Northern Gulf Littoral Initiative (NGLI)-NRL/MR-MM/7430--01-8548

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Title:
Northern Gulf Littoral Initiative (NGLI)-NRL/MR-MM/7430--01-8548
Abstract:
The Northern Gulf Littoral Initiative (NGLI), Geology and Physical Properties of Marine Sediments in the N.E. gulf of Mexico: Data Report, was produced by the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) with sponsorship by the Naval Oceanographic Office, in July 2001. It is report NRL/Mr-MM/7430--01-8548. Sediment cores and grab samples were collected inthe N.E. Gulf of Mexico for the purpose of categorizing the seafloor environment. This report presents results of shore-based analyses performed on the cores and grab samples. Interpretive results are not included. The unopened cores were continuously logged with a multisensor core logger, X-rayed for internal structure identification, and subsequently split open where the core material was tested for mass physical and mechanical properties. This CD data report contains spreadsheets that include: the logged data (compressional wave velocity, bulk density by gamma-ray attenuation, derived porosity and acoustic impedance), the laboratory determined properties (natural water content, undrained shear strength, and particle size distribution parameters), core and grab sample photos, and maps of the surficial sediment properties.
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Data from this report are available online from NGDC, and also on CD-ROM from the Naval Research Laboratory.
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    U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, and National Geophysical Data Center, 2001, Northern Gulf Littoral Initiative (NGLI)-NRL/MR-MM/7430--01-8548: U.S. Naval Research Laboratory Data Report NRL/MR-MM/7430--01-8548, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC USA.

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    West_Bounding_Coordinate: -89.4740
    East_Bounding_Coordinate: -87.7500
    North_Bounding_Coordinate: 30.2840
    South_Bounding_Coordinate: 29.0256

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    Beginning_Date: 1999
    Ending_Date: 2000
    Currentness_Reference: Publication Date

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    Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Map

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    William B. Sawyer, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory

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    NOAA/NESDIS/NGDC > National Geophysical Data Center
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    (303) 497-6339 (voice)
    (303) 497-6513 (FAX)
    Carla.J.Moore@noaa.gov

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    c/o Carla J. Moore
    NOAA/NESDIS/NGDC 325 Broadway
    Boulder, CO 80305-3328
    USA

    (303) 497-6339 (voice)
    (303) 497-6513 (FAX)
    Carla.J.Moore@noaa.gov

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    Contact_Instructions: Contact Data Center
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Dates:
Last modified: 10-Jun-2005
Metadata author:
NOAA/NESDIS/NGDC > National Geophysical Data Center
c/o Carla J. Moore
NOAA/NESDIS/NGDC 325 Broadway
Boulder, CO 80305-3328
USA

(303) 497-6339 (voice)
(303) 497-6513 (FAX)
Carla.J.Moore@noaa.gov

Hours_of_Service: 7:30 - 5:00 Mountain
Contact_Instructions: Contact Data Center
Metadata standard:
FGDC-STD-001-1998 (FGDC-STD-001-1998)

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