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What does this data set describe?

Title:
Geophysical data of field activity W-12-79-EG in Fairweather Streamer from 01/01/1979 to 03/29/1979
Abstract:
WesternGeco. Geophysical data (navigation, seismic) of field activity W-12-79-EG in Fairweather Streamer from 01/01/1979 to 03/29/1979, <http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/infobank/w/w1279eg/html/w-12-79-eg.meta.html>.
Supplemental_Information:

Equipment Used -
navigation data directory exists
seismic data directory exists
Notes -
Description of Survey Area 00012: Fairweather Streamer 1979<br> <p>
Client Name WesternGeco Multiclient<br>
Coordinate Location Vessel Locations<br>
Spheroid Definition-Survey Clarke 1866 6378206.400 294.978698<br>
Spheroid Def. - Post Plot Clarke 1866 6378206.400 294.978698<br>
Geodetic Datum - Survey NAD 27<br>
Geodetic Datum - Post Plot NAD 27<br>
<p>
Datum Shifts<br>
Projection Type Transverse Mercator<br>
Grid System UTM Zone 7<br>
Grid Units Meters<br>
Central Meridian 141 0 0.000W<br>
Grid Origin 0 0 0.000N141 0 0.000W<br>
Grid Coordinates at Origin 500000.00E 0.00N<br>
Scale Factor 0.9996000000<br>
Scale Factor Defined at 0 0 0.000N141 0 0.000W<br>
<p>

Similar information is available for thousands of other USGS/CMG-related Activities.
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This page accomodates a variety of search approaches (e.g., by platform, by region, by scientist, by equipment type, etc.).
  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/>, 20130331, Geophysical data of field activity W-12-79-EG in Fairweather Streamer from 01/01/1979 to 03/29/1979: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) <http://www.usgs.gov>, Coastal and Marine Geology (CMG) <http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov>, Menlo Park, CA.

    Online Links:

  2. What geographic area does the data set cover?

    West_Bounding_Coordinate: -142.44148
    East_Bounding_Coordinate: -138.45619
    North_Bounding_Coordinate: 59.95828
    South_Bounding_Coordinate: 58.02362

  3. What does it look like?

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

    Beginning_Date: 01-Jan-1979
    Ending_Date: 29-Mar-1979
    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: Fairweather Streamer
      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:
    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?

  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: 24-May-2011 (process 1 of 1)
    Navigation Data 
    /infobank/w/w1279eg/nav/w-12-79-eg.052
time/lat/long style, multi-record, in caps, without tabs
Note: lines2times generated FAKE TIMES for line/shot point records

Input was...
05/24/2011 carolyn /infobank/w/w1279eg/seis/w-12-79-eg.410_052
/infobank/programs/time/lines2times/lines2times
time/lat/long style, multi-record, in caps, without tabs
temporal domain
Note: lines2times generated FAKE TIMES for line/shot point records

05/24/2011 florence /infobank/w/w1279eg/seis/w-12-79-eg.410_fw
placeholder 410 file formatted for Arc ffid.aml (produces arc/actidSEIS2)
      5/23/2011 fwong@usgs.gov
string, lat, lon, line, ffid, shot, cdp
needs to be updated to regular Infobank format

       1         2         3         4         5         6         7         8         9
3456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890

    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:

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 (w-12-79-eg.052 [SINS])
YYYYMMDDHHMMSST    YYYYMMDDHHMMSST
197901010000001    197901010001258
197901020000001    197901020001190
197901030000001    197901030001392
197901040000001    197901040001591
197901050000001    197901050001036
197901060000001    197901060007082
197901070000001    197901070003026
197901080000001    197901080006456
197901090000001    197901090001587
197901100000001    197901100006312
197901110000001    197901110005212
197901120000001    197901120006153
197901130000001    197901130005351
197901140000001    197901140004241
197901150000001    197901150002057
197901160000001    197901160005567
197901170000001    197901170005332
197901180000001    197901180010326
197901190000001    197901190006096
197901200000001    197901200010501
197901210000001    197901210006239
197901220000001    197901220002522
197901230000001    197901230001261
197901240000001    197901240002548
YYYYMMDDHHMMSST    YYYYMMDDHHMMSST
Seismic Shots Data (w-12-79-eg.410_052)
YYYYMMDDHHMMSST    YYYYMMDDHHMMSST
197901010000001    197901010001258
197901020000001    197901020001190
197901030000001    197901030001392
197901040000001    197901040001591
197901050000001    197901050001036
197901060000001    197901060007082
197901070000001    197901070003026
197901080000001    197901080006456
197901090000001    197901090001587
197901100000001    197901100006312
197901110000001    197901110005212
197901120000001    197901120006153
197901130000001    197901130005351
197901140000001    197901140004241
197901150000001    197901150002057
197901160000001    197901160005567
197901170000001    197901170005332
197901180000001    197901180010326
197901190000001    197901190006096
197901200000001    197901200010501
197901210000001    197901210006239
197901220000001    197901220002522
197901230000001    197901230001261
197901240000001    197901240002548
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 W-12-79-EG data set <http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/infobank/w/w1279eg/html/w-12-79-eg.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: 5.7
Network links: <http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/infobank/w/w1279eg/html/w-12-79-eg.nav.html>

Data format: ASCII Size: 5.7
Network links: <http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/infobank/w/w1279eg/html/w-12-79-eg.seis.html>

  • Cost to order the data: None

    • Who wrote the metadata?

    Dates:
    Last modified: 31-Mar-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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