NCGS2001-02: Vibracores from offshore Northern Dare County, North Carolina

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Frequently-anticipated questions:


What does this data set describe?

Title:
NCGS2001-02: Vibracores from offshore Northern Dare County, North Carolina
Abstract:
The focus of this dataset was to provide images and analytical information of the 56 vibracores taken as part of the MMS/NC sand resources study.
  1. How should this data set be cited?

    North Carolina Geological Survey, 2001, NCGS2001-02: Vibracores from offshore Northern Dare County, North Carolina.

    Online Links:

  2. What geographic area does the data set cover?

    West_Bounding_Coordinate: -75.721300
    East_Bounding_Coordinate: -75.269850
    North_Bounding_Coordinate: 36.257667
    South_Bounding_Coordinate: 35.872967

  3. What does it look like?

    ncgs200102.jpg (JPEG)
    Image map showing extent and distribution of this data layer

  4. Does the data set describe conditions during a particular time period?

    Calendar_Date: 2001
    Currentness_Reference: publication date

  5. What is the general form of this data set?

    Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: tabular digital data

  6. How does the data set represent geographic features?

    1. How are geographic features stored in the data set?

      This is a Vector data set. It contains the following vector data types (SDTS terminology):

      • Entity point (356)

    2. What coordinate system is used to represent geographic features?

      Horizontal positions are specified in geographic coordinates, that is, latitude and longitude. Latitudes are given to the nearest 0.000000. Longitudes are given to the nearest 0.000000. Latitude and longitude values are specified in Decimal degrees.

      The horizontal datum used is North American Datum of 1927.
      The ellipsoid used is Clarke 1866.
      The semi-major axis of the ellipsoid used is 6378206.400000.
      The flattening of the ellipsoid used is 1/294.978698.

  7. How does the data set describe geographic features?

    ncgs200102

    FID
    Internal feature number. (Source: ESRI)

    Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.

    Shape
    Feature geometry. (Source: ESRI)

    Coordinates defining the features.

    CORE

    LAT

    LONG


Who produced the data set?

  1. Who are the originators of the data set? (may include formal authors, digital compilers, and editors)

  2. Who also contributed to the data set?

    Please review the cross reference information for original data set credit to Hoffman and Brooks, 2001.

  3. To whom should users address questions about the data?

    Charles W. Hoffman
    North Carolina Geological Survey
    1612 Mail Service Center
    Raleigh, NC 27669-1612
    USA

    (919) 733-2423 (voice)
    bill.hoffman@ncmail.net


Why was the data set created?

Sand resource studies


How was the data set created?

  1. From what previous works were the data drawn?

    NCGS2001-02 (source 1 of 1)
    Type_of_Source_Media: CD-ROM
    Source_Contribution:
    Mud, sand, gravel, mean, skewness, kurtosis, facies descriptions

  2. How were the data generated, processed, and modified?

    (process 1 of 2)
    Data from the CD-ROM were originally presented in individual spreadsheets (by core) and were merged into one continuous spreadsheet.

    Person who carried out this activity:

    Jamey Reid
    U.S. Geological Survey
    IT Specialist (Data Management)
    384 Woods Hole Rd.
    Woods Hole, MA 02543-1598

    (508) 548-8700 x2204 (voice)
    (508) 457-2310 (FAX)
    jreid@usgs.gov

    (process 2 of 2)
    Digital data were hand formatted into dbSEABED data entry structure, then filtered and data-mined through dbSEABED software (version: db9_MNEs.bas)

    Person who carried out this activity:

    Jamey Reid
    U.S. Geological Survey
    IT Specialist (Data Management)
    384 Woods Hole Rd.
    Woods Hole, MA 02543-1598

    (508) 548-8700 x2204 (voice)
    (508) 457-2310 (FAX)
    jreid@usgs.gov

  3. What similar or related data should the user be aware of?

    Hoffman, C.W., and Brooks, R.W., 2001, Interactive database: vibracores from offshore Northern Dare County, North Carolina: Open-File Report 2001-02, North Carolina Geological Survey, Raleigh, NC.

    Online Links:


How reliable are the data; what problems remain in the data set?

  1. How well have the observations been checked?

    All attributes were entered and checked by the compilers in a consistent manner.

  2. How accurate are the geographic locations?

  3. How accurate are the heights or depths?

  4. Where are the gaps in the data? What is missing?

    Locations, statistical parameters, and sample identifiers are provided for 56 cores.

  5. How consistent are the relationships among the observations, including topology?

    No additional checks for topological consistency were performed on this data.


How can someone get a copy of the data set?

Are there legal restrictions on access or use of the data?

Access_Constraints: None
Use_Constraints: None

  1. Who distributes the data set? (Distributor 1 of 1)

    North Carolina Geological Survey
    1612 Mail Service Center
    Raliehg, NC 27699-1612
    USA

    (919) 733-2423 (voice)

  2. What's the catalog number I need to order this data set?

    NCGS2001-02: Vibracores from offshore Northern Dare County, North Carolina

  3. What legal disclaimers am I supposed to read?

    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

  4. How can I download or order the data?


Who wrote the metadata?

Dates:
Last modified: 25-Aug-2005
Last Reviewed: 04-May-2005
Metadata author:
Jamey Reid
U.S. Geological Survey
IT Specialist (Data Management)
384 Woods Hole Rd.
Woods Hole, MA 02543-1598

(508) 548-8700 x2204 (voice)
(508) 457-2310 (FAX)
jreid@usgs.gov

Metadata standard:
FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata (FGDC-STD-001-1998)
Metadata extensions used:


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