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What does this data set describe?

Title:
Geophysical data of field activity N-PR-78-AK in North Slope, Alaska: Point Franklin to Barrow to Pogik Bay, Alaska, and northern foothills of the Brooks Range. from 01/01/1978 to 03/25/1978
Abstract:
National Petroleum Reserve Alaska (NPRA),United States Geological Survey, Central Region, Energy Resources Team. Geophysical data of field activity N-PR-78-AK in North Slope, Alaska: Point Franklin to Barrow to Pogik Bay, Alaska, and northern foothills of the Brooks Range. from 01/01/1978 to 03/25/1978, <http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/infobank/n/npr78ak/html/n-pr-78-ak.meta.html>.
Supplemental_Information:

Notes -
Data available from the U.S. Geological Survey
Central Region Energy Resources Team
National Petroleum Reserve, Alaska, (NPRA) Legacy Data Archive
[<A HREF="<http://nerslweb.cr.usgs.gov/default.htm>"
TARGET="new"><http://nerslweb.cr.usgs.gov/default.htm>].

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.).
  1. 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, Geophysical data of field activity N-PR-78-AK in North Slope, Alaska: Point Franklin to Barrow to Pogik Bay, Alaska, and northern foothills of the Brooks Range. from 01/01/1978 to 03/25/1978: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) <http://www.usgs.gov>, Coastal and Marine Geology (CMG) <http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov>, Menlo Park, CA.

    Online Links:

  2. What geographic area does the data set cover?

    West_Bounding_Coordinate: -161.86312
    East_Bounding_Coordinate: -151.94238
    North_Bounding_Coordinate: 71.38907
    South_Bounding_Coordinate: 68.21396

  3. What does it look like?

  4. Does the data set describe conditions during a particular time period?

    Beginning_Date: 01-Jan-1978
    Ending_Date: 25-Mar-1978
    Currentness_Reference: ground condition

  5. What is the general form of this data set?

  6. How does the data set represent geographic features?

    1. How are geographic features stored in the data set?

      Indirect_Spatial_Reference:
      North Slope, Alaska: Point Franklin to Barrow to Pogik Bay, Alaska, and northern foothills of the Brooks Range.
      This is a Point data set. It contains the following vector data types (SDTS terminology):
      • Point

    2. 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:
      Depth_System_Definition:
      Depth_Datum_Name: Local surface
      Depth_Resolution: 0.1
      Depth_Distance_Units: meters
      Depth_Encoding_Method: Attribute values


  7. How does the data set describe geographic features?

    Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:
    Navigation with Time Stamp <http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/infobank/programs/html/definition/nav.html>
    Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:
    Seismic Shots with Time Stamp <http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/infobank/programs/html/definition/seis.html>

Who produced the data set?

  1. Who are the originators of the data set? (may include formal authors, digital compilers, and editors)

  2. Who also contributed to the data set?

  3. To whom should users address questions about the data?

    U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) <http://www.usgs.gov>, Coastal and Marine Geology (CMG) <http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov>
    Attn: Clint Steele <http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/staff/csteele.html>
    InfoBank Group Leader <http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/staff/csteele.html>
    USGS, MailStop 999, 345 Middlefield Road
    Menlo Park, CA 94025-3561
    USA

    (650) 329-5055 (voice)
    (650) 329-5190 (FAX)
    infobank@octopus.wr.usgs.gov <mailto:infobank@octopus.wr.usgs.gov>

Why was the data set created?

These data and information are intended for science researchers, students from elementary through college, policy makers, and general public.

How was the data set created?

  1. From what previous works were the data drawn?

  2. How were the data generated, processed, and modified?

    Date: 27-Nov-2007 (process 1 of 1)
    Navigation Data 
    11/27/2007 clint n-pr-78-ak.420_051
/infobank/programs/time/lines2times/lines2times

    Person who carried out this activity:

    U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) <http://www.usgs.gov>, Coastal and Marine Geology (CMG) <http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov>
    Attn: Clint Steele <http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/staff/csteele.html>
    InfoBank Group Leader <http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/staff/csteele.html>
    USGS, MailStop 999, 345 Middlefield Road
    Menlo Park, CA 94025-3561
    USA

    (650) 329-5055 (voice)
    (650) 329-5190 (FAX)
    infobank@octopus.wr.usgs.gov <mailto:infobank@octopus.wr.usgs.gov>

  3. 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 reliable are the data; what problems remain in the data set?

  1. How well have the observations been checked?

    Identified as best available version.

  2. How accurate are the geographic locations?

    Unspecified

  3. How accurate are the heights or depths?

    Unspecified

  4. Where are the gaps in the data? What is missing?

    Start and end date/times of data 

    Navigation Data (n-pr-78-ak.051 [SINS])
YYYYMMDDHHMMSST    YYYYMMDDHHMMSST
197801010000001    197801010000407
197801020000001    197801020000290
197801030000001    197801030000213
197801040000001    197801040000096
197801050000001    197801050000130
197801060000001    197801060000297
197801070000001    197801070000250
197801080000001    197801080000310
197801090000001    197801090000077
197801100000001    197801100000135
197801110000001    197801110000103
197801120000001    197801120000207
197801130000001    197801130000211
197801140000001    197801140000367
197801150000001    197801150000586
197801160000001    197801160000312
197801170000001    197801170000036
197801180000001    197801180000407
197801190000001    197801190000068
197801200000001    197801200000217
197801210000001    197801210000219
197801220000001    197801220000195
197801230000001    197801230000101
197801240000001    197801240000378
197801250000001    197801250000192
197801260000001    197801260000064
197801270000001    197801270000280
197801280000001    197801280000305
197801290000001    197801290000101
197801300000001    197801300000226
197801310000001    197801310000261
197802010000001    197802010000090
197802020000001    197802020002154
197802030000001    197802030000021
197802040000001    197802040000023
197802050000001    197802050000070
197802060000001    197802060000197
197802070000001    197802070000142
197802080000001    197802080000041
197802090000001    197802090000103
197802100000001    197802100000105
197802110000001    197802110000216
197802120000001    197802120000343
197802130000001    197802130000122
197802140000001    197802140000076
197802150000001    197802150000050
197802160000001    197802160000031
197802170000001    197802170000190
197802180000001    197802180000214
197802190000001    197802190000110
197802200000001    197802200000214
197802210000001    197802210000132
197802220000001    197802220000125
197802230000001    197802230000353
197802240000001    197802240000124
197802250000001    197802250000081
197802260000001    197802260000246
197802270000001    197802270000122
197802280000001    197802280000080
197803010000001    197803010000054
197803020000001    197803020000101
197803030000001    197803030000214
197803040000001    197803040000103
197803050000001    197803050000138
197803060000001    197803060000386
197803070000001    197803070001048
197803080000001    197803080001110
197803090000001    197803090000306
197803100000001    197803100000063
197803110000001    197803110000271
197803120000001    197803120000373
197803130000001    197803130000235
197803140000001    197803140001413
197803150000001    197803150000286
197803160000001    197803160000107
197803170000001    197803170000091
197803180000001    197803180000098
197803190000001    197803190000127
197803200000001    197803200000196
197803210000001    197803210000118
197803220000001    197803220000094
197803230000001    197803230000099
197803240000001    197803240000050
197803250000001    197803250000216
YYYYMMDDHHMMSST    YYYYMMDDHHMMSST
Seismic Shots Data (n-pr-78-ak.420_051)
YYYYMMDDHHMMSST    YYYYMMDDHHMMSST
197801010000001    197803250000216
YYYYMMDDHHMMSST    YYYYMMDDHHMMSST

  5. How consistent are the relationships among the observations, including topology?

    Unspecified

How can someone get a copy of the data set?

Are there legal restrictions on access or use of the data?

Access_Constraints:
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:
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.

  1. Who distributes the data set? (Distributor 1 of 1)

    U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) <http://www.usgs.gov>, Coastal and Marine Geology (CMG) <http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov>
    Attn: Clint Steele <http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/staff/csteele.html>
    InfoBank Group Leader <http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/staff/csteele.html>
    USGS, MailStop 999, 345 Middlefield Road
    Menlo Park, CA 94025-3561
    USA

    (650) 329-5055 (voice)
    (650) 329-5190 (FAX)
    infobank@octopus.wr.usgs.gov <mailto:infobank@octopus.wr.usgs.gov>

  2. What's the catalog number I need to order this data set?

    Downloadable Data N-PR-78-AK data set <http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/infobank/n/npr78ak/html/n-pr-78-ak.meta.html>

  3. 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.

  4. How can I download or order the data?

    • Availability in digital form:

Data format: ASCII Size: 1.1
Network links: <http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/infobank/n/npr78ak/html/n-pr-78-ak.nav.html>

Data format: ASCII Size: 1.1
Network links: <http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/infobank/n/npr78ak/html/n-pr-78-ak.seis.html>

  • Cost to order the data: None

    • Who wrote the metadata?

    Dates:
    Last modified: 31-Mar-2013
    Metadata author:
    U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) <http://www.usgs.gov>, Coastal and Marine Geology (CMG) <http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov>
    Attn: Clint Steele <http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/staff/csteele.html>
    InfoBank Group Leader <http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/staff/csteele.html>
    USGS, MailStop 999, 345 Middlefield Road
    Menlo Park, CA 94025-3561
    USA

    (650) 329-5055 (voice)
    (650) 329-5190 (FAX)
    infobank@octopus.wr.usgs.gov <mailto:infobank@octopus.wr.usgs.gov>

    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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