PAC_FAC: Seabed facies data (combined components) for the continental margin of the U.S. Pacific Coast (California, Oregon, Washington) from usSEABED (pac_fac.txt)

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Metadata:

Identification_Information
Data_Quality_Information
Spatial_Data_Organization_Information
Spatial_Reference_Information
Entity_and_Attribute_Information
Distribution_Information
Metadata_Reference_Information

Identification_Information:

Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Jane A. Reid
Originator: Jamey M. Reid
Originator: Chris J. Jenkins
Originator: Mark Zimmermann
Originator: S. Jeffress Williams
Originator: Michael E. Field
Publication_Date: 2006
Title:

PAC_FAC: Seabed facies data (combined components) for the continental margin of the U.S. Pacific Coast (California, Oregon, Washington) from usSEABED (pac_fac.txt)

Edition: 1.0
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: comma-delimited text and vector digital data
Series_Information:

Series_Name: Data Series
Issue_Identification: 182

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center, Santa Cruz, CA
Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey, Coastal and Marine Geology Program

Online_Linkage: https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/data/pac_fac.zip
Online_Linkage: https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/data_cata.html
Online_Linkage: https://doi.org/10.3133/ds182
Larger_Work_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Jane A. Reid
Originator: Jamey M. Reid
Originator: Chris J. Jenkins
Originator: Mark Zimmermann
Originator: S. Jeffress Williams
Originator: Michael E. Field
Publication_Date: 2006
Title:

usSEABED: Pacific Coast Offshore Surficial-Sediment Data Release

Edition: 1.0
Series_Information:

Series_Name: Data Series
Issue_Identification: 182

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center, Santa Cruz, CA
Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey, Coastal and Marine Geology Program

Online_Linkage: https://doi.org/10.3133/ds182
Online_Linkage: https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/index.html

Description:

Abstract:

The facies data layer (PAC_FAC.txt) is one of five point coverages of known sediment samples, inspections, and probes from the usSEABED data collection for the U.S. Pacific margin, integrated using the software system dbSEABED. The facies data layer (PAC_FAC.txt) represents concatenated information about components (minerals and rock type), genesis (igneous, metamorphic, carbonate, terrigenous), and other appropriate groupings of information about the sea floor. These data are parsed from written descriptions from cores, grabs, photographs, and videos, and may apply only to a subsample as denoted by the Top, Bottom, and SamplePhase fields. The value "0" in a defined facies field does not necessarily imply lack of the components defining that field, but may imply a lack of data for that field. Table 6 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table6.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation gives for a list of the facies, the contributing components, and relative weights.

Purpose:

The facies layer can be used to investigate the known information about a particular area of the sea floor. These data are intended for science researchers, policy makers, students, and the general public. The data can be used with geographic information systems (GIS) software to display geologic and oceanographic information.

Supplemental_Information:

This layer can be used in a relational data base, using the DataSetKey to link to the PAC_SRC.txt file for brief metadata information and to formal metadata written on each source, and to the other data files of usSEABED using the SiteKey or SampleKey as relational links.

Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date: 2006

Currentness_Reference: publication date

Status:

Progress: In work
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: As needed

Spatial_Domain:

Bounding_Coordinates:

West_Bounding_Coordinate: -127.88000
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -117.02848
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 48.72750
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 31.75000

Keywords:

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: USGS Metadata Identifier
Theme_Keyword: USGS:81ec0101-08d2-4cea-9c56-211544fb34ab

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Category
Theme_Keyword: Oceans
Theme_Keyword: Location
Theme_Keyword: GeoscientificInformation

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: Global Change Master Directory (GCMD)
Theme_Keyword: Marine Sediments
Theme_Keyword: Biogenic Sediments
Theme_Keyword: Sediment Chemistry
Theme_Keyword: Sediment Composition
Theme_Keyword: Sediment Textures
Theme_Keyword: Stratigraphic Sequence
Theme_Keyword: Terrigenous Sediments

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: Coastal and Marine Ecological Classification Standard (CMECS)
Theme_Keyword: Marine Nearshore
Theme_Keyword: Marine Offshore
Theme_Keyword: Estuarine Coastal
Theme_Keyword: Borderland
Theme_Keyword: Continental/Island Shelf
Theme_Keyword: Continental/Island Slope
Theme_Keyword: Rock Substrate
Theme_Keyword: Unconsolidated Mineral Substrate

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: Data Categories for Marine Planning
Theme_Keyword: distributions
Theme_Keyword: sand resources
Theme_Keyword: substrate

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: Marine Realms Information Bank (MRIB) keywords
Theme_Keyword: seabed
Theme_Keyword: sediment resources
Theme_Keyword: sand deposit

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: USGS Thesaurus
Theme_Keyword: sea-floor characteristics
Theme_Keyword: nonmetallic mineral resources
Theme_Keyword: gravel deposits
Theme_Keyword: sand deposits
Theme_Keyword: geology
Theme_Keyword: unconsolidated deposits

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Theme_Keyword: Seabed
Theme_Keyword: Sea floor
Theme_Keyword: Sediment
Theme_Keyword: Components
Theme_Keyword: Features
Theme_Keyword: Genesis
Theme_Keyword: Descriptions
Theme_Keyword: Analyses
Theme_Keyword: usSEABED
Theme_Keyword: dbSEABED
Theme_Keyword: U.S. Geological Survey
Theme_Keyword: USGS
Theme_Keyword: Coastal and Marine Geology Program
Theme_Keyword: CMGP
Theme_Keyword: Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center
Theme_Keyword: PCMSC
Theme_Keyword: Woods Hole Science Center
Theme_Keyword: WHSC
Theme_Keyword: Benthic Habitats (Pacific) Project
Theme_Keyword: Marine Aggregates Resources and Processes Project
Theme_Keyword: University of Colorado
Theme_Keyword: UC
Theme_Keyword: Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research
Theme_Keyword: INSTAAR
Theme_Keyword: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Theme_Keyword: NOAA
Theme_Keyword: National Marine Fisheries Service
Theme_Keyword: NMFS

Place:

Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)
Place_Keyword: United States of America
Place_Keyword: Pacific Ocean
Place_Keyword: State of California
Place_Keyword: State of Oregon
Place_Keyword: State of Washington
Place_Keyword: Puget Sound
Place_Keyword: Willapa Bay
Place_Keyword: Grays Harbor
Place_Keyword: San Francisco Bay
Place_Keyword: Monterey Bay
Place_Keyword: Santa Monica Bay
Place_Keyword: San Pedro Bay

Place:

Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Place_Keyword: Pacific coast
Place_Keyword: West Coast

Place:

Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: Coastal and Marine Ecological Classification Standard (CMECS)
Place_Keyword: Oregon, Washington, Vancouver Coast and Shelf Ecoregion
Place_Keyword: Northern California Ecoregion
Place_Keyword: Southern California Bight Ecoregion

Stratum:

Stratum_Keyword_Thesaurus: Coastal and Marine Ecological Classification Standard (CMECS)
Stratum_Keyword: Substrate

Access_Constraints: None
Use_Constraints:

USGS-authored or produced data and information are in the public domain from the U.S. Government and are freely redistributable with proper metadata and source attribution. Please recognize and acknowledge the U.S. Geological Survey as the originator(s) of the dataset and in products derived from these data. This information is not intended for navigation purposes.

Point_of_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Contact_Person: Jane A. Reid
Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey

Contact_Position: Geologist
Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center
Address: 2885 Mission Street
City: Santa Cruz
State_or_Province: CA
Postal_Code: 95060-5792
Country: USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone: (831) 427-4727
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: jareid@usgs.gov
Contact_Instructions: email preferred

Browse_Graphic:

Browse_Graphic_File_Name: https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/data/pac_fac.jpg
Browse_Graphic_File_Description: Image map showing extent of data layer coverage
Browse_Graphic_File_Type: JPEG

Data_Set_Credit:

We thank the contributors of the data and the following interns for their assistance in data entry, coding, and testing, and/or assistance with source metadata: K. Halimeda Kilbourne, Carolynn Box, Tara Kneeshaw, Jennifer Mendonca, April Villagomez, Monica Iglecia, and Adam Jackson.

Native_Data_Set_Environment:

Tkme: Another editor for formal metadata by Peter N. Schweitzer (U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, VA 22092), version 2.9.13, Microsoft Windows Version 5.1; Microsoft Word 2000 9.0

Data_Quality_Information:

Attribute_Accuracy:

Attribute_Accuracy_Report:

Accuracy of each attribute is dependent on the accuracy of the original source description and the values calculated by the mining software, dbSEABED. Values are based on filters using fuzzy set theory and represent a measure of truth about the attribute.

Logical_Consistency_Report:

Data in the usSEABED data collection are based on the observations and analyses of others, filtered through a unifying and mining software. Each source report varies in type of information/data recorded and format. Only those observations that are recorded can be filtered and mined; only presence (not absences) of information can be noted.

Completeness_Report:

Additional useable data may exist in this area; the authors appreciate any information and leads.

Positional_Accuracy:

Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:

Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report:

Locational accuracy is dependent on both the accuracy of the navigational technique and the level of detail about the location as recorded in the individual data sources, and may vary widely (ie.g., from 0.005 km (differential GPS) in the more recent surveys to greater than 2 km based on radar, Loran, or dead reckoning in the older surveys. Users of the data should note the metadata written about the original sources and use their own criteria for assessing the accuracy of the locations.

Vertical_Positional_Accuracy:

Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Report:

Depth determinations, both water depth and subsample depth, are dependent on the accuracy of the depth determination technique and the level of detail noted in the original source. Users of the data should note the metadata written about the original sources and use their own criteria for assessing the accuracy of the locations.

Lineage:

Source_Information:

Source_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Various
Publication_Date: Unknown
Title:

See Data Sources page (https://pubs.usgs.gov/2006/ds/182.pac_sources.html and links therein) or the relationally linked file PAC_SRC.txt (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/data/pac_src.txt), and links provided therein, within this publication for the specific sources and associated metadata.

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Hard copy documents and digital files
Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Various
Publisher: Various

Type_of_Source_Media: Hard copy and digital
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Range_of_Dates/Times:

Beginning_Date: 1840
Ending_Date: 2003

Source_Currentness_Reference: Source publication date or date of collection

Source_Citation_Abbreviation: PAC_FAC.txt
Source_Contribution:

Point locations, descriptions, and various analytical data (textural, granulometric, geochemical, geophysical, acoustic) on sediments, rock exposure, and benthos. Contributions vary with source.
Over 300 sources, both published and unpublished, are used as the sources of information for usSEABED. Metadata for each source is given through the Data Sources page (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/pac_sources.html) and relationally linked to the data through the file https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/data/pac_src.txt (PAC_SRC.txt). Sources include the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Minerals Management Service (MMS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the University of Washington, Seattle, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Universities of California, Berkeley, Los Angeles, and San Diego, University of Southern California, San Jose and Humboldt State Universities, Naval Postgraduate School, Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) and other educational institutions, the Maryland and New Jersey State Geological Surveys (MGS, NJGS), U.S. Navy, Southern California Coastal Water Research Project (SCCWRP), other local and regional consortia and authorities, NOAA's National Geophysical Data Center (NGDC), the Smithsonian Institution, and others.

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

Source data may be digitized as necessary (typed or scanned in), with a visual inspection of digitized data to the source report and corrections as necessary, and are tested for completeness in Microsoft Excel as appropriate. Other digital data may be decoded using source-specific programs, downloaded via the web, or sent directly to the USGS or University of Colorado via email. Data are formatted into the dbSEABED Data Entry template (db9_DataEntry.xls, version 05/27/05) by hand, and tested using the dbSEABED relational database program (RDBi, version 01/05/2005) for correctness of formatting. For consistency, simple unit changes may be done. Data are compiled into source data resource files (DRF) and were processed on 12/22/05 through the dbSEABED data mining program (MNEv, version 12/18/2005) program, using the dbSEABED thesaurus (db9_dict.rtf, version 10/29/2005) and component set up file for U.S. waters (SET_ABUN.txt, version 07/20/2005), and the facies set up file for U.S. waters (SET_FACI.txt, version 07/20/2005). Data are iteratively reprocessed and corrected until noted errors are fixed, as recorded by the _RBDS.2fx and _MNE.DGN files. Data are exercised in a GIS for location tests and useability.

Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: PAC_FAC.txt
Process_Date: 20051223
Source_Produced_Citation_Abbreviation: pac_fac.shp
Source_Produced_Citation_Abbreviation: pac_fac.dbf
Source_Produced_Citation_Abbreviation: pac_fac.shx
Process_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey
Contact_Person: Jane A. Reid

Contact_Position: Geologist
Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center
Address: 2885 Mission Street
City: Santa Cruz
State_or_Province: CA
Postal_Code: 95060-5792
Country: USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone: (831) 427-4727
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: jareid@usgs.gov
Contact_Instructions: Email preferred

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

Keywords added to metadata support discovery in the USGS Coastal and Marine Geology Data Catalog.

Process_Date: 20180426
Process_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey
Contact_Person: Alan O. Allwardt

Contact_Position: Contractor -- Information Specialist
Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 2885 Mission Street
City: Santa Cruz
State_or_Province: CA
Postal_Code: 95060

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 831-460-7551
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 831-427-4748
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: aallwardt@usgs.gov

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

Edits were made to bring the metadata up to current PCMSC standards including adding a doi# link, correcting typos, refining keywords, and using current access and distribution liability statements. Point of Contact and Metadata Contact information sections were changed to static PCMSC contact information. Users are advised to compare the metadata date of this file to any similar file to ensure they are using the most recent version.

Process_Date: 20191204
Process_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Contact_Person: Susan A Cochran
Contact_Organization:

U.S. Geological Survey, Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical
Address: 2885 Mission St.
City: Santa Cruz
State_or_Province: CA
Postal_Code: 95060
Country: United States

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 831-460-7545
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: scochran@usgs.gov

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

Edited metadata to add keywords section with USGS persistent identifier as theme keyword. No data were changed.

Process_Date: 20201019
Process_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey
Contact_Person: VeeAnn A. Cross

Contact_Position: Marine Geologist
Contact_Address:

Address_Type: Mailing and Physical
Address: 384 Woods Hole Road
City: Woods Hole
State_or_Province: MA
Postal_Code: 02543-1598

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 508-548-8700 x2251
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 508-457-2310
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: vatnipp@usgs.gov

Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:

Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Vector
Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:

SDTS_Terms_Description:

SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: Point
Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 3281

Spatial_Reference_Information:

Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:

Geographic:

Latitude_Resolution: 0.00001
Longitude_Resolution: 0.00001
Geographic_Coordinate_Units: Decimal degrees

Geodetic_Model:

Horizontal_Datum_Name: North American Datum of 1983
Ellipsoid_Name: Geodetic Reference System 80
Semi-major_Axis: 6378137.000000
Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 298.257222

Entity_and_Attribute_Information:

Detailed_Description:

Entity_Type:

Entity_Type_Label: pac_fac
Entity_Type_Definition: Shapefile Attribute Table
Entity_Type_Definition_Source: ESRI

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: FID
Attribute_Definition: Internal feature number.
Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain:

Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Shape
Attribute_Definition: Feature geometry.
Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Coordinates defining the features.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: LATITUDE
Attribute_Definition: Latitude coordinate of sample location
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: decimal degrees

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: LONGITUDE
Attribute_Definition: Longitude coordinate of sample location
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: decimal degrees

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: WATERDEPTH
Attribute_Definition: Water depth of sample
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Water depth of sample in meters

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SAMPLETOP
Attribute_Definition:

Measured subbottom depth information for each point sample or subsample (top)

Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Subsample location information in meters

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SAMPLEBASE
Attribute_Definition:

Measured subbottom depth information for each point sample or subsample (bottom)

Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Subsample location information in meters

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SITE
Attribute_Definition: Survey or laboratory code for site (non-unique)
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Character string

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: DATASETKEY
Attribute_Definition: Data set key (relational link)
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Unique sequential numeric key to SRC file

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SITEKEY
Attribute_Definition: Site key (relational link)
Attribute_Definition_Source: dbSEABED MNEv program
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain:

Unique sequential numeric key to information about the same site in other usSEABED data files

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SAMPLEKEY
Attribute_Definition: Sample key (relational link)
Attribute_Definition_Source: dbSEABED MNEv program
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain:

Unique sequential numeric key to information about the same sample or subsample in other usSEABED data files

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SAMPLER
Attribute_Definition: Equipment used to collect samples
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain:

Character string containing name of device used to acquire sample

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: DATATYPE
Attribute_Definition: Data type
Attribute_Definition_Source: dbSEABED Data Entry Template
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: AGE
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Sample Age
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: dbSEABED Data Entry Template

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: BIO
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Biota
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: dbSEABED Data Entry Template

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: COL
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Color of sample
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: dbSEABED Data Entry Template

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: LTH
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Lithologic description
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: dbSEABED Data Entry Template

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: PET
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Petrographic analysis
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: dbSEABED Data Entry Template

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: SFT
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Seafloor type description
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: dbSEABED Data Entry Template

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: TXR
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Textural data and statistics
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: dbSEABED Data Entry Template

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: TERRIGENOU
Attribute_Definition: Those samples with a terrigenous component
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain:

Result of filters based on fuzzy set theory determining degree of membership (0-100) for samples that include those terms which denote a specific carbonate, calcareous crust, calcite, dolomite, limestone, or siderite component; see table 5 in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of trigger terms under each component mentioned.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: CARBONATE
Attribute_Definition: Those samples with a carbonate component
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain:

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: IGNEOUS
Attribute_Definition: Those samples with a igneous component
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain:

Result of filters based on fuzzy set theory determining degree of membership (0-100) for samples that include those terms which denote a specific igneous rock, andesite, basalt, gabbro, ultramafic, or granite component; see table 5 in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of trigger terms under each component mentioned.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: VOLCANIC
Attribute_Definition: Those samples with a volcanic component
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain:

Result of filters based on fuzzy set theory determining degree of membership (0-100) for samples that include those terms which denote a specific volcanic rock (volrck and vol_rck), basalt, pumice, volcanic glass, or volcanic sediment; see table 5 in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of trigger terms under each component mentioned.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: METAMORPHI
Attribute_Definition: Those samples with a metamorphic component
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain:

Result of filters based on fuzzy set theory determining degree of membership (0-100) for samples that include those terms which denote a generic metamorphic rock (met), and/ or blueschist, gneiss, greenschist, schist, and slate; see table 5 in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of trigger terms under each component mentioned.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: MINERALIZE
Attribute_Definition: Those samples with a mineralized component
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain:

Result of filters based on fuzzy set theory determining degree of membership (0-100) for samples that include those terms which denote a mineralized component, including barite, metalliferous, phosphorite, pyrite, or sulfide; see table 5 in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of trigger terms under each component mentioned.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: AUTHFEMN
Attribute_Definition: Those samples with an authigenic iron/manganese component
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain:

Result of filters based on fuzzy set theory determining degree of membership (0-100) for samples that include those terms which denote an authigenic iron/manganese component, including manganese crust, manganese nodule, manganese oxide, or ferruginous mineral; see table 5 in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of trigger terms under each component mentioned.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: OOZE
Attribute_Definition: Those samples with a ooze component
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain:

Result of filters based on fuzzy set theory determining degree of membership (0-100) for samples that include those terms which denote a calcareous ooze, siliceous ooze, or other ooze component; see table 5 in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of trigger terms under each component mentioned.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: CARBON
Attribute_Definition: Those samples with a carbon component
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain:

Result of filters based on fuzzy set theory determining degree of membership (0-100) for samples that include those terms which denote a organic carbon, bitumin, coal, or peat component; see table 5 in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of trigger terms under each component mentioned.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: GEOCHEMSIG
Attribute_Definition: Those samples with a geochemical signal or component
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain:

Result of filters based on fuzzy set theory determining degree of membership (0-100) for samples that include those terms which denote geochemical signal or component, including gas, hydrogen sulfide, hydrate, methane, odor, or oil; see table 5 in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of trigger terms under each component mentioned.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: FORAMS
Attribute_Definition: Those samples with a foraminferal component
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain:

Result of filters based on fuzzy set theory determining degree of membership (0-100) for samples that include those terms which denote a foraminifera, benthic foraminifera, planktonic foraminifera, large foraminifera, or arenaceous foraminifera component; see table 5 in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of trigger terms under each component mentioned.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: OTHERCALCP
Attribute_Definition: Those samples with another calcareous pelagic component
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain:

Result of filters based on fuzzy set theory determining degree of membership (0-100) for samples that include those terms which denote another calcareous pelagic component, including nannofossils, pteropods, or calcareous ooze; see table 5 in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of trigger terms under each component mentioned.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SILCPELAG
Attribute_Definition: Silceous pelagic fauna/flora
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain:

Result of filters based on fuzzy set theory determining degree of membership (0-100) for samples that include those terms which denote a diatom, radiolaria, or siliceous ooze component; see table 5 in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of trigger terms under each component mentioned.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SHELL
Attribute_Definition: Those samples with a shell component
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain:

Result of filters based on fuzzy set theory determining degree of membership (0-100) for samples that include those terms which denote a shell or shell debris component; see table 5 in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of trigger terms under each component mentioned.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: CORAL
Attribute_Definition: Corals
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain:

Result of filters based on fuzzy set theory determining degree of membership (0-100) for samples that include those terms which denote a coral, coral reef, coral debris, or solitary coral component; see table 5 in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of trigger terms under each component mentioned.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: HARDPLANT
Attribute_Definition: Those samples with a hard plant component
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain:

Result of filters based on fuzzy set theory determining degree of membership (0-100) for samples that include those terms which denote a hard plant component such as calcareous algae, coralline algae, or Halimeda; see table 5 in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of trigger terms under each component mentioned.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SAMPLEPHAS
Attribute_Definition:

Sample Phase; records whether the results are for the whole, bulk sediment or other defined part

Attribute_Definition_Source: dbSEABED program MNEu and thesaurus
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain:

Output as a word-based description that may involve numerics. This field will need to be selected against when GIS mappings of the bulk sedient characters are being mapped. Only blank entries should be included in such a mapping.

Distribution_Information:

Distributor:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey
Contact_Person: Jane A. Reid

Contact_Position: Geologist
Contact_Address:

Address_Type: Mailing and physical address
Address: 2885 Mission Street
City: Santa Cruz
State_or_Province: CA
Postal_Code: 95060-5792
Country: USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone: (831) 427-4727
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: jareid@usgs.gov
Contact_Instructions: Email preferred

Resource_Description:

Downloadable Data: USGS Data Series 182 (data downloadable through the web)

Distribution_Liability:

Unless otherwise stated, all data, metadata and related materials are considered to satisfy the quality standards relative to the purpose for which the data were collected. Although these data and associated metadata have been reviewed for accuracy and completeness and approved for release by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), no warranty expressed or implied is made regarding the display or utility of the data on any other system or for general or scientific purposes, nor shall the act of distribution constitute any such warranty.

Standard_Order_Process:

Digital_Form:

Digital_Transfer_Information:

Format_Name: comma-delimited text
Format_Version_Date: 2005
Format_Information_Content:

Text file containing data input to usSEABED. Fields are comma separated values. First record of file contains field names.

File_Decompression_Technique: no compression applied
Transfer_Size: 2.17

Digital_Transfer_Option:

Online_Option:

Computer_Contact_Information:

Network_Address:

Network_Resource_Name: https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/data/PAC_SRC.txt
Network_Resource_Name: https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/data_cata.html
Network_Resource_Name: https://doi.org/10.3133/ds182

Access_Instructions:

Data can be downloaded using the Network_Resource_Name links. The first link begins a direct download of the comma-delimited text file. The second link points to a data catalog page containing all of the data for the project. The third link points to a landing page for the entire data series.

Digital_Form:

Digital_Transfer_Information:

Format_Name: shapefile
Format_Version_Date: 2005
Format_Specification: ESRI Shapefile
Format_Information_Content:

The SHP file contains the geospatial data. The SHX file contains the index of the geospatial data. The DBF file contains the attribute data in dBASE format. The PRJ file contains the coordinate system information (optional). The AVL file contains the legend information (optional). The SBN and SBX files contain the spatial index of the geospatial data (optional).

File_Decompression_Technique: winzip

Digital_Transfer_Option:

Online_Option:

Computer_Contact_Information:

Network_Address:

Network_Resource_Name: https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/data/pac_fac.zip
Network_Resource_Name: https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/data_cata.html
Network_Resource_Name: https://doi.org/10.3133/ds182

Access_Instructions:

Data can be downloaded using the Network_Resource_Name links. The first link begins a direct download of the accompanying shapefile. The second link points to a data catalog page containing all of the data for the project. The third link points to a landing page for the entire data series.

Fees: None

Technical_Prerequisites:

None; these data are provided as comma-delimited text files useable in most softwares. Additionally, 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 https://www.esri.com.

Metadata_Reference_Information:

Metadata_Date: 20201019
Metadata_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization:

U.S. Geological Survey, Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center

Contact_Person: PCMSC Science Data Coordinator

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical
Address: 2885 Mission Street
City: Santa Cruz
State_or_Province: CA
Postal_Code: 95060-5792
Country: US

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 831-427-4747
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: pcmsc_data@usgs.gov

Metadata_Standard_Name: Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998

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