Raw X-ray diffraction data of cores from the New England Mud Patch collected on USGS Field Activity 2016-001-FA

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Title:
Raw X-ray diffraction data of cores from the New England Mud Patch collected on USGS Field Activity 2016-001-FA
Abstract:
Variability in sediment properties with depth and the thickness of individual sedimentary layers are critical determinants of seabed acoustic response. The New England Mud Patch (NEMP), located south of Cape Cod, is an unusual feature on the U.S. Continental Shelf in that it is composed of fine-grained sediment layers containing a relatively-homogeneous mix of sand, silt, and clay-sized particles bounded by more typical sandy shelf sediments. The unique characteristics and nature of this deposit is due to a derivation of sediments that have been transported to, and deposited in, a basal bowl-shaped depression since the last glacial maximum. Ninety-two piston, vibra-, and gravity cores with a maximum length of 8.2 meters were collected from across the New England Mud Patch during a 2-leg, 10-day cruise aboard the R/V Endeavor in the spring of 2016. Geologic characterization and analysis of a subset of the cores including grain size, CaCO3, mineral composition, and bulk index properties (undrained shear strength, water content, density, and porosity) of discrete samples was carried out at the USGS Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center's (WHCMSC) Sediment Analysis Laboratory. This data release contains the results of these analyses, along with visual core descriptions and summary sheets for each core analyzed for this study.
Supplemental_Information:
Cores were collected on the 2016 R/V Endeavor cruise EN577 from April 19, 2016 to May 2, 2016. Information about this expedition, also known as USGS Field Activity 2016-001-FA, is available at https://cmgds.marine.usgs.gov/fan_info.php?fan=2016-001-FA
  1. How might this data set be cited?
    Boggess, A.A., Buczkowski, B.J., and Chaytor, J.D., 20210819, Raw X-ray diffraction data of cores from the New England Mud Patch collected on USGS Field Activity 2016-001-FA: data release DOI:10.5066/P9ZYK3PX, U.S. Geological Survey, Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program, Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center, Woods Hole, MA.

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    This is part of the following larger work.

    Boggess, A.A., Buczkowski, B.J., and Chaytor, J.D., 2021, Sedimentological and geotechnical analyses of marine sediment cores from the New England Mud Patch: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, VA.

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    Suggested citation: Boggess, A.A., Buczkowski, B.J., and Chaytor, J.D., 2021, Sedimentological and geotechnical analyses of marine sediment cores from the New England Mud Patch: U.S. Geological Survey data release, https://doi.org/10.5066/P9ZYK3PX.
  2. What geographic area does the data set cover?
    West_Bounding_Coordinate: -70.7979
    East_Bounding_Coordinate: -70.4370
    North_Bounding_Coordinate: 40.5952
    South_Bounding_Coordinate: 40.3058
  3. What does it look like?
    https://www.sciencebase.gov/catalog/file/get/60cb8a22d34e86b938a3a8af/?name=MudPatchCores_BrowseGraphic.png (PNG)
    Browse image of the core collection locations and spatial extent of the study area
  4. Does the data set describe conditions during a particular time period?
    Beginning_Date: 19-Apr-2016
    Ending_Date: 02-May-2016
    Currentness_Reference:
    ground condition
  5. What is the general form of this data set?
    Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: spreadsheet and text documents
  6. How does the data set represent geographic features?
    1. How are geographic features stored in the data set?
    2. What coordinate system is used to represent geographic features?
  7. How does the data set describe geographic features?
    EN577_XRD_ProfileID.csv
    Comma Separated Value (CSV) file containing sample ID's and their corresponding output file names. The CSV file contains 96 data records. (Source: Producer Defined)
    Core ID
    Core identification number assigned in field. Naming convention piston and trigger cores: EN577-XXPC (EN577=Cruise ID) (XX=Core number) (PC= Piston Core; AC=acoustic/gravity core) (Source: Producer Defined) character string
    WHCMSC Sample ID
    Sample ID assigned by laboratory. Sample ID. Naming convention: 16001-CC-P-SSS-# (16001= Field Activity 2016-001-FA) (CC=Core ID number) (P=Sample from piston core) (SSS = Sample type: XRD= Sample was originally taken for x-ray diffraction SED= sample was taken for general sediment analysis) (# = Number of sample taken from core) (Source: Producer Defined) character string
    XRD Pattern Analysis/File ID
    Name of the file found in the data release folder; created by Rigaku software. (Source: Producer Defined) character string
    Sample Depth (cm)
    Top of core interval sampled for analysis (Source: Producer Defined)
    Range of values
    Minimum:20
    Maximum:800
    Units:centimeters
    Purpose
    Intended purpose of XRD analysis for the sample; indicates the type(s) of minerals to be identified. (Source: Producer Defined)
    ValueDefinition
    Sand (no CaCO3)Calcium carbonate was dissolved with hydrochloric acid prior to homogenization to isolate non-carbonate minerals for identification.
    BulkSample composition was not altered prior to XRD analysis; sample was removed from the core, dried, and homogenized as preparation.
    ClayQuartz sand grains were sieved out of sediment sample using 63-micron sieve prior to homogenization to isolate non-quartz minerals.
    Comment
    Comments from analyzer (Source: Producer Defined)
    ValueDefinition
    << empty cell >>No comments
    Analysis run 1Indicates the first scan of a particular sample.
    Analysis run 2Indicates the second scan of a particular sample.
    Analysis run 3Indicates the third scan of a particular sample.
    Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:
    This dataset contains 96 ASCII text files containing the raw data results of X-ray diffraction analysis of powdered Mud Patch samples, as well as a CSV spreadsheet, "EN577_XRD_ProfileID.csv" linking sample ID's and their corresponding output file names. Samples were analyzed using a Rigaku Miniflex X-Ray Diffraction unit and processed with Rigaku software. Each sample analysis produced an output file comprised of 78 lines of text describing the analysis parameters, followed by the results of the scan. Output files are standardized by the software and not all parameters are applicable to analysis of powdered sediment samples. Parameters described as “Not applicable” indicate a setting that cannot be changed by the user, or they describe a setting for a component that was not attached to the device during the scan. The results are presented as intensity; a total number of 2-theta measurement (angle between transmitted beam and reflected beam) counts per second. The total number of 2-theta measurement counts per scan is indicated in line 78 of the text. Below is an example of the output text for one file in dataset, "XRD-000124_Theta_2-Theta.asc"
    *TYPE = Raw (Raw or Processed) *CLASS = ASCII CLASS (File format type) *SAMPLE = 16001-33-P-WC-5 190cglass slide (User-entered sample ID) *COMMENT = (User-entered comments) *FNAME = XRD-000124_Theta_2-Theta.asc (Name of the file) *DATE = 04-Nov-16 10:16 (Date and time of analysis run [Format: Day-Month-Year Hour:Minute])
    *GROUP_COUNT = 1 (Number of samples in analysis run) *GONIO = MiniFlex 300/600 +, 150 (Instrument name, goniometer radius in mm) *ATTACHMENT = Standard Sample Holder (Special attachments used in analysis; “Specimen Rotation Attachment” used in some analyses to rotate sample holder during scan) *ASC = 0, 0, 0.000000, 0.000000 (automatic sample changer status [0=none used] additional zero-value fields would represent number of samples and radii of holders if present) *FILTER = None (K-beta filter status; none used) *C_MONOCHRO = None, 0.000000 (Monochromator status [none=not used], additional zero-value field would represent width of monochromator slit if present) *SLIT_NAME = 0, HIS (Incident Beam Height Slit field ID) *SLIT_NAME = 1, DS (= Divergent Slit field ID) *SLIT_NAME = 2, SS (Air Scattering Slit field ID) *SLIT_NAME = 3, RS (Receiving slit field ID) *COUNTER = SC-70, 0 (Name of X-ray detector) *POS_FORMAT = 0 (Not applicable to this analysis type) *SCAN_AXIS = 2theta/theta (Sample measurement scan axis: 2theta/theta vs. 2theta/omega [not used]) *MEAS_MODE = Continuous Scanning (Measurement mode) *TARGET = 29 (Target type [29 = Copper]) *XRAY_CHAR = K-ALPHA (X-ray type) *WAVE_LENGTH1 = 1.54059 (Kalpha1 x-ray wavelength in angstroms) *WAVE_LENGTH2 = 1.54441 (Kalpha2 x-ray wavelength in angstroms) *THICKNESS = 0, 0.000000 (Not applicable to analysis type) *MU = 0, 0.000000 (Not applicable to analysis type) *SCAN_MODE = 2theta/theta (Scan mode selected by user) *SPEED_DIM = sec./step (Units used to measure scan speed) *XUNIT = deg. (Units of x-axis in pattern [deg. = degrees]) *YUNIT = cps (Units of y-axis in pattern [cps = counts per second]) *SCALE_MODE = 1 (Scale of pattern [1 = no scaling]) *REP_COUNT = 0 (Not applicable to analysis type) *SE_COUNT = 0 (Not applicable to analysis type) *STD_MATERIAL = Unknown, Unknown, 0.000000, 0.000000, 0.000000, 0.000000, 0.000000, 0.000000 (Standard reference material information [Unknown = manually entered value] additional zero-value fields would represent known peaks present in the standard) *LATT_CONS = 0, Unknown, Unknown, 0.000000, 0.000000, 0.000000, 0.000000, 0.000000, 0.000000 (Lattice constraint value [Unknown = manually entered value] additional zero-value fields would represent known lattice constraints in standard) *SEC_COUNT = 1 (Not applicable to analysis type) *TSPEC_SIZE = 0 (Not applicable to analysis type) *EXTRA_SIZE = 0 (Not applicable to analysis type) *MEMO = glass slide (additional technician comments about sample prep/holder type)
    *BEGIN *GROUP = 0 (Group scan ID; not applicable) *START = 3 (Starting value of 2-theta analysis; always 3 for this analysis type) *STOP = 90 (End value of 2-theta analysis; always 90 for this analysis type) *STEP = 0.02 (Step value of analysis in 2-theta) *OFFSET = 0.000000 (Offset of angle determined by user; not applicable for this analysis type) *SPEED = 1.2 (Scanning speed in degrees per minute) *SLIT_SPEC = 0, 10.0mm, 10, 0.000000 (IHS height and unit; [10.0mm = user-entered field; 10 = height value in mm] *SLIT_SPEC = 1, 1.250deg, 1.25, 0.000000 (Divergent Slit angle and unit; combined user-entered field and device output fields) *SLIT_SPEC = 2, 13.0mm(Open), 13, 0.000000 (Soller slit length and unit; combined user-entered field and device output fields) *SLIT_SPEC = 3, 13.0mm, 13, 0.000000 (Receiving slit length and unit; combined user-entered field and device output fields) *KV = 40 (X-ray voltage used in kilovolts) *MA = 15 ( X-ray amperage used in amperes) *LOW = 0.000000 (Not applicable) *HIGH = 0.000000 (Not applicable) *CTEMPER = 0, 0.000000 (Not applicable) *CTEMPER = 1, 0.000000 (Not applicable) *CTEMPER = 2, 0.000000 (Not applicable) *PAREX = 0, 0.000000 (Values for “parex” data pre-processing are specific for the isolation of particular industrial materials; not applicable to this type of analysis) *PAREX = 1, 0.000000 (Not applicable) *PAREX = 2, 0.000000 (Not applicable) *PAREX = 3, 0.000000 (Not applicable) *PAREX = 4, 0.000000 (Not applicable) *PAREX = 5, 0.000000 (Not applicable) *PAREX = 6, 0.000000 (Not applicable) *PAREX = 7, 0.000000 (Not applicable) *PAREX = 8, 0.000000 (Not applicable) *PAREX = 9, 0.000000 (Not applicable) *PAREX = 10, 0.000000 (Not applicable) *PAREX = 11, 0.000000 (Not applicable) *PAREX = 12, 0.000000 (Not applicable) *PAREX = 13, 0.000000 (Not applicable) *PAREX = 14, 0.000000 (Not applicable) *PAREX = 15, 0.000000 (Not applicable) *FULL_SCALE = 35901 (Maximum intensity [highest peak] recorded during the scan) *INDEX = 0, 0, 0 *COUNT = 4351 (total number of 2-theta measurement points taken during scan; beginning with *START value of 3 [listed above] ending at *STOP value of 90 with a *STEP interval of 0.02) (From here down to “*END”, each value represents intensity in counts per second for 2-theta steps, starting with *START value of 3 and ending with *STOP value of 90; e.g., first 2-theta = 3, intensity = 592; second 2-theta=3.02, intensity= 589, etc. for all 4351 steps of the scan) 592, 589, 579, 577 571, 586, 573, 586 587, 570, 579, 570 600, 578, 556, 568 570, 574, 580, 563 538, 566, 574, 559 562, 576, 566, 562 570, 558, 554, 554 565, 622, 591, 573 611, 579, 560, 576 574, 547, 551, 568 600, 591, 571, 613 597, 587, 580, 593 606, 611, 603, 582 596, 603, 607, 585 598, 605, 574, 602 605, 614, 623, 586 643, 655, 647, 608 655, 608, 591, 610 632, 623, 594, 621 598, 613, 619, 630 625, 631, 614, 645 643, 631, 633, 636 658, 649, 653, 673 669, 627, 632, 670 671, 644, 630, 626 657, 638, 631, 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    *EOF (signifies end of output document)
    Entity_and_Attribute_Detail_Citation:
    Rigaku Corporation (2014). SmartLab/MiniFlex Standard Data Processing Software Instruction Manual, 6th edition.

Who produced the data set?

  1. Who are the originators of the data set? (may include formal authors, digital compilers, and editors)
    • A.A. Boggess
    • B.J. Buczkowski
    • J.D. Chaytor
  2. Who also contributed to the data set?
  3. To whom should users address questions about the data?
    Jason Chaytor
    U.S. Geological Survey, Northeast Region
    Research Geologist
    384 Woods Hole Road
    Woods Hole, MA
    US

    508-548-8700 x2351 (voice)
    jchaytor@usgs.gov

Why was the data set created?

The data gained through the analyses of cores collected from the New England Mud Patch help provide a comprehensive understanding of the nature and properties of the sediments found in this geographic location. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analyses were performed to identify mineral composition and mineral component phases in powdered sediment and rock samples.

How was the data set created?

  1. From what previous works were the data drawn?
    Chaytor (2021) (source 1 of 1)
    Chaytor, Jason D., Ballard, Megan S., Buczkowski, Brian J., Goff, John A., Lee, Kevin M., Reed, Allen H., and Boggess, Allyson A., 2021, Measurements of Geologic Characteristics and Geophysical Properties of Sediments from the New England Mud Patch: U.S. Geological Survey, Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program, Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center, Woods Hole, MA.

    Online Links:

    Type_of_Source_Media: Digital and/or Hardcopy
    Source_Contribution:
    Section B6 contains detailed methods for the laboratory preparation of XRD samples for analysis.
  2. How were the data generated, processed, and modified?
    Date: 2019 (process 1 of 5)
    Each core was cut into sections on the ship during collection. The cores were then split into halves in the core lab. Samples with Sample IDs indicating "XRD" were taken from the split cores directly for X-ray diffraction, while samples with IDs indicating another purpose were scanned for X-ray diffraction after another non-destructive analysis, such as grain density. Some sample IDs indicate "no CaCO3," which indicates that carbonate minerals were removed from sample. See associated publication (Chaytor, 2021) for detailed information about the different sample types (sand, bulk, clay) and their specific methods of sample preparation completed prior to analysis. Person who carried out this activity:
    Jason Chaytor
    U.S. Geological Survey, Northeast Region
    Research Geologist
    384 Woods Hole Road
    Woods Hole, MA
    US

    508-548-8700 x2351 (voice)
    jchaytor@usgs.gov
    Data sources used in this process:
    • Chaytor (2021)
    Date: 2020 (process 2 of 5)
    XRD, WC (water content) and SED (sediment) samples were dried in an oven at 100 degrees Celsius for 24 hours, then homogenized to a fine powder with a mortar and pestle. The powder was then pressed into a round Rigaku sample mount measuring 5mm by 0.2mm. Most samples contained enough powdered material to fill and scan two mounts. The associated publication, Chaytor (2021), provides additional methods and parameter selections associated with data collection. Person who carried out this activity:
    Jason Chaytor
    U.S. Geological Survey, Northeast Region
    Research Geologist
    384 Woods Hole Road
    Woods Hole, MA
    US

    508-548-8700 x2351 (voice)
    jchaytor@usgs.gov
    Data sources used in this process:
    • Chaytor (2021)
    Date: 2020 (process 3 of 5)
    At least one X-ray diffraction analysis was performed on each sample using the Rigaku Miniflex guidance software (version 2.1.0.4) to operate a Rigaku Miniflex 600 benchtop XRD unit. Second and third analyses of the same original sample were performed if time allowed, to ensure accuracy and removal of anomalies. The parameters and settings for every sample analysis run is listed at the top of each data output file in this set. A description and key to the top portion of the data set is located in the attributes overview section of this document. Person who carried out this activity:
    Jason Chaytor
    U.S. Geological Survey, Northeast Region
    Research Geologist
    384 Woods Hole Road
    Woods Hole, MA
    US

    508-548-8700 x2351 (voice)
    jchaytor@usgs.gov
    Date: 2021 (process 4 of 5)
    The resulting data from each XRD analysis run was exported as an ASCII document file for accessibility. Each ASCII document in the dataset has a file name indicating the analysis ID number for the sample, assigned by the Rigaku Miniflex Guidance software. The file names can be linked to each individual sample by referencing EN577_XRD_ProfileID.csv, a spreadsheet of XRD analysis IDs their associated laboratory sample ID, assigned during sample collection. Person who carried out this activity:
    Allyson A Boggess
    U.S. Geological Survey, NORTHEAST REGION
    Geologist
    384 Woods Hole Road
    Woods Hole, MA
    US

    508-548-8700 x2341 (voice)
    508-457-2310 (FAX)
    aboggess@usgs.gov
    Date: 17-Nov-2021 (process 5 of 5)
    Tweaked a thesaurus name (20211117). Person who carried out this activity:
    U.S. Geological Survey
    Attn: VeeAnn A. Cross
    Marine Geologist
    384 Woods Hole Road
    Woods Hole, MA

    508-548-8700 x2251 (voice)
    508-457-2310 (FAX)
    vatnipp@usgs.gov
  3. What similar or related data should the user be aware of?
    Chaytor, Jason D., Ballard, Megan S., Buczkowski, Brian J., Goff, John A., Lee, Kevin M., Reed, Allen H., and Boggess, Allyson A., 2021, Measurements of Geologic Characteristics and Geophysical Properties of Sediments from the New England Mud Patch: IEEE Oceanic Engineering Society, Piscataway, NJ.

    Online Links:

    Other_Citation_Details:
    This journal article is the publication supported by this data release.

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

  1. How well have the observations been checked?
    Regular quality assurance and quality control checks are performed on the Rigaku Miniflex by running empty mounts, standards, and reference minerals. Multiple scans were run for certain samples to minimize anomalous peaks.
  2. How accurate are the geographic locations?
  3. How accurate are the heights or depths?
  4. Where are the gaps in the data? What is missing?
    Of the 98 cores collected during the R/V Endeavor EN577 cruise, 17 cores were sampled and analyzed with X-ray diffraction. A total of 96 X-ray diffraction profiles are included in this dataset from 55 separate sediment samples. Cores chosen for analysis were those that were thought to represent the full range of sediments expected to be encountered. Any cores omitted from analysis were not included because the coring locations were in close proximity to previously analyzed cores.
  5. How consistent are the relationships among the observations, including topology?
    When processed for quantitative mineral phase identification, resulting mineral assemblage is generally consistent with the minerals expected to be present.

How can someone get a copy of the data set?

Are there legal restrictions on access or use of the data?
Access_Constraints None.
Use_Constraints Not to be used for navigation. The public domain data from the U.S. Government are freely redistributable with proper metadata and source attribution. Please recognize the U.S. Geological Survey as the originator of the dataset.
  1. Who distributes the data set? (Distributor 1 of 1)
    U.S. Geological Survey - ScienceBase
    Denver Federal Center, Building 810, Mail Stop 302
    Denver, CO
    United States

    1-888-275-8747 (voice)
    sciencebase@usgs.gov
  2. What's the catalog number I need to order this data set? 96 ASCII text files (each containing the output profile of an XRD scan using Rigaku Miniflex Guidance software); EN577_XRD_ProfileID.csv, a comma-separated value spreadsheet linking the ASCII files with the sediment sample ID from which they originated; browse graphic; and associated FGDC CSDGM metadata in XML.
  3. What legal disclaimers am I supposed to read?
    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.
  4. How can I download or order the data?

Who wrote the metadata?

Dates:
Last modified: 22-May-2023
Metadata author:
Allyson A Boggess
U.S. Geological Survey, NORTHEAST REGION
Geologist
384 Woods Hole Road
Woods Hole, MA
US

508-548-8700 x2341 (voice)
508-457-2310 (FAX)
whsc_data_contact@usgs.gov
Contact_Instructions:
The metadata contact email address is a generic address in the event the metadata contact is no longer with the USGS or the email is otherwise invalid.
Metadata standard:
FGDC Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata (FGDC-STD-001-1998)
This page is <https://cmgds.marine.usgs.gov/catalog/whcmsc/SB_data_release/DR_P9ZYK3PX/EN577_XRD_metadata.faq.html>
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