sed_archive: Database for the U.S. Geological Survey Woods Hole Science Center's marine sediment samples, including locations, sample data and collection information

Sed_Archive: Database for the U.S. Geological Survey Woods Hole Science Center's marine sediment samples, including locations, sample data and collection information

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What does this data set describe?

Title:: Sed_Archive: Database for the U.S. Geological Survey Woods Hole Science Center's marine sediment samples, including locations, sample data and collection information
Abstract:: The USGS Woods Hole Science Center has been an active member of the Woods Hole research community for over 35 years. In that time there have been many sediment collection projects conducted by USGS scientists and technicians for the research and study of seabed environments and processes. These samples are collected at sea or near shore and then brought back to the Woods Hole Science Center (WHSC) for study. While at the Center, samples are stored in ambient temperature, cold or freezing conditions, depending on the best mode of preparation for the study being conducted or the duration of storage planned for the samples. Recently, storage methods and available storage space have become a major concern at the WHSC. The shapefile sed_archive.shp, gives a geographical view of the samples in the WHSC's collections, and where they were collected along with images and hyperlinks to useful resources.

How should this data set be cited?
Buczkowski, Brian J. , 2006, sed_archive: Database for the U.S. Geological Survey Woods Hole Science Center's marine sediment samples, including locations, sample data and collection information: Open-File Report 2006-1187, U.S. Geological Survey, Coastal and Marine Geology Program, Woods Hole Science Center, Woods Hole, MA.
Online Links:
- <http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2006/1187/database/sed_archive.zip>
- <http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2006/1187/htmldocs/data_cata.htm>
This is part of the following larger work.
Buczkowski, Brian J. , and Kelsey, Sarah A. , 2006, Archival Policies and Collections Database for the Woods Hole Science Center's Marine Sediment Samples: Open-File Report 2006-1187, U.S. Geological Survey, Coastal and Marine Geology Program, Woods Hole Science Center, Woods Hole, MA.
Online Links:
- <http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2006/1187/>
What geographic area does the data set cover?

West_Bounding_Coordinate: -157.118517

East_Bounding_Coordinate: 108.926167

North_Bounding_Coordinate: 59.740000

South_Bounding_Coordinate: 16.721667
What does it look like?

<http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2006/1187/database/sed_archive.jpg> (JPEG)
Image showing extent of data layer coverage
Does the data set describe conditions during a particular time period?

Calendar_Date: 2006
Currentness_Reference: publication date
What is the general form of this data set?

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
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 (14795)
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 0.000001. Longitudes are given to the nearest 0.000001. Latitude and longitude values are specified in Decimal degrees.
  The horizontal datum used is D_WGS_1984.
  The ellipsoid used is WGS_1984.
  The semi-major axis of the ellipsoid used is 6378137.000000.
  The flattening of the ellipsoid used is 1/298.257224.

How does the data set describe geographic features?

sed_archive

Shapefile attribute table

FID

Internal feature number. (Source: ESRI)

Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.

Shape

Feature geometry. (Source: ESRI)

Coordinates defining the features.

serial_no

Five-digit field activity number assigned to the collection cruise by the WHSC's Data Librarian. (Source: USGS)

alt_cruise

Any alternate identifier used to refer to the collection cruise on which the selected sample was taken. (Source: USGS)

platform

Ship, or vessel (marine or terrestrial) upon which the sample was collected. (Source: USGS)

Value	Definition
ABEL J
ALBATROSS IV
ALPHA & OMEGA II
ALYCE C
ANDERSON
ANNANDALE
ARGO MAINE
ASTERIAS
ATLANTIC SURVEYOR
ATLANTIC TWIN
ATLANTIS II/ALVIN
ATLANTIS/ALVIN
CHAPMAN
CHIPPEWA
CHRISTOPHER ANDREW
CONNECTICUT
DAVID STARR JORDAN
DELAWARE II
DEMPSEY
DIANE G
EASTWARD
EDWIN LINK
ELISHA KANE
ELUSIVE
ENDEAVOR
ESTERO
FARNELLA
FERREL
GLOMAR CONCEPTION
GLORIA MICHELLE
GYRE
HUDSON
ISABEL S
JOHNSON/ JSL
KAYAK
KNORR
LAURENTIAN
LULU
MARCUS HANNA
MARION DUFRENSE
MCARTHUR
MEGAN MILLER
NANCY FOSTER
NEECHO
NEPTUNE
OCEANUS
POWELL
RAFAEL
RITA'S RIDE
ROGER B SIMONS
SEAWARD EXPLORER
SEWARD JOHNSON
SEWARD JOHNSON/JSL
TG&B MARINE MOONPOOL BOAT
USCG 41
VERESHCHAGIN
WADING IN WATER
WHITE HEATH

sample_id

ID given on ship for the sample. (Source: USGS)

sample_typ

Type of sample collected. (Source: USGS)

Value	Definition
CORE
DREDGE
DRILL
GRAB
HAND SAMPLE
SUBMERSIBLE SAMPLE
SUSPENDED
TRAP
UNKNOWN
WATER SAMPLE

device

Collection device. (Source: USGS)

Value	Definition
1 METER PLANKTON NET
ALVIN PUSH CORE
BOX CORE
DIGBY DREDGE
DIGBY DREDGE W/ CNVS BAG
DIVER OPERATED PUSH CORE
DRIVE-POINT PIEZOMETER
EWING PISTON CORE
FLUFF SAMPLE
FREE-FALL CORE
GIANT PISTON CORE
GRAVITY CORE
GRAVITY HEAT FLOW CORE
HAND SAMPLE
HYDRAULICALLY DAMPED CORER w/o PISTON
HYDRAULICALLY DAMPED SLOW CORE
HYDROSTATIC CORE
IKU GRAB
NISKIN BOTTLE
OTHER
PIPE DREDGE
PISTON CORE
PONAR TYPE GRAB
PUSH CORE
ROCKING CHAIR DREDGE
SCALLOP DERDGE
SEABOSS
SEDIMENT DRILL
SEDIMENT TRAP
SHIPEK GRAB
SLIDE HAMMER CORE
SMITH-MACINTYRE GRAB
SMITH-MACINTYRE W/O CAMERA
SURFACE GRAB
SYRINGE SAMPLE FROM BOX CORE
TRIGGER CORE
TRIGGER-WEIGHT CORE
UNKNOWN DEVICE
VAN VEEN GRAB
VAN VEEN GRAB - TEFLON COATED
VEGEMATIC BOX CORE
VIBRACORE

device_cod

Abbreviated code for the collection device. (Source: USGS)

Value	Definition
APC	ALVIN PUSH CORE
BC	BOX CORE
DD	DIGBY DREDGE
DOP	DIVER OPERATED PUSH CORE
DPP	DRIVE-POINT PIEZOMETER
EPC	EWING PISTON CORE
FFC	FREE-FALL CORE
FS	FLUFF SAMPLE
GC	GRAVITY CORE
GHF	GRAVITY HEAT FLOW CORE
GPC	GIANT PISTON CORE
HDC	HYDRAULICALLY DAMPED SLOW CORE
HND	HAND SAMPLE
HSC	HYDROSTATIC CORE
IKU	IKU GRAB
NB	NISKIN BOTTLE
OTH	OTHER
PD	PIPE DREDGE
PHC	PUSH CORE
PTC	PISTON CORE
PTG	PONAR TYPE GRAB
RCD	ROCKING CHAIR DREDGE
SBC	SYRINGE SAMPLE FROM BOX CORE
SBS	SEABOSS
SCD	SCALLOP DERDGE
SD	SEDIMENT DRILL
SFG	SURFACE GRAB
SHC	SLIDE HAMMER CORE
SMG	SMITH-MACINTYRE GRAB
SPG	SHIPEK GRAB
ST	SEDIMENT TRAP
TC	TRIGGER CORE
UNK	UNKNOWN DEVICE
VBC	VEGEMATIC BOX CORE
VC	VIBRACORE
VV	VAN VEEN GRAB

top_sectio

Top of sectioned interval, measured in centimeters from the top of the core sample. (Source: USGS)

Range of values
Minimum:	0.0
Maximum:	3280.0

bottom_sec

Bottom of sectioned interval, measured in centimeters from the top of the core sample. (Source: USGS)

Range of values
Minimum:	0.0
Maximum:	3290.0

pri_sed_te

Primary sediment texture according to the Folk Classification scheme. (Source: USGS)

Value	Definition
S	SAND
cS	CLAYEY SAND
mS	MUDDY SAND
zS	SILTY SAND
sC	SANDY CLAY
sM	SANDY MUD
sZ	SANDY SILT
C	CLAY
M	MUD
Z	SILT
G	GRAVEL
mG	MUDDY GRAVEL
msG	MUDDY SANDY GRAVEL
sG	SANDY GRAVEL
gM	GRAVELLY MUD
gmS	GRAVELLY MUDDY SAND
gS	GRAVELLY SAND
(g)M	SLIGHTLY GRAVELLY MUD
(g)sM	SLIGHTLY GRAVELLY SANDY MUD
(g)mS	SLIGHTLY GRAVELLY MUDDY SAND
(g)S	SLIGHTLY GRAVELLY SAND

sec_sed_te

Secondary sediment texture according to the Folk Classification scheme. (Source: USGS)

Value	Definition
S	SAND
cS	CLAYEY SAND
mS	MUDDY SAND
zS	SILTY SAND
sC	SANDY CLAY
sM	SANDY MUD
sZ	SANDY SILT
C	CLAY
M	MUD
Z	SILT
G	GRAVEL
mG	MUDDY GRAVEL
msG	MUDDY SANDY GRAVEL
sG	SANDY GRAVEL
gM	GRAVELLY MUD
gmS	GRAVELLY MUDDY SAND
gS	GRAVELLY SAND
(g)M	SLIGHTLY GRAVELLY MUD
(g)sM	SLIGHTLY GRAVELLY SANDY MUD
(g)mS	SLIGHTLY GRAVELLY MUDDY SAND
(g)S	SLIGHTLY GRAVELLY SAND

latitude_d

Latitude decimal degrees for GIS display. (Source: USGS)

longitude_

Longitude decimal degrees for GIS display. (Source: USGS)

year_taken

Year of sample collection. (Source: USGS)

time_taken

Time reading when sediment was collected. (Source: USGS)

core_l

Core length, measured in centimeters. (Source: USGS)

Range of values
Minimum:	0.0
Maximum:	3970.0

core_d

Core barrel diameter, measured in centimeters. (Source: USGS)

Range of values
Minimum:	0.1
Maximum:	15.24

water_dm

Water depth, measured in meters. (Source: USGS)

Range of values
Minimum:	0.0
Maximum:	5001.0

water_dft

Water depth, measured in feet. (Source: USGS)

Range of values
Minimum:	0.0
Maximum:	16407.3

area

Location of sample collection. (Source: USGS)

notes

Additional information pertaining to the sample. (Source: USGS)

fate

Destination of sample after analyses have taken place. (Source: USGS)

pi_name

Name of scientist in charge of sample collection. (Source: USGS)

Value	Definition
ACKERMAN
ANDREWS
BOOTH
BOTHNER
BRATTON
BUTMAN
COLMAN
CRUSIUS
DENNY
GARRISON
GRASSLE
HATHAWAY
HOLLISTER-WHOI
J BOOTH
KNEBEL
LEWIS
M BOTHNER
M TENBRINK
MANHEIM
POPPE
RENDIGS
ROBB
SCANLON
SCHWAB
THIELER
TWICHELL
VALENTINE
WINTERS

pi_contact

Email address to contact for sampling information. (Source: USGS)

cruise_url

Field activity page on the Woods Hole server providing supplementary information on the collection cruise. Information given includes PI and personnel aboard the platform, purpose of field activity, area of operations, and links to materials in the Data Library also derived from this cruise. (Source: USGS)

descriptio

Yes or No, is there a page with a sample description available for the public? (Source: USGS)

Value	Definition
YES
NO

desc_page

Link to the description page, if available. (Source: USGS)

data_avail

Types of data collected from this sample. (Source: USGS)

published

Yes or No, have data from this sample been published? (Source: USGS)

Value	Definition
YES
NO

publicatio

Citation and link to published materials. (Source: USGS)

in_collect

Yes or No, do we have the sample available in our collections? (Source: USGS)

Value	Definition
YES
NO

storage_fa

Storage facility housing the sample. (Source: USGS)

Value	Definition
Ambient Laboratory Van: LV01
AMCOR Refridgerated Van: RE01
Geotech Refridgerated Van: RE02
Marine Operations Facility: MOF
Quissett Freezer Van: FR01
WHOI Core Storage Facility

storage_lo

Location of sample within the facility. (Source: USGS)

entry_date

Date sample information was entered/ updated in the sed_archive database. (Source: USGS)

Who produced the data set?

Who are the originators of the data set? (may include formal authors, digital compilers, and editors)
- Brian J. Buczkowski
Who also contributed to the data set?
To whom should users address questions about the data?

Brian Buczkowski
U.S. Geological Survey
Core Curator and Data Management Specialist
384 Woods Hole Road
Woods Hole, MA 02543-1598
USA

(508) 548-8700 x2361 (voice)
(508) 457-2310 (FAX)
bbuczkowski@usgs.gov

Why was the data set created?

This data layer is a point coverage of sediment samples collected by the U.S. Geological Survey Woods Hole Science Center's field operations. The data contained represent collection information, as well as relationships to published materials, and storage locations. This data layer was created to build a digital mapping the sediment sampling distribution on regional, national and global scales. These data are intended for science researchers, students, and the general public. The data can be used with geographic information systems (GIS) software to display geologic and oceanographic information.

How was the data set created?

From what previous works were the data drawn?

(source 1 of 1)

Type_of_Source_Media: various hard copy documents and digital files

Source_Contribution:
point locations, descriptions and analytical data on many different types of cores, grabs and other maine sediment samples
How were the data generated, processed, and modified?
(process 1 of 1)
Metadata imported.
Data sources used in this process:
- C:\DOCUME~1\BBUCZK~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\xml16F7.tmp
What similar or related data should the user be aware of?

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

How well have the observations been checked?
Accuracy of each attribute is dependant on the accuracy of the lineage data.
How accurate are the geographic locations?
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.
How accurate are the heights or depths?
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.
Where are the gaps in the data? What is missing?
New samples arrive at the Woods Hole Science Center regularly, and samples are being deaccessioned from the archive. The database is updated as the archive grows. Updates will be posted in version 2.
How consistent are the relationships among the observations, including topology?
Data in the sed_archive database are derived from cruise reports, field notes, and published materials. Each source varies in type of information/data recorded and format.

How can someone get a copy of the data set?

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

Access_Constraints:
Cores and sediment samples may be examined without constraint. Sub-sampling will typically require a negotiated written agreement describing the samples to be taken, their purpose and where to contact to gain data obtained from these sub-samples.
Samples are shelved in the sample storage facility of the U.S. Geological Survey Woods Hole Science Center, 384 Woods Hole Road, Woods Hole, MA 02543. There is no legal constraint on access. Users wishing to access the cores should contact the curator to schedule a visit. Manpower to physically handle the samples and space in which to lay them out for examination are limited and are addressed on a case-by-case basis.

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.

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

Brian Buczkowski
U.S. Geological Survey
Core Curator and Data Management Specialist
384 Woods Hole Road
Woods Hole, MA 02543-1598
USA

(508) 548-8700 x2361 (voice)
(508) 457-2310 (FAX)
bbuczkowski@usgs.gov
What's the catalog number I need to order this data set?
Downloadable Data
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.

How can I download or order the data?

Availability in digital form:

Data format:	Text file containing data and informational input into the sed_archive database. Fields are comma separated values. First record of file contains field names. in format ASCII Size: 0.429
Network links:	<http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2006/1187/database/sed_archive.txt> <http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2006/1187/htmldocs/data_cata.htm>

Cost to order the data: None

What hardware or software do I need in order to use the data set?

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.

Who wrote the metadata?

Dates:

Last modified: 23-Jan-2007

Metadata author:

U.S. Geological Survey
c/o Brian Buczkowski
Core Curator and Data Management Specialist
384 Woods Hole Road
Woods Hole, MA 02543-1598
USA

(508) 548-8700 x2361 (voice)
(508) 457-2310 (FAX)
bbuczkowski@usgs.gov

Metadata standard:

FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata (FGDC-STD-001-1998)

Metadata extensions used:

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