Seabed facies data (combined components) for the continental margin of the U.S. Pacific Coast (California, Oregon, Washington) from usSEABED (pac_fac.txt)

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Metadata:

Identification_Information:
Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Jane A. Reid
Originator: Jamey M. Reid
Originator: Chris J. Jenkins
Originator: Mark Zimmermann
Originator: S. Jeffress Williams
Originator: Michael E. Field
Publication_Date: 2006
Title:
Seabed facies data (combined components) for the continental margin of the U.S. Pacific Coast (California, Oregon, Washington) from usSEABED (pac_fac.txt)
Edition: 1.0
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Online_Linkage: <https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/data/pac_fac.zip>
Online_Linkage: <https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/data_cata.html>
Larger_Work_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Jane A. Reid
Originator: Jamey M. Reid
Originator: Chris J. Jenkins
Originator: Mark Zimmermann
Originator: S. Jeffress Williams
Originator: Michael E. Field
Publication_Date: 2006
Title:
usSEABED: Pacific Coast Offshore Surficial-Sediment Data Release
Edition: 1.0
Series_Information:
Series_Name: Data Series
Issue_Identification: 182
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Pacific Science Center, Santa Cruz, CA
Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey, Coastal and Marine Geology Program
Online_Linkage: <https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/>
Description:
Abstract:
The facies data layer (PAC_FAC.txt) is one of five point coverages of known sediment samples, inspections, and probes from the usSEABED data collection for the U.S. Pacific margin, integrated using the software system dbSEABED. The facies data layer (PAC_FAC.txt) represents concatenated information about components (minerals and rock type), genesis (igneous, metamorphic, carbonate, terrigenous), and other appropriate groupings of information about the sea floor. These data are parsed from written descriptions from cores, grabs, photographs, and videos, and may apply only to a subsample as denoted by the Top, Bottom, and SamplePhase fields. The value "0" in a defined facies field does not necessarily imply lack of the components defining that field, but may imply a lack of data for that field. Table 6 (<https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table6.html>) in the Larger_Work_Citation gives for a list of the facies, the contributing components, and relative weights.
Purpose:
The facies layer can be used to investigate the known information about a particular area of the sea floor. These data are intended for science researchers, policy makers, students, and the general public. The data can be used with geographic information systems (GIS) software to display geologic and oceanographic information.
Supplemental_Information:
This layer can be used in a relational data base, using the DataSetKey to link to the PAC_SRC.txt file for brief metadata information and to formal metadata written on each source, and to the other data files of usSEABED using the SiteKey or SampleKey as relational links.
Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 2006
Currentness_Reference: publication date
Status:
Progress: In work
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency:
As significant additional information is added to the usSEABED data collection and/or significant changes to the data mining software.
Spatial_Domain:
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate: -127.88000
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -117.02848
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 48.72750
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 31.75000
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: General
Theme_Keyword: Geology
Theme_Keyword: Seabed
Theme_Keyword: Seafloor
Theme_Keyword: Sediment
Theme_Keyword: Components
Theme_Keyword: Features
Theme_Keyword: Genesis
Theme_Keyword: Descriptions
Theme_Keyword: Analyses
Theme_Keyword: usSEABED
Theme_Keyword: dbSEABED
Theme_Keyword: U.S. Geological Survey
Theme_Keyword: USGS
Theme_Keyword: Coastal and Marine Geology Program
Theme_Keyword: CMGP
Theme_Keyword: Pacific Science Center
Theme_Keyword: PSC
Theme_Keyword: Woods Hole Science Center
Theme_Keyword: WHSC
Theme_Keyword: Benthic Habitats (Pacific) Project
Theme_Keyword: Marine Aggregates Resources and Processes Project
Theme_Keyword: University of Colorado
Theme_Keyword: UC
Theme_Keyword: Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research
Theme_Keyword: INSTAAR
Theme_Keyword: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Theme_Keyword: NOAA
Theme_Keyword: National Marine Fisheries Service
Theme_Keyword: NMFS
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Category
Theme_Keyword: Oceans and Estuaries
Theme_Keyword: Location
Theme_Keyword: GeoscientificInformation
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus:
NASA/Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Earth Science Keyword. Version 5.3.3
Theme_Keyword: Marine Sediments
Theme_Keyword: Biogenic Sediments
Theme_Keyword: Sediment Chemistry
Theme_Keyword: Sediment Composition
Theme_Keyword: Sediment Structures
Theme_Keyword: Sediment Textures
Theme_Keyword: Stratigraphic Sequence
Theme_Keyword: Terrigenous Sediments
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)
Place_Keyword: Pacific coast
Place_Keyword: West Coast
Place_Keyword: United States
Place_Keyword: Pacific Ocean
Place_Keyword: California
Place_Keyword: Oregon
Place_Keyword: Washington
Place_Keyword: Puget Sound
Place_Keyword: Willapa Bay
Place_Keyword: Grays Harbor
Place_Keyword: San Francisco Bay
Place_Keyword: Monterey Bay
Place_Keyword: Santa Monica Bay
Place_Keyword: San Pedro Bay
Access_Constraints: None
Use_Constraints:
Public domain data from the U.S. Government are freely redistributable with the proper metadata and source attribution. Please recognize the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) as the source of this information.
Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Jane A. Reid
Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey
Contact_Position: Geologist
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: Mailing and physical address
Address: USGS Pacific Science Center
Address: 400 Natural Bridges Drive
City: Santa Cruz
State_or_Province: CA
Postal_Code: 95060-5792
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 831-427-4727
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: jareid@usgs.gov
Contact_Instructions: email preferred
Browse_Graphic:
Browse_Graphic_File_Name: <https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/data/pac_fac.jpg>
Browse_Graphic_File_Description: Image map showing extent of data layer coverage
Browse_Graphic_File_Type: JPEG
Data_Set_Credit:
We thank the contributors of the data and the following interns for their assistance in data entry, coding, and testing, and/or assistance with source metadata: K. Halimeda Kilbourne, Carolynn Box, Tara Kneeshaw, Jennifer Mendonca, April Villagomez, Monica Iglecia, and Adam Jackson.
Native_Data_Set_Environment:
Tkme: Another editor for formal metadata by Peter N. Schweitzer (U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, VA 22092), version 2.9.13, Microsoft Windows Version 5.1; Microsoft Word 2000 9.0
Data_Quality_Information:
Attribute_Accuracy:
Attribute_Accuracy_Report:
Accuracy of each attribute is dependent on the accuracy of the original source description and the values calculated by the mining software, dbSEABED. Values are based on filters using fuzzy set theory and represent a measure of truth about the attribute.
Logical_Consistency_Report:
Data in the usSEABED data collection are based on the observations and analyses of others, filtered through a unifying and mining software. Each source report varies in type of information/data recorded and format. Only those observations that are recorded can be filtered and mined; only presence (not absences) of information can be noted.
Completeness_Report:
Additional useable data may exist in this area; the authors appreciate any information and leads.
Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report:
Locational accuracy is dependent on both the accuracy of the navigational technique and the level of detail about the location as recorded in the individual data sources, and may vary widely (ie.g., from 0.005 km (differential GPS) in the more recent surveys to greater than 2 km based on radar, Loran, or dead reckoning in the older surveys. Users of the data should note the metadata written about the original sources and use their own criteria for assessing the accuracy of the locations.
Vertical_Positional_Accuracy:
Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Report:
Depth determinations, both water depth and subsample depth, are dependent on the accuracy of the depth determination technique and the level of detail noted in the original source. Users of the data should note the metadata written about the original sources and use their own criteria for assessing the accuracy of the locations.
Lineage:
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Various
Publication_Date: Unknown
Title:
See Data Sources page (<https://pubs.usgs.gov/2006/ds/182.pac_sources.html> and links therein) or the relationally linked file PAC_SRC.txt (<https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/data/pac_src.txt>), and links provided therein, within this publication for the specific sources and associated metadata.
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Hard copy documents and digital files
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Various
Publisher: Various
Other_Citation_Details:
Over 300 sources, both published and unpublished, are used as the sources of information for usSEABED. Metadata for each source is given through the Data Sources page (<https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/pac_sources.html>) and relationally linked to the data through the file <https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/data/pac_src.txt> (PAC_SRC.txt). Sources include the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Minerals Management Service (MMS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the University of Washington, Seattle, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Universities of California, Berkeley, Los Angeles, and San Diego, University of Southern California, San Jose and Humboldt State Universities, Naval Postgraduate School, Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) and other educational institutions, the Maryland and New Jersey State Geological Surveys (MGS, NJGS), U.S. Navy, Southern California Coastal Water Research Project (SCCWRP), other local and regional consortia and authorities, NOAA's National Geophysical Data Center (NGDC), the Smithsonian Institution, and others.
Type_of_Source_Media: Hard copy and digital
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: 1840
Ending_Date: 2003
Source_Currentness_Reference: Source publication date or date of collection
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: Varies with source
Source_Contribution:
Point locations, descriptions, and various analytical data (textural, granulometric, geochemical, geophysical, acoustic) on sediments, rock exposure, and benthos. Contributions vary with source.
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
Source data may be digitized as necessary (typed or scanned in), with a visual inspection of digitized data to the source report and corrections as necessary, and are tested for completeness in Microsoft Excel as appropriate. Other digital data may be decoded using source-specific programs, downloaded via the web, or sent directly to the USGS or University of Colorado via email. Data are formatted into the dbSEABED Data Entry template (db9_DataEntry.xls, version 05/27/05) by hand, and tested using the dbSEABED relational database program (RDBi, version 01/05/2005) for correctness of formatting. For consistency, simple unit changes may be done. Data are compiled into source data resource files (DRF) and were processed on 12/22/05 through the dbSEABED data mining program (MNEv, version 12/18/2005) program, using the dbSEABED thesaurus (db9_dict.rtf, version 10/29/2005) and component set up file for U.S. waters (SET_ABUN.txt, version 07/20/2005), and the facies set up file for U.S. waters (SET_FACI.txt, version 07/20/2005). Data are iteratively reprocessed and corrected until noted errors are fixed, as recorded by the _RBDS.2fx and _MNE.DGN files. Data are exercised in a GIS for location tests and useability.
Source_Produced_Citation_Abbreviation: PAC_FAC.txt
Process_Date: 20051223
Process_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey
Contact_Person: Jane A. Reid
Contact_Position: Geologist
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: Mail and Physical
Address: USGS Pacific Science Center
Address: 400 Natural Bridges Drive
City: Santa Cruz
State_or_Province: CA
Postal_Code: 95060-5792
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 831.427.4727
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: jareid@usgs.gov
Contact_Instructions: Email preferred
Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:
Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Vector
Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:
SDTS_Terms_Description:
SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: Point
Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 3281
Spatial_Reference_Information:
Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Geographic:
Latitude_Resolution: 0.00001
Longitude_Resolution: 0.00001
Geographic_Coordinate_Units: Decimal degrees
Geodetic_Model:
Horizontal_Datum_Name: North American Datum of 1983
Ellipsoid_Name: Geodetic Reference System 80
Semi-major_Axis: 6378137.000000
Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 298.257222
Entity_and_Attribute_Information:
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: Point
Entity_Type_Definition: Sample location
Entity_Type_Definition_Source: Source reports
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: FID
Attribute_Definition: Internal feature number.
Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Latitude
Attribute_Definition: Latitude coordinate of sample location
Attribute_Definition_Source: Defined by original source
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Location information in decimal degrees
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Longitude
Attribute_Definition: Longitude coordinate of sample location
Attribute_Definition_Source: Defined by original source
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Location information in decimal degrees
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: WaterDepth
Attribute_Definition: Water depth of sample
Attribute_Definition_Source: Defined by original source
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Water depth of sample in meters
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SampleTop
Attribute_Definition:
Measured subbottom depth information for each point sample or subsample (top)
Attribute_Definition_Source: Defined by original source
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Subsample location information in meters
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SampleBase
Attribute_Definition:
Measured subbottom depth information for each point sample or subsample (bottom)
Attribute_Definition_Source: Defined by original source
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Subsample location information in meters
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: DataSetKey
Attribute_Definition: Data set key (relational link)
Attribute_Definition_Source: dbSEABED MNEu program
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Unique sequential numeric key to SRC file
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SiteKey
Attribute_Definition: Site key (relational link)
Attribute_Definition_Source: dbSEABED MNEu program
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Unique sequential numeric key to information about the same site in other usSEABED data files
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SampleKey
Attribute_Definition: Sample key (relational link)
Attribute_Definition_Source: dbSEABED MNEu program
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Unique sequential numeric key to information about the same sample or subsample in other usSEABED data files
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: DataType
Attribute_Definition: Data type
Attribute_Definition_Source: dbSEABED Data Entry Template
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: AGE
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Sample Age
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: dbSEABED Data Entry Template
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: BIO
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Biota
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: dbSEABED Data Entry Template
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: COL
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Color of sample
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: dbSEABED Data Entry Template
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: LTH
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Lithologic description
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: dbSEABED Data Entry Template
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: PET
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Petrographic analysis
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: dbSEABED Data Entry Template
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: SFT
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Seafloor type description
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: dbSEABED Data Entry Template
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: TXR
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Textural data and statistics
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: dbSEABED Data Entry Template
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Terrigenous
Attribute_Definition: Those samples with a terrigenous component
Attribute_Definition_Source: db9_dct.rtf, SET_FACI.txt for U.S. waters
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Result of filters based on fuzzy set theory determining degree of membership (0-100) for samples that include those terms which denote a specific feldspar, heavy mineral, mafic, mica, quartz, or defined terrigenous component; see table 5 in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of trigger terms under each component mentioned.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Carbonate
Attribute_Definition: Those samples with a carbonate component
Attribute_Definition_Source: db9_dct.rtf, SET_FACI.txt for U.S. waters
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Result of filters based on fuzzy set theory determining degree of membership (0-100) for samples that include those terms which denote a specific carbonate, calcareous crust, calcite, dolomite, limestone, or siderite component; see table 5 in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of trigger terms under each component mentioned.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Igneous
Attribute_Definition: Those samples with a igneous component
Attribute_Definition_Source: db9_dct.rtf, SET_FACI.txt for U.S. waters
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Result of filters based on fuzzy set theory determining degree of membership (0-100) for samples that include those terms which denote a specific igneous rock, andesite, basalt, gabbro, ultramafic, or granite component; see table 5 in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of trigger terms under each component mentioned.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Volcanic
Attribute_Definition: Those samples with a volcanic component
Attribute_Definition_Source: db9_dct.rtf, SET_FACI.txt for U.S. waters
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Result of filters based on fuzzy set theory determining degree of membership (0-100) for samples that include those terms which denote a specific volcanic rock (volrck and vol_rck), basalt, pumice, volcanic glass, or volcanic sediment; see table 5 in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of trigger terms under each component mentioned.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Metamorphic
Attribute_Definition: Those samples with a metamorphic component
Attribute_Definition_Source: db9_dct.rtf, SET_FACI.txt for U.S. waters
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Result of filters based on fuzzy set theory determining degree of membership (0-100) for samples that include those terms which denote a generic metamorphic rock (met), and/ or blueschist, gneiss, greenschist, schist, and slate; see table 5 in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of trigger terms under each component mentioned.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Mineralized
Attribute_Definition: Those samples with a mineralized component
Attribute_Definition_Source: db9_dct.rtf, SET_FACI.txt for U.S. waters
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Result of filters based on fuzzy set theory determining degree of membership (0-100) for samples that include those terms which denote a mineralized component, including barite, metalliferous, phosphorite, pyrite, or sulfide; see table 5 in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of trigger terms under each component mentioned.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: AuthFeMn
Attribute_Definition: Those samples with an authigenic iron/manganese component
Attribute_Definition_Source: db9_dct.rtf, SET_FACI.txt for U.S. waters
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Result of filters based on fuzzy set theory determining degree of membership (0-100) for samples that include those terms which denote an authigenic iron/manganese component, including manganese crust, manganese nodule, manganese oxide, or ferruginous mineral; see table 5 in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of trigger terms under each component mentioned.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Ooze
Attribute_Definition: Those samples with a ooze component
Attribute_Definition_Source: db9_dct.rtf, SET_FACI.txt for U.S. waters
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Result of filters based on fuzzy set theory determining degree of membership (0-100) for samples that include those terms which denote a calcareous ooze, siliceous ooze, or other ooze component; see table 5 in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of trigger terms under each component mentioned.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Carbon
Attribute_Definition: Those samples with a carbon component
Attribute_Definition_Source: db9_dct.rtf, SET_FACI.txt for U.S. waters
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Result of filters based on fuzzy set theory determining degree of membership (0-100) for samples that include those terms which denote a organic carbon, bitumin, coal, or peat component; see table 5 in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of trigger terms under each component mentioned.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: GeochemSignal
Attribute_Definition: Those samples with a geochemical signal or component
Attribute_Definition_Source: db9_dct.rtf, SET_FACI.txt for U.S. waters
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Result of filters based on fuzzy set theory determining degree of membership (0-100) for samples that include those terms which denote geochemical signal or component, including gas, hydrogen sulfide, hydrate, methane, odor, or oil; see table 5 in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of trigger terms under each component mentioned.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Forams
Attribute_Definition: Those samples with a foraminferal component
Attribute_Definition_Source: db9_dct.rtf, SET_FACI.txt for U.S. waters
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Result of filters based on fuzzy set theory determining degree of membership (0-100) for samples that include those terms which denote a foraminifera, benthic foraminifera, planktonic foraminifera, large foraminifera, or arenaceous foraminifera component; see table 5 in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of trigger terms under each component mentioned.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: OtherCalcPelag
Attribute_Definition: Those samples with another calcareous pelagic component
Attribute_Definition_Source: db9_dct.rtf, SET_FACI.txt for U.S. waters
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Result of filters based on fuzzy set theory determining degree of membership (0-100) for samples that include those terms which denote another calcareous pelagic component, including nannofossils, pteropods, or calcareous ooze; see table 5 in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of trigger terms under each component mentioned.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SilcPelag
Attribute_Definition: Silceous pelagic fauna/flora
Attribute_Definition_Source: db9_dct.rtf, SET_FACI.txt for U.S. waters
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Result of filters based on fuzzy set theory determining degree of membership (0-100) for samples that include those terms which denote a diatom, radiolaria, or siliceous ooze component; see table 5 in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of trigger terms under each component mentioned.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Shell
Attribute_Definition: Those samples with a shell component
Attribute_Definition_Source: db9_dct.rtf, SET_FACI.txt for U.S. waters
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Result of filters based on fuzzy set theory determining degree of membership (0-100) for samples that include those terms which denote a shell or shell debris component; see table 5 in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of trigger terms under each component mentioned.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Coral
Attribute_Definition: Corals
Attribute_Definition_Source: db9_dct.rtf, SET_FACI.txt for U.S. waters
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Result of filters based on fuzzy set theory determining degree of membership (0-100) for samples that include those terms which denote a coral, coral reef, coral debris, or solitary coral component; see table 5 in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of trigger terms under each component mentioned.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: HardPlant
Attribute_Definition: Those samples with a hard plant component
Attribute_Definition_Source: db9_dct.rtf, SET_FACI.txt for U.S. waters
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Result of filters based on fuzzy set theory determining degree of membership (0-100) for samples that include those terms which denote a hard plant component such as calcareous algae, coralline algae, or Halimeda; see table 5 in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of trigger terms under each component mentioned.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SamplePhase
Attribute_Definition:
Sample Phase; records whether the results are for the whole, bulk sediment or other defined part
Attribute_Definition_Source: dbSEABED program MNEu and thesaurus
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Output as a word-based description that may involve numerics. This field will need to be selected against when GIS mappings of the bulk sedient characters are being mapped. Only blank entries should be included in such a mapping.
Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey
Contact_Person: Jane A. Reid
Contact_Position: Geologist
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: Mailing and physical address
Address: 400 Natural Bridges Drive
City: Santa Cruz
State_or_Province: CA
Postal_Code: 95060-5792
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 831.427.4727
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: jareid@usgs.gov
Contact_Instructions: Email preferred
Resource_Description: USGS Data Series 182 (data downloadable through the web)
Distribution_Liability:
Although this data set has been used by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), no warranty, expressed or implied, is made by the USGS as to the accuracy of the data and/or related materials. The act of distribution shall not constitute any such warranty, and no responsibility is assumed by the USGS in the use of these data or related materials. Trade, firm, or product names and other references to non-USGS products and services are provided for information only and do not constitute endorsement or warranty, express or implied, by the USGS, USDOI, or U.S. Government, as to their suitability, content, usefulness, functioning, completeness, or accuracy.
Standard_Order_Process:
Digital_Form:
Digital_Transfer_Information:
Format_Name: ASCII text
Format_Version_Date: 2005
Format_Information_Content:
Text file containing data input to usSEABED. Fields are comma separated values. First record of file contains field names.
File_Decompression_Technique: no compression applied
Transfer_Size: 2.17 MB
Digital_Transfer_Option:
Online_Option:
Computer_Contact_Information:
Network_Address:
Network_Resource_Name: <https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/data/PAC_FAC.txt>
Network_Resource_Name: <https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/data_cata.html>
Access_Instructions: Downloadable through the web
Digital_Form:
Digital_Transfer_Information:
Format_Name: SHP
Format_Version_Date: 2005
Format_Specification: ESRI Shapefile
Format_Information_Content:
The SHP file contains the geospatial data. The SHX file contains the index of the geospatial data. The DBF file contains the attribute data in dBASE format. The PRJ file contains the coordinate system information (optional). The AVL file contains the legend information (optional). The SBN and SBX files contain the spatial index of the geospatial data (optional).
File_Decompression_Technique: winzip
Digital_Transfer_Option:
Online_Option:
Computer_Contact_Information:
Network_Address:
Network_Resource_Name: <https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/data/pac_fac.zip>
Network_Resource_Name: <https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/data_cata.html>
Access_Instructions: Downloadable thru the WWW
Fees: None
Technical_Prerequisites:
None; these data are provided as comma-delimited text files useable in most softwares. Additionally, these data are available in Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) shapefile format. The user must have ArcGIS® or ArcView® 3.0 or greater software to read and process the data file. In lieu of ArcView® or ArcGIS®, the user may utilize another GIS application package capable of importing the data. A free data viewer, ArcExplorer®, capable of displaying the data is available from ESRI at <http://www.esri.com>.
Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date: 2005
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Jane A. Reid
Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey
Contact_Position: Geologist
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: Mail and physical
Address: Pacific Science Center
Address: 400 Natural Bridges Drive
City: Santa Cruz
State_or_Province: CA
Postal_Code: 95060-5792
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 831-427-4727
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: jareid@usgs.gov
Contact_Instructions: email preferred
Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998
Metadata_Time_Convention: local time
Metadata_Access_Constraints: None
Metadata_Use_Constraints: None
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