U.S. Geological Survey
University of Colorado
2005
ATL_FAC: usSEABED facies data for the entire U.S. Atlantic Coast
1.0
vector digital data
https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2005/118/data/atl_fac.zip
J.M. Reid
J.A. Reid
C.J. Jenkins
M.E. Hastings
S.J. Williams
L.J. Poppe
2005
usSEABED: Atlantic Coast Offshore Surficial Sediment Data Release
Data Series
118
Woods Hole Science Center, Woods Hole, MA
U.S. Geological Survey, Coastal and Marine Geology Program
https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2005/118/
1.0
atl_fachttps://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2005/118/htmldocs/data_cata.htm
The facies data layer (_FAC.txt) 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.txt)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.
The Facies layer can be used to investigate the known information about a particular area of the seafloor.
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.
This layer can be used in a relational data base, using the DataSetKey to link to the ATL_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.
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2005
publication date
As significant additional information is added to the usSEABED data collection and/or significant changes to the data mining software.
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General
marine
sediment
seafloor
seabed
descriptions
analyses
usSEABED
dbSEABED
components
features
genesis
facies
U.S. Geological Survey
Coastal and Marine Geology Program
Woods Hole Science Center
Pacific Science Center
Marine Aggregates Resources and Processes Project
Benthic Habitats (Pacific) Project
University of Colorado
Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research
USGSCMGPWHSCPSCUCINSTAAR
Geographic Names Information System
Atlantic Coast
East Coast
United States
North America
Atlantic Ocean
oceans and estuarieslocationISO 19115 Topic CategorygeoscientificInformation
None
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.
We thank the following interns for their assistance in data entry, coding, and data testing: Viness Ubert, Emma Mitchell, Emily Denham and Shea Quinn.
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
Shapefilehttps://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2005/118/data/atl_fac.jpgImage map showing extent of data layer coverageJPEGPacific Science Centermailing and physical address400 Natural Bridges DriveSanta CruzCA95060USAJane A. ReidU.S. Geological SurveyGeologist831-427-4727jareid@usgs.govemail preferred
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.
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.
Additional useable data may exist in this area; the authors appreciate any information and leads.
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.
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.
Various
Unpublished and published material
See separate listing, ATL_SRC.txt, and links provided therein, within this publication for the specific sources and associated metadata.
Hard copy documents and digital files
Various
Various
X number of sources, both published and unpublished, are used as the sources of information for usSEABED. Metadata for each source is linked through the usSEABED source file (ATL_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), Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS), the Maryland and New Jersey State Geological Surveys (MGS, NJGS), NOAA's National Geophysical Data Center (NGDC), the Smithsonian Institution, and others.
Hard copy and digital
1840
2003
Source publication date or date of collection
Varies with source
Point locations, descriptions, and various analytical data (textural, granulometric, geochemical, geophysical, acoustic) on sediments, rock exposure, and benthos. Varies with source.
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 08/07/2004) by hand, and tested using the dbSEABED relational database program (RDBi, version 01/05/2005) for correctness of formatting.
Data are compiled into source data resource files (DRF) and processed through the dbSEABED data mining program (MNEt, version 04/07/2005) program, using the dbSEABED thesaurus (db9_dct.rtf, version 04/07/2005) and facies set up file for U.S. waters (db9_FAC.txt, version 04/07/2005).
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.
ATL_FAC.txt
U.S. Geological Survey
Jamey M. Reid
IT Specialist (Data Management)
Mail and Physical
USGS Woods Hole Science Centers
384 Woods Hole Road
Woods Hole
MA
02543-1598
(508) 548-8700 x2204
jreid@usgs.gov
email preferred
Vector
Point
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SimplePointFALSE13679TRUEFALSE
0.00001
0.00001
Decimal degrees
GCS_North_American_1927North American Datum of 1983Geodetic Reference System 806378137.000000298.257222
FIDFIDOID400Internal feature number.ESRISequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.
Forams
Those samples with a foraminferal component
db9_dct.rtf, db9_FAC.txt for U.S. waters
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 D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of trigger terms under each component mentioned.
ShapeGeometry000
LATITUDELATITUDENumber95
Shell
Shell
db9_dct.rtf, db9_FAC.txt for U.S. waters
Result of filters based on fuzzy set theory determining degree of membership (0-100) for samples that include those terms which denote a specific shell or shell debris component; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of trigger terms under each component mentioned.
LONGITUDENumber95
WATERDEPTHWATERDEPTHNumber4
HardPlant
Hard marine plants
db9_dct.rtf, db9_FAC.txt for U.S. waters
Result of filters based on fuzzy set theory determining degree of membership (0-100) for samples that include those terms which denote a coralline algae, coral algae, halimeda, or calcareous algae component; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of trigger terms under each component mentioned.
SAMPLETOPNumber62
SAMPLEBASESAMPLEBASENumber62SITESITEString40DATASETKEYDATASETKEYNumber3
Latitude
Latitude coordinate of sample location
Source data
location information in decimal degrees
SITEKEYNumber5
SampleTop
Measured subbottom depth information for each point sample (top)
Source data
Subsample location information in meters
SAMPLEKEYNumber5
SiteKey
Site key (relational link)
dbSEABED MNEt program
Unique sequential numeric key to information about the same site in other usSEABED data files
SAMPLERString31
Carbonate
Those samples with a carbonate component
db9_dct.rtf, db9_FAC.txt for U.S. waters
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 D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of trigger terms under each component mentioned.
DATATYPEString9
Volcanic
Those samples with a volcanic component
db9_dct.rtf, db9_FAC.txt for U.S. waters
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 D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of trigger terms under each component mentioned.
TERRIGENOUNumber3
Carbon
Those samples with a carbon component
db9_dct.rtf, db9_FAC.txt for U.S. waters
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 D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of trigger terms under each component mentioned.
CARBONATENumber3
SilcPelag
Silceous pelagic fauna/flora
db9_dct.rtf, db9_FAC.txt for U.S. waters
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 D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of trigger terms under each component mentioned.
IGNEOUSNumber3
Coral
Corals
db9_dct.rtf, db9_FAC.txt for U.S. waters
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 D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of trigger terms under each component mentioned.
VOLCANICNumber3
METAMORPHIMETAMORPHINumber3MINERALIZEMINERALIZENumber3Internal feature number.ESRISequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.AUTHFEMNAUTHFEMNNumber3OOZEOOZENumber3CARBONCARBONNumber3GEOCHEMSIGGEOCHEMSIGNumber3FORAMSFORAMSNumber3OTHERCALCPOTHERCALCPNumber3
Ooze
Those samples with a ooze component
db9_dct.rtf, db9_FAC.txt for U.S. waters
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 D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of trigger terms under each component mentioned.
SILCPELAGNumber2
SHELLSHELLNumber3Feature geometry.ESRICoordinates defining the features.CORALCORALNumber3
Point
Sample location
Source reports
Feature Class13679
HARDPLANTHARDPLANTNumber3
Longitude
Longitude coordinate of sample location
Source data
location information in decimal degrees
SAMPLEPHASString48
IGNEOUSIGNEOUSSmallInteger330
DataSetKey
Data set key (relational link)
dbSEABED MNEt program
Unique sequential numeric key to SRC file
SAMPLEBASENumber62
VOLCANICVOLCANICSmallInteger330
SampleKey
Sample key (relational link)
Source data
Unique sequential numeric key to information about the same sample or subsample in other usSEABED data files
DATASETKEYNumber3
METAMORPHIMETAMORPHISmallInteger330
Igneous
Those samples with a igneous component
db9_dct.rtf, db9_FAC.txt for U.S. waters
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 D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of trigger terms under each component mentioned.
TERRIGENOUNumber3
AUTHFEMNAUTHFEMNSmallInteger330OOZEOOZESmallInteger330CARBONCARBONSmallInteger330GEOCHEMSIGGEOCHEMSIGSmallInteger330FORAMSFORAMSSmallInteger330OTHERCALCPOTHERCALCPSmallInteger330SILCPELAGSILCPELAGSmallInteger220SHELLSHELLSmallInteger330CORALCORALSmallInteger330HARDPLANTHARDPLANTSmallInteger330
U.S. Geological Survey
Jamey M. Reid
IT Specialist (Data Management)
mailing and physical address
USGS Woods Hole Science Center
384 Woods Hole Road
Woods Hole
MA
02543-1598
(508) 548-8700 x2204
jreid@usgs.gov
email preferred
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3.544Text file containing data input to usSEABED. Fields are comma separated values. First record of file contains field names.
https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2005/118/data/atl_fac.txt
https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2005/118/htmldocs/data_cata.htm
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https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2005/118/data/atl_fac.ziphttps://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2005/118/htmldocs/data_cata.htmDownloadable thru the WWWSHPESRI 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).winzip
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20050408
Geologist
Mail and physical
Pacific Science Center
400 Natural Bridges Drive
Santa Cruz
CA
95060
USA
831-427-4727
jareid@usgs.gov
email preferred
Jane A. ReidU.S. Geological Survey
FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata
FGDC-STD-001-1998
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