Aerial Marine Mammal Observations in the Chukchi Sea, 1990-1991

Metadata:

• Identification_Information
• Data_Quality_Information
• Spatial_Data_Organization_Information
• Spatial_Reference_Information
• Entity_and_Attribute_Information
• Distribution_Information
• Metadata_Reference_Information

Identification_Information:

Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: EBASCO Environmental

Title:

Aerial Marine Mammal Observations in the Chukchi Sea, 1990-1991

Online_Linkage: www.chukchiscience.org

Online_Linkage: pacmars.eol.ucar.edu

Edition: 1

Publication_Date: August 2013

Description:

Abstract:

Aerial-based marine mammal surveys conducted by EBASCO to determine the reponse of walrus to drilling operations in the northern Chukchi Sea at the Crackerjack, Burger and Popcorn prospects between June 29 and October 11, 1990 and at the Crackerjack and Diamond prospects between July 29 and October 8, 1991.

Purpose:

To determine the impact of drilling operations upon marine mammal populations.

Supplemental_Information:

This metadata has not been reviewed by the contractor who collected the data.
ConocoPhillips supplied this data for the NOAA data sharing effort. The data are owned by Shell.

Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Multiple_Dates/Times:

Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date: 1990 - 1991

Currentness_Reference: ground condition

Status:

Progress: Complete

Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: None planned

Spatial_Domain:

Bounding_Coordinates:

West_Bounding_Coordinate: -167.985278

East_Bounding_Coordinate: -156.533889

North_Bounding_Coordinate: 73.567500

South_Bounding_Coordinate: 68.767778

Keywords:

Theme:

Theme_Keyword: biology

Theme_Keyword: marine mammal

Theme_Keyword: polar bear

Place:

Place_Keyword: Alaska

Place_Keyword: Chukchi Sea

Theme:

Theme_Keyword: environment

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Category

Theme_Keyword: oceans

Temporal:

Temporal_Keyword: 1990

Temporal_Keyword: 1991

Access_Constraints: None.

Use_Constraints:

User shall not employ selective use of this data; data must be used in its entirety. User must comprehend all information contained within the metadata, especially as it pertains to data quality and spatial coverage of data. User must ensure that the most recent version of data and metadata are used. User must contact data originator of biological data before using such data in a publication. Acknowledgment of data originator and all points of contact listed for data would be appreciated.

Point_of_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization: Shell

Contact_Position: Senior Scientist

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical address

Address: Shell, 3601 C Street, Suite 1000

City: Anchorage

State_or_Province: AK

Postal_Code: 99503

Contact_Voice_Telephone:

Contact_Instructions:

Please contact Data Distributor for information about obtaining data (see Distribution Information in metadata).

Data_Set_Credit:

Shell would like to express their appreciation to EBASCO for creating this data set.

Native_Data_Set_Environment:

Microsoft Windows Vista Version 6.1 (Build 7601) Service Pack 1; ESRI ArcCatalog 9.3.1.4000

Data_Quality_Information:

Lineage:

Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:

Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Vector

Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:

SDTS_Terms_Description:

SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: Entity point

Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 982

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

Vertical_Coordinate_System_Definition:

Altitude_System_Definition:

Altitude_Resolution: 1.000000

Altitude_Encoding_Method:

Explicit elevation coordinate included with horizontal coordinates

Entity_and_Attribute_Information:

Detailed_Description:

Entity_Type:

Entity_Type_Label: Marine mammal observations.

Entity_Type_Definition: Aerial-based marine mammal observations in the Chukchi Sea.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: DECLAT

Attribute_Definition: Latitude of observation in decimal degrees, NAD83

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: DECLONG

Attribute_Definition: Longitude of observation in decimal degrees, NAD83

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SPECIES

Attribute_Definition: The species of animal observed.

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: BHW

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Bowhead Whale

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: BS

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Bearded Seal

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: GW

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Gray Whale

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: KW

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Killer Whale

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: PB

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Polar Bear

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: RS

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Ringed Seal

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: SS

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Spotted Seal

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: UP

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Unknown Pinniped

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: US

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Unknown Seal

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: UZ

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: WA

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Walrus

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: WW

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Beluga Whale

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: DATE_

Attribute_Definition: Local date observation was recorded.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: CONTRACTOR

Attribute_Definition: Company contracted to collect and/or analyze data.

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: EBASCO

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: EBASCO Environmental

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: INDIVIDUALS

Attribute_Definition: Number of animals observed in the group.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: PLATFORM

Attribute_Definition: The mode of transportation from which data was collected.

Distribution_Information:

Distributor:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization: National Center for Atmospheric Research

Contact_Person: Earth Observing Laboratory

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical

Address: 3450 Mitchell Lane

City: Boulder

State_or_Province: CO

Postal_Code: 80301

Country: USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 303-497-8154

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: codiac@ucar.edu

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: stott@ucar.edu

Distribution_Liability:

The user assumes the entire risk related to use of this data and information. NOAA and/or AOOS and their third party data providers are providing this data and information "as is," and disclaim any and all warranties, whether express or implied, including (without limitation) any warranties of completeness, utility. accuracy, merchantability or fitness of this data for a particular purpose. ConocoPhillips and Shell make no representation or warranty, express or implied, with regard to any of these data or metadata, as used alone or in combination with another data set, and expressly disclaim any representation or warranty. It is the responsibility of the data user to fully comprehend the metadata before use of the data. Each person accessing or using the data or metadata assumes all risks and all liabilities arising from or associated with such access or use. ConocoPhillips and Shell shall have no responsibility or liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in the data or metadata or by improper or incorrect use of the data or metadata.

Metadata_Reference_Information:

Metadata_Date: 20130820

Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata

Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998

Metadata_Access_Constraints: None

Metadata_Use_Constraints:

ConocoPhillips and Shell make no representation or warranty, express or implied, with regard to any of these data or metadata, as used alone or in combination with another data set, and expressly disclaim any representation or warranty. It is the responsibility of the data user to fully comprehend the metadata before use of the data. Each person accessing or using the data or metadata assumes all risks and all liabilities arising from or associated with such access or use. ConocoPhillips and Shell shall have no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions in the data or metadata or for any improper or incorrect use of the data or metadata.