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What does this data set describe?

Title:
Geophysical data of field activity F-2-07-NC in Ano Nuevo to San Francisco from 03/22/2007 to 04/06/2007
Abstract:
United States Geological Survey, Menlo Park, California. Chief Scientists: John Chin, Stephanie Ross. Geophysical data of field activity F-2-07-NC in Ano Nuevo to San Francisco from 03/22/2007 to 04/06/2007, <http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/infobank/f/f207nc/html/f-2-07-nc.meta.html>.
Supplemental_Information:


Similar information is available for thousands of other USGS/CMG-related Activities.
If known, available are Activity-specific navigation, gravity, magnetics, bathymetry, seismic, and sampling data; track maps; and equipment information; as well as summary overviews, crew lists, and information about analog materials.
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>
Primary access to the USGS/CMG Information Bank's digital data, analog data, and metadata is provided through... <http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/infobank/>
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 F-2-07-NC in Ano Nuevo to San Francisco from 03/22/2007 to 04/06/2007: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Coastal and Marine Geology (CMG).

    Online Links:

  2. What geographic area does the data set cover?

    West_Bounding_Coordinate: -122.79912
    East_Bounding_Coordinate: -122.41030
    North_Bounding_Coordinate: 37.75950
    South_Bounding_Coordinate: 37.28382

  3. What does it look like?

    <http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/infobank/f/f207nc/html/f-2-07-nc.nav.gif> (GIF)
    Trackline map of F-2-07-NC

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

    Beginning_Date: 22-Mar-2007
    Ending_Date: 06-Apr-2007
    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: Ano Nuevo to San Francisco
      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?

    John Chin (Chief Scientist); Stephanie Ross (Chief Scientist); Ray Sliter (Data Acquisition); Pat Hart (Data Acquisition); Dennis Mann (Data Acquisition, Mammal Observer); Jon Childs (Data Acquisition); Ginger Barth (Mammal Observer); Peter Triezenberg (Mammal Observer); Anne Gartner (Mammal Observer); Diane Minasian (Mammal Observer); Mike Boyle (Electronic Technician); Larry Kooker (Electronic Technician); Gerry Hatcher (Electronic Technician); Brian Edwards (Guest Scientist); Dave Minard (Captain (NOAA)); Chris Wilcox (Mate (NOAA))

  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: 26-Apr-2007 (process 1 of 1)
    Navigation Data 
    04/26/2007 clint nodupnav
04/26/2007 clint noduptimes
04/26/2007 clint f-2-07-nc.060
/infobank/programs/refmt/gerry2daps/gerry2daps
Global positioning system (GPS) data

Input was...
 nav.total
 Date,Time,ShipLat,ShipLon,FishLat,FishLon,Speed,ShipHeading,ShipCourse,ShipDepth,Line,FishDataAgeMs,FishHeading,FishPitch,FishRoll,FishAltitude,FishPresDepth,FishWaterDepth

    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 

    Navigation Data (f-2-07-nc.061 [GPS])
YYYYMMDDHHMMSST    YYYYMMDDHHMMSST
200703261438480    200703262327370
200703291330000    200703300038080
200703301344450    200703310024140
200704021339470    200704022231000
200704031338410    200704040008280
200704041404010    200704050039500
200704051344290    200704060026340
200704061341540    200704062047060
200704062052420    200704062154440
YYYYMMDDHHMMSST    YYYYMMDDHHMMSST
Seismic Shots Data (f-2-07-nc.410_061)
YYYYMMDDHHMMSST    YYYYMMDDHHMMSST
200703261555200    200703262253530
200703291451240    200703291826140
200703291836160    200703292223260
200703292303370    200703300025540
200703301433090    200703301841030
200703301846140    200703302037000
200703302042320    200703302335000
200704021507160    200704021747470
200704021752490    200704022132460
200704031501120    200704031723100
200704031729240    200704032225130
200704032231380    200704032321340
200704041535260    200704042320230
200704051441510    200704051641120
200704051735410    200704051846330
200704051857070    200704052350490
200704061526330    200704062047060
200704062052420    200704062139020
YYYYMMDDHHMMSST    YYYYMMDDHHMMSST

  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 F-2-07-NC 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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