U.S. Geological Survey2007 1.0vector digital dataOpen-File Report2006-1195 Woods Hole Science Center, Woods Hole, MAU.S. Geological Survey, Coastal and Marine Geology Programhttp://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2006/1195/data/usseabed/la_fac.zip http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2006/1195/htmldocs/data_catalog.htm S.J. Williams M.A. Arsenault B.J. Buczkowski J.A. Reid J.G. Flocks M.A. Kulp 2007 1.0Open-File Report2006-1195 Woods Hole Science Center, Woods Hole, MAU.S. Geological Survey, Coastal and Marine Geology Programhttp://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2006/1195/ S. PenlandC.J. Jenkinsla_fac The facies data layer (FAC) is a point coverage of known sediment samplings, inspections, and probings from the usSEABED data collection and integrated using the software system dbSEABED. The facies data layer (FAC) represents concatenated information about components (minerals and rock type), genesis (igneous, metamorphic, carbonate, terrigenous), and other appropriate groupings of information about the seafloor. The facies 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. Lack of values 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. To build a digital mapping of the character of the seabed on regional, national and global scales. These data are intended for science researchers, students, policy makers, and the general public. The data can be used with geographic information systems (GIS) software to display geologic and oceanographic information.This data layer is a subset of the original usSEABED Gulf Coast data release version 1.0, and is geographically clipped to the Louisiana geographical region.en2007 publication datePlannedAs needed-94.396670-88.20861030.37111027.436800-94.396670-88.20861027.43680030.371110GeneralanalysesCMGPCoastal and Marine Geology ProgramdbSEABEDdescriptionsgeologygrain sizeMarine Aggregates Resources and Processesseabedseafloorsediment datatextureU.S. Geological SurveyUSGSusSEABEDWoods Hole Science CenterUniversity of ColoradoInstitute of Arctic and Alpine ResearchBenthic Habitats (Pacific) ProjectPacific Science CenterWHSCPSCINSTAARISO 19115 Topic Categoryoceans and estuarieslocationgeoscientificInformationNASA/Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Earth Science Keywords. Version 5.3.3OceansMarine SedimentsBiogenic SedimentsSediment ChemistrySediment CompositionSediment TexturesSedimentationTerrigenous SedimentsGeneralLouisiana New Orleans Ship Shoal Gulf coast Gulf of Mexico United StatesTrinity Shoal NonePublic domain data from the U.S. Government are freely redistributable with proper metadata and source attribution. Please recognize the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) as the source of this information.Matthew A. ArsenaultU.S. Geological SurveyIT Specialist (Data Management)mailing and physical address

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Woods HoleMA02543-1598USA(508) 548-8700 x2354(508) 457-2310marsenault@usgs.govhttp://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2006/1195/browseimages/la_fac.jpgImage map showing extent of data layer coverageJPEGMicrosoft Windows XP Version 5.1 (Build 2600) Service Pack 2; ESRI ArcCatalog 9.2.1.1332B.J. BuczkowskiJ.A. ReidC.J. JenkinsJ.M. ReidS.J. WilliamsJ.G. Flocks20061.0Data Series146Woods Hole Science Center, Woods Hole, MAU.S. Geological Survey, Coastal and Marine Geology Programhttp://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/146/ShapefileAccuracy of each attribute is dependent on the accuracy of the lineage data.Data in usSEABED 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 absence) or information can be noted.Additional useable data may exist in this area; the authors appreciate any information and leads.Locational accuracy is dependent on the accuracy of the navigational technique from the individual data sources and may vary widely (e.g., from 0.005km (differential GPS) in more recent surveys to greater than 2 km based on radar, Loran, or dead reckoning in older surveys.) Users of the data should use their own criteria for assessing the accuracy of the locations.Locational accuracy is dependent on the accuracy of the navigational technique from the individual data sources. Users of the data should use their own criteria for assessing the accuracy of the locations.U.S. Geological SurveyUniversity of Colorado20061.0vector digital dataData Series146Woods Hole Science Center, Woods Hole, MAU.S. Geological Survey, Coastal and Marine Geology Programhttp://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/146/data/gmx_fac.zipB.J. BuczkowskiJ.A. ReidC.J. JenkinsJ.M. ReidS.J. WilliamsJ.G. Flocks20061.0Data Series146Woods Hole Science Center, Woods Hole, MAU.S. Geological Survey, Coastal and Marine Geology Programhttp://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/146/See separate listing contained within the Larger_Work_Citation of the Source_Citation for specific sources and associated metadataonline2006publication datepoint locations, descriptions and analytical data on many different types of sediment and rock materials and benthos for the entire Gulf coastThe data contained in this report were clipped from the larger citation using the 'Select' tool in the ArcToolbox, and selected using the following criteria: "LATITUDE" >=26.405 and "LATITUDE" <=30.643and "LONGITUDE" <=-88.2020 and "LONGITUDE" >=-94.39667GMX_FAC2006LA_FACMatthew A. ArsenaultU.S. Geological SurveyIT Specialist (Data Management)mailing and physical address

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Woods HoleMA02543-1598USA508-548-8700 x2354508-457-2310marsenault@usgs.govVectorEntity point1095SimplePointFALSE1095TRUEFALSE0.0000000.000000Decimal degreesNorth American Datum of 1927Clarke 18666378206.400000294.978698GCS_Assumed_Geographic_1LA_FACShapefile Attribute TableESRIFeature Class1095FIDInternal feature number.ESRISequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.ShapeFeature geometry.ESRICoordinates defining the features.LATITUDELatitude coordinate of sample locationsource datadecimal degreesNumber145LONGITUDELongitude coordinate of sample locationsource datadecimal degreesNumber145SITEKEYUnique sequential numeric key to SRC filedbSEABED processing softwareNumber4WATERDEPTHmeasured water depth for site (usually uncorrected)source datametersNumber72SAMPLEKEYUnique sequential numeric key to SRC filedbSEABED processing softwareNumber72SAMPLEREquipment used to collect samplesOriginal data sourceString44SAMPLEPHASSample Phase; records whether the results are for the whole, bulk sediment or just to some special partdbSEABED processing softwareOutput as a word-based description that may involve numerics. This field will need to be selected against when GIS mappings of the bulk sediment characters are being mapped. Only blank entries should be included in such a mapping.Number3SITENumber6SAMPLETOPmeasured subbottom depth information for each point samplemetersNumber6DATATYPEString21TERRIGENOUString9VOLCANICNumber3MINERALIZENumber2SILCPELAGNumber3SHELLNumber1CALCPELAGCALCPELAGNumber3CARBMUDCARBMUDNumber2CARBSANDCARBSANDNumber3SAMPLEBASEmeasured subbottom depth information for each point samplemetersNumber3CALCCRUST_CALCCRUST_Number3ZCORAL_ZCORAL_Number3CORALREEFCORALREEFNumber2OOLITEOOLITENumber1SPONGESPONGENumber3DATASETKEYUnique sequential numeric key to SRC filedbSEABED processing softwareNumber1BRYOZOANBRYOZOANNumber3LARGEFRMLARGEFRMNumber3RHODOLITHRHODOLITHNumber3CORALLNALGCORALLNALGNumber2HALIMEDAHALIMEDANumber2PHOSPHATEPHOSPHATENumber3HEAVYMINHEAVYMINNumber3GLAUC_RELIGLAUC_RELINumber1SEAGRASSSEAGRASSNumber3PLANTSPLANTSNumber3MNNODULEMNNODULEString48Values of -99 for any field are indications that there was no data available.Matthew A. ArsenaultU.S. Geological SurveyIT Specialist (Data Management)mailing and physical address

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Woods HoleMA02543-1598USA(508) 548-8700 x2354(508) 457-2310marsenault@usgs.govDownloadable DataAlthough 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.ASCIIText file containing data input to usSEABED. Fields are comma separated values. First record of file contains field names.no compression applied19.1 MB0.029http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2006/1195/data/usseabed/la_fac.txtDownloadable thru the WWWCD-ROM650MbytesISO 9660 and HFSSHPESRI ShapefileThe 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). The XML file contains the metadata describing the data set <data set name>.shp.xml. An ASCII version of the metadata file. A browse graphic showing the data layer coverage and extent (optional).winzip0.029http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2006/1195/data/usseabed/la_fac.ziphttp://pubs.usgs.gov/ofr/2006/1195/htmldocs/data_catalog.htmDownloadable thru the WWWCD-ROM650MbytesISO 9660 and HFSNoneThese 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 www.esri.com.2007040520050512Matthew A. ArsenaultU.S. Geological SurveyIT Specialist (Data Management)mailing and physical address

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Woods HoleMA02543-1598USA(508) 548-8700 x2354(508) 457-2310marsenault@usgs.govFGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial MetadataFGDC-STD-001-1998local timeNoneNoneenhttp://www.esri.com/metadata/esriprof80.htmlESRI Metadata Profile{69EB7A80-209A-41EB-88FD-EB17AF6DA44B}2007021615470100FALSE20070405105852002007040510592200Microsoft Windows XP Version 5.1 (Build 2600) Service Pack 2; ESRI ArcCatalog 9.2.1.1332la_fac-94.39667-88.2086130.3711127.43681-94.39667-88.2086130.3711127.43681ISO 19115 Geographic Information - MetadataDIS_ESRI1.0dataset002file://\\MATARSDTXP2\D$\fordonna\usseabed\la_fac.shpLocal Area Network0.029ShapefileGCS_Assumed_Geographic_1109520070405