Atlantic walrus (Odobenus rosmarus rosmarus): A literature survey and status report
Randall R. Reeves
1978, Wildlife Research Report 10
It is generally agreed that the genus Odobenus includes only one species, O. rosmarus. At least two subspecies are widely recognized: O. r. rosmarus, the Atlantic walrus, and O. r. divergens, the Pacific walrus. A third nominal subspecies, O. r. laptevi, the Laptev walrus, is designated by some Soviet researchers;...
Summer drift patterns of surface waters over the south-central Texas continental shelf
G. W. Hill, C.A. Pyle, L. E. Garrison
1978, Miscellaneous Field Studies Map 983
Stamukhi shoals of the Arctic - some observations from the Beaufort Sea
Erk Reimnitz, Douglas K. Maurer
1978, Open-File Report 78-666
A number of linear shoals, representing pronounced topographic anomalies on the surface of the Arctic shelf, have been studied in the Prudhoe Bay area. These shoals have been referred to in several previous studies. Based on seismic reflection records, Reimnitz et al., (1972a), stated that the shoals are constructional features...
Drilling during 1977 in the Danforth Hills coal field, Easton Gulch and Devils Hole Gulch quadrangles, Moffat County, Colorado
Marith J. Reheis
1978, Open-File Report 78-272
No abstract available....
Neogene stratigraphy and paleontology of southern Almeria Province, Spain; an overview
Warren O. Addicott, P. D. Snavely Jr., David Bukry, R.Z. Poore
1978, Bulletin 1454
A seismic refraction experiment performed in the Melones Reservoir region of the metamorphic belt, central California
James N. Murdock, John C. Roller
1978, Open-File Report 78-131
A seismic refraction experiment was conducted in the metamorphic belt of central California during May 1972. Seven charges were fired during the experiment. Three seismic refraction lines, 75 to 125 km long, were made in the belt. Also, data were gathered for regional travel-time calibrations. The experimental data are presented....
Scatter diagrams and correlations of uranium in surface water versus discharge, conductivity, and pH at various locations throughout the United States
Jennie L. Ridgley, Karen J. Wenrich-Verbeek
1978, Open-File Report 78-581
A study of the relationship of stream discharge, conductivity, and pH with uranium concentration in surface waters has been made for various locations in the United States utilizing data collected, for the most part, by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The results of the study are portrayed by the scatter...
Predictive analyses of ground-water discharges in the Willow Creek Watershed, northeast Nebraska
Jack T. Dugan, Eric G. Lappala
1978, Water-Resources Investigations Report 78-67
Ground-water discharge to Willow Creek, which drains a 204 mi2 watershed in northeast Nebraska was predicted for six combinations of conditions of climate and ground-water development. A digital model of the ground water/surface-water system was stressed with recharge and withdrawal functions determined from a linear reservoir model of the soil...
Analyses of natural gases from Gulf of Mexico Outer Continental Shelf
Dudley D. Rice, Charles N. Threlkeld
1978, Open-File Report 78-428
This report contains analyses and related source data for natural gas samples from 32 fields in the Gulf of Mexico OCS (Outer Continental Shelf).The interpretation of this data, along with analyses from other fields in Texas, is still in progress....
Ground-water pollution by nitrogen compounds at Olean, New York; progress report, June 1977
Allan D. Randall
1978, Open-File Report 78-304
Ground water in an area in Olean, New York contains high concentrations of nitrogen compounds, which are being slowly flushed from the aquifer as the ground water flows toward a nearby well field where it is pumped out. Construction and regular use of a new production well in the area...
Basic data for the geochemical evaluation of National Petroleum Reserve, Alaska
P. K. Theobald, H. N. Barton
1978, Open-File Report 78-70-D
No abstract available....
Water quality in the Sugar Creek basin, Bloomington and Normal, Illinois
Byron J. Prugh Jr.
1978, Water-Resources Investigations Report 78-78
Sugar Creek, within the twin cities of Bloomington and Normal, Illinois, has differences in water quantity and quality as a result of urban runoff and overflows from combined sewers.Water-quality data from five primary and eight secondary locations showed three basic types of responses to climatic and hydrologic stresses. Stream temperatures...
Coal resource occurrence and coal development potential maps of the Mud Springs Ranch quadrangle, Sweetwater County, Wyoming
Joseph D. Sanchez
1978, Open-File Report 78-31
Description of wells at Beale Air Force Base and vicinity, California
Gerald L. Rockwell
1978, Open-File Report 78-10
The study area occupies approximately 168 square miles of the Sacramento Valley. The study area boundary is the Yuba River in the north, the Feather River in the west, the Bear River in the south, and the Sierra Nevada foothills in the east. Between December 1976 and March 1977, 640 wells...
Map showing ground-water conditions in the Kaibito and Tuba City areas, Coconino and Navajo counties, Arizona, 1978
C. D. Farrar
1978, Water-Resources Investigations Report 79-58
The Kaibito and Tuba City areas include about 2,500 square miles in north-central Arizona. Ground water is obtained from the N aquifer and from alluvium. The N aquifer consists of Navajo Sandstone, Kayenta Formation, Moenave Formation, and the Lukachukai Member of the Wingate Sandstone. The main source of ground water...
Ground water withdrawn for municipal, industrial, and irrigation use in the Upper Peace and Alafia River basins, west-central Florida, 1970-74
Alton F. Robertson, L. R. Mills, D.C. Parsons
1978, Open-File Report 78-29
Data are presented for ground-water withdrawals for municipal, industrial and irrigation use in the upper Peace and Alafia River basins during 1970-71. Within the 1,160-square-mile study area, the principal source of ground water is the Floridan aquifer. Methods used to determine ground-water withdrawal include: metering water use; relating measured well...
A prototype design for microprocessor based digital telemetry transmitter for low frequency data
J. Roger, R. Cutler, M. Varon
1978, Open-File Report 78-674
A prototype microprocessor based digital transmitter with low power requirements has been designed and built for use in dial-up telemetry applications. The processor used is the 8 bit RCA COSMAC. Input data is an analog signal in the range of -5 volts to +5 volts which is digitized to 12-bit...
Effects of nutrients on algal growth in West Point Lake, Georgia
R.N. Cherry, B.W. Lium, W. Thomas Shoaf, J. K. Stamer, R.E. Faye
1978, Open-File Report 78-976
The Bangui magnetic anomaly, Central African Empire: Final trip report
Robert D. Regan
1978, Open-File Report 78-1006
For the past 5 years the U. S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have been involved in a joint project concerning the analysis of satellite magnetometer data for geological studies. The principal objectives of this project have been the detection, identification, and interpretation of...
The use and abuse of water; floods, dams, and zoning
D. M. Thomas
1978, Open-File Report 78-232
Use and interpretation of strong-motion records from highway bridges
J.D. Raggett, Christopher Rojahn
1978, Open-File Report 78-707
This report describes how strong-motion records obtained from the earthquake-induced motions of highway bridges may be analyzed for use in the evaluation of bridge designs and bridge design procedures.This report is divided into five principal sections. The first section describes strong-motion instrumentation and strong-motion records. In the second section, a...
Disseminated tin occurrence near Coal Creek, Talkeetna Mountains D-6 quadrangle, Alaska
Bruce L. Reed
1978, Open-File Report 78-77
No abstract available....
Directory of local assistance centers of the National Water Data Exchange (NAWDEX)
Melvin D. Edwards
1978, Open-File Report 78-162
The National Water Data Exchange (NAWDEX), managed by the U.S. Geological Survey, has established a network of Local Assistance Centers throughout the United States and Puerto Rico to assist users of water data in identifying and locating the data they need. This up-dated Directory provides the information needed to contact...
Lunar landscape morphometry
Richard J. Pike
1978, Open-File Report 78-812
This report outlines some general methods for analyzing the geometry of planetary topography and illustrates them with results obtained for the Moon. Its contents apply to selection of landing sites for spacecraft, planning traverses for vehicles, and to other aspects of planetary exploration that involve numerical expression of topographic form...
Fission-track dating of apatite and zircon: an interlaboratory comparison
Charles W. Naeser, Gerald T. Cebula
1978, Open-File Report 78-108