- Title:
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Geological and Geophysical data of field activity L-2A-78-SC
in Santa Barbara Channel, Southern California from
05/18/1978 to 05/22/1978
- Abstract:
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Chief Scientist: Jack Vedder. Geological and Geophysical
data (3dot5khz, dartcore, gravity, dopplersonar,
integratednavigation, RhoRho, transitsatellite) of field
activity L-2A-78-SC in Santa Barbara Channel, Southern
California from 05/18/1978 to 05/22/1978,
<http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/infobank/l/l2a78sc/html/l-2a-78-sc.meta.html>.
- Supplemental_Information:
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Equipment Used -
3dot5khz 3.5 khz bathymetry
dartcore
gravity
dopplersonar
integratednavigation
RhoRho
transitsatellite
Publications -
Vedder, J.G., Arnal, R.E., Bukry, D., Barron, J.A., Lee-Wong, F., 1979, Descriptions of dart
core samples, R/V Samuel P. Lee Cruise L2-78-SC, May 1978, California continental borderland:
U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 79-936, 47 p.<BR>
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 L-2A-78-SC in Santa Barbara Channel, Southern California from 05/18/1978 to 05/22/1978: 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: -120.09355
- East_Bounding_Coordinate: -117.23260
- North_Bounding_Coordinate: 33.56233
- South_Bounding_Coordinate: 32.06645
- What does it look like?
- Does the data set describe conditions during a particular time period?
- Beginning_Date: 18-May-1978
- Ending_Date: 22-May-1978
- 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: Santa Barbara Channel, Southern California
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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Gravity with Time Stamp <http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/infobank/programs/html/definition/grav.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?
B. Bookheim (Watchstander);
Byron Ruppel (Geophysicist);
Dave Hogg (Electronics Technician);
Dave Howell (Geologist);
Frank Johnson (Chief Mate);
Gordon Tanner (Electronics Technician);
Hugh McLean (Geologist);
Jack Thompson (Chief Engineer);
Jack Vedder (Chief Scientist);
Jim Joyce (Watchstander);
Jim Mackrow (Chief Mate);
Joe Edwards (Mechanical Technician);
Ken Creager (Watchstander);
Mark Wheeler (Watchstander);
Mike Underwood (Navigator);
Milt Randall (Watchstander);
Nardia Sasnett (Dafe Curator);
Bob Arnal (Geologist);
Bob Wilson (Mechanical Technician);
Terry Ruff (Ship Captain);
Tom Atwood (Navigator)
- 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: 02-Jan-2003 (process 1 of 2)
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Navigation Data
Converted to time format with year at start.
01/14/86 KAYE DUA0:[DATA.L278SC.N]L278SC.010;
DRB0:[DRS.REFMT]REFORMAT.EXE;5
Person who carried out this activity:
- Date: 31-Oct-1998 (process 2 of 2)
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Gravity Data
10/31/1998 /tiger/l/l2a78sc/grav/l-2a-78-sc.111_010
/bear/programs/edit/automerge/automerge
Input was...
Converted to time format with year at start.
11/27/85 BARB DUA0:[DATA.L278SC.G]L278SC.111
DRB0:[DRS.REFMT]REFORMAT.EXE;5
Input was...
Converted to time format with year at start.
01/14/86 KAYE DUA0:[DATA.L278SC.N]L278SC.010;
DRB0:[DRS.REFMT]REFORMAT.EXE;5
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:
- Other_Citation_Details:
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Vedder, J.G., Arnal, R.E., Bukry, D., Barron, J.A., Lee-Wong, F., 1979, Descriptions of dart
core samples, R/V Samuel P. Lee Cruise L2-78-SC, May 1978, California continental borderland:
U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 79-936, 47 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 (l-2a-78-sc.010 [DRS])
YYYYMMDDHHMMSST YYYYMMDDHHMMSST
197805180505200 197805210430000
197805210450000 197805210450000
197805210510000 197805210510000
197805210530000 197805210530000
197805210550000 197805210630000
197805210644000 197805210804000
197805210816000 197805210816000
197805210836000 197805210846000
197805210906000 197805210916000
197805210936000 197805210946000
197805211010000 197805211010000
197805211022000 197805211042000
197805211056000 197805211146000
197805211158000 197805211228000
197805211242000 197805211302000
197805211322000 197805211332000
197805211346000 197805211356000
197805211416000 197805211506000
197805211532000 197805211602000
197805211638000 197805211638000
197805211650000 197805211730000
197805211750000 197805211800000
197805211820000 197805211820000
197805211834000 197805211834000
197805211848000 197805211918000
197805211932000 197805211932000
197805211956000 197805211956000
197805212020000 197805212020000
197805212040000 197805212305000
197805212316400 197805220312200
YYYYMMDDHHMMSST YYYYMMDDHHMMSST
Gravity Data (l-2a-78-sc.111_010)
YYYYMMDDHHMMSST YYYYMMDDHHMMSST
197805180505200 197805181002100
197805181040400 197805190659300
197805190723090 197805191026400
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 L-2A-78-SC data set <http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/infobank/l/l2a78sc/html/l-2a-78-sc.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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