Layout of Paleo Reports
Paleo Data File
The Start Position Column is used for fixed dumps only.
Start
Position |
Item
Length |
Column
Alias |
Definition |
001 |
001 |
Record Type |
CHAR RECORD TYPE
P-Paleo |
002 |
012 |
API Well Number |
CHAR API WELL NUMBER - A
unique well identification number consisting of a two digit state code, a three
digit county code, a five digit unique well code, and, if applicable, a two
digit bypass or sidetrack code as defined in API Bulletin D12A. |
014 |
002 |
Paleo Report ID Number |
NUM PALEO REPORT ID NUMBER - A
sequence number applied by MMS to each paleontologic report submitted for a given
borehole. |
016 |
002 |
Total Number of Reports for API |
NUM TOTAL NUMBER OF REPORTS FOR API. |
018 |
005 |
Paleo Sample
(MD) |
NUM PALEO SAMPLE MEASURED DEPTH -
The actual distance, measured along the axis of the
borehole from the rig Kelly bushing to the point where the paleontologic sample
was taken. |
023 |
005 |
Paleo Sample (TVD) |
NUM PALEO SAMPLE TRUE VERTICAL DEPTH -
The actual true vertical distance measured along the axis of the borehole from
the rig kelly bushing to the point where the paleontologic sample was taken. |
028 |
003 |
Definite/Possible |
CHAR DEFINITE/POSSIBLE -
Indicates the
confidence level of the biostratigraphic marker picked or called (definite = an
abundant or well-picked paleobioevent; possible = a rare, questionable, or
poorly picked marker or called top). |
031 |
002 |
At/In |
CHAR AT/IN - Indicates
whether the marker identified is at its top (i.e., AT the foraminiferal or
coccolith extinction point) or somewhere below (IN) the top of the
biostratigraphic zone. |
033 |
100 |
Paleo Age |
CHAR PALEO AGE -
The specific paleobiologic event (extinction point, acme, abundance increase)
with its associated relative stratigraphic age, determined by paleontologic
examination of well cuttings or cores.
|
133 |
003 |
Definite/Possible |
CHAR DEFINITE/POSSIBLE -
Indicates the
confidence level of the picked or called ecozone. |
136 |
002 |
At/In |
CHAR AT/IN - Indicates
whether the paleobathymetry of the depositional environment (ecozone) noted is
at the top (AT) or somewhere below (N) the top of the ecozone. |
138 |
001 |
Ecozone |
CHAR ECOZONE - The
marine paleobathymetric zone (according to MMS classification of marine
ecological zones) at the time of deposition. |
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