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BROWSE THUMBNAIL IMAGE: Extent of 5m bathymetry contours for Long Island Sound data layer lis1992

LIS1992: 5 m Bathymetric Contours for Long Island Sound

 

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Metadata:


Identification_Information:
Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Eric Schmuck
Publication_Date: Unknown
Title: LIS1992: 5 m Bathymetric Contours for Long Island Sound
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Online_Linkage: <http://woodshole.er.usgs.gov/openfile/of02-002/data/bathy/>
Larger_Work_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Larry Poppe
Originator: Valerie Paskevich
Publication_Date: 2002
Title:
Geologic Framework Data from Long Island Sound, 1981-1990: A Digital Data Release
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: atlas
Series_Information:
Series_Name: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report
Issue_Identification: 02-002
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Woods Hole, MA
Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey, Coastal and Marine Geology Program
Online_Linkage: <http://woodshole.er.usgs.gov/openfile/of02-002>
Description:
Abstract:
This bathymetric contour data set was derived from a gridded data set obtained from URI (B.Tyce, G. Hatcher). They used the "Gridder" program to obtain the grid. This gridded data set was generated from the original NOS soundings from 9 track tape that was cleaned up and edited at URI. This work was done with the intention of producing the color poster called "Long Island Sound Estuary" (Connecticut Dept. of Environmental Protection"), 1993. The accuracy is questionable.
Purpose:
These data can be used with geographic information systems (GIS) software to display geologic and oceanographic information for the U. S. Atlantic northeast. The data are to be used for illustrations and illustrative maps on scientific topics. They are intended for science researchers, students, policy makers, and the general public. There is NO ASSURANCE of their accuracy, completeness, or precision.
Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: unknown
Currentness_Reference: ground condition
Status:
Progress: Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: None planned
Spatial_Domain:
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate: -74.998530
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -71.000107
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 41.995619
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 40.000462
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: General
Theme_Keyword: U. S. Geological Survey
Theme_Keyword: USGS
Theme_Keyword: Coastal and Marine Geology Program
Theme_Keyword: CMGP
Theme_Keyword: bathymetry contours
Theme_Keyword: ArcView shapefile
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: General
Place_Keyword: Long Island Sound
Place_Keyword: Connecticut
Place_Keyword: New York
Place_Keyword: New Jersey
Place_Keyword: Rhode Island
Place_Keyword: Block Island Sound
Access_Constraints: None
Use_Constraints:
Although these data have been used by the U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Department of the Interior, no warranty expressed or implied is made by the agency as to the accuracy of the data.

The act of distribution shall not constitute any such warranty, and no responsibility is assumed by the U.S. Geological Survey in the use of this data.

This information is NOT intended for navigational or legal purposes.

Any use of trade, firm or product names is for descriptive purposes only and does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: U. S. Geological Survey, Coastal and Marine Geology Program
Contact_Person: Valerie Paskevich
Contact_Position: Computer Specialist, GIS Coordinator
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 x2281
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 508-457-2310
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: vpaskevich@usgs.gov
Browse_Graphic:
Browse_Graphic_File_Name: lis1992.gif
Browse_Graphic_File_Description:
Image showing extent of coverage for Long Island Sound 5 meter bathymetry contour data layer lis1992.
Browse_Graphic_File_Type: GIF
Native_Data_Set_Environment:
Microsoft Windows 2000 Version 5.1 (Build 2600) ; ESRI ArcCatalog 8.1.0.642

Data_Quality_Information:
Logical_Consistency_Report:
No additional checks for topological consistency were performed on this data set.

Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:
Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Vector
Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:
SDTS_Terms_Description:
SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: String
Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 2955

Spatial_Reference_Information:
Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Geographic:
Latitude_Resolution: 0.000000
Longitude_Resolution: 0.000000
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: lis1992.dbf
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:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: PolyLine
Unrepresentable_Domain: Coordinates defining the features.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: LENGTH
Attribute_Definition: Length of vector segment in native units.
Attribute_Definition_Source: User Defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 137.83
Attribute_Measurement_Resolution: .001
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: CONTOUR
Attribute_Definition:
Depth value, in meters, of vector contour. Value recorded as negative.
Attribute_Definition_Source: User Defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: -345
Range_Domain_Maximum: -5
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: meters
Attribute_Measurement_Resolution: 1

Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Valerie Paskevich
Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey
Contact_Position: Computer 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 x2281
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (508) 457-2310
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: vpaskevich@usgs.gov
Resource_Description: Long Island Sound: lis1992.shp
Distribution_Liability:
Although this derived data set and its lineage dataset 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 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.
Standard_Order_Process:
Digital_Form:
Digital_Transfer_Information:
Format_Name: ArcView shapefile
Format_Version_Number: 3.2
Format_Information_Content:
The seven ArcView shapefiles (lis1992.dbf, lis1992.shp, lis1992.shx, lis1992.sbn, lis1992.sbx, lis1992.avl, lis1992.prj) comprising the 1 meter bathymetric contours for Long Island Sound and an ASCII version of the metadata.
File_Decompression_Technique: zip
Transfer_Size: 1.53 Kbytes
Digital_Transfer_Option:
Online_Option:
Computer_Contact_Information:
Network_Address:
Network_Resource_Name: <http://woodshole.er.usgs.gov/openfile/of02-002/data/bathy/lis1992.zip>
Offline_Option:
Offline_Media: DVD
Recording_Capacity:
Recording_Density: 4.75
Recording_Density_Units: Gbytes
Recording_Format: UDF
Compatibility_Information:
The user must have a system with a DVD drive capable of reading an UDF standard DVD-R disk. To browse the information contained on this disk, the user must also have a current version of WWW browser available. The user must also have the software installed on their computer system capable to unzip the archived file.
Fees: none

Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date: 20020405
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Valerie Paskevich
Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey, Coastal and Marine Geology Program
Contact_Position: Computer Specialist, GIS Coordinator
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 x2281
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 508-457-2310
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: vpaskevich@usgs.gov
Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998
Metadata_Time_Convention: local time

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