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      Originator: Glacier Bay Field Station, National Biological Service
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      Title: OCEANOGRAPHIC CTD PROFILE SUMMARY - GBNP
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      Online_Linkage: <URL: http://agdcwww.wr.usgs.gov/usgs/brd/pws/>
  Description:
    Abstract: SUMMARY: This project contains data on oceanographic studies at Glacier Bay National Park which were undertaken to understand the complex fjord estuarine processes taking place in the Bay. Data gathered in these studies will help elucidate the spatial and temporal patterns of species distribution and abundance in Glacier Bay. There is wide speculation that many of the marine resource issues being faced by Glacier Bay National Park may be strongly affected by oceanographic patterns. ABSTRACT: This dataset contains information on oceanographic profiles conducted in Glacier Bay National Park. The data are summaries of CTD casts containing processed profile data on temperature, salinity, depth, fluorescence and iradiance. PURPOSE: Data were collected as part of integrative studies to understand the oceanographic processes in Glacier Bay. The project was designed for multiple uses including evaluating the effects of commercial fishing, relationships between oceanographic conditions and marine life including endangered humpback whales, physical fjord estuarine processes, oil spill modeling and other research and management purposes.
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    Currentness_Reference: unknown
  Status:
    Progress: Planned
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  Spatial_Domain:
    Bounding_Coordinates:
      West_Bounding_Coordinate: -137.099999999999994
      East_Bounding_Coordinate: -135.460000000000007
      North_Bounding_Coordinate: 59.3999999999999985
      South_Bounding_Coordinate: 58.2000000000000028
  Keywords:
    Theme:
      Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
      Theme_Keyword: OCEANOGRAPHY,FISHERIES
    Place:
      Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
      Place_Keyword: AK
      Place_Keyword: Alaska
      Place_Keyword: Glacier Bay Ecosystem, Glacier Bay Region
      Place_Keyword: JUNEAU,MT. FAIRWEATHER
      Place_Keyword: Glacier Bay - At the present the database just covers waters,in Glacier Bay and Icy Strait at the mouth of Glacier Bay.
  Access_Constraints: Some Glacier Bay Ecosystem Project data sets may contain data with access constraints. Such areas include sensitive information on the locations of endangered species or cultural artifacts and data which contain private or confidential information. Data sets which are not complete may have access constraints until completion. Please contact the Infromation Management Systems Administrator at the Glacier Bay Field Station for details on any access constraints.
  Use_Constraints: Some Glacier Bay Ecosystem Project data sets may contain data with use constraints. Such areas include sensitive information on the locations of endangered species or cultural artifacts and data which contain private or confidential information. In addition some data sets are collabrative efforts with outside researchers and represent unpublished work for which we request respect for intellectual rights. Some data sets are not complete and if access is given the use may be restricted until completion. Please contact the Infromation Management Systems Administrator at the Glacier Bay Field Station for details on any access constraints.
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    Contact_Information:
      Contact_Organization_Primary:
        Contact_Organization: NBS
        Contact_Person: GLACIER BAY INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
      Contact_Address:
        Address_Type: mailing address
        Address: NBS Glacier Bay Field,Station,P.O. Box 140,Gustavus, AK 99826
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      Contact_Voice_Telephone: (907) 697-2230
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      Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: GLBA_INFORMATION_MANAGEMENT@NPS.GOV
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    Attribute_Accuracy_Report: Positional accuracy is 100 meters CEP with an average error,of 20 meters, prior to 7/01/95 after which Y-encrypted code,GPS resulted in a CEP of less than 15 meters. CTD #2 was,subject to data spiking due to the lack of a water pump on,the unit. CTD drops speeds varied between 1.5 and .5 meters,a second resulting in a small difference in the number of,measurements averaged in pressure bins.
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    Project ongoing
    Project ongoing. Data up to 7/1/95 has been entered.,Processing of Fluorescence and Iradiance for all years is in,progress.
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          Originator: NATIONAL BIOLOGICAL SERVICE
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      Source_Contribution: NATIONAL BIOLOGICAL SERVICE
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      Process_Description: Data from CTD casts are processed first using Seasoft,software Versions 4.203 for CTD #1 which contains a,additional fluorescence and irradiance meter and Version,4.032 for CTD #2. Data are Filtered (conductivity &,pressure), Aligned relative to pressure, Averaged into,pressure bins and then salinity, depth, density, iradiance,and fluorescence were derived. After Seasoft processing the,data was processed for this data file as described for each,attribute.
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        Map_Projection_Name: UNIVERSAL TRANSVERSE MERCATOR
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        Grid_Coordinate_System_Name: UTM
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          UTM_Zone_Number: 8
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      Horizontal_Datum_Name: NAD27
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    Contact_Information:
      Contact_Organization_Primary:
        Contact_Organization: Information Management System Administrator ,National Biological Service, Box 140, Glacier Bay Field Station, Gustavus, AK 99826, (907-697-2230)
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  Distribution_Liability: Although these data have been processed,successfully on a computer system at the,National Biological Service, no warranty,expressed or implied is made regarding,the accuracy or utility of the data on,any other system or for general or,scientific purposes, nor shall the act,of distribution constitute any such,warranty. This disclaimer applies both,to individual use of the data and,aggregate use with other data. It is,strongly recommended that these data are,directly acquired from a National,Biological Service server, and not,indirectly through other sources which,may have changed the data in some way.,It is also strongly recommended that,careful attention be paid to the,contents of the metadata file associated,with these data. The National Biological,Service shall not be held liable for,improper or incorrect use of the data,described and/or contained herein.
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        File_Decompression_Technique: gzip
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          Access_Instructions: Open access via anonymous ftp
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    Ordering_Instructions: (Interim Statement) The Glacier Bay Information Management Team is currently developing the methodologies for distribution of data sets. Until standardized methods are developed please contact the Information Management System Administrator to obtain the latest information on methods for obtaining data.
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Metadata_Reference_Information:
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  Metadata_Contact:
    Contact_Information:
      Contact_Person_Primary:
        Contact_Person: Karen Oakley
        Contact_Organization: USGS Biological Resources Division / Alaska Science Center
      Contact_Address:
        Address_Type: mailing address
        Address: 1011 East Tudor Road
        City: Anchorage
        State_or_Province: AK
        Postal_Code: 99503
        Country: USA
      Contact_Voice_Telephone: 907-786-3579
      Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: karen_oakley@nbs.gov
      Contact_Instructions: The USGS BRD Alaska Science Center will be making an effort to keep the information provided in these metadata records current.  Please send corrections, additions and suggestions for improvement to Karen Oakley at the above address.
  Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata
  Metadata_Standard_Version: 19940608
  Metadata_Access_Constraints: None
  Metadata_Use_Constraints: None