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Backscatter B: Hueneme Canyon and Vicinity, California, 2006

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Citation
Title
Backscatter B: Hueneme Canyon and Vicinity, California, 2006
Originator
Dartnell, Peter
Originator
Phillips, Eleyne L.
Originator
Ritchie, Andrew C.
Originator
Kvitek, Rikk G.
Originator
Johnson, Samuel Y.
Originator
Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center
Originator
Golden, Nadine E.
Publisher
Geological Survey (U.S.)
Place of Publication
Santa Cruz , California , US
Publication Date
2012-01-01
Identifier
http://purl.stanford.edu/fn941cn4219
Geospatial Data Presentation Form
mapDigital
Collection Title
California State Waters Map Series (USGS Data Series 781)
Other Citation Details
These data were downloaded from http://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/781 on July 15, 2015
Series
Series Title
USGS Data Series
Issue
781
Abstract
This layer is a georeferenced raster image containing acoustic-backscatter data for Hueneme Canyon and the surrounding vicinity in California. The far northern part of the Hueneme Canyon and vicinity was mapped by the USGS in 2006, using a 117-kHz SEA (AP) Ltd. SWATHplus-M phase-differencing sidescan sonar. This mapping mission collected acoustic-backscatter data from about the 10-m isobath to almost the 3-nautical-mile limit of Californias State Waters. Within the acoustic-backscater imagery, brighter tones indicate higher backscatter intensity, and darker tones indicate lower backscatter intensity. The intensity represents a complex interaction between the acoustic pulse and the seafloor, as well as characteristics within the shallow subsurface, providing a general indication of seafloor texture and sediment type. Backscatter intensity depends on the acoustic source level; the frequency used to image the seafloor; the grazing angle; the composition and character of the seafloor, including grain size, water content, bulk density, and seafloor roughness; and some biological cover. Harder and rougher bottom types such as rocky outcrops or coarse sediment typically return stronger intensities (high backscatter, lighter tones), whereas softer bottom types such as fine sediment return weaker intensities (low backscatter, darker tones). This map was published in Scientific Investigations Map 3225. This layer is part of the USGS Data Series 781.
Purpose
In 2007, the California Ocean Protection Council initiated the California Seafloor Mapping Program (CSMP) to create a comprehensive seafloor map of high-resolution bathymetry, marine benthic habitats and geology within the 3-nautical-mile limit of California's State Waters. CSMP has divided coastal California into 110 map blocks, each to be published individually as United States Geological Survey Open-File Reports (OFRs) or Scientific Investigations Maps (SIMs) at a scale of 1:24,000. Maps display seafloor morphology and character, identify potential marine benthic habitats and illustrate both the seafloor geology and shallow (to about 100 m) subsurface geology. Data layers for bathymetry, bathymetric contours, acoustic backscatter, seafloor character, potential benthic habitat and offshore geology were created for each map block, as well as regional-scale data layers for sediment thickness, depth to transition, transgressive contours, isopachs, predicted distributions of benthic macro-invertebrates and visual observations of benthic habitat from video cruises over the entire state. These data are intended for science researchers, students, policy makers, and the general public. This information is not intended for navigational purposes.The data can be used with geographic information systems (GIS) software to display geologic and oceanographic information.
Temporal Extent
Currentness Reference
ground condition
Time Period
Begin
2006-01-01T00:00:00
End
2006-12-31T00:00:00
Bounding Box
West
-119.338007
East
-119.139569
North
34.223097
South
34.058099
ISO Topic Category
elevation
imageryBaseMapsEarthCover
oceans
Place Keyword
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Pacific Ocean
Place Keyword Thesaurus
geonames
Temporal Keyword
2008
Theme Keyword
Coasts
Digital elevation models
Remote sensing
Bathymetric maps
Multibeam mapping
Submarine topography
Submarine geology
Sediments (Geology)
Marine sediments
Ocean bottom
Seismic reflection method
Theme Keyword Thesaurus
lcsh
Legal Constraints
Other Restrictions
This item is in the public domain. There are no restrictions on access or use.
Collection
Collection Title
California State Waters Map Series (USGS Data Series 781)
URL
http://purl.stanford.edu/ng324gh5570
Publication Date
2013-01-01
Language
eng
Credit
U.S. Geological Survey. (2013). Backscatter B: Hueneme Canyon and Vicinity, California, 2006. California State Waters Map Series Data Catalog: U.S. Geological Survey Data Series 781. Available at: http://purl.stanford.edu/fn941cn4219.
Point of Contact
Contact
Dartnell, Peter
Position Name
Physical Scientist
Delivery Point
400 Natural Bridges Dr.
City
Santa Cruz
Administrative Area
CA
Postal Code
95060
Country
US
Email
PDartnell@usgs.gov
Phone
831-460-7415

Spatial Reference Information

Reference System Identifier
Code
32611
Code Space
EPSG
Version
8.6.2

Distribution Information

Format Name
Raster Dataset
Distributor
Stanford Geospatial Center
Online Access
http://purl.stanford.edu/fn941cn4219
Protocol
http
Name
BackscatterB_HuenemeCanyon.tif
Function
download

Content Information

Content Type
image

Spatial Representation Information

Raster
Number of Dimensions
2
Column Count
8958
Row Count
8958
Cell Geometry Type
area
Corner Points
Point
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Point
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Point
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Point
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Center Point
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Metadata Reference Information

Hierarchy Level
dataset
Metadata File Identifier
edu.stanford.purl:fn941cn4219
Parent Identifier
http://purl.stanford.edu/ng324gh5570.mods
Dataset URI
http://purl.stanford.edu/fn941cn4219
Metadata Date Stamp
2015-08-03
Metadata Standard Name
ISO 19139 Geographic Information - Metadata - Implementation Specification
Metadata Standard Version
2007
Character Set
utf8
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