- Title:
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Geological and Geophysical data of field activity I-7-90-AT
in Amazon Shelf, Atlantic Ocean from 05/08/1990 to
05/20/1990
- Abstract:
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University of South Carolina,Universidade Federal
Fluminense,State University of New York,North Carolina State
University,Federal University of Rio De Janeiro,Federal
University of Para. Chief Scientists: Chuck Nittrouer,
Alberto Figueiredo. Geological and Geophysical data (boxcore,
Kastencore, pistoncore, Shipekgrab, CTDmeter, 3dot5khz,
seismic, planktonnet, watersamples) of field activity
I-7-90-AT in Amazon Shelf, Atlantic Ocean from 05/08/1990 to
05/20/1990,
<http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/infobank/i/i790at/html/i-7-90-at.meta.html>.
- Supplemental_Information:
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Equipment Used -
boxcore
Kastencore
pistoncore
Shipekgrab
CTDmeter
3dot5khz
seismic high resolution
planktonnet
watersamples bottom water sampling
Publications -
Rine, James M. and Nittrouer, Charles A. 1990. Report on field measurements and
sampling during AmasSeds Cruise III - CI9004. Marine Sciences Research Center,
State University of New York, NY. November 1990. 135 p.
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- 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 I-7-90-AT in Amazon Shelf, Atlantic Ocean from 05/08/1990 to 05/20/1990: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) <http://www.usgs.gov>, Coastal and Marine Geology (CMG) <http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov>, Menlo Park, CA.
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- What geographic area does the data set cover?
- West_Bounding_Coordinate: -59.75000
- East_Bounding_Coordinate: -29.75000
- North_Bounding_Coordinate: 19.75000
- South_Bounding_Coordinate: -9.75000
- What does it look like?
- Does the data set describe conditions during a particular time period?
- Beginning_Date: 08-May-1990
- Ending_Date: 20-May-1990
- 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: Amazon Shelf, Atlantic Ocean
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 1983.
The ellipsoid used is Geodetic Reference System 80.
The semi-major axis of the ellipsoid used is 6378137.
The flattening of the ellipsoid used is 1/298.257.
- 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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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?
Chuck Nittrouer (Chief Scientist, MSRC, SUNY);
Robert Aller (Scientist, MSRC, SUNY);
Jim Mackin (Scientist, MSRC, SUNY);
Steve Kuehl (Scientist, USC);
Neil Blair (Scientist, NCSU);
Mead Allison (Graduate Student, MSRC, SUNY);
William Wallace (Graduate Student, MSRC, SUNY);
Mark Green (Graduate Student, MSRC, SUNY);
Tom Pacioni (Graduate Student, USC, SC);
Heidi Vigil (Graduate Student, MSRC, SUNY);
Mardi Montague (Student, MSRC, SUNY);
Alberto Figueiredo (Co-chief Scientist, UFF);
Heloisa Varges (Graduate Student, UFF);
Carlos Beisl (Student, UFF);
Julio Faleiro (Student, UFF);
Soraya Patchneelam (Graduate Student, UFF);
Ricardo Silva (Graduate Student, UFF);
Hsambasiva Patchneelam (Scientist, UFF);
Debora Peixoto (Graduate Student, UFF);
Ercilio Faria (Jr., Scientist, UFPA);
Mauro Ferreira (Student, UFPA);
Almicar Mendes (Student, UFPA);
Ismar Carvalho (Student, UFRJ);
Renato Cruz (Scientist, UFRJ);
Paulino Souza (Student, UFRJ);
Marcio Brum (Student, UFF);
Dennis Guffey (Technician, TAMU, Tx);
Nelson Carnerro (Naval Observer, DHN)
- 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: 13-Jan-2011 (process 1 of 1)
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Navigation Data
Unknown
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:
- Other_Citation_Details:
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Rine, James M. and Nittrouer, Charles A. 1990. Report on field measurements and
sampling during AmasSeds Cruise III - CI9004. Marine Sciences Research Center,
State University of New York, NY. November 1990. 135 p.
- 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 (i-7-90-at.050 [SINS])
YYYYMMDDHHMMSST YYYYMMDDHHMMSST
199001010101000 199001050101000
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 I-7-90-AT data set <http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/infobank/i/i790at/html/i-7-90-at.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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