NYNJ_EXT: usSEABED EXTracted data for the New York-New Jersey Region

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Identification_Information:
Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: U.S. Geological Survey
Publication_Date: 2006
Title:
NYNJ_EXT: usSEABED EXTracted data for the New York-New Jersey Region
Edition: 1.0
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Series_Information:
Series_Name: Open-File Report
Issue_Identification: 2006-1046
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Woods Hole Science Center, Woods Hole, MA
Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey, Coastal and Marine Geology Program
Online_Linkage: <http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2006/1046/data/usseabed/nynj_ext.zip>
Online_Linkage: <http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2006/1046/htmldocs/data_catalog.htm>
Larger_Work_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: M.A. Arsenault
Originator: J.A. Reid
Originator: C.J. Jenkins
Originator: S.J. Williams
Originator: L.J. Poppe
Originator: J.M. Reid
Publication_Date: 2006
Title:
Surficial Sediment Character of the New York-New Jersey Offshore Continental Shelf Region: a GIS Compilation
Edition: 1.0
Series_Information:
Series_Name: Open-File Report
Issue_Identification: 2006-1046
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Woods Hole Science Center, Woods Hole, MA
Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey, Coastal and Marine Geology Program
Online_Linkage: <http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2006/1046/>
Description:
Abstract:
This data layer is a point coverage of known sediment samplings, inspections and probings from the usSEABED data collection and integrated using the software system dbSEABED. This data layer represents the extracted (EXT) output of the dbSEABED mining software. It contains data items which were simply extracted from the data resources through data mining. The EXT data is usually based on instrumental analyses (probe or laboratory) but may apply to just a subsample of the sediment (eg. no large shells).
Purpose:
To build a digital mapping of the character of the seabed on regional, national and global scales. These data are intended for science researchers, students, policy makers, and the general public. The data can be used with geographic information systems (GIS) software to display geologic and oceanographic information.
Supplemental_Information:
This data layer is a subset of the original usSEABED East Coast data release version 1.0, and is geographically clipped to the greater New York-New Jersey geographical region.
Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 2006
Currentness_Reference: publication date
Status:
Progress: Planned
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: As needed
Spatial_Domain:
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate: -75.499150
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -71.000000
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 42.000000
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 38.000000
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: General
Theme_Keyword: analyses
Theme_Keyword: CMGP
Theme_Keyword: Coastal and Marine Geology Program
Theme_Keyword: dbSEABED
Theme_Keyword: descriptions
Theme_Keyword: geology
Theme_Keyword: grain size
Theme_Keyword: Marine Aggregates Resources and Processes
Theme_Keyword: seabed
Theme_Keyword: seafloor
Theme_Keyword: sediment data
Theme_Keyword: texture
Theme_Keyword: U.S. Geological Survey
Theme_Keyword: USGS
Theme_Keyword: usSEABED
Theme_Keyword: Woods Hole Science Center
Theme_Keyword: University of Colorado
Theme_Keyword: Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research
Theme_Keyword: Benthic Habitats (Pacific) Project
Theme_Keyword: Pacific Science Center
Theme_Keyword: WHSC
Theme_Keyword: PSC
Theme_Keyword: INSTAAR
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Category
Theme_Keyword: oceans and estuaries
Theme_Keyword: location
Theme_Keyword: geoscientificInformation
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus:
NASA/Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Earth Science Keywords. Version 5.3.3
Theme_Keyword: Oceans
Theme_Keyword: Marine Sediments
Theme_Keyword: Biogenic Sediments
Theme_Keyword: Sediment Chemistry
Theme_Keyword: Sediment Composition
Theme_Keyword: Sediment Textures
Theme_Keyword: Sedimentation
Theme_Keyword: Terrigenous Sediments
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: General
Place_Keyword: New York
Place_Keyword: New Jersey
Place_Keyword: New York Bight
Place_Keyword: Atlantic coast
Place_Keyword: East Coast
Place_Keyword: United States
Place_Keyword: Atlantic Ocean
Access_Constraints: None
Use_Constraints:
Public domain data from the U.S. Government are freely redistributable with proper metadata and source attribution. Please recognize the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) as the source of this information.
Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Matthew A. Arsenault
Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey
Contact_Position: IT Specialist (Data Management)
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 384 Woods Hole Road
City: Woods Hole
State_or_Province: MA
Postal_Code: 02543-1598
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: (508) 548-8700 x2354
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (508) 457-2310
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: marsenault@usgs.gov
Browse_Graphic:
Browse_Graphic_File_Name: <http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2006/1046/browseimages/nynj_clc.jpg>
Browse_Graphic_File_Description: Image map showing extent of data layer coverage
Browse_Graphic_File_Type: JPEG
Native_Data_Set_Environment:
Microsoft Windows XP Version 5.1 (Build 2600) Service Pack 2; ESRI ArcCatalog 9.1.0.722
Cross_Reference:
Citation_Information:
Originator: J.M. Reid
Originator: J.A. Reid
Originator: C.J. Jenkins
Originator: M.E. Hastings
Originator: S.J. Williams
Originator: L.J. Poppe
Publication_Date: 2005
Title:
usSEABED: Atlantic Coast Offshore Surficial Sediment Data Release, version 1.0
Edition: 1.0
Series_Information:
Series_Name: Data Series
Issue_Identification: 118
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Woods Hole Science Center, Woods Hole, MA
Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey, Coastal and Marine Geology Program
Online_Linkage: <http://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2005/118/>
Data_Quality_Information:
Attribute_Accuracy:
Attribute_Accuracy_Report:
Accuracy of each attribute is dependent on the accuracy of the lineage data.
Logical_Consistency_Report:
Data in usSEABED 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 absence) or information can be noted.
Completeness_Report:
Additional useable data may exist in this area; the authors appreciate any information and leads.
Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report:
Locational accuracy is dependent on the accuracy of the navigational technique from the individual data sources and may vary widely (e.g., from 0.005km (differential GPS) in more recent surveys to greater than 2 km based on radar, Loran, or dead reckoning in older surveys.) Users of the data should use their own criteria for assessing the accuracy of the locations.
Vertical_Positional_Accuracy:
Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Report:
Locational accuracy is dependent on the accuracy of the navigational technique from the individual data sources. Users of the data should use their own criteria for assessing the accuracy of the locations.
Lineage:
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: U.S. Geological Survey
Originator: University of Colorado
Publication_Date: 2005
Title:
ATL_EXT: usSEABED EXTracted data for the entire U.S. Atlantic Coast
Edition: 1.0
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Series_Information:
Series_Name: Data Series
Issue_Identification: 118
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Wooods Hole Science Center, Woods Hole, MA
Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey, Coastal and Marine Geology Program
Online_Linkage: <http://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2005/118/data/atl_ext.zip>
Larger_Work_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Publication_Date: 2005
Title:
usSEABED: Atlantic Coast Offshore Surficial Sediment Data Release version 1.0
Edition: 1.0
Series_Information:
Series_Name: Data Series
Issue_Identification: 118
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Wooods Hole Science Center, Woods Hole, MA
Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey, Coastal and Marine Geology Program
Online_Linkage: <http://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2005/118/>
Source_Scale_Denominator:
See separate listing contained within the Larger_Work_Citation of the Source_Citation for specific sources and associated metadata
Type_of_Source_Media: online
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 2005
Source_Currentness_Reference: publication date
Source_Contribution:
point locations, descriptions and analytical data on many different types of sediment and rock materials and benthos for the entire U.S. Atlantic coast
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
The data contained in this report were clipped from the larger citation using the 'Select' tool in the ArcToolbox, and selected using the following criteria: "LATITUDE" >=38 and "LATITUDE" <=42 and "LONGITUDE" <=-71 and "LONGITUDE" >=-75.5
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: ATL_EXT
Process_Date: 2006
Source_Produced_Citation_Abbreviation: NYNJ_EXT
Process_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Matthew A. Arsenault
Contact_Organization: USGS
Contact_Position: IT Specialist (Data Management)
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 384 Woods Hole Rd, Woods Hole Science Center
City: Woods Hole
State_or_Province: MA
Postal_Code: 02543-1598
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 508-548-8700 x2354
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 508-457-2310
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: marsenault@usgs.gov
Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:
Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Vector
Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:
SDTS_Terms_Description:
SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: Entity point
Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 19046
Spatial_Reference_Information:
Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Geographic:
Latitude_Resolution: 0.000000
Longitude_Resolution: 0.000000
Geographic_Coordinate_Units: Decimal degrees
Geodetic_Model:
Horizontal_Datum_Name: North American Datum of 1927
Ellipsoid_Name: Clarke 1866
Semi-major_Axis: 6378206.400000
Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 294.978698
Entity_and_Attribute_Information:
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: NYNJ_EXT
Entity_Type_Definition: Shapefile Attribute Table
Entity_Type_Definition_Source: ESRI
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: FID
Attribute_Definition: Internal feature number.
Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Shape
Attribute_Definition: Feature geometry.
Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Coordinates defining the features.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: LATITUDE
Attribute_Definition: Latitude coordinate of sample location
Attribute_Definition_Source: source data
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: decimal degrees
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: LONGITUDE
Attribute_Definition: Longitude coordinate of sample location
Attribute_Definition_Source: source data
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: decimal degrees
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: WATERDEPTH
Attribute_Definition: measured water depth for site (usually uncorrected)
Attribute_Definition_Source: source data
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: meters
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SAMPLETOP
Attribute_Definition: measured subbottom depth information for each point sample
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: meters
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SAMPLEBASE
Attribute_Definition: measured subbottom depth information for each point sample
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: meters
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SITENAME
Attribute_Definition: Survey or laboratory code for site (non-unique)
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: DATASETKEY
Attribute_Definition: Unique sequential numeric key to SRC file
Attribute_Definition_Source: dbSEABED processing software
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SITEKEY
Attribute_Definition: Unique sequential numeric key to SRC file
Attribute_Definition_Source: dbSEABED processing software
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SAMPLEKEY
Attribute_Definition: Unique sequential numeric key to SRC file
Attribute_Definition_Source: dbSEABED processing software
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SAMPLER
Attribute_Definition: Equipment used to collect samples
Attribute_Definition_Source: Original data source
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: DATATYPES
Attribute_Definition:
Type of data that were used to derive values held in characterization
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: ACU
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Acoustic Properties
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: dbSEABED Data Entry Template
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: CMP
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Sediment Composition
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: dbSEABED Data Entry Template
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: COL
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Color
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: dbSEABED Data Entry Template
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: GTC
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Geotechnical Properties
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: dbSEABED Data Entry Template
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: GRZ
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Grain Size
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: dbSEABED Data Entry Template
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: TXR
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Texture
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: dbSEABED Data Entry Template
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: TXG
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Texture (Graphic)
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: dbSEABED Data Entry Template
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: LTH
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Lithology
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: dbSEABED Data Entry Template
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: GRAVEL
Attribute_Definition: Gravel grainsize fraction
Attribute_Definition_Source: Original data source
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 100
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: percent
Attribute_Measurement_Resolution: 1
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SAND
Attribute_Definition: Sand grainsize fraction
Attribute_Definition_Source: Original data source
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 100
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: percent
Attribute_Measurement_Resolution: 1
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: MUD
Attribute_Definition: Mud grainsize fraction
Attribute_Definition_Source: Original data source
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 100
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: percent
Attribute_Measurement_Resolution: 1
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: CLAY
Attribute_Definition: Clay grainsize fraction
Attribute_Definition_Source: Original data source
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 100
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: percent
Attribute_Measurement_Resolution: 1
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: GRAINSIZE
Attribute_Definition: Phi characteristic grainsize
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: -7.3
Range_Domain_Maximum: 12
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: phi
Attribute_Measurement_Resolution: 0.1
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SORTING
Attribute_Definition: Phi grainsize dispersion; standard deviation sorting only
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 6
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: phi
Attribute_Measurement_Resolution: 0.1
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SEABEDCLS
Attribute_Definition:
Seabed class; (Facies) with the maximum Fuzzy Membership value > 30%
Attribute_Definition_Source: dbSEABED processing software
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: CLSMSHP
Attribute_Definition: Class membership; fuzzy membership (%) of above Class (Facies)
Attribute_Definition_Source: dbSEABED processing software
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: FOLKCODE
Attribute_Definition: Grainsize classification
Attribute_Definition_Source: Folk, Andrews, and Lewis, 1970
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: (g)M
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: slightly gravelly mud
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: dbSEABED software, version MNEt
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: (g)mS
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: slightly gravelly muddy sand
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: dbSEABED software, version MNEt
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: (g)sM
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: slightly gravelly sandy mud
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: dbSEABED software, version MNEt
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: (g)S
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: slightly gravelly sand
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: dbSEABED software, version MNEt
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: G
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: gravel
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: dbSEABED software, version MNEt
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: gM
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: gravelly mud
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: dbSEABED software, version MNEt
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: gmS
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: gravelly muddy sand
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: dbSEABED software, version MNEt
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: gS
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: gravelly sand
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: dbSEABED software, version MNEt
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: M
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Mud
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: dbSEABED software, version MNEt
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: mG
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: muddy gravel
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: dbSEABED software, version MNEt
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: mS
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: muddy sand
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: dbSEABED software, version MNEt
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: msG
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: muddy sandy gravel
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: dbSEABED software, version MNEt
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: S
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: sand
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: dbSEABED software, version MNEt
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: sG
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: sandy gravel
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: dbSEABED software, version MNEt
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: sM
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: sandy mud
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: dbSEABED software, version MNEt
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SHEPARDCOD
Attribute_Definition: Shepard code; grain size classification
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: CLAYEY SILT
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: SANDY SILT
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: SAND SILT CLAY
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: SILTY CLAY
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: SAND
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: SILTY SAND
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: SEDIMENT
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: CLAYEY SAND
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: CLAY
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: SANDY CLAY
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: SILT
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: GRAVELLY SEDIMENT
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: GRAVEL
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: ROCKMSHP
Attribute_Definition:
Rock membership; fuzzy membership (%) reflecting percent exposure of rock
Attribute_Definition_Source: dbSEABED processing software
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: -99
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: no data
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: WEEDMSHP
Attribute_Definition:
Weed membership; fuzzy membership (%) reflecting percent abundance of seaweed and seagrass
Attribute_Definition_Source: dbSEABED processing software
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: -99
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: no data
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: CARBONATE
Attribute_Definition: Carbonate, including finest to coarsest sampled fractions
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: MUNSLCODE
Attribute_Definition: Munsell color code
Attribute_Definition_Source: GSA Rock-Color Chart, 1991
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: non-unique code based on HVC (Hue, Value, Chroma)
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: ORGCARBON
Attribute_Definition: organic carbon in the sample
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 100
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: percent
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: LGSHEARSTR
Attribute_Definition: Undrained compressive shear strength, Log10 of KiloPascals
Attribute_Definition_Source: dbSEABED processing software
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: -99
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: no data
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: dbSEABED software, version MNEt
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: POROSITY
Attribute_Definition: Void volume
Attribute_Definition_Source: dbSEABED processing software
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: percent
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: PWAVEVEL
Attribute_Definition: Compressional wave velocity
Attribute_Definition_Source: dbSEABED processing software
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: meters/second
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: ROUGHNESS
Attribute_Definition:
A coded output representing the V:H of the roughness element with greatest aspect ratio
Attribute_Definition_Source: dbSEABED processing software
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: values expressed as (rounded) integer log2 of V and H in cm
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: LGCRSHST
Attribute_Definition:
Log Critical Shear Stress, Log10 of Tau in kPa, being the Shear Stress required to initiate easily observable erosion and transport, whether by traction or suspension
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: kPa
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SAMPLEPHAS
Attribute_Definition:
Sample Phase; records whether the results are for the whole, bulk sediment or just to some special part
Attribute_Definition_Source: dbSEABED processing software
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Output as a word-based description that may involve numerics. This field will need to be selected against when GIS mappings of the bulk sediment characters are being mapped. Only blank entries should be included in such a mapping.
Overview_Description:
Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:
Values of -99 for any field are indications that there was no data available.
Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Matthew A. Arsenault
Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey
Contact_Position: IT Specialist (Data Management)
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 384 Woods Hole Rd.
City: Woods Hole
State_or_Province: MA
Postal_Code: 02543-1598
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: (508) 548-8700 x2354
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (508) 457-2310
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: marsenault@usgs.gov
Resource_Description: Downloadable Data
Distribution_Liability:
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:
Digital_Form:
Digital_Transfer_Information:
Format_Name: ASCII
Format_Information_Content:
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: 19.1 MB
Digital_Transfer_Option:
Online_Option:
Computer_Contact_Information:
Network_Address:
Network_Resource_Name: <http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2006/1046/data/usseabed/nynj_ext.txt>
Access_Instructions: Downloadable thru the WWW
Offline_Option:
Offline_Media: CD-ROM
Recording_Capacity:
Recording_Density: 650
Recording_Density_Units: Mbytes
Recording_Format: ISO 9660
Digital_Form:
Digital_Transfer_Information:
Format_Name: SHP
Format_Version_Number: 3.3
Format_Specification: ESRI Shapefile
Format_Information_Content:
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). The XML file contains the metadata describing the data set <data set name>.shp.xml. An ASCII version of the metadata file. A browse graphic showing the data layer coverage and extent (optional).
File_Decompression_Technique: winzip
Digital_Transfer_Option:
Online_Option:
Computer_Contact_Information:
Network_Address:
Network_Resource_Name: <http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2006/1046/data/usseabed/nynj_ext.zip>
Network_Resource_Name: <http://pubs.usgs.gov/ofr/2006/1046/htmldocs/data_catalog.htm>
Access_Instructions: Downloadable thru the WWW
Offline_Option:
Offline_Media: CD-ROM
Recording_Capacity:
Recording_Density: 650
Recording_Density_Units: Mbytes
Recording_Format: ISO 9660
Fees: None
Technical_Prerequisites:
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 www.esri.com.
Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date: 20060601
Metadata_Review_Date: 20050512
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Matthew A. Arsenault
Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey
Contact_Position: IT Specialist (Data Management)
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 384 Woods Hole Rd.
City: Woods Hole
State_or_Province: MA
Postal_Code: 02543-1598
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: (508) 548-8700 x2354
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (508) 457-2310
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: marsenault@usgs.gov
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
Metadata_Extensions:
Online_Linkage: <http://www.esri.com/metadata/esriprof80.html>
Profile_Name: ESRI Metadata Profile
Generated by mp version 2.8.6 on Thu Jun 01 13:48:44 2006