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: ../../htmldocs/images/browse/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