- Title:
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Geological and Geophysical data of field activity S-2B-79-SC
in Southern California from 04/18/1979 to 04/23/1979
- Abstract:
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Chief Scientists: Sam Clarke, Mike Field. Geological and
Geophysical data (3dot5khz, 12khz, Digitrack, gravity,
uniboom, airgun, sonobuoy, sparker, dartcore, gravitycore,
pistoncore, sidescansonar, integratednavigation, LoranC,
miniranger, transitsatellite, underwatercamera,
sidescanmarker) of field activity S-2B-79-SC in Southern
California from 04/18/1979 to 04/23/1979,
<http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/infobank/s/s2b79sc/html/s-2b-79-sc.meta.html>.
- Supplemental_Information:
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Equipment Used -
3dot5khz 3.5 khz bathymetry
12khz 12 khz bathymetry
Digitrack
gravity shipboard gravity
uniboom
airgun single-channel airgun
sonobuoy
sparker 160 kj single-channel sparker
dartcore
gravitycore
pistoncore
sidescansonar side scan marker
integratednavigation
LoranC
miniranger
transitsatellite
underwatercamera
sidescanmarker
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/>, 20130106, Geological and Geophysical data of field activity S-2B-79-SC in Southern California from 04/18/1979 to 04/23/1979: 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: -118.36424
- East_Bounding_Coordinate: -117.24588
- North_Bounding_Coordinate: 33.69322
- South_Bounding_Coordinate: 32.60858
- What does it look like?
- Does the data set describe conditions during a particular time period?
- Beginning_Date: 18-Apr-1979
- Ending_Date: 23-Apr-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: 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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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?
Kim Bailey (Geophysicist);
Mike Boyle (Electronics Technician, USGS Western Region);
Alexis Budai (Geologist, Scripps);
Sam Clarke (Chief Scientist, USGS Western Region);
Ed Clukey (Geologist);
Brian Edwards (Geologist, USGS Western Region);
Mike Field (Chief Scientist, USGS Western Region);
Richard Heagney (Ship Captain);
Carol Hirozawa (Navigator, USGS Western Region);
Robert Ingersoll (Chief Engineer);
Mike Kennedy (Geologist, Scripps);
Florence Wong (Geologist, USGS Western Region);
Doug MacPherson (Chief Mate);
Carol Madison (Navigator, USGS Western Region);
Kevin O'Toole (Mechanical Technician, USGS Western Region);
George Redden (Geologist);
Woody Sutherland (Navigator);
Karen Weliky (Geologist);
Bob Wilson (Mechanical Technician, USGS Western Region)
- 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 1)
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Navigation Data
Converted to time format with year at start.
12/30/85 KAYE DUA0:[DATA.S279SC.N]S2B79SC.050;
DRB0:[DRS.REFMT]REFORMAT.EXE;5
Original filename is s279sc.mrdrc1._.
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:
- 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-2b-79-sc.050 [SINS])
YYYYMMDDHHMMSST YYYYMMDDHHMMSST
197904180000020 197904180653560
197904180705040 197904191637050
197904191653470 197904191930260
197904191936260 197904192050050
197904192056050 197904192256120
197904192311120 197904192315120
197904192322120 197904200044510
197904200053410 197904200058010
197904200103210 197904200144560
197904200150360 197904200157060
197904200228260 197904200228260
197904200233460 197904200314420
197904200323310 197904200532040
197904200540040 197904201554090
197904201600090 197904201842580
197904201850580 197904201916580
197904201925580 197904201954580
197904202001580 197904202039580
197904202050580 197904202056230
197904202114230 197904202152230
197904202201230 197904202207230
197904202214230 197904202214230
197904202220230 197904202245230
197904202253230 197904202318230
197904202327230 197904202341500
197904202357500 197904210227240
197904210235240 197904210258300
197904210308300 197904211638090
197904211657050 197904212140170
197904212149170 197904212203210
197904212214210 197904212311170
197904220047210 197904220047210
197904220058170 197904221007560
197904221043260 197904221125490
197904221132050 197904231613310
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 S-2B-79-SC data set <http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/infobank/s/s2b79sc/html/s-2b-79-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: 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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