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<origin>U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) &lt;http://www.usgs.gov/&gt;, Coastal and Marine Geology Program (CMGP) &lt;http://marine.usgs.gov/&gt;</origin>
<pubdate>20130106</pubdate>
<title>
Data of field activity S-13-79-NC in Northern California from
10/24/1979 to 11/09/1979
</title>
<pubinfo>
<pubplace>Menlo Park, CA</pubplace>
<publish>U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) &lt;http://www.usgs.gov&gt;, Coastal and Marine Geology (CMG) &lt;http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov&gt;</publish>
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<abstract>
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.
</abstract>
<purpose>
These data and information are intended for science
researchers, students from elementary through
college, policy makers, and general public.
</purpose>
<supplinf>

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.&lt;BR&gt;

&lt;HR&gt;

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.&lt;BR&gt;

&lt;HR&gt;

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. &lt;BR&gt;

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.).
</supplinf>
</descript>
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<enddate>19791109</enddate>
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<placekey>USA</placekey>
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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
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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.
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<cntper>Clint Steele &lt;http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/staff/csteele.html&gt;</cntper>
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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)
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<pubdate>Unknown</pubdate>
<title>USGS/CMG Information Bank &lt;http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/infobank/&gt;</title>
<pubinfo>
<pubplace>Menlo Park, CA</pubplace>
<publish>U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) &lt;http://www.usgs.gov&gt; Coastal and Marine Geology (CMG) &lt;http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov&gt;</publish>
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<othercit>
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.
</othercit>
<onlink>http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/infobank/</onlink>
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Start and end date/times of data
&gt;Navigation Data (s-13-79-nc.011 [DRS])
&gt;YYYYMMDDHHMMSST    YYYYMMDDHHMMSST
&gt;197910242354040    197911060712060
&gt;197911060727060    197911092213040
&gt;YYYYMMDDHHMMSST    YYYYMMDDHHMMSST
&gt;Gravity Data (s-13-79-nc.111_011)
&gt;YYYYMMDDHHMMSST    YYYYMMDDHHMMSST
&gt;197910242354200    197910250623000
&gt;197910250655000    197910250655200
&gt;197910250755200    197910251011400
&gt;197910251047000    197910271745200
&gt;197910271751000    197910300026000
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&gt;197911020414200    197911030346400
&gt;197911030602200    197911030750000
&gt;197911030834200    197911031308400
&gt;197911031406000    197911031422000
&gt;197911031503000    197911031923200
&gt;197911032003200    197911032137000
&gt;197911032304200    197911040004400
&gt;197911040053400    197911040155400
&gt;197911040243200    197911040341000
&gt;197911040423200    197911040512000
&gt;197911040537400    197911040657400
&gt;197911040803200    197911040805000
&gt;197911040811000    197911040828400
&gt;197911041005000    197911041101200
&gt;197911041132000    197911041238200
&gt;197911041336200    197911041813000
&gt;197911041846200    197911042045200
&gt;197911042123200    197911042236200
&gt;197911042325400    197911042358200
&gt;197911050027400    197911050528200
&gt;197911050542200    197911050929200
&gt;197911051018200    197911051056000
&gt;197911051908000    197911070626200
&gt;197911070705200    197911070918000
&gt;197911071008200    197911071158400
&gt;197911071418200    197911092213000
&gt;YYYYMMDDHHMMSST    YYYYMMDDHHMMSST
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Navigation Data
&gt;Converted to time format with year at start.
&gt;
&gt;05/13/85 KAYE USR$DISK:[KAYE.COASTAL]S1379NC.011;
&gt;USR$DISK:[DRS.REFMT]REFORMAT.EXE;4
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<cntper>Clint Steele &lt;http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/staff/csteele.html&gt;</cntper>
</cntorgp>
<cntpos>InfoBank Group Leader &lt;http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/staff/csteele.html&gt;</cntpos>
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Gravity Data
&gt;10/31/1998  /tiger/s/s1379nc/grav/s-13-79-nc.111_011
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&gt;
&gt;Input was...
&gt;Converted to time format with year at start.
&gt;
&gt;01/10/86 BARB USR$DISK:[DATA.S1379NC.G]S1379NC.111
&gt;USR$DISK:[DRS.REFMT]REFORMAT.EXE;
&gt;
&gt;Input was...
&gt;Converted to time format with year at start.
&gt;
&gt;05/13/85 KAYE USR$DISK:[KAYE.COASTAL]S1379NC.011;
&gt;USR$DISK:[DRS.REFMT]REFORMAT.EXE;4
&gt; Original filename is sd79nc.drcpx2._ from VAM337
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<cntorg>U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) &lt;http://www.usgs.gov&gt;, Coastal and Marine Geology (CMG) &lt;http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov&gt;</cntorg>
<cntper>Clint Steele &lt;http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/staff/csteele.html&gt;</cntper>
</cntorgp>
<cntpos>InfoBank Group Leader &lt;http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/staff/csteele.html&gt;</cntpos>
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<cntper>Clint Steele &lt;http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/staff/csteele.html&gt;</cntper>
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<distliab>
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.
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<cntper>Clint Steele &lt;http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/staff/csteele.html&gt;</cntper>
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