Long Island Well Log Data

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• Data_Quality_Information
• Spatial_Data_Organization_Information
• Spatial_Reference_Information
• Distribution_Information
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Identification_Information:

Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Jane F. Denny

Originator: David S. Foster

Publication_Date: 2002

Publication_Time: Unknown

Title: Long Island Well Log Data

Edition: 1

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Woods Hole, MA

Publisher: US Geological Survey

Larger_Work_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Schwab, William C.

Originator: Denny, Jane F.

Originator: Foster, David S.

Originator: Lotto, Linda L.

Originator: Allison, Mead A.

Originator: Uchupi, Elazar

Originator: Swift, B. Ann

Originator: Danforth, William W.

Originator: Thieler, Robert E.

Originator: Butman, Bradford

Publication_Date: 2002

Title:

High-Resolution Quaternary seismic stratigraphy of the New York Bight Continental Shelf

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form:

Maps, remote sensing imagery, tabular digital data, and raster and vector digital data

Series_Information:

Series_Name: Open-File Report

Issue_Identification: OFR02-152

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Woods Hole, MA

Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey

Description:

Abstract:

The New York Department of Conservation well log data were utilized in correlating offshore geologic structures to those found onshore. This offered a more complete understanding of the stratigraphic evolution of the region.

Purpose:

In 1995, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), in cooperation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), began a program to generate reconnaissance maps of the sea floor offshore of the New York - New Jersey metropolitan area and within the southern Long Island nearshoe area. Our methods include high-resolution sidescan sonar and subbottom profiling techniques, along with surface grab and vibracore sampling to verify the geophysical interpretations. The goal of the investigation is to provide a regional synthesis of the sea-floor environment, to determine regional-scale availability of sand as a resource for beach nourishment programs, and to investigate the role that inner-shelf morphology and geologic framework have in the evolution of the coastal region within the New York Bight Apex and southern Long Island. Maps derived from interpretation of the subbottom profiles show information on the geometry and distribution of the Quaternary sediments and the underlying coastal-plain unconformity. This seismic stratigraphy yields a regional framework on which explanations of present (and past) sediment movement, dispersal, and erosion processes are based.

Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date: 19490000

Currentness_Reference: publication date

Status:

Progress: Complete

Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: None planned

Spatial_Domain:

Bounding_Coordinates:

West_Bounding_Coordinate: -74.06

East_Bounding_Coordinate: -71.8000

North_Bounding_Coordinate: 41.26

South_Bounding_Coordinate: 40

Keywords:

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: Onshore Geology

Theme_Keyword: well logs

Place:

Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: New York Bight

Place_Keyword: inner-shelf

Place_Keyword: New York

Place_Keyword: Hudson Shelf Valley

Access_Constraints: none

Use_Constraints: none

Point_of_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Contact_Person: Jane F. Denny

Contact_Organization: US Geological Survey

Contact_Position: Geologist

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical address

Address: 384 Woods Hole Road

City: Woods Hole

State_or_Province: MA

Postal_Code: 02543

Country: USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 508-457-2311

Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 508-457-2310

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: jdenny@usgs.gov

Data_Quality_Information:

Logical_Consistency_Report:

The location of the well log data and depth to the coastal-plain Unconformity were transcribed from paper descriptions. All transcriptions were performed by one individual. All data were quality checked by analyzing position and depth to coastal-plain Unconformity in relation to adjacent well log locations and descriptions within the literature (Suter, 1949).

Completeness_Report: complete

Positional_Accuracy:

Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:

Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report:

These data were transcribed from printed well log descriptions acquired from the New York Department of Conservation (Suter, 1949). These information were gathered during completetion of an MS Degree. See Lotto, L.L., 2000, Seismic stratigraphy and Quaternary evolution of the New York Bight inner continental shelf: Texas A&M University, unpublished M.S. Thesis, College Station, TX, 79p.

Vertical_Positional_Accuracy:

Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Report:

These data were transcribed from printed well log descriptions acquired from various government agencies throughout Long Island, NY. These information were gathered during completetion of an MS Degree. See Lotto, L.L., 2000, Seismic stratigraphy and Quaternary evolution of the New York Bight inner continental shelf: Texas A&M University, unpublished M.S. Thesis, College Station, TX, 79p.

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Source_Information:

Source_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Suter, R.

Originator: deLaguna, W.

Originator: Perlumetter, N.M.

Publication_Date: 1949

Publication_Time: unknown

Title:

Mapping of geologic formations and aquifers of Long Island, New York: State of New York Department of Conservation Wtaer Power and Control Commission

Edition: 1

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: map

Series_Information:

Series_Name:

State of New York Department of Conservation and Water Power and Control Commission, Bulletin

Issue_Identification: GW-18, 212 p.

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: New York

Publisher:

State of New York Department of Conservation and Water Power and Control Commission

Type_of_Source_Media: map

Source_Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date: 19490000

Source_Currentness_Reference: publication date

Source_Citation_Abbreviation: Long Island Well Log Data

Source_Contribution:

Well log data acquired throughout Long Island were used to idenitify the depth to the coastal-plain Unconformity onshore. These data were correlated to the offshore seismic records, creating a comprehensive view of onshore/offshore seismic structures.

Source_Information:

Source_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Lotto, L.L

Publication_Date: 2000

Publication_Time: Unknown

Title:

Seismic stratigrpahy and Quaternary evolution of the New York Bight inner continental shelf: Texas A&M University, unpublished M.S. Thesis, College Station, TX, 79p and 16 sheets.

Edition: 1

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: map

Series_Information:

Series_Name: Masters of Science Thesis

Issue_Identification: unknown

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: College Station, Texas

Publisher: Texas A&M University

Type_of_Source_Media: online

Source_Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date: 2000

Source_Currentness_Reference: Publication Date

Source_Citation_Abbreviation: Seismic Stratigraphy of New York Bight

Source_Contribution:

The well log data compiled within this thesis were used to generate a gridded data set of the depth to coastal-plain Unconformity and Quaternary thickness onshore Long Island, NY.

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

As part of the MS Thesis, position of well logs onshore Long Island and description of well log data (i.e. depth to coastal-plain Unconformity) were transcribed from paper records and placed into digital form as ASCI x,y,z data. The well log data were stored within EarthVision as point data. These point data were exported from Earthvision (x,y,z). The coordinates were transformed from UTM, Zone18, WGS84 to Geographic, Coordinate System, WGS84 datum. The z value was stored in meters, and represents the depth to the coastal-plain Unconformity. These ASCII x,y,z data were imported into ArcView 3.2 as a table. They were then coverted into an ESRI point shapefile. The only attributes associated with these data are z - depth to coastal-plain Unconformity.

Process_Date: 2000

Process_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Contact_Person: Jane F. Denny

Contact_Organization: US Geological Survey

Contact_Position: Geologist

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical address

Address: 384 Woods Hole Road

City: Woods Hole

State_or_Province: MA

Postal_Code: 02543

Country: USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 508-457-2311

Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 508-457-2310

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: jdenny@usgs.gov

Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:

Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Point

Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:

SDTS_Terms_Description:

SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: point

Spatial_Reference_Information:

Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:

Geographic:

Latitude_Resolution: 0.000089992

Longitude_Resolution: 0.000089992

Geographic_Coordinate_Units: decimal degrees

Distribution_Information:

Distributor:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Contact_Person: Jane F. Denny

Contact_Organization: US Geological Survey

Contact_Position: Geologist

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical address

Address: 384 Woods Hole Road

City: Woods Hole

State_or_Province: MA

Postal_Code: 02543

Country: USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 508-457-2311

Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 508-457-2310

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: jdenny@usgs.gov

Resource_Description: liwells

Distribution_Liability:

Altough this data set and its lineage have been used by the USGS, no warranty, expressed or implied, is made by the USGS as to the accuracy of the data and/or it's 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 items. Users must assume responsibility for the proper use of this data. This data should not be used at resolutions for which it is not intended. This data has no been reviewed for conformity with US Geological Survey editorial standards, or the North American Strigraphic code. Any use of trade, product, or firm names is for descriptive purposes only and does not imply endorsement by the US Government.

Metadata_Reference_Information:

Metadata_Date: 20020119

Metadata_Review_Date: 2002

Metadata_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Contact_Person: Jane F. Denny

Contact_Organization: US Geological Survey

Contact_Position: Geologist

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical address

Address: 384 Woods Hole Road

City: Woods Hole

State_or_Province: MA

Postal_Code: 02543

Country: USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 508-457-2311

Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 508-457-2310

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: jdenny@usgs.gov

Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial

Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998

Metadata_Access_Constraints: None

Metadata_Use_Constraints: None