele &lt;http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/staff/csteele.html&gt;</cntper>
</cntorgp>
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<cntper>Clint Steele &lt;http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/staff/csteele.html&gt;</cntper>
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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.
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