Data Series 269
U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Data Series 269
| Multiply | By | To obtain |
|---|---|---|
| inch (in.) | 25.4 | millimeter (mm) |
| foot (ft) | 0.3048 | meter (m) |
| mile (mi) | 1.609 | kilometer (km) |
Temperature in degrees Celsius (°C) may be converted to degrees Fahrenheit (°F) as follows:
°F=(1.8×°C)+32
Temperature in degrees Fahrenheit (°F) may be converted to degrees Celsius (°C) as follows:
°C=(°F-32)/1.8
Vertical coordinate information is referenced to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD 29).
Horizontal coordinate information is referenced to the North American Datum of 1983 (NAD 83).
Altitude, as used in this report, refers to distance above the vertical datum.
| Abbreviations and Acronyms | Definition |
|---|---|
| CET | Calibrated electric tape |
| DTW | Depth to water |
| DTWR | Depth to water rounded to the nearest foot |
| HP | Hang point |
| MP | Measuring point |
| NIST | National Institute of Standards and Technology |
| NTS | Nevada Test Site |
| UET | Uncalibrated electric tape |
| USDOE | U.S. Department of Energy |
| USGS | U.S. Geological Survey |
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Department of the Interior | U.S. Geological
Survey
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