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: http://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/data/pac_fac.zip Online_Linkage: http://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: http://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/index.html 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 (http://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: http://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 (http://pubs.usgs.gov/2006/ds/182.pac_sources.html and links therein) or the relationally linked file PAC_SRC.txt (http://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 (http://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/pac_sources.html) and relationally linked to the data through the file http://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: http://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/data/PAC_FAC.txt Network_Resource_Name: http://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: http://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/data/pac_fac.zip Network_Resource_Name: http://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