CRED Recording Current Meter (RCM9), Tutuila, American Samoa, 200203-200402, Reef Assessment and Monitoring Program (RAMP) Cruise OES0402

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What does this data set describe?

1. How should this data set be cited?

   Coral Reef Ecosystem Division (, NOAA Pacific Island Fisheries Scienc, 20070112, CRED Recording Current Meter (RCM9), Tutuila, American Samoa, 200203-200402, Reef Assessment and Monitoring Program (RAMP) Cruise OES0402.

   Online Links:

   • <http://www.pifsc.noaa.gov/cred/oceanography.php>

2. What geographic area does the data set cover?

   West_Bounding_Coordinate: -170.758

   East_Bounding_Coordinate: -170.758

   North_Bounding_Coordinate: -14.375

   South_Bounding_Coordinate: -14.375

3. What does it look like?

4. Does the data set describe conditions during a particular time period?

   Beginning_Date: 03-Mar-2002

   Ending_Date: 24-Feb-2004

   Currentness_Reference: Ground Condition

5. What is the general form of this data set?

   Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: tabular digital data

6. How does the data set represent geographic features?
   1. How are geographic features stored in the data set?

   2. What coordinate system is used to represent geographic features?

7. How does the data set describe geographic features?

Who produced the data set?

1. Who are the originators of the data set? (may include formal authors, digital compilers, and editors)
   • Coral Reef Ecosystem Division (CRED), NOAA Pacific Island Fisheries Science Center

2. Who also contributed to the data set?

3. To whom should users address questions about the data?
   Coral Reef Ecosystem Division, NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center
   Oceanographer
   1125B Ala Moana Blvd
   Honolulu, HI 96814
   USA
   

   808-983-3718 (voice)
   808-983-3730 (FAX)
   

Why was the data set created?

These data were collected for coral reef ecosystem research. They are collected concurrently with ecological/biological reef assessments.

How was the data set created?

1. From what previous works were the data drawn?

2. How were the data generated, processed, and modified?

3. What similar or related data should the user be aware of?

How reliable are the data; what problems remain in the data set?

How can someone get a copy of the data set?

Are there legal restrictions on access or use of the data?

Access_Constraints: None

Use_Constraints:

These oceanographic data are PRELIMINARY data and have not been screened for accuracy. NOAA can not be held liable for use of these data in a manner other than for perusal of preliminary oceanographic data for scientific research on coral reefs ecosystems.

1. Who distributes the data set? (Distributor 1 of 1)
   Coral Reef Ecosystem Division, NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center
   c/o Michael Parke
   Research Biologist and GIS Coordinator
   1125B Ala Moana Blvd
   Honolulu, HI 96814
   USA
   

   808-983-3725 (voice)
   808-983-3730 (FAX)
   Michael.Parke@noaa.gov
   

2. What's the catalog number I need to order this data set?

   \..\RCM9_415_040224\*.*

3. What legal disclaimers am I supposed to read?

   These oceanographic data are PRELIMINARY data and have not been screened for accuracy. NOAA can not be held liable for use of these data in a manner other than for perusal of preliminary oceanographic data for scientific research on coral reefs ecosystems. Disclaimer - NOAA makes no warranty regarding these data, expressed or implied, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty. NOAA and NODC cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in these data, nor as a result of the failure of these data to function on a particular system.

4. How can I download or order the data?
   • Availability in digital form:

     Data format:	column ASCII file in format ASCII
     Media you can order:	CD-ROM (format ISO 9660)

   • Cost to order the data: None

   • Special instructions:

     email michael.parke@noaa.gov for inquiries and data.

Who wrote the metadata?

Dates:

Last modified: 12-Aug-2008

Metadata author:

Coral Reef Ecosystem Division, NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center
c/o Haiying Wang
Metadata and Data Management Specialist
1125B Ala Moana Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96814
USA

808-983-3725 (voice)
808-983-3730 (FAX)
Haiying.Wang@noaa.gov

Metadata standard:

FGDC Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata (FGDC-STD-001-1998)