- Title:
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Geological and Geophysical data of field activity S-3-79-SC
in Southern California from 04/26/1979 to 05/07/1979
- Abstract:
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Chief Scientist: Jack Vedder. Geological and Geophysical
data (3dot5khz, 12khz, dartcore, integratednavigation,
LoranC, miniranger, transitsatellite) of field activity
S-3-79-SC in Southern California from 04/26/1979 to
05/07/1979,
<http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/infobank/s/s379sc/html/s-3-79-sc.meta.html>.
- Supplemental_Information:
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Equipment Used -
3dot5khz 3.5 khz bathymetry
12khz 12 khz bathymetry
dartcore
integratednavigation
LoranC
miniranger
transitsatellite
Publications -
Vedder, J.G., Arnal, R.E., Barron, J.A., Bukry, David, Crouch, J.K., and Lee-Wong, Florence,
1981, Composition and correlation of bedrock and sediment cores, R/V Sea Sounder Cruise
S3-79-SC, May 1979, California continental borderland: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File
Report 81-0744, 75 p.<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
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-3-79-SC in Southern California from 04/26/1979 to 05/07/1979: 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: -120.94137
- East_Bounding_Coordinate: -117.17665
- North_Bounding_Coordinate: 34.24267
- South_Bounding_Coordinate: 32.20922
- What does it look like?
- Does the data set describe conditions during a particular time period?
- Beginning_Date: 26-Apr-1979
- Ending_Date: 07-May-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?
Al McClenaghan (Ship Captain);
Bill Jefferson (Geologist);
Bob Arnal (Geologist);
Byron Ruppel (Geophysicist, USGS Western Region);
Dave Hogg (Electronics Technician, USGS Western Region);
Doug MacPherson (Chief Mate);
Eva Vanek (Navigator);
Glen Barker (Mechanical Technician);
Jack Vedder (Chief Scientist, USGS Western Region);
Jim Crouch (Geologist, USGS Western Region);
Ken Taylor (Chief Engineer);
Kevin O'Toole (Mechanical Technician, USGS Western Region);
Margaret Goud (Navigator);
Mark Wheeler (Geologist);
Mary Ann Allan (Dafe Curator, USGS Western Region);
Mike White (Geologist);
Milt Randall (Geologist);
Tom Atwood (Navigator)
- 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.S379SC.N]S379SC.051;
DRB0:[DRS.REFMT]REFORMAT.EXE;5
Original filename is s379sc.mrdrf1._.
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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Vedder, J.G., Arnal, R.E., Barron, J.A., Bukry, David, Crouch, J.K., and Lee-Wong, Florence,
1981, Composition and correlation of bedrock and sediment cores, R/V Sea Sounder Cruise
S3-79-SC, May 1979, California continental borderland: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File
Report 81-0744, 75 p.
- 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-3-79-sc.051 [SINS])
YYYYMMDDHHMMSST YYYYMMDDHHMMSST
197904261905370 197905030030050
197905030059580 197905030254580
197905030314580 197905030925590
197905030944590 197905031026010
197905031050010 197905031403170
197905031418170 197905031856040
197905031910040 197905031958290
197905032029290 197905032117290
197905032129290 197905032216290
197905032230290 197905040042380
197905040059300 197905040332580
197905040344580 197905041002340
197905041014340 197905041123230
197905041147230 197905041444090
197905041456090 197905051940240
197905052110240 197905060556410
197905060607410 197905060716110
197905060727110 197905060906020
197905060926020 197905060946020
197905061014020 197905061234540
197905061246540 197905061407050
197905061419050 197905061931090
197905061956310 197905061956310
197905062008310 197905062342170
197905070022170 197905070303500
197905070315500 197905070411500
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-3-79-SC data set <http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/infobank/s/s379sc/html/s-3-79-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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