- Title:
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Geological and Geophysical data of field activity K-3-81-AR
in Arctic from 08/21/1981 to 08/31/1981
- Abstract:
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Chief Scientist: Larry Phillips. Geological and Geophysical
data (sidescansonar, bathymetry, bathymetry, uniboom,
VanVeengrab, 200khz7khz, underwatertelevision, radar,
rangerange) of field activity K-3-81-AR in Arctic from
08/21/1981 to 08/31/1981,
<http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/infobank/k/k381ar/html/k-3-81-ar.meta.html>.
- Supplemental_Information:
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Equipment Used -
sidescansonar
bathymetry Simrad 6-inch bathymetry
bathymetry Ratheon 8-inch fathometer
uniboom
VanVeengrab
200khz7khz
underwatertelevision
radar
rangerange
Publications -
Phillips, R.L., Reiss, T.E., Kempema, Ed, and Reimnitz, Erk, 1984, Nearshore marine geologic investigations, Wainwright to Skull cliff, Northeast Chukchi Sea, U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 84-108.
Reiss, T.E., Phillips, R.L., Hunter, R.E., and Barnes, P.W., 1984, A summary of U.S.Geological Survey marine geologic studies on the inner shelf of the Chuckchi Sea, Alaska, 1975 and 1981, U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 83-71.
Similar information is available for thousands
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If known, available are Activity-specific
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seismic, and sampling data; track maps; and
equipment information; as well as summary
overviews, crew lists, and information
about analog materials.
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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/>, 20130106, Geological and Geophysical data of field activity K-3-81-AR in Arctic from 08/21/1981 to 08/31/1981: 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: -160.15555
- East_Bounding_Coordinate: -156.53104
- North_Bounding_Coordinate: 71.41393
- South_Bounding_Coordinate: 70.64196
- What does it look like?
- Does the data set describe conditions during a particular time period?
- Beginning_Date: 21-Aug-1981
- Ending_Date: 31-Aug-1981
- 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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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?
Byron Richards (Ship Captain, USGS Western Region);
Ed Kempema (Geologist);
Harry Hill (Electronics Technician, USGS Western Region);
Larry Phillips (Chief Scientist, USGS Western Region);
Terry Kelley (Electronics Technician, 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 1)
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Navigation Data
Converted to time format with year at start.
11/18/85 EDM USR$DISK:[CLINT.NAV1.K381AR]K381AR.052;
DRA1:[EDM]REFORMAT.EXE;
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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Phillips, R.L., Reiss, T.E., Kempema, Ed, and Reimnitz, Erk, 1984, Nearshore marine geologic investigations, Wainwright to Skull cliff, Northeast Chukchi Sea, U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 84-108.
Reiss, T.E., Phillips, R.L., Hunter, R.E., and Barnes, P.W., 1984, A summary of U.S.Geological Survey marine geologic studies on the inner shelf of the Chuckchi Sea, Alaska, 1975 and 1981, U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 83-71.
- 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 (k-3-81-ar.052 [SINS])
YYYYMMDDHHMMSST YYYYMMDDHHMMSST
198108210900000 198108261630000
198108261705000 198108262020000
198108270840000 198108271000000
198108271130000 198108271347000
198108271400000 198108271530000
198108271555000 198108271720000
198108281010000 198108281130000
198108281354000 198108281440000
198108281650000 198108281803000
198108291135000 198108291830000
198108301240000 198108301520000
198108311300000 198108311815000
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 K-3-81-AR data set <http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/infobank/k/k381ar/html/k-3-81-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: 06-Jan-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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