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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- Citation:
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- Citation_Information:
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- 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:
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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:
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- Citation_Information:
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- 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:
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usSEABED: Pacific Coast Offshore Surficial-Sediment Data Release
- Edition: 1.0
- Series_Information:
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- Series_Name: Data Series
- Issue_Identification: 182
- Publication_Information:
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- 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:
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- Abstract:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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- Time_Period_Information:
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- Single_Date/Time:
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- Calendar_Date: 2006
- Currentness_Reference: publication date
- Status:
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- Progress: In work
- Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency:
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As significant additional information is added to the usSEABED data collection and/or significant changes to the data mining software.
- Spatial_Domain:
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- Bounding_Coordinates:
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- West_Bounding_Coordinate: -127.88000
- East_Bounding_Coordinate: -117.02848
- North_Bounding_Coordinate: 48.72750
- South_Bounding_Coordinate: 31.75000
- Keywords:
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- Theme:
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- 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:
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- Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Category
- Theme_Keyword: Oceans and Estuaries
- Theme_Keyword: Location
- Theme_Keyword: GeoscientificInformation
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- Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus:
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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:
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- 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:
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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:
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- Contact_Information:
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- Contact_Person_Primary:
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- Contact_Person: Jane A. Reid
- Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey
- Contact_Position: Geologist
- Contact_Address:
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- 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:
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- 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:
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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:
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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:
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- Attribute_Accuracy:
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- Attribute_Accuracy_Report:
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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:
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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:
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Additional useable data may exist in this area; the authors appreciate any information and leads.
- Positional_Accuracy:
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- Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:
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- Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report:
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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:
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- Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Report:
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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:
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- Source_Information:
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- Source_Citation:
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- Citation_Information:
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- Originator: Various
- Publication_Date: Unknown
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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:
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- Publication_Place: Various
- Publisher: Various
- Other_Citation_Details:
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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:
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- Time_Period_Information:
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- Range_of_Dates/Times:
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- Beginning_Date: 1840
- Ending_Date: 2003
- Source_Currentness_Reference: Source publication date or date of collection
- Source_Citation_Abbreviation: Varies with source
- Source_Contribution:
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Point locations, descriptions, and various analytical data (textural, granulometric, geochemical, geophysical, acoustic) on sediments, rock exposure, and benthos. Contributions vary with source.
- Process_Step:
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- Process_Description:
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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:
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- Contact_Information:
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- Contact_Organization_Primary:
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- Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey
- Contact_Person: Jane A. Reid
- Contact_Position: Geologist
- Contact_Address:
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- 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:
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- Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Vector
- Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:
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- SDTS_Terms_Description:
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- SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: Point
- Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 3281
- Spatial_Reference_Information:
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- Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:
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- Geographic:
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- Latitude_Resolution: 0.00001
- Longitude_Resolution: 0.00001
- Geographic_Coordinate_Units: Decimal degrees
- Geodetic_Model:
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- 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:
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- Detailed_Description:
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- Entity_Type:
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- Entity_Type_Label: Point
- Entity_Type_Definition: Sample location
- Entity_Type_Definition_Source: Source reports
- Attribute:
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- Attribute_Label: FID
- Attribute_Definition: Internal feature number.
- Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI
- Attribute_Domain_Values:
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- Unrepresentable_Domain:
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Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.
- Attribute:
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- Attribute_Label: Latitude
- Attribute_Definition: Latitude coordinate of sample location
- Attribute_Definition_Source: Defined by original source
- Attribute_Domain_Values:
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- Unrepresentable_Domain: Location information in decimal degrees
- Attribute:
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- Attribute_Label: Longitude
- Attribute_Definition: Longitude coordinate of sample location
- Attribute_Definition_Source: Defined by original source
- Attribute_Domain_Values:
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- Unrepresentable_Domain: Location information in decimal degrees
- Attribute:
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- Attribute_Label: WaterDepth
- Attribute_Definition: Water depth of sample
- Attribute_Definition_Source: Defined by original source
- Attribute_Domain_Values:
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- Unrepresentable_Domain: Water depth of sample in meters
- Attribute:
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- Attribute_Label: SampleTop
- Attribute_Definition:
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Measured subbottom depth information for each point sample or subsample (top)
- Attribute_Definition_Source: Defined by original source
- Attribute_Domain_Values:
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- Unrepresentable_Domain: Subsample location information in meters
- Attribute:
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- Attribute_Label: SampleBase
- Attribute_Definition:
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Measured subbottom depth information for each point sample or subsample (bottom)
- Attribute_Definition_Source: Defined by original source
- Attribute_Domain_Values:
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- Unrepresentable_Domain: Subsample location information in meters
- Attribute:
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- Attribute_Label: DataSetKey
- Attribute_Definition: Data set key (relational link)
- Attribute_Definition_Source: dbSEABED MNEu program
- Attribute_Domain_Values:
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- Unrepresentable_Domain: Unique sequential numeric key to SRC file
- Attribute:
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- Attribute_Label: SiteKey
- Attribute_Definition: Site key (relational link)
- Attribute_Definition_Source: dbSEABED MNEu program
- Attribute_Domain_Values:
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- Unrepresentable_Domain:
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Unique sequential numeric key to information about the same site in other usSEABED data files
- Attribute:
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- Attribute_Label: SampleKey
- Attribute_Definition: Sample key (relational link)
- Attribute_Definition_Source: dbSEABED MNEu program
- Attribute_Domain_Values:
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- Unrepresentable_Domain:
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Unique sequential numeric key to information about the same sample or subsample in other usSEABED data files
- Attribute:
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- Attribute_Label: DataType
- Attribute_Definition: Data type
- Attribute_Definition_Source: dbSEABED Data Entry Template
- Attribute_Domain_Values:
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- Enumerated_Domain:
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- Enumerated_Domain_Value: AGE
- Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Sample Age
- Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: dbSEABED Data Entry Template
- Enumerated_Domain:
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- Enumerated_Domain_Value: BIO
- Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Biota
- Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: dbSEABED Data Entry Template
- Enumerated_Domain:
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- Enumerated_Domain_Value: COL
- Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Color of sample
- Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: dbSEABED Data Entry Template
- Enumerated_Domain:
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- Enumerated_Domain_Value: LTH
- Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Lithologic description
- Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: dbSEABED Data Entry Template
- Enumerated_Domain:
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- Enumerated_Domain_Value: PET
- Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Petrographic analysis
- Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: dbSEABED Data Entry Template
- Enumerated_Domain:
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- Enumerated_Domain_Value: SFT
- Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Seafloor type description
- Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: dbSEABED Data Entry Template
- Enumerated_Domain:
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- Enumerated_Domain_Value: TXR
- Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Textural data and statistics
- Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: dbSEABED Data Entry Template
- Attribute:
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- 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:
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- Unrepresentable_Domain:
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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:
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- 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:
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- Unrepresentable_Domain:
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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:
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- 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:
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- Unrepresentable_Domain:
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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:
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- 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:
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- Unrepresentable_Domain:
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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:
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- 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:
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- Unrepresentable_Domain:
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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:
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- 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:
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- Unrepresentable_Domain:
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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:
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- 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:
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- Unrepresentable_Domain:
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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:
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- 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:
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- Unrepresentable_Domain:
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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:
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- 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:
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- Unrepresentable_Domain:
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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:
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- 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:
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- Unrepresentable_Domain:
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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:
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- 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:
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- Unrepresentable_Domain:
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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:
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- 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:
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- Unrepresentable_Domain:
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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:
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- 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:
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- Unrepresentable_Domain:
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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:
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- 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:
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- Unrepresentable_Domain:
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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:
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- Attribute_Label: Coral
- Attribute_Definition: Corals
- Attribute_Definition_Source: db9_dct.rtf, SET_FACI.txt for U.S. waters
- Attribute_Domain_Values:
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- Unrepresentable_Domain:
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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:
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- 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:
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- Unrepresentable_Domain:
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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:
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- Attribute_Label: SamplePhase
- Attribute_Definition:
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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:
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- Unrepresentable_Domain:
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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:
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- Distributor:
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- Contact_Information:
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- Contact_Organization_Primary:
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- Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey
- Contact_Person: Jane A. Reid
- Contact_Position: Geologist
- Contact_Address:
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- 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:
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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:
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- Digital_Form:
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- Digital_Transfer_Information:
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- Format_Name: ASCII text
- Format_Version_Date: 2005
- Format_Information_Content:
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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:
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- Online_Option:
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- Computer_Contact_Information:
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- Network_Address:
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- 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:
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- Digital_Transfer_Information:
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- Format_Name: SHP
- Format_Version_Date: 2005
- Format_Specification: ESRI Shapefile
- Format_Information_Content:
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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:
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- Online_Option:
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- Computer_Contact_Information:
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- Network_Address:
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- 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:
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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:
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- Metadata_Date: 2005
- Metadata_Contact:
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- Contact_Information:
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- Contact_Person_Primary:
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- Contact_Person: Jane A. Reid
- Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey
- Contact_Position: Geologist
- Contact_Address:
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- 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
Generated by mp version 2.8.17 on Thu May 18 16:57:15 2006