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What does this data set describe?

Title:
Geophysical data of field activity S-10-78-WG in Western Gulf of Alaska from 10/03/1978 to 10/12/1978
Abstract:
Chief Scientist: Roland Von Huene. Geophysical data (transitsatellite, dopplersonar, LoranC, 3dot5khz, 12khz, sparker, uniboom, minisparker, airgun, integratednavigation, dartcore, gravitycore, chaindredge, Soutargrab, VanVeengrab) of field activity S-10-78-WG in Western Gulf of Alaska from 10/03/1978 to 10/12/1978, <http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/infobank/s/s1078wg/html/s-10-78-wg.meta.html>.
Supplemental_Information:

Equipment Used -
transitsatellite satellite navigation
dopplersonar
LoranC
3dot5khz 3.5 khz bathymetry
12khz 12 khz bathymetry
sparker 160 kj sparker
uniboom
minisparker
airgun single-channel airgun
integratednavigation
dartcore
gravitycore
chaindredge
Soutargrab
VanVeengrab
Publications -
Bouma, A.H., and Hampton, M.A., 1978,
High resolution seismic profiles, side scan sonar records, and sampling locations
from lower Cook Inlet and Kodiak Shelf, R/V SEA SOUNDER cruise S7-77-WG, September-October 1977:
U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 78-727, 25 p., URL:
<A HREF ="<http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/usgspubs/ofr/ofr78727>" target ="SW"><http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/usgspubs/ofr/ofr78727>.
&nbsp;&nbsp;
Fisher, M. A., von Huene, R. E., and Hampton, M. A., 1984,
Summary geologic report for petroleum lease sale 100, Kodiak Shelf, Alaska:
U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 84-24, 49 p., URL:
<A HREF ="<http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/usgspubs/ofr/ofr8424>" target ="SW"><http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/usgspubs/ofr/ofr8424>.
&nbsp;&nbsp;
Hampton, M.A., and Bouma, A.H., 1978,
Generalized thickness map of unconsolidated surficial sedimentary units, Kodiak Shelf, western Gulf of Alaska:
U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 78-729, 5 p., 5 sheets, URL:
<A HREF ="<http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/usgspubs/ofr/ofr78729>" target ="SW"><http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/usgspubs/ofr/ofr78729>.
&nbsp;&nbsp;
Hampton, M.A., Bouma, A.H., Frost, T.P., and Colburn, I.P., 1979,
Volcanic ash in surficial sediments of the Kodiak shelf; an indicator of sediment dispersal patterns:
Marine Geology, v. 29, no. 1-4, p. 347-356.
&nbsp;&nbsp;
Hampton, M.A., Bouma, A.H., Pulpan, H., and von Huene, R., 1979,
Geo-environmental assessment of the Kodiak Shelf, western Gulf of Alaska:
Offshore Technology Conference Proceedings, no. 11, v. 1, p. 365-376.
&nbsp;&nbsp;
Bouma, A.H., and Hampton, M.A., 1979,
Volcanic ash in surficial sediments of the Kodiak Shelf, western Gulf of Alaska:
U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 1150, p. 152, URL:
<A HREF ="<http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/usgspubs/pp/pp1150>" target ="SW"><http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/usgspubs/pp/pp1150>.
&nbsp;&nbsp;
Redden, G.D., Weliky, K., Kvenvolden, K.A., and Hampton, M.A., 1980,
Geochemistry of low molecular weight hydrocarbons in sediment of the western Gulf of Alaska:
Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, v. 12, no. 3, p. 148.
&nbsp;&nbsp;
von Huene, Roland, Fisher, M.A., Hampton, M.A., and Lynch, Maurice, 1980,
Petroleum potential, environmental geology, and the technology for exploration and development
of the Kodiak lease sale area no. 61:
U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 80-1082, 102 p., URL:
<A HREF ="<http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/usgspubs/ofr/ofr801082>" target ="SW"><http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/usgspubs/ofr/ofr801082>.
&nbsp;&nbsp;
von Huene, Roland, Hampton, M.A., Fischer, M.A., Varchol, D.J., and Cochrane, G.R., 1980,
Map showing near-surface geologic structures of Kodiak Shelf, Alaska:
U.S. Geological Survey Miscellaneous Field Studies Map MF-1200, 1 sheet., URL:
<A HREF ="<http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/usgspubs/mf/mf1200>" target ="SW"><http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/usgspubs/mf/mf1200>.
&nbsp;&nbsp;
Molnia, B.F., Hampton, M.A., Bouma, A.H., Cacchione, D.A., and Drake, D.E., 1980,
Alaskan Continental Shelf sediment dynamics:
U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 1175, p. 156-157.
&nbsp;&nbsp;
Molnia, B.F., Hampton, M.A., Bouma, A.H., Nelson, C.H., Thor, D.R., Kvenvolden, K.A., and Redden, G.D., 1980,
Gas-charged sediments and associated features of the Alaskan Continental Shelf:
U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 1175, p. 157-158.
&nbsp;&nbsp;
Kennett, J.P., Houtz, R.E., Andrews, P.B., Edwards, A.R., Gostin, V.A., Hajos, M., Hampton, M.,
Jenkins, D.G., Margolis, S.V., Ovenshine, A.T., and Perch-Nielsen, Katharina, 1973,
Pleistocene-Pliocene biostratigraphy, paleoclimatology and productivity;
South Pacific deep-sea drilling, subantarctic to tropics,
in Ninth congress of the International Union for Quaternary Research; abstracts:
Congress of the International Union for Quaternary Research, no. 9, p. 184-185.
&nbsp;&nbsp;
Hampton, Monty A., and Kvenvolden, Keith A., 1981,
Geology and geochemistry of gas-charged sediment on Kodiak Shelf, Alaska:
Geo-Marine Letters, v. 1, no. 2, p. 141-147.
&nbsp;&nbsp;
Hampton, M.A., 1982,
Synthesis report; environmental geology of Kodiak Shelf, Alaska:
U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 82-59, 76 p., URL:
<A HREF ="<http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/usgspubs/ofr/ofr8259>" target ="SW"><http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/usgspubs/ofr/ofr8259>.
&nbsp;&nbsp;
Hampton, Monty A., 1979,
Geological considerations for engineering activities on the Kodiak Shelf and upper slope:
International Conference on Port and Ocean Engineering
under Arctic Conditions Proceedings, no. 5, v. 2, p. 935-949.
&nbsp;&nbsp;
Sangrey, Dwight A., Bouma, Arnold H., Hampton, Monty A., Carlson, Paul R.,
Molnia, B.F., Clukey, E.C., Nelson, C.H., and Olsen, H.W., 1979,
Geotechnical engineering characteristics of the outer continental shelf lease areas in Alaska:
International Conference on Port and Ocean Engineering
under Arctic Conditions Proceedings, no. 5, v. 2, p. 963-976.
&nbsp;&nbsp;
Hampton, M.A., 1983,
Geotechnical framework study of the Kodiak Shelf, Alaska:
U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 83-171, 87 p., URL:
<A HREF ="<http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/usgspubs/ofr/ofr83171>" target ="SW"><http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/usgspubs/ofr/ofr83171>.
&nbsp;&nbsp;
Hampton, M.A., 1983,
Geology of the Kodiak Shelf, Alaska; environmental considerations for resource development:
Continental Shelf Research, v. 1, no. 3, p. 253-281.
&nbsp;&nbsp;
von Huene, Roland, Hampton, M.A., Fisher, M.A., Varchol, D.J., and Cochrane, G.R., 1980,
Map showing near-surface geologic structures of Kodiak Shelf, Alaska:
U.S. Geological Survey Miscellaneous Field Studies Map MF-1200, URL:
<A HREF ="<http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/usgspubs/mf/mf1200>" target ="SW"><http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/usgspubs/mf/mf1200>.
&nbsp;&nbsp;
Fisher, Michael A., von Huene, Roland, and Hampton, Monty A., 1984,
Summary geologic report for petroleum lease sale 0, Kodiak Shelf, Alaska:
U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 84-24, 49 p., URL:
<A HREF ="<http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/usgspubs/ofr/ofr8424>" target ="SW"><http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/usgspubs/ofr/ofr8424>.
&nbsp;&nbsp;
Hampton, Monty A., Carlson, Paul R., Lee, Homa J., and Feely, Richard A., 1986,
Geomorphology, sediment, and sedimentary processes,
Hood, Donald W., and Zimmerman, Steven T., eds.,
The Gulf of Alaska; physical environment and biological resources:
Seattle, WA, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
&nbsp;&nbsp;
Hampton, Monty A., 1989,
Geotechnical properties of sediment on the Kodiak continental shelf and upper slope, Gulf of Alaska:
Marine Geotechnology, v. 8, no. 2, p. 159-180.
&nbsp;&nbsp;
Hampton, M.A., 1993,
Comparison of tectonic and stratigraphic control of submarine landslides
on the Kodiak upper continental slope, Alaska,
in Schwab, W.C., Lee, H.J., Twichell, D.C., eds.,
Submarine landslides; selected studies in the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone:
U.S. Geological Survey Bulletin 2002, p. 117-122.

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  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/>, 20130106, Geophysical data of field activity S-10-78-WG in Western Gulf of Alaska from 10/03/1978 to 10/12/1978: 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: -155.12839
    East_Bounding_Coordinate: -151.45628
    North_Bounding_Coordinate: 57.76649
    South_Bounding_Coordinate: 55.46739

  3. What does it look like?

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

    Beginning_Date: 03-Oct-1978
    Ending_Date: 12-Oct-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: Western Gulf of Alaska
      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:
    Bathymetry with Time Stamp <http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/infobank/programs/html/definition/bath.html>
    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?

    Bob Patrick (Electronics Technician, USGS Western Region ); Bob Wilson (Mechanical Technician, USGS Western Region); George Moore (Unspecified Investigator, USGS Western Region); Glen Barker (Mechanical Technician, USGS Western Region); Glen Thrasher (Geologist, USGS Western Region); John Cudnohufsky (Geologist, USGS Western Region ); John Dunlavey (Dafe Curator, USGS Western Region ); John Laingor (Chief Mate, USGS Western Region ); Linda Covert (Geophysicist, USGS Western Region ); Margaret Goud (Navigator, USGS Western Region ); Mary Regan (Navigator, USGS Western Region ); Mike Fisher (Unspecified Investigator, USGS Western Region ); Mike Torresan (Geologist, USGS Western Region ); Monty Hampton (Unspecified Investigator, USGS Western Region ); Pat McCellan (Geologist, USGS Western Region ); Richard Heagney (Ship Captain ); Roland Von Huene (Chief Scientist, USGS Western Region ); Ron Schmitz (Electronics Technician, USGS Western Region ); Bill Soule (Chief Engineer, USGS Western Region )

  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: 14-Aug-2002 (process 1 of 2)
    Navigation Data 
    Converted to time format with year at start.

01/21/86 KAYE DUA0:[DATA.S1078WG.N]S1078WG.010;
DRB0:[DRS.REFMT]REFORMAT.EXE;5

    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>

    Date: 31-Oct-1998 (process 2 of 2)
    Bathymetry Data 
    10/31/1998  /tiger/s/s1078wg/bath/s-10-78-wg.330_010
/bear/programs/edit/automerge/automerge

Input was...
Converted to time format with year at start.

11/30/90 CAROLYN DUA0:[DRS.NGDC.CDWORK]S1078WG.330;1
DUA0:[DRS.BAT]BATRED.EXE;2
Edited bathymetry data
using velocity = 1463.0 m/sec for MGD-77 format

02/13/86 BECKIE DISK$USERDISK:[CLINT.BECKIE]S1078WG.301;
DRB0:[DRS.REFMT]REFORMAT.EXE;5
This file is digitrack data of dubious quality.

Input was...
Converted to time format with year at start.

01/21/86 KAYE DUA0:[DATA.S1078WG.N]S1078WG.010;
DRB0:[DRS.REFMT]REFORMAT.EXE;5

time, lat, long, time(sec) to nearest nav fix, data values

    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:

    Other_Citation_Details:
    Bouma, A.H., and Hampton, M.A., 1978, High resolution seismic profiles, side scan sonar records, and sampling locations from lower Cook Inlet and Kodiak Shelf, R/V SEA SOUNDER cruise S7-77-WG, September-October 1977: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 78-727, 25 p., URL: <A HREF ="<http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/usgspubs/ofr/ofr78727>" target ="SW"><http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/usgspubs/ofr/ofr78727>. &nbsp;&nbsp; Fisher, M. A., von Huene, R. E., and Hampton, M. A., 1984, Summary geologic report for petroleum lease sale 100, Kodiak Shelf, Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 84-24, 49 p., URL: <A HREF ="<http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/usgspubs/ofr/ofr8424>" target ="SW"><http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/usgspubs/ofr/ofr8424>. &nbsp;&nbsp; Hampton, M.A., and Bouma, A.H., 1978, Generalized thickness map of unconsolidated surficial sedimentary units, Kodiak Shelf, western Gulf of Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 78-729, 5 p., 5 sheets, URL: <A HREF ="<http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/usgspubs/ofr/ofr78729>" target ="SW"><http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/usgspubs/ofr/ofr78729>. &nbsp;&nbsp; Hampton, M.A., Bouma, A.H., Frost, T.P., and Colburn, I.P., 1979, Volcanic ash in surficial sediments of the Kodiak shelf; an indicator of sediment dispersal patterns: Marine Geology, v. 29, no. 1-4, p. 347-356. &nbsp;&nbsp; Hampton, M.A., Bouma, A.H., Pulpan, H., and von Huene, R., 1979, Geo-environmental assessment of the Kodiak Shelf, western Gulf of Alaska: Offshore Technology Conference Proceedings, no. 11, v. 1, p. 365-376. &nbsp;&nbsp; Bouma, A.H., and Hampton, M.A., 1979, Volcanic ash in surficial sediments of the Kodiak Shelf, western Gulf of Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 1150, p. 152, URL: <A HREF ="<http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/usgspubs/pp/pp1150>" target ="SW"><http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/usgspubs/pp/pp1150>. &nbsp;&nbsp; Redden, G.D., Weliky, K., Kvenvolden, K.A., and Hampton, M.A., 1980, Geochemistry of low molecular weight hydrocarbons in sediment of the western Gulf of Alaska: Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, v. 12, no. 3, p. 148. &nbsp;&nbsp; von Huene, Roland, Fisher, M.A., Hampton, M.A., and Lynch, Maurice, 1980, Petroleum potential, environmental geology, and the technology for exploration and development of the Kodiak lease sale area no. 61: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 80-1082, 102 p., URL: <A HREF ="<http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/usgspubs/ofr/ofr801082>" target ="SW"><http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/usgspubs/ofr/ofr801082>. &nbsp;&nbsp; von Huene, Roland, Hampton, M.A., Fischer, M.A., Varchol, D.J., and Cochrane, G.R., 1980, Map showing near-surface geologic structures of Kodiak Shelf, Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Miscellaneous Field Studies Map MF-1200, 1 sheet., URL: <A HREF ="<http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/usgspubs/mf/mf1200>" target ="SW"><http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/usgspubs/mf/mf1200>. &nbsp;&nbsp; Molnia, B.F., Hampton, M.A., Bouma, A.H., Cacchione, D.A., and Drake, D.E., 1980, Alaskan Continental Shelf sediment dynamics: U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 1175, p. 156-157. &nbsp;&nbsp; Molnia, B.F., Hampton, M.A., Bouma, A.H., Nelson, C.H., Thor, D.R., Kvenvolden, K.A., and Redden, G.D., 1980, Gas-charged sediments and associated features of the Alaskan Continental Shelf: U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 1175, p. 157-158. &nbsp;&nbsp; Kennett, J.P., Houtz, R.E., Andrews, P.B., Edwards, A.R., Gostin, V.A., Hajos, M., Hampton, M., Jenkins, D.G., Margolis, S.V., Ovenshine, A.T., and Perch-Nielsen, Katharina, 1973, Pleistocene-Pliocene biostratigraphy, paleoclimatology and productivity; South Pacific deep-sea drilling, subantarctic to tropics, in Ninth congress of the International Union for Quaternary Research; abstracts: Congress of the International Union for Quaternary Research, no. 9, p. 184-185. &nbsp;&nbsp; Hampton, Monty A., and Kvenvolden, Keith A., 1981, Geology and geochemistry of gas-charged sediment on Kodiak Shelf, Alaska: Geo-Marine Letters, v. 1, no. 2, p. 141-147. &nbsp;&nbsp; Hampton, M.A., 1982, Synthesis report; environmental geology of Kodiak Shelf, Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 82-59, 76 p., URL: <A HREF ="<http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/usgspubs/ofr/ofr8259>" target ="SW"><http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/usgspubs/ofr/ofr8259>. &nbsp;&nbsp; Hampton, Monty A., 1979, Geological considerations for engineering activities on the Kodiak Shelf and upper slope: International Conference on Port and Ocean Engineering under Arctic Conditions Proceedings, no. 5, v. 2, p. 935-949. &nbsp;&nbsp; Sangrey, Dwight A., Bouma, Arnold H., Hampton, Monty A., Carlson, Paul R., Molnia, B.F., Clukey, E.C., Nelson, C.H., and Olsen, H.W., 1979, Geotechnical engineering characteristics of the outer continental shelf lease areas in Alaska: International Conference on Port and Ocean Engineering under Arctic Conditions Proceedings, no. 5, v. 2, p. 963-976. &nbsp;&nbsp; Hampton, M.A., 1983, Geotechnical framework study of the Kodiak Shelf, Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 83-171, 87 p., URL: <A HREF ="<http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/usgspubs/ofr/ofr83171>" target ="SW"><http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/usgspubs/ofr/ofr83171>. &nbsp;&nbsp; Hampton, M.A., 1983, Geology of the Kodiak Shelf, Alaska; environmental considerations for resource development: Continental Shelf Research, v. 1, no. 3, p. 253-281. &nbsp;&nbsp; von Huene, Roland, Hampton, M.A., Fisher, M.A., Varchol, D.J., and Cochrane, G.R., 1980, Map showing near-surface geologic structures of Kodiak Shelf, Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Miscellaneous Field Studies Map MF-1200, URL: <A HREF ="<http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/usgspubs/mf/mf1200>" target ="SW"><http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/usgspubs/mf/mf1200>. &nbsp;&nbsp; Fisher, Michael A., von Huene, Roland, and Hampton, Monty A., 1984, Summary geologic report for petroleum lease sale 0, Kodiak Shelf, Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 84-24, 49 p., URL: <A HREF ="<http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/usgspubs/ofr/ofr8424>" target ="SW"><http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/usgspubs/ofr/ofr8424>. &nbsp;&nbsp; Hampton, Monty A., Carlson, Paul R., Lee, Homa J., and Feely, Richard A., 1986, Geomorphology, sediment, and sedimentary processes, Hood, Donald W., and Zimmerman, Steven T., eds., The Gulf of Alaska; physical environment and biological resources: Seattle, WA, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. &nbsp;&nbsp; Hampton, Monty A., 1989, Geotechnical properties of sediment on the Kodiak continental shelf and upper slope, Gulf of Alaska: Marine Geotechnology, v. 8, no. 2, p. 159-180. &nbsp;&nbsp; Hampton, M.A., 1993, Comparison of tectonic and stratigraphic control of submarine landslides on the Kodiak upper continental slope, Alaska, in Schwab, W.C., Lee, H.J., Twichell, D.C., eds., Submarine landslides; selected studies in the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone: U.S. Geological Survey Bulletin 2002, p. 117-122.


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 (s-10-78-wg.010 [DRS])
YYYYMMDDHHMMSST    YYYYMMDDHHMMSST
197810032139190    197810032141190
197810032152190    197810051428160
197810052331040    197810060927010
197810070210020    197810090039010
197810090051030    197810101153490
197810101204230    197810102245390
197810102257380    197810102257380
197810102320340    197810110021590
197810110103060    197810110105100
197810110152550    197810110152550
197810110207570    197810110222550
197810110238020    197810110238020
197810110253100    197810110315010
197810110330040    197810110331270
197810110344480    197810110345030
197810110400030    197810110415030
197810110429590    197810110449220
197810110500020    197810110500020
197810110515020    197810110515020
197810110530020    197810110616030
197810110628030    197810110630030
197810110645040    197810110645040
197810110700030    197810110700030
197810110715020    197810110715020
197810110730020    197810110730020
197810110745020    197810110819110
197810110900000    197810110910270
197810110925170    197810110925170
197810110936180    197810110940190
197810110951040    197810111058040
197810111108230    197810121935200
YYYYMMDDHHMMSST    YYYYMMDDHHMMSST
Bathymetry Data (s-10-78-wg.330_010)
YYYYMMDDHHMMSST    YYYYMMDDHHMMSST
197810032156190    197810032215030
197810032232530    197810032250530
197810032347090    197810040011100
197810040050070    197810040114090
197810040132090    197810040214090
197810040232090    197810040314530
197810040332530    197810040414530
197810040432530    197810040457020
197810040502540    197810040502540
197810040533540    197810040615050
197810040633040    197810040645040
197810040651050    197810040711050
YYYYMMDDHHMMSST    YYYYMMDDHHMMSST
Seismic Shots Data (s-10-78-wg.onoff.highres.minisparker)
YYYYMMDDHHMMSST    YYYYMMDDHHMMSST
197810032330000    00001004
197810040300000    00001004
00001004           197810070258000
197810070258000    00001007
00001007           197810071212000
197810072341000    00001007
00001007           197810112057000
Seismic Shots Data (s-10-78-wg.onoff.highres.uniboom)
YYYYMMDDHHMMSST    YYYYMMDDHHMMSST
197810032115000    197810032115000
Seismic Shots Data (s-10-78-wg.onoff.singlechannel.airgun)
YYYYMMDDHHMMSST    YYYYMMDDHHMMSST
197810052350000    00001003
00001005           197810090545000
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 S-10-78-WG data set <http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/infobank/s/s1078wg/html/s-10-78-wg.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: 0.2
Network links: <http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/infobank/s/s1078wg/html/s-10-78-wg.nav.html>

Data format: ASCII Size: 0.0
Network links: <http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/infobank/s/s1078wg/html/s-10-78-wg.bath.html>

Data format: ASCII Size: 0.1
Network links: <http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/infobank/s/s1078wg/html/s-10-78-wg.seis.html>

  • Cost to order the data: None

    • Who wrote the metadata?

    Dates:
    Last modified: 06-Jan-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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