Identification_Information: Citation: Citation_Information: Originator: K.Y. McMullen Publication_Date: 2007 Title: H11310INT: Interpretation of NOAA H11310 Sidescan Sonar and Bathymetric Data from Central Narragansett Bay Edition: 1.0 Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data Series_Information: Series_Name: Open-File Report Issue_Identification: 2006-1199 Publication_Information: Publication_Place: Woods Hole Science Center, Woods Hole, MA Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey, Coastal and Marine Geology Program Online_Linkage: http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2006/1199/data/interpretation/mosaicinterp/mosaicinterp.zip Online_Linkage: http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2006/1199/html/catalog.html Larger_Work_Citation: Citation_Information: Originator: K.Y. McMullen Originator: L.J. Poppe Originator: R.P. Signell Originator: J.F. Denny Originator: J.M. Crocker Originator: A.L. Beaver Originator: P.T. Schattgen Publication_Date: 2007 Title: Surficial Geology in Central Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island: Interpretations of Sidescan Sonar and Multibeam Bathymetry Edition: 1.0 Series_Information: Series_Name: Open-File Report Issue_Identification: 2006-1199 Publication_Information: Publication_Place: Woods Hole Science Center, Woods Hole, MA Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey, Coastal and Marine Geology Program Online_Linkage: http:/pubs.usgs.gov/of/2006/1199/ Description: Abstract: The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is working cooperatively with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) to interpret the surficial geology in estuaries along the coast of the northeastern United States. The purpose of our present study is to interpret the distributions of surficial sediments and sedimentary environments in an area of Narragansett Bay using sidescan sonar imagery, high-resolution bathymetry, and sediment data. The mosaic presented herein covers an area of the sea floor in central Narragansett Bay. The mosaic and their interpretations (represented in part by this data layer) serve many purposes, including: (1) defining the geological variability of the sea floor, which is one of the primary controls of benthic habitat diversity; (2) improving our understanding of the processes that control the distribution and transport of bottom sediments and the distribution of benthic habitats and associated infaunal community structures; and (3) providing a detailed framework for future research, monitoring, and management activities. The sidescan sonar mosaics also serve as base maps for subsequent sedimentological, geochemical, and biological observations, because precise information on environmental setting is important for selection of sampling sites and for accurate interpretation of point measurements. Purpose: This data layer is a component of the H11310 Survey, Narragansett Bay, GIS database and represents an interpretation of the sidescan sonar mosaic and multibeam bathymetry for the study area. The interpretation can be used as an overlay for the mosaic image and shows areas of backscatter, depressions and features such as shipwrecks, bridge pilings, piers, and cables/pipelines. Time_Period_of_Content: Time_Period_Information: Single_Date/Time: Calendar_Date: 2007 Currentness_Reference: publication date Status: Progress: Complete Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: None planned Spatial_Domain: Bounding_Coordinates: West_Bounding_Coordinate: -71.417824 East_Bounding_Coordinate: -71.286821 North_Bounding_Coordinate: 41.594511 South_Bounding_Coordinate: 41.524322 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: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Theme_Keyword: NOAA Theme_Keyword: Woods Hole Science Center Theme_Keyword: WHSC Theme_Keyword: NOAA Ship RUDE Theme_Keyword: sidescan sonar interpretation Theme_Keyword: backscatter Theme_Keyword: pipelines Theme_Keyword: bridge pilings Theme_Keyword: Quaternary Theme_Keyword: Holocene Theme_Keyword: polygon shapefile Theme_Keyword: Open-File Report 2006-1199 Theme_Keyword: OFR 2006-1199 Theme: Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Category Theme_Keyword: oceans and estuaries Theme_Keyword: geoscientificInformation Place: Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: General Place_Keyword: Narragansett Bay Place_Keyword: Rhode Island Place_Keyword: U.S. East Coast Place_Keyword: North America Place_Keyword: United States Place_Keyword: Atlantic Ocean Place_Keyword: North Atlantic Ocean Place_Keyword: northeast United States Access_Constraints: None Use_Constraints: Public domain data are freely redistributable with proper metadata and source attribution. Please recognize the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) as the originator of this dataset. Point_of_Contact: Contact_Information: Contact_Person_Primary: Contact_Person: Katherine McMullen Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey Contact_Position: Sediment Lab Technician 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) 548-8700 x2277 Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (508) 457-2310 Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: kmcmullen@usgs.gov Browse_Graphic: Browse_Graphic_File_Name: http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2006/1199/data/interpretation/mosaicinterp/h11310interp.gif Browse_Graphic_File_Description: Image of the interpretations of NOAA H11310 sidescan sonar and bathymetric data Browse_Graphic_File_Type: GIF Native_Data_Set_Environment: Microsoft Windows XP Version 5.1 (Build 2600) Service Pack 2; ESRI ArcCatalog 9.0.0.535 Data_Quality_Information: Attribute_Accuracy: Attribute_Accuracy_Report: Attributes have been visually checked by the compilers. Logical_Consistency_Report: Several shapefiles representing various features identified on the mosaic were combined to create this data layer. The layers were edited and processed in a consistent manner. Completeness_Report: Layer is complete as interpreted for these features. Positional_Accuracy: Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy: Lineage: Source_Information: Source_Citation: Citation_Information: Originator: U.S. Geological Survey Originator: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Publication_Date: 2004 Title: H11310_1m_sss_utm19nad83.tif Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: remote-sensing image Source_Scale_Denominator: 1 meter resolution Type_of_Source_Media: DVD-ROM Source_Time_Period_of_Content: Time_Period_Information: Single_Date/Time: Calendar_Date: 2004 Source_Currentness_Reference: ground condition Source_Citation_Abbreviation: h11310_1m_sss_geo1_wgs84_inv.tif Source_Contribution: Modified sidescan sonar mosaic (originally created by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)). The sonar image was visually interpreted to create this data layer. Source_Information: Source_Citation: Citation_Information: Originator: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Publication_Date: 2004 Title: H11310_1m_utm19nad83.txt Source_Scale_Denominator: 1 meter resolution Type_of_Source_Media: DVD-ROM Source_Time_Period_of_Content: Time_Period_Information: Single_Date/Time: Calendar_Date: 2004 Source_Currentness_Reference: ground condition Source_Citation_Abbreviation: h11310_wgs84 Source_Contribution: Modified multibeam bathymetry data (originally created by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)). The bathymetry image was visually interpreted to create this data layer. Process_Step: Process_Description: The sidescan sonar imagery and multibeam bathymetry was interpreted to create the shapefiles representing various geologic/bottom characteristic themes (sand wave fields, trawl marks, rocky areas). Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: h11310_1m_sss_geo1_wgs84_inv.tif Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: h11310_wgs84 Process_Date: 2006 Source_Produced_Citation_Abbreviation: lowbkstr.shp Source_Produced_Citation_Abbreviation: highbkstr.shp Source_Produced_Citation_Abbreviation: pipeline.shp Source_Produced_Citation_Abbreviation: rocky.shp Source_Produced_Citation_Abbreviation: shipwreck.shp Source_Produced_Citation_Abbreviation: depression.shp Source_Produced_Citation_Abbreviation: pierpilings.shp Process_Contact: Contact_Information: Contact_Person_Primary: Contact_Person: Katherine McMullen Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey Contact_Position: Sediment Lab Technician 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) 548-8700 x2277 Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (508) 457-2310 Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: kmcmullen@usgs.gov Process_Step: Process_Description: The shapefiles were merged into one shapefile and polygons were attributed. Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: lowbkstr.shp Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: highbkstr.shp Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: pipeline.shp Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: rocky.shp Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: shipwreck.shp Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: depression.shp Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: pierpilings.shp Process_Date: 2006 Source_Produced_Citation_Abbreviation: merge7.shp Process_Contact: Contact_Information: Contact_Person_Primary: Contact_Person: Katherine McMullen Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey Contact_Position: Sediment Lab Technician 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) 548-8700 x2277 Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (508) 457-2310 Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: kmcmullen@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: G-polygon Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 183 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: D_WGS_1984 Ellipsoid_Name: WGS_1984 Semi-major_Axis: 6378137.000000 Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 298.257224 Entity_and_Attribute_Information: Detailed_Description: Entity_Type: Entity_Type_Label: h11310int 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: ID Attribute: Attribute_Label: INTERP Attribute_Definition: interpretation of features from the NOAA H11310 sidescan sonar mosaic Attribute_Definition_Source: compiler Attribute_Domain_Values: Enumerated_Domain: Enumerated_Domain_Value: pipeline Enumerated_Domain: Enumerated_Domain_Value: depressions Enumerated_Domain: Enumerated_Domain_Value: shipwreck Enumerated_Domain: Enumerated_Domain_Value: pier Enumerated_Domain: Enumerated_Domain_Value: bridge Enumerated_Domain: Enumerated_Domain_Value: rocky Enumerated_Domain: Enumerated_Domain_Value: lowbkstr Enumerated_Domain: Enumerated_Domain_Value: highbkstr Enumerated_Domain: Enumerated_Domain_Value: mottled Overview_Description: Entity_and_Attribute_Overview: Polygons are attributed as features based on the interpretation of the sidescan sonar mosaic and multibeam bathymetry, such as high backscatter, pipelines, ship wrecks, etc. Distribution_Information: Distributor: Contact_Information: Contact_Person_Primary: Contact_Person: Larry Poppe Contact_Organization: U.S. 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) 548-8700 x2314 Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (508) 457-2310 Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: lpoppe@usgs.gov Resource_Description: Downloadable Data Distribution_Liability: 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 U.S. Geological Survey as to the accuracy of the data. Any use of trade, product, or firm names is for descriptive purposes only and does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. Standard_Order_Process: Digital_Form: Digital_Transfer_Information: Format_Name: SHP Format_Specification: ESRI polygon 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 .shp.xml. An ASCII version of the metadata file. A browse graphic showing the data layer coverage and extent (optional). File_Decompression_Technique: zip archive Transfer_Size: 0.103 Digital_Transfer_Option: Online_Option: Computer_Contact_Information: Network_Address: Network_Resource_Name: http://pubs.usgs.gov.of/2006/1199/data/interpretation/mosaicinterp/mosaicinterp.zip Network_Resource_Name: http://pubs.usgs.gov/of.2006/1199/html/catalog.html Access_Instructions: Data are downloadable via the World Wide Web (WWW). Offline_Option: Offline_Media: DVD-ROM Recording_Capacity: Recording_Density: 4.75 Recording_Density_Units: Gbytes 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 the importing data. A free data viewer, arcexplorer, capable of displaying the data is available from ESRI at www.esri.com. Available_Time_Period: Time_Period_Information: Single_Date/Time: Calendar_Date: 2007 Metadata_Reference_Information: Metadata_Date: 20061114 Metadata_Contact: Contact_Information: Contact_Person_Primary: Contact_Person: Katherine McMullen Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey Contact_Position: Sediment Lab Technician 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) 548-8700 x2277 Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (508) 457-2310 Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: kmcmullen@usgs.gov 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 Metadata_Extensions: Online_Linkage: http://www.esri.com/metadata/esriprof80.html Profile_Name: ESRI Metadata Profile