usSEABED facies data for the entire U.S. Atlantic Coast (ATL_FAC)

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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: U.S. Geological Survey
Originator: University of Colorado
Publication_Date: 2005
Title:

usSEABED facies data for the entire U.S. Atlantic Coast (ATL_FAC)

Edition: 1.0
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Online_Linkage: https://doi.org/10.3133/ds118
Online_Linkage: https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2005/118/htmldocs/data_cata.htm
Online_Linkage: https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2005/118/data/atl_fac.zip
Larger_Work_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: J.M. Reid
Originator: J.A. Reid
Originator: C.J. Jenkins
Originator: M.E. Hastings
Originator: S.J. Williams
Originator: L.J. Poppe
Publication_Date: 2005
Title:

usSEABED: Atlantic Coast Offshore Surficial Sediment Data Release

Edition: 1.0
Series_Information:

Series_Name: Data Series
Issue_Identification: 118

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Reston, VA
Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey

Online_Linkage: https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2005/118/

Description:

Abstract:

The facies data layer (_FAC.txt) is a point coverage of known sediment samplings, inspections, and probings from the usSEABED data collection and integrated using the software system dbSEABED. The facies data layer (_FAC.txt)represents concatenated information about components (minerals and rock type), genesis (igneous, metamorphic, carbonate, terrigenous), and other appropriate groupings of information about the seafloor. The facies 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. Lack of values 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.

Purpose:

The Facies layer can be used to investigate the known information about a particular area of the seafloor. 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 ATL_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. The usSEABED database is a work-in-progress. Updates will be completed as additional information becomes available, and/or significant changes to the data mining software are completed.

Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date: 2005

Currentness_Reference: publication date

Status:

Progress: Planned
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: As needed

Spatial_Domain:

Bounding_Coordinates:

West_Bounding_Coordinate: -81.99860
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -65.00000
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 44.90600
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 23.02000

Keywords:

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: USGS Metadata Identifier
Theme_Keyword: USGS:117dc393-610f-436a-954c-f86ebf5fa06b

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Theme_Keyword: marine
Theme_Keyword: sediment
Theme_Keyword: seafloor
Theme_Keyword: seabed
Theme_Keyword: descriptions
Theme_Keyword: analyses
Theme_Keyword: usSEABED
Theme_Keyword: dbSEABED
Theme_Keyword: components
Theme_Keyword: features
Theme_Keyword: genesis
Theme_Keyword: facies
Theme_Keyword: U.S. Geological Survey
Theme_Keyword: Coastal and Marine Geology Program
Theme_Keyword: Woods Hole Science Center
Theme_Keyword: Pacific Science Center
Theme_Keyword: Marine Aggregates Resources and Processes Project
Theme_Keyword: Benthic Habitats (Pacific) Project
Theme_Keyword: University of Colorado
Theme_Keyword: Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research
Theme_Keyword: USGS
Theme_Keyword: CMGP
Theme_Keyword: WHSC
Theme_Keyword: PSC
Theme_Keyword: UC
Theme_Keyword: INSTAAR

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Category
Theme_Keyword: oceans
Theme_Keyword: location
Theme_Keyword: geoscientificInformation

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: Lacustrine
Theme_Keyword: Continental/Island Shelf
Theme_Keyword: Continental/Island Slope
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

Place:

Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Place_Keyword: U.S. Atlantic East Coast
Place_Keyword: Atlantic Coast
Place_Keyword: East Coast
Place_Keyword: United States
Place_Keyword: Maine
Place_Keyword: New Hampshire
Place_Keyword: Massachusetts
Place_Keyword: Rhode Island
Place_Keyword: Connecticut
Place_Keyword: New York
Place_Keyword: New Jersey
Place_Keyword: Delaware
Place_Keyword: Pennsylvania
Place_Keyword: Maryland
Place_Keyword: Virginia
Place_Keyword: North Carolina
Place_Keyword: South Carolina
Place_Keyword: Georgia
Place_Keyword: Florida
Place_Keyword: Maine
Place_Keyword: Ohio
Place_Keyword: Great Lakes
Place_Keyword: Lake Ontario
Place_Keyword: Lake Erie
Place_Keyword: North America
Place_Keyword: Atlantic Ocean

Place:

Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: Coastal and Marine Ecological Classification Standard (CMECS)
Place_Keyword: Gulf of Maine/Bay of Fundy Ecoregion
Place_Keyword: Virginian Ecoregion
Place_Keyword: Carolinian Ecoregion
Place_Keyword: Floridian Ecoregion

Stratum:

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

Access_Constraints: None
Use_Constraints:

Public domain data from the U.S. Government are freely redistributable with the proper metadata and source attribution. Please recognize the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) as the source of this information.

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 Science Center
Address: 400 Natural Bridges Drive
City: Santa Cruz
State_or_Province: CA
Postal_Code: 95060
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/2005/118/data/atl_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 following interns for their assistance in data entry, coding, and data testing: Viness Ubert, Emma Mitchell, Emily Denham and Shea Quinn.

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 separate listing, ATL_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: Varies with source
Source_Contribution:

Point locations, descriptions, and various analytical data (textural, granulometric, geochemical, geophysical, acoustic) on sediments, rock exposure, and benthos. Varies with source. X number of sources, both published and unpublished, are used as the sources of information for usSEABED. Metadata for each source is linked through the usSEABED source file (ATL_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), Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS), the Maryland and New Jersey State Geological Surveys (MGS, NJGS), 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 08/07/2004) by hand, and tested using the dbSEABED relational database program (RDBi, version 01/05/2005) for correctness of formatting. Data are compiled into source data resource files (DRF) and processed through the dbSEABED data mining program (MNEt, version 04/07/2005) program, using the dbSEABED thesaurus (db9_dct.rtf, version 04/07/2005) and facies set up file for U.S. waters (db9_FAC.txt, version 04/07/2005). 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: ATL_FAC.txt
Process_Date: unknown
Source_Produced_Citation_Abbreviation: atl_fac.shp
Process_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey
Contact_Person: Jamey M. Reid

Contact_Position: IT Specialist (Data Management)
Contact_Address:

Address_Type: Mail and Physical
Address: USGS Woods Hole Science Centers
Address: 384 Woods Hole Road
City: Woods Hole
State_or_Province: MA
Postal_Code: 02543-1598

Contact_Voice_Telephone: (508) 548-8700 x2204
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: jreid@usgs.gov
Contact_Instructions: email preferred

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

Edits to the metadata were made to fix any errors that MP v 2.9.36 flagged. This is necessary to enable the metadata to be successfully harvested for various data catalogs. In some cases, this meant adding text "Information unavailable" or "Information unavailable from original metadata" for those required fields that were left blank. Other minor edits were probably performed (title, publisher, publication place, etc.). Fixed a link in the distribution section. The source information was incomplete and had to be modified to meet the standard. Minor fixes to the attribute format for some attributes were needed. Attempted to modify http to https where appropriate. The metadata date (but not the metadata creator) was edited to reflect the date of these changes. The metadata available from a harvester may supersede metadata bundled within a download file. Compare the metadata dates to determine which metadata file is most recent.

Process_Date: 20170126
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

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: Crossref DOI link was added as the first link in the metadata.
Process_Date: 20191115
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

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

Added keywords section with USGS persistent identifier as theme keyword.

Process_Date: 20200908
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: 13679

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: alt_prs
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:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 24.16667
Range_Domain_Maximum: 45.16500

Attribute:

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

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: -81.96972
Range_Domain_Maximum: -65.00000
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: decimal degrees
Attribute_Measurement_Resolution: .00001

Attribute:

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

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: -99
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: No data
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Information unavailable from original metadata.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SAMPLETOP
Attribute_Definition:

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

Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 0.00
Range_Domain_Maximum: 296.40
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: meters
Attribute_Measurement_Resolution: .001

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SAMPLEBASE
Attribute_Definition:

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

Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 0.00
Range_Domain_Maximum: 304.80

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); Unique sequential numeric key to SRC file

Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 1
Range_Domain_Maximum: 294
Attribute_Measurement_Resolution: 1

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SITEKEY
Attribute_Definition:

Site key (relational link); Unique sequential numeric key to information about the same site in other usSEABED data files

Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 9
Range_Domain_Maximum: 87868
Attribute_Measurement_Resolution: 1

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SAMPLEKEY
Attribute_Definition:

Sample key (relational link); Unique sequential numeric key to information about the same sample or subsample in other usSEABED data files

Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 7
Range_Domain_Maximum: 89485
Attribute_Measurement_Resolution: 1

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:

Type of data that were used to derive values held in characterization

Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Character string

Attribute:

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

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 100
Attribute_Measurement_Resolution: 1

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: CARBONATE
Attribute_Definition: Those samples with a carbonate 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 D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of trigger terms under each component mentioned.

Attribute:

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

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 100
Attribute_Measurement_Resolution: 1

Attribute:

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

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 100
Attribute_Measurement_Resolution: 1

Attribute:

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

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 100
Attribute_Measurement_Resolution: 1

Attribute:

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

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 100
Attribute_Measurement_Resolution: 1

Attribute:

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

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 100
Attribute_Measurement_Resolution: 1

Attribute:

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

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 100
Attribute_Measurement_Resolution: 1

Attribute:

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

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 100
Attribute_Measurement_Resolution: 1

Attribute:

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

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 100
Attribute_Measurement_Resolution: 1

Attribute:

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

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 100
Attribute_Measurement_Resolution: 1

Attribute:

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

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 100
Attribute_Measurement_Resolution: 1

Attribute:

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

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 100
Attribute_Measurement_Resolution: 1

Attribute:

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

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 100
Attribute_Measurement_Resolution: 1

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: CORAL
Attribute_Definition: Corals
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 100
Attribute_Measurement_Resolution: 1

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: HARDPLANT
Attribute_Definition: Hard marine plants
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 100
Attribute_Measurement_Resolution: 1

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.

Overview_Description:

Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:

Values of -99 for any field are indications that there was no data available.

Entity_and_Attribute_Detail_Citation: U.S. Geological Survey

Distribution_Information:

Distributor:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey
Contact_Person: Brian Buczkowski

Contact_Position: Core Curator and Data Management Specialist
Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 384 Woods Hole Road
City: Woods Hole
State_or_Province: MA
Postal_Code: 02543-1598
Country: USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone: (508) 548-8700 x2361
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (508) 457-2310
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: bbuczkowski@usgs.gov

Resource_Description: Downloadable Data
Distribution_Liability:

Although this data set has been used by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), no warranty, expressed or implied, is made by the USGS as to the accuracy of the data and/or related materials. The act of distribution shall not constitute any such warranty, and no responsibility is assumed by the USGS in the use of these data or related materials. Trade, firm, or product names and other references to non-USGS products and services are provided for information only and do not constitute endorsement or warranty, express or implied, by the USGS, USDOI, or U.S. Government, as to their suitability, content, usefulness, functioning, completeness, or accuracy.

Standard_Order_Process:

Digital_Form:

Digital_Transfer_Information:

Format_Name: ASCII
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/2005/118/data/ATL_FAC.TXT
Network_Resource_Name: https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2005/118/htmldocs/data_cata.htm

Access_Instructions: Data may be downloaded via the World Wide Web (WWW).

Offline_Option:

Offline_Media: CD-ROM
Recording_Capacity:

Recording_Density: 650
Recording_Density_Units: Mbytes

Recording_Format: ISO and HFS

Digital_Form:

Digital_Transfer_Information:

Format_Name: SHP
Format_Version_Number: 3.3
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). The XML file contains the metadata describing the data set <data set name>.shp.xml. An ASCII version of the metadata file. A browse graphic showing the data layer coverage and extent (optional).

File_Decompression_Technique: winzip

Digital_Transfer_Option:

Online_Option:

Computer_Contact_Information:

Network_Address:

Network_Resource_Name: https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2005/118/data/atl_fac.zip
Network_Resource_Name: http://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2005/118/htmldocs/data_cata.htm

Access_Instructions: Data may be downloaded via the World Wide Web (WWW).

Offline_Option:

Offline_Media: CD-ROM
Recording_Capacity:

Recording_Density: 650
Recording_Density_Units: Mbytes

Recording_Format: ISO and HFS

Fees: None

Technical_Prerequisites:

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 www.esri.com.

Metadata_Reference_Information:

Metadata_Date: 20240318
Metadata_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 Science Center
Address: 400 Natural Bridges Drive
City: Santa Cruz
State_or_Province: CA
Postal_Code: 95060
Country: USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone: (831) 427-4727
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: whsc_data_contact@usgs.gov
Contact_Instructions:

The metadata contact email address is a generic address in the event the person is no longer with USGS. (updated on 20240318)

Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998
Metadata_Time_Convention: local time
Metadata_Access_Constraints: None
Metadata_Use_Constraints: None

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