H11321INTERP: Interpretation of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Survey H11321 Sidescan-Sonar Image, Central Rhode Island Sound
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- Citation:
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- Citation_Information:
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- Originator: K.Y. McMullen
- Publication_Date: 2008
- Title:
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H11321INTERP: Interpretation of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Survey H11321 Sidescan-Sonar Image, Central Rhode Island Sound
- Edition: 1.0
- Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
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- Series_Name: Open-File Report
- Issue_Identification: 2007-1366
- Publication_Information:
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- Publication_Place: Woods Hole Science Center, Woods Hole, MA
- Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey, Coastal and Marine Geology Program
- Online_Linkage:
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<http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2007/1366/data/interpretation/h11321interp/h11321interp.zip>
- Online_Linkage: <http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2007/1366/html/catalog.html>
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- Citation_Information:
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- Originator: K.Y. McMullen
- Originator: L.J. Poppe
- Originator: J.F. Denny
- Originator: T.A. Haupt
- Originator: J.M. Crocker
- Publication_Date: 2008
- Title:
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Sidescan-sonar imagery and surficial geologic interpretations of the sea floor in central Rhode Island Sound
- Edition: 1.0
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- Series_Name: Open-File Report
- Issue_Identification: 2007-1366
- Publication_Information:
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- Publication_Place: Woods Hole Science Center, Woods Hole, MA
- Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey, Coastal and Marine Geology Program
- Other_Citation_Details: 1 DVD-ROM
- Online_Linkage: <http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2007/1366/>
- Description:
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- Abstract:
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The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is working cooperatively with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to interpret the surficial geology in estuaries along the coast of the northeastern United States. The purpose of our present study is to define the sea floor morphology and sedimentary environments in an area of Rhode Island Sound using sidescan-sonar imagery, bathymetry data and seismic records. The mosaic, bathymetry, and their interpretations 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 and bathymetry images 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 interpretations of point measures.
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This data layer is a component of the H11321 Survey, Rhode Island Sound, GIS database and represents an interpretation of the sidescan-sonar mosaic and bathymetry imagery for the study area. The interpretation can be used as an overlay for the mosaic image and shows areas of sand waves, bouldery areas, benches, low backscatter, high backscatter, moderate backscatter, and trawl marks.
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- Beginning_Date: May 18, 2004
- Ending_Date: July 7, 2004
- Currentness_Reference: ground condition
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- Progress: Complete
- Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: None planned
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- Bounding_Coordinates:
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- West_Bounding_Coordinate: -71.361424
- East_Bounding_Coordinate: -71.192473
- North_Bounding_Coordinate: 41.362062
- South_Bounding_Coordinate: 41.278287
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- 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
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- Theme_Keyword: Open-File Report 2007-1366
- Theme_Keyword: OFR 2007-1366
- Theme_Keyword: Holocene
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- Theme_Keyword: oceans and estuaries
- Theme_Keyword: geoscientificInformation
- Theme_Keyword: oceans
- Theme_Keyword: oceans and coastal
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- Place_Keyword: Rhode Island Sound
- 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
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Public domain data are freely redistributable with proper metadata and source attribution. Please recognize the U.S. Geological Survey as the originator of this dataset.
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- Contact_Information:
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- Contact_Person_Primary:
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- Contact_Person: Katherine McMullen
- Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey
- Contact_Position: Sediment Lab Technician
- Contact_Address:
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- 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
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Image of the interpretations of NOAA H11321 sidescan-sonar and bathymetric data
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- Attribute_Accuracy:
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- Attribute_Accuracy_Report: Attributes have been visually checked by the compliers.
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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. Interpretative data layer contains overlapping polygons.
- Completeness_Report: Layer is complete as interpreted for these features.
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- Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report: Navigation was by differential GPS.
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- Originator: U.S. Geological Survey
- Originator: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Publication_Date: 2004
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- Calendar_Date: 2004
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Stretched sidescan-sonar mosaic. The sonar image was visually interpreted to create this data layer.
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- Originator: U.S. Geological Survey
- Originator: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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- Calendar_Date: 2004
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Modified bathymetry data (originally created by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). The bathymetry image was visually interpreted to create this data layer.
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The sidescan-sonar imagery and bathymetry data were interpreted to create the shapefiles representing various geologic/bottom characteristic themes (sand wave fields, trawl marks, bouldery areas, scarps, low backscatter, high backscatter, and moderate backscatter). ArcView 3.3.
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- Contact_Information:
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- Contact_Person_Primary:
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- Contact_Person: Katherine McMullen
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- 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
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The shapefiles were copied and pasted into one shapefile in ArcView and polygons were attributed. ArcView 3.3.
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- Contact_Person: Katherine McMullen
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- Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (508) 457-2310
- Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: kmcmullen@usgs.gov
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Bouldery areas characterized by high-backscatter targets with low-backscatter shadows
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Sand wave fields characterized by areas of tiger-striped backscatter
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Areas of wave-cut benches characterized by discontinuous, curvilinear, sharply contrasting high- and low-backscatter patterns
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- Contact_Person: Lawrence Poppe
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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.
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