- Title:
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Data of field activity S-13-79-NC in Northern California from
10/24/1979 to 11/09/1979
- Abstract:
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Chief Scientists: Mike Field, Sam Clarke. Data (12khz,
3dot5khz, Digitrack, underwatercamera, underwatertelevision,
gravity, sidescansonar, integratednavigation, RhoRho,
miniranger, radar, transitsatellite, dartcore, gravitycore,
pistoncore, chaindredge, uniboom, airgun) of field activity
S-13-79-NC in Northern California from 10/24/1979 to
11/09/1979,
<http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/infobank/s/s1379nc/html/s-13-79-nc.meta.html>.
- Supplemental_Information:
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Equipment Used -
12khz
3dot5khz
Digitrack
underwatercamera
underwatertelevision
gravity
sidescansonar
integratednavigation
RhoRho
miniranger
radar
transitsatellite
dartcore
gravitycore
pistoncore
chaindredge
uniboom
airgun
Publications -
Field, M.E., Clarke, S.H., Jr., and Kvenvolden, K., 1980, Diapir-like ridges and possible
hydrocarbon occurrence, northern California continental margin: American Association of
Petroleum Geologists Bulletin, v. 64, no. 5, p. 706.<BR>
<HR>
Kvenvolden, K.A., Field, M.E., and Clarke, S.H., 1980, Thermogenic hydrocarbon gases in
unconsolidated seafloor deposits, northern California continental margin: American Association
of Petroleum Geologists Bulletin, v. 64, no. 5, p. 736.<BR>
<HR>
Kvenvolden, Keith A., and Field, Michael E., 1981, Thermogenic hydrocarbons in unconsolidated
sediment of Eel River basin, offshore northern California: American Association of Petroleum
Geologists Bulletin, v. 65, no. 9, p. 1642-1646. <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
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Bank's digital data, analog data, and
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<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/>, 20130106, Data of field activity S-13-79-NC in Northern California from 10/24/1979 to 11/09/1979: 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: -124.99562
- East_Bounding_Coordinate: -122.19357
- North_Bounding_Coordinate: 43.85135
- South_Bounding_Coordinate: 37.50484
- What does it look like?
- Does the data set describe conditions during a particular time period?
- Beginning_Date: 24-Oct-1979
- Ending_Date: 09-Nov-1979
- 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: Northern 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?
Bill Richmond (Geologist, USGS Western Region);
Bob Patrick (Electronics Technician, USGS Western Region);
Bob Wilson (Mechanical Technician, USGS Western Region);
Brian Edwards (Geologist, USGS Western Region);
Carol Hirozawa (Navigator, USGS Western Region);
Carol Madison (Navigator, USGS Western Region);
Homa Lee (Geologist, USGS Western Region);
Jeff Rupert (Mechanical Technician, USGS Western Region);
John Rapp (Geochemist, USGS Western Region);
Keith Kvenvolden (Geochemist, USGS Western Region);
Mark Yeats (Geologist, USGS Western Region);
Mike Field (Chief Scientist, USGS Western Region);
Mike White (Geologist, USGS Western Region);
Neal Barnes (Geologist, USGS Western Region);
Paul Bates (Chief Mate, USGS Western Region);
Rich Garlow (Navigator, USGS Western Region);
Rick Viall (Electronics Technician, USGS Western Region);
Sam Clarke (Chief Scientist, USGS Western Region);
Scott Conard (Chief Engineer, USGS Western Region);
Vern Pilgrim (Ship Captain)
- 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 2)
-
Navigation Data
Converted to time format with year at start.
05/13/85 KAYE USR$DISK:[KAYE.COASTAL]S1379NC.011;
USR$DISK:[DRS.REFMT]REFORMAT.EXE;4
Original filename is sd79nc.drcpx2._ from VAM337
Person who carried out this activity:
- Date: 31-Oct-1998 (process 2 of 2)
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Gravity Data
10/31/1998 /tiger/s/s1379nc/grav/s-13-79-nc.111_011
/bear/programs/edit/automerge/automerge
Input was...
Converted to time format with year at start.
01/10/86 BARB USR$DISK:[DATA.S1379NC.G]S1379NC.111
USR$DISK:[DRS.REFMT]REFORMAT.EXE;
Input was...
Converted to time format with year at start.
05/13/85 KAYE USR$DISK:[KAYE.COASTAL]S1379NC.011;
USR$DISK:[DRS.REFMT]REFORMAT.EXE;4
Original filename is sd79nc.drcpx2._ from VAM337
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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Field, M.E., Clarke, S.H., Jr., and Kvenvolden, K., 1980, Diapir-like ridges and possible
hydrocarbon occurrence, northern California continental margin: American Association of
Petroleum Geologists Bulletin, v. 64, no. 5, p. 706.
Kvenvolden, K.A., Field, M.E., and Clarke, S.H., 1980, Thermogenic hydrocarbon gases in
unconsolidated seafloor deposits, northern California continental margin: American Association
of Petroleum Geologists Bulletin, v. 64, no. 5, p. 736.
Kvenvolden, Keith A., and Field, Michael E., 1981, Thermogenic hydrocarbons in unconsolidated
sediment of Eel River basin, offshore northern California: American Association of Petroleum
Geologists Bulletin, v. 65, no. 9, p. 1642-1646.
- 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 (s-13-79-nc.011 [DRS])
YYYYMMDDHHMMSST YYYYMMDDHHMMSST
197910242354040 197911060712060
197911060727060 197911092213040
YYYYMMDDHHMMSST YYYYMMDDHHMMSST
Gravity Data (s-13-79-nc.111_011)
YYYYMMDDHHMMSST YYYYMMDDHHMMSST
197910242354200 197910250623000
197910250655000 197910250655200
197910250755200 197910251011400
197910251047000 197910271745200
197910271751000 197910300026000
197910300037200 197911020400200
197911020414200 197911030346400
197911030602200 197911030750000
197911030834200 197911031308400
197911031406000 197911031422000
197911031503000 197911031923200
197911032003200 197911032137000
197911032304200 197911040004400
197911040053400 197911040155400
197911040243200 197911040341000
197911040423200 197911040512000
197911040537400 197911040657400
197911040803200 197911040805000
197911040811000 197911040828400
197911041005000 197911041101200
197911041132000 197911041238200
197911041336200 197911041813000
197911041846200 197911042045200
197911042123200 197911042236200
197911042325400 197911042358200
197911050027400 197911050528200
197911050542200 197911050929200
197911051018200 197911051056000
197911051908000 197911070626200
197911070705200 197911070918000
197911071008200 197911071158400
197911071418200 197911092213000
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:
-
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 S-13-79-NC data set <http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/infobank/s/s1379nc/html/s-13-79-nc.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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