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What does this data set describe?

Title:
Geophysical data of field activity A-1-02-SC in Pt. Arguello to Pt. Dume from 06/14/2002 to 06/29/2002
Abstract:
United States Geological Survey, Menlo Park, California. Chief Scientists: Mike Fisher, Chris Gutmacher. Geophysical data (12khz, YoNav, GPS, Kleinsidescan, airgun, minisparker, Chirp, boomer, sparker) of field activity A-1-02-SC in Pt. Arguello to Pt. Dume from 06/14/2002 to 06/29/2002, <http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/infobank/a/a102sc/html/a-1-02-sc.meta.html>.
Supplemental_Information:

Equipment Used -
12khz bathymetry, Code: BA12, Brand: Knudsen, Model: 320 B/R echosounder, Media: D,P (paper recorded on EPC 1086), Comments: Recorded by Yonav, usually towed at 10m depth; sometimes short-hauled to 5 m but not always fixed in program, so Yonav depths may be off by 5 m in some areas.
YoNav Ship navigation, Code: YNAV, Brand: In-house program run on PC, Media: D, Comments: Worked very reliably, few spontaneous crashes
GPS Ship navigation, Brand: CSI Wireless, Model: DGPS Max, Media: D, by Yonav program, Comments: Differential GPS- WAAS (wide-area augmentation system; v accurate)
Kleinsidescan Code: SCAN, Brand: Klein, Model: 2000, Media: D, P (paper recorded on TDU 850), Comments: Digitally recorded both 100 and 500 kHz; Sidescan fish nav, Brand: ORE, Model: Trackpoint II plus, Media: D, Comments: Recorded in ss header file and by Yonav program
airgun Seismic sound source, Code: SCAG or MCAG, Brand: "single"-channel streamer actually 2 channel SIG, multi-channel streamer ITI with seismograph and controller, Media: D by Delph (SCAG) or MCS; and P for SCAG on TDU 850), Comments: GI 35 cu.in. Sureshot failed early on so did not have cancelling of outgoing pulse. AG used with both Brand: "single"-channel and multi-channel streamers. Most of the time with SCAG, had a sleeve inserted so was about 24 cu.in. and could then be fired more rapidly.
minisparker Seismic sound source, Code: SCMS or MCMS, Brand: Streamers as for airgun, Model: SIG 2 mille, Media: D by Delph (SCMS) or MCS; and P for SCMS on TDU 850), Comments: 160J for SCMS, up to 2kJ for MCMS, but minisparker died running at full power and rep rate approved by manufacturer.
Chirp FSSB Chirp sonar Sub-bottom profiler, Code: FSSB, Brand: Edgetech, Model: FS-SB, Media: D, P (paper recorded on TDU 1200), Comments: Delph digital recording system
boomer Huntec boomer seismic sound source, Code: HUNT, Brand: Huntec, Model: Hydrosonde, Media: D, P (paper recorded on TDU 1200), Comments: Used very little in favor of chirp sonar. Delph digital recording system
sparker Huntec sparker seismic sound source, Code: HTSP, Brand: Huntec, Model: Hydrosonde, Media: D, P (paper recorded on TDU 1200), Comments: Used quite successfully after minisparker power supply blew up. Delph digital recording system
Publications -
Normark, William R., Fisher, Michael A., Gutmacher,
Christina E., Sliter, Ray, Hibbeler, Lori Feingold, Beth, and Reid, Jane,
2003, Cruise report for A1-02-SC Southern California CABRILLO project,
earthquake hazards task: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 03-110:<BR><A
HREF="<http://geopubs.wr.usgs.gov/open-file/of03-110>">walrus.wr.usgs.gov/reports
of03-110</A><BR>

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This page accomodates a variety of search approaches (e.g., by platform, by region, by scientist, by equipment type, etc.).
  1. How should this data set be cited?

    U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Coastal and Marine Geology (CMG), 20090107, Geophysical data of field activity A-1-02-SC in Pt. Arguello to Pt. Dume from 06/14/2002 to 06/29/2002: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Coastal and Marine Geology (CMG).

    Online Links:

  2. What geographic area does the data set cover?

    West_Bounding_Coordinate: -122.72889
    East_Bounding_Coordinate: -118.87541
    North_Bounding_Coordinate: 37.83305
    South_Bounding_Coordinate: 33.89323

  3. What does it look like?

    <http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/infobank/a/a102sc/html/a-1-02-sc.nav.gif> (GIF)
    Trackline map of A-1-02-SC

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

    Beginning_Date: 14-Jun-2002
    Ending_Date: 29-Jun-2002
    Currentness_Reference: ground condition

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

  6. How does the data set represent geographic features?

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

      Indirect_Spatial_Reference: Pt. Arguello to Pt. Dume
      This is a Point data set. It contains the following vector data types (SDTS terminology):
      • Point

    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 0.00001. Longitudes are given to the nearest 0.00001. Latitude and longitude values are specified in Decimal degrees.

      The horizontal datum used is North American Datum of 1983.
      The ellipsoid used is Geodetic Reference System 80.
      The semi-major axis of the ellipsoid used is 6378137.
      The flattening of the ellipsoid used is 1/298.257.

      Vertical_Coordinate_System_Definition:
      Depth_System_Definition:
      Depth_Datum_Name: Local surface
      Depth_Resolution: 0.1
      Depth_Distance_Units: meters
      Depth_Encoding_Method: Attribute values


  7. How does the data set describe geographic features?

    Entity_and_Attribute_Overview: Navigation with Time Stamp
    Entity_and_Attribute_Detail_Citation:
    Global positioning system (GPS) data
    Mnemonic:       (Year, Day, Hour, Min, Sec, Tenths, Latitude, Longitude)
    FORTRAN format: (i4.4, i3.3, 3i2.2, i1.1, t16, f9.5, t26, f10.5)
    C format:       (%4.4i%3.3i3%2.2i%1.1i %9.5f %10.5f\\n)
    Naming:         .060
    
    Entity_and_Attribute_Overview: Seismic Shots with Time Stamp
    Entity_and_Attribute_Detail_Citation:
    Seismic FFID/Shot/CDP data
    Mnemonic:       (Year, Day, Hour, Min, Sec, Tenths, Latitude, Longitude, Line, FFID, Shot, CDP, Comment)
    FORTRAN format: (i4.4, i3.3, 3i2.2, i1.1, t16, f9.5, t26, f10.5, t37, a12, t50, i9, t60, i9, t70, i9, t80, a)
    C format:       (%4.4i%3.3i3%2.2i%1.1i %9.5f %10.5f %12s %9i %9i %9i %s\\n)
    Naming:         .410
    


Who produced the data set?

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

    • U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Coastal and Marine Geology (CMG)

  2. Who also contributed to the data set?

    Mike Fisher (Chief scientist, USGS Menlo Park, CA); Chris Gutmacher (Assistant chief scientist, USGS Menlo Park, CA); Beth Feingold (Navigation, USGS Menlo Park, CA); Lori Hibbeler (Navigation, USGS Menlo Park, CA); Jane Reid (Data Acquisition, USGS Menlo Park, CA); Ray Sliter (Data Acquisition, USGS Menlo Park, CA); Kevin O'Toole (MT, USGS Menlo Park, CA); Mike Boyle (ET, USGS Menlo Park, CA); Larry Kooker (ET, USGS Menlo Park, CA); Mike Belliveau (Huntec support, Geoforce Consultants, Nova Scotia); Todd Chandler (Mammal observation chief, Cascadia Research, Olympia, WA); Randy Lumper (Mammal observation, Cascadia Research, Olympia, WA); Laura Maycollado (Mammal observation, Cascadia Research, Olympia, WA); Beth Phillips (Mammal observation, Cascadia Research, Olympia, WA); Christina Tombach (Mammal observation, Cascadia Research, Olympia, WA); Ken Robinson (Captain Auriga, F/V Northwind Inc., Seattle, WA); Kevin Blakley (First Mate, F/V Northwind Inc., Seattle, WA); Jamie Lauritzen (Second Mate, F/V Northwind Inc., Seattle, WA); Mike Horton (Chief Engineer, F/V Northwind Inc., Seattle, WA); Mike Henderson (Engineer, F/V Northwind Inc., Seattle, WA); Modu Ndiaye (Chef, not just cook!, F/V Northwind Inc., Seattle, WA)

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

    U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Coastal and Marine Geology (CMG)
    c/o Clint Steele
    Data Acquisition, Processing, and Storage (DAPS) Group Leader
    USGS, MailStop 999, 345 Middlefield Road
    Menlo Park, CA 94025-3561
    USA

    (650) 329-5055 (voice)
    (650) 329-5190 (FAX)
    csteele@usgs.gov


Why was the data set created?

These data and information are intended for science researchers, students from elementary through college, policy makers, and general public.


How was the data set created?

  1. From what previous works were the data drawn?

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

    Date: 17-Jul-2002 (process 1 of 1)
    Navigation Data
    07/17/2002 clint a-1-02-sc.062
    junk
    Global positioning system (GPS) data
    removed PC-related blank lines
    removed bad lat/longs
    
    

    Person who carried out this activity:

    U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Coastal and Marine Geology (CMG)
    c/o Clint Steele
    Data Acquisition, Processing, and Storage (DAPS) Group Leader
    USGS, MailStop 999, 345 Middlefield Road
    Menlo Park, CA 94025-3561
    USA

    (650) 329-5055 (voice)
    (650) 329-5190 (FAX)
    csteele@usgs.gov

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

    U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Coastal and Marine Geology (CMG), Unknown, USGS/CMG Information Bank: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Coastal and Marine Geology (CMG).

    Online Links:

    Other_Citation_Details: Updated daily


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

  1. How well have the observations been checked?

    Identified as best available version.

  2. How accurate are the geographic locations?

    Unspecified

  3. How accurate are the heights or depths?

    Unspecified

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

    Start and end date/times of data

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    YYYYMMDDHHMMSST    YYYYMMDDHHMMSST
    Seismic Shots Data (a-1-02-sc.410_chirp)
    YYYYMMDDHHMMSST    YYYYMMDDHHMMSST
    200206152152390    200206152309080
    200206152334010    200206160034090
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    200206161104300    200206161220320
    200206161230560    200206161349480
    200206161356580    200206161514220
    200206161522220    200206161641410
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    200206170410540    200206170450590
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    200206221620380    200206221644470
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    200206230652090    200206230741300
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    200206231044540    200206231125170
    200206231157010    200206231239380
    200206231314260    200206231857470
    200206231940150    200206232120170
    200206232141350    200206232253390
    200206232317140    200206240049340
    200206241349010    200206241520530
    200206241531120    200206241701580
    200206241711210    200206241856120
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    200206270410270    200206270414110
    200206271246340    200206272003160
    200206272015450    200206272334040
    Seismic Shots Data (a-1-02-sc.410_gimcs)
    YYYYMMDDHHMMSST    YYYYMMDDHHMMSST
    200206200031590    200206200343470
    200206201628000    200206201804590
    200206201818480    200206201941470
    200206201958000    200206202050350
    200206202137480    200206202239350
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    200206211824480    200206212102010
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    200206220017250    200206220027130
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    Seismic Shots Data (a-1-02-sc.410_htspark)
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    200206270720540    200206271025010
    200206271048020    200206271106150
    200206271112280    200206271207470
    Seismic Shots Data (a-1-02-sc.410_huntec)
    YYYYMMDDHHMMSST    YYYYMMDDHHMMSST
    200206172351570    200206180052050
    200206182105050    200206190047030
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    Seismic Shots Data (a-1-02-sc.410_msmcs)
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  5. How consistent are the relationships among the observations, including topology?

    Unspecified


How can someone get a copy of the data set?

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

Access_Constraints:
Physical materials are under controlled on-site access.
If available, access to physical samples is described in the "WR CMG Sample Distribution Policy" at: <http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/infobank/programs/html/main/sample-dist-policy.html>
Use_Constraints:
Please recognize the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) as the source of this information.
Physical materials are under controlled on-site access.
Some USGS information accessed through this means may be preliminary in nature and presented without the approval of the Director of the USGS. This information is provided with the understanding that it is not guaranteed to be correct or complete and conclusions drawn from such information are the responsibility of the user.
This information is not intended for navigational purposes.
Any use of trade, firm, or product names is for descriptive purposes only and does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

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

    U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Coastal and Marine Geology (CMG)
    c/o Clint Steele
    Data Acquisition, Processing, and Storage (DAPS) Group Leader
    USGS, MailStop 999, 345 Middlefield Road
    Menlo Park, CA 94025-3561
    USA

    (650) 329-5055 (voice)
    (650) 329-5190 (FAX)
    csteele@usgs.gov

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

    Downloadable Data A-1-02-SC data set

  3. What legal disclaimers am I supposed to read?

    Please recognize the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) as the source of this information.
    Physical materials are under controlled on-site access.
    Some USGS information accessed through this means may be preliminary in nature and presented without the approval of the Director of the USGS. This information is provided with the understanding that it is not guaranteed to be correct or complete and conclusions drawn from such information are the responsibility of the user.
    This information is not intended for navigational purposes.
    Any use of trade, firm, or product names is for descriptive purposes only and does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

  4. How can I download or order the data?


Who wrote the metadata?

Dates:
Last modified: 07-Jan-2009
Metadata author:
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Coastal and Marine Geology (CMG)
c/o Clint Steele
Data Acquisition, Processing, and Storage (DAPS) Group Leader
USGS, MailStop 999, 345 Middlefield Road
Menlo Park, CA 94025-3561
USA

(650) 329-5055 (voice)
(650) 329-5190 (FAX)
csteele@usgs.gov

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


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