Interpretation of the depth to two Pleistocene refelctors, R5 and R6, mapped within the Hudson Shelf Valley derived from seismic data collected by the U.S. Geological Survey, 1995 - 1999 (Grid, UTM Zone 18N, WGS84)

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Identification_Information
Data_Quality_Information
Spatial_Data_Organization_Information
Spatial_Reference_Information
Distribution_Information
Metadata_Reference_Information

Identification_Information:

Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Jane F. Denny
Publication_Date: 2002
Publication_Time: Unknown
Title:

Interpretation of the depth to two Pleistocene refelctors, R5 and R6, mapped within the Hudson Shelf Valley derived from seismic data collected by the U.S. Geological Survey, 1995 - 1999 (Grid, UTM Zone 18N, WGS84)

Edition: 1
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: raster data
Series_Information:

Series_Name: Open-File Report
Issue_Identification: 2002-152

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center, Woods Hole, MA
Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey, Coastal and Marine Geology Program

Online_Linkage: https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr2002152
Online_Linkage: https://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2002/of02-152/HTML/META.HTM
Online_Linkage: https://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2002/of02-152/
Larger_Work_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Schwab, William C.
Originator: Denny, Jane F.
Originator: Foster, David S.
Originator: Lotto, Linda L.
Originator: Allison, Mead A.
Originator: Uchupi, Elazar
Originator: Swift, B. Ann
Originator: Danforth, William W.
Originator: Thieler, E. Robert
Originator: Butman, Bradford
Publication_Date: 2002
Title:

High-Resolution Quaternary seismic stratigraphy of the New York Bight Continental Shelf

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form:

Maps, remote sensing imagery, tabular digital data, and raster and vector digital data

Series_Information:

Series_Name: Open-File Report
Issue_Identification: 2002-152

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Woods Hole, MA
Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey

Online_Linkage: https://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2002/of02-152/

Description:

Abstract:

These data represent the depth to two Pleistocene reflectors mapped within the Hudson Shelf Valley. These data were mapped based on 15 cubic inch water gun and CHIRP records collected May, 1996. See Allison, 1997; Lanier, 1999; Lotto, 2000.

Purpose:

In 1995, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), in cooperation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), began a program to generate reconnaissance maps of the sea floor offshore of the New York - New Jersey metropolitan area and within the southern Long Island nearshoe area. Our methods include high-resolution sidescan sonar and subbottom profiling techniques, along with surface grab and vibracore sampling to verify the geophysical interpretations. The goal of the investigation is to provide a regional synthesis of the sea-floor environment, to determine regional-scale availability of sand as a resource for beach nourishment programs, and to investigate the role that inner-shelf morphology and geologic framework have in the evolution of the coastal region within the New York Bight Apex and southern Long Island. Maps derived from interpretation of the subbottom profiles show information on the geometry and distribution of the Quaternary sediments and the underlying coastal-plain unconformity. This seismic stratigraphy yields a regional framework on which explanations of present (and past) sediment movement, dispersal, and erosion processes are based.

Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Range_of_Dates/Times:

Beginning_Date: 19960501
Ending_Date: 19960530

Currentness_Reference: publication date

Status:

Progress: Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: None planned

Spatial_Domain:

Bounding_Coordinates:

West_Bounding_Coordinate: -74.06
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -71.8000
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 41.26
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 40

Keywords:

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: USGS Metadata Identifier
Theme_Keyword: USGS:2ea6c8ff-fa5f-40cd-b411-e13dc5f24e41

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Theme_Keyword: Pleistocene channels
Theme_Keyword: Hudson Shelf Valley

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: USGS Thesaurus
Theme_Keyword: geologic structure
Theme_Keyword: scientific interpretation
Theme_Keyword: marine geophysics
Theme_Keyword: geospatial datasets

Place:

Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Place_Keyword: inner-shelf
Place_Keyword: New York
Place_Keyword: Hudson Shelf Valley
Place_Keyword: New York Bight

Access_Constraints: none
Use_Constraints: none
Point_of_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Contact_Person: Jane F. Denny
Contact_Organization: US Geological Survey

Contact_Position: Geologist
Contact_Address:

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

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 508-457-2311
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 508-457-2310
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: jdenny@usgs.gov

Data_Quality_Information:

Attribute_Accuracy:

Attribute_Accuracy_Report:

These data are derived from 2D seismic reflection profiles that are spaced approximately 1.3 km apart in the cross track-direction. Shore perpendicular track lines were spaced about 3-4 km apart. Along track samples of the seismic profiles are approximately 1 meter assuming a ship speed of 2 meters/second. The data were downsampled in the along-track direction at an interval of about 30 meters.

Logical_Consistency_Report:

The Pleistocene channels were mapped by Allison(1997) and Lanier(1999).

Completeness_Report: complete
Positional_Accuracy:

Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:

Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report:

DGPS is assumed to be accurate within 1-2 meters. Standard GPS is assumed accurate within 5-10 meters. 99% of the positional data is DGPS. Unless noted, all GPS/DGPS data is referenced to WGS84 (NAD83). The horizontal positioning did not account for source and receiver offsets and offset the GPS antennae and the boomer source and streamer. It is estimated that these offsets could lead to inaccuracies of about 30 m.

Vertical_Positional_Accuracy:

Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Report:

Vertical positioning accuracy of the offshore data is based on the seafloor reference used.

Lineage:

Source_Information:

Source_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Allison, M.A.
Originator: Lotto, L.L
Originator: Buchholtz ten Brink
Originator: Schwab, W.C.
Publication_Date: 1997
Publication_Time: unknown
Title:

Formation and geologic evolution of the Hudson Shelf Valley, New York Bight(abstract):

Edition: 1
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: map
Series_Information:

Series_Name: Geological Society of America, Abstracts with Programs
Issue_Identification: vol.29, p.27

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Unknown
Publisher: Geological Society of America

Type_of_Source_Media: map
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date: 1997

Source_Currentness_Reference: publication date

Source_Citation_Abbreviation: Hudson Shelf Valley
Source_Contribution:

This reference definees the Pleistocene channels mapped within the Hudson Shelf Valley.

Source_Information:

Source_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Lanier, D.L
Originator: Allison, M.A.
Originator: Schwab, W.C.
Originator: Thieler, E.R.
Originator: Butman, B.
Publication_Date: 1999
Publication_Time: unknown
Title:

Effects of Holocene transgression on the stratigraphy of the NY Bight inner continental shelf

Edition: 1
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: digital raster data
Series_Information:

Series_Name: American Geophysical Union, Ocean Sciences Meeting Supplement
Issue_Identification: OS203

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: unknown
Publisher: unknown

Type_of_Source_Media: map
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date: 1999

Source_Currentness_Reference: publication date

Source_Citation_Abbreviation: Lanier
Source_Contribution:

This reference was used in the interpretation of the Pleistocene channels within the Hudson Shelf Valley.

Source_Information:

Source_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Lotto, L.L
Publication_Date: 2000
Publication_Time: Unknown
Title:

Seismic stratigrpahy and Quaternary evolution of the New York Bight inner continental shelf: Texas A&M University, unpublished M.S. Thesis, College Station, TX, 79p and 16 sheets.

Edition: 1
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: map
Series_Information:

Series_Name: Masters of Science Thesis
Issue_Identification: unknown

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: College Station, Texas
Publisher: Texas A&M University

Type_of_Source_Media: online
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date: 2000

Source_Currentness_Reference: Publication Date

Source_Citation_Abbreviation: Seismic Stratigraphy of New York Bight
Source_Contribution:

The well log data compiled within this thesis were used to generate a gridded data set of the depth to coastal-plain Unconformity and Quaternary thickness onshore Long Island, NY.

Source_Information:

Source_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Lanier, D.L
Originator: Allison, M.A.
Publication_Date: 2002
Publication_Time: unknown
Title: rednew
Edition: 1
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: digital vector data
Series_Information:

Series_Name: MapInfo vector file
Issue_Identification: MapInfo vector file

Other_Citation_Details: See Allison, 1999; Lanier, 1997.

Type_of_Source_Media: digital raster grid
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date: 2000

Source_Currentness_Reference: publication date

Source_Citation_Abbreviation: MapInfo Pleistocene Channel, r6
Source_Contribution:

This MapInfo vector file represents contours of a Pleistocene channel mapped within the Hudson Shelf Valley based on 15 cubic inch water gun and CHIRP seismic-reflection data. This contour file was converted to ArcView vector format and used to generate a digital raster grid of the depth to the Pleistocene channel.

Source_Information:

Source_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Lanier, D.L.
Originator: Allison, M.A.
Publication_Date: 2002
Publication_Time: unknown
Title: bluenew
Edition: 1
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: digital vector data
Series_Information:

Series_Name: MapInfo vector data
Issue_Identification: MapInfo vector data

Other_Citation_Details: See Allison, 1997; Lanier, 1999.

Type_of_Source_Media: digital raster grid
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date: 2000

Source_Currentness_Reference: publication date

Source_Citation_Abbreviation: Pleistocene channel, r5
Source_Contribution:

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

MapInfo vector data, rednew and bluenew, were converted into ArcView 3.2 shapefiles using the Universal Translator within MapInfo 5.5. These vector data represented the depth to two Pleistocene reflectors, r5 and r6. The ArcView shapefiles were then converted to ArcInfo line coverages using the ArcInfo command, SHAPETOARC. The projection for each coverage was defined as Geographic Coordinate System utilizing the ArcInfo command, PROJECTDEFINE. The coverages were then projected from thier native Geographic Coordinate System into UTM projection, zone 18, units meters, WGS84 datum utilzing the ArcInfo command PROJECT. The grids representing depth to Pleistocene reflectors were then displayed within ArcView 3.2. The dimensions of the two grids are as follows: r5grd rows:1269 columns:616; r6grd rows: 890 columns: 349.

Process_Date: 2000
Process_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Contact_Person: Jane F. Denny
Contact_Organization: US Geological Survey

Contact_Position: Geologist
Contact_Address:

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

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 508-457-2311
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 508-457-2310
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: jdenny@usgs.gov

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.). Completely changed the title based on an author (Jane Denny) supplied title. Added online links to the publication and data page in the Identification section. Added the standard order section to the Distribution Information, which included providing a link to download the data. The metadata describes 2 grid surfaces. Downloading the grid would require downloading individual files within folders. 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: 20171222
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: An error was fixed in one of the originator names.
Process_Date: 20180130
Process_Contact:

Contact_Information:

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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

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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: Crossref DOI link was added as the first link in the metadata.
Process_Date: 20191118
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: raster
Raster_Object_Information:

Raster_Object_Type: grid cell

Spatial_Reference_Information:

Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:

Planar:

Grid_Coordinate_System:

Grid_Coordinate_System_Name: Universal Transverse Mercator
Universal_Transverse_Mercator:

UTM_Zone_Number: 18
Transverse_Mercator:

Scale_Factor_at_Central_Meridian: 0.999600
Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: -075.000000
Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: +00.000000
False_Easting: 500000
False_Northing: 0

Planar_Coordinate_Information:

Planar_Coordinate_Encoding_Method: coordinate pair
Coordinate_Representation:

Abscissa_Resolution: 200
Ordinate_Resolution: 200

Planar_Distance_Units: Meters

Geodetic_Model:

Horizontal_Datum_Name: WGS84
Ellipsoid_Name: WGS84
Semi-major_Axis: 6378137.0000000
Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 298.26

Vertical_Coordinate_System_Definition:

Altitude_System_Definition:

Altitude_Datum_Name: North American Vertical Datum of 1988
Altitude_Resolution: 1
Altitude_Distance_Units: Meters
Altitude_Encoding_Method:

Explicit elevation coordinate included with horizontal coordinates

Depth_System_Definition:

Depth_Datum_Name: Mean sea level
Depth_Resolution: 0.1
Depth_Distance_Units: Meters
Depth_Encoding_Method: Explicit depth coordinate included with horizontal coordinates

Distribution_Information:

Distributor:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Contact_Person: Jane F. Denny
Contact_Organization: US Geological Survey

Contact_Position: Geologist
Contact_Address:

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

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 508-457-2311
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 508-457-2310
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: jdenny@usgs.gov

Resource_Description: r5grd, r6grd
Distribution_Liability:

Altough this data set and its lineage have been used by the USGS, no warranty, expressed or implied, is made by the USGS as to the accuracy of the data and/or it's 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 items. Users must assume responsibility for the proper use of this data. This data should not be used at resolutions for which it is not intended. This data has no been reviewed for conformity with US Geological Survey editorial standards, or the North American Strigraphic code. Any use of trade, product, or firm names is for descriptive purposes only and does not imply endorsement by the US Government.

Standard_Order_Process:

Digital_Form:

Digital_Transfer_Information:

Format_Name: AIG
Format_Information_Content: The link is to the folder containing the Esri binary grids.

Digital_Transfer_Option:

Online_Option:

Computer_Contact_Information:

Network_Address:

Network_Resource_Name:

https://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2002/of02-152/ARCVIEW/SHAPE/SEISMIC/HSV/

Access_Instructions:

Unfortunately, the components of the binary grid are not provided in a zip file. The folders for the grid and the info files are available from the link. This metadata refers to the grids R5GRD and R6GRD.

Fees: none

Metadata_Reference_Information:

Metadata_Date: 20240318
Metadata_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Contact_Person: Jane F. Denny
Contact_Organization: US Geological Survey

Contact_Position: Geologist
Contact_Address:

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

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 508-457-2311
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 508-457-2310
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_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998
Metadata_Access_Constraints: None
Metadata_Use_Constraints: None

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