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USGS1973

Documentation and environment of the Apollo 17 samples

This catalog shows the locations from which samples were collected during the Apollo 17 mission and provides a descriptive geologic context for each sample. It is a working document principally of use to LSPET, LSAPT, and the lunar sample principal investigators. The information in this report is incomplete, but it is based on the best available data as of January 19, 1973. Sources of information are: air-to-ground transcript, lunar surface television, lunar surface photographs, available LRL "mugshot" photographs of the samples, and frequent discussions with the astronaut crew. The information contained herein does not reflect the more detailed examination that is presently underway in the LRL. Documentation of some samples at the Apollo 17 site is incomplete. Identification of the rocks on the photographs is tentative in many cases pending examination of the samples under collimated light and accurate determination of lunar orientation. These data will be incorporated in a final report on sample documentation. There are inconsistencies in format (and even errors), but we believe that the early dissemination of these data is more important than the complete standardization of format which would require detailed editing and substantial delay. Nearly all of the sizes, distances, slopes, and percentages given are qualitative, visual estimates from photographs. The station maps (the fold-outs in back of the report) were compiled using a perspective grid overlay on the photographs, and thus are more accurate than most other dimensional data in this catalog. The station descriptions that follow this introduction apply to the general station area (see figure on next page); the environment descriptions under each sample apply to an area a few meters on a side around each sample, and may or may not reflect the surface characteristics of the entire station area. Some of the LRL numbers (supplied courtesy of Patrick Burler, Assistant Curator, Lunar Receiving Laboratory, NASA-MSC) are still tentative and subject to change as more sample containers are opened. The tentative numbers are indicated by an asterisk after the number. Photograph numbers throughout the text normally have the following prefix: NASA AS17- which is deleted for brevity in this report.

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USGS1975

Floodflow characteristics of White River at U.S. Highway 167 at Batesville, Arkansas

The Arkansas State Highway Department plans to build a new two-lane highway bridge, parallel to and approximately 50 feet (15.2 metres) downstream from the centerline of the existing U.S. Highway 167 bridge, over the White River at Batesville. The present bridge will be altered and remain in service, thus providing a four-lane crossing after completion of the new bridge. The State Highway Department requested a hydraulic analysis of the 5O-year flood at the site, considering the effect of upstream flood storage in existing (1974) reservoirs. The purpose of this study was to determine for the regulated 50-year food: (1) the discharge and elevation of peak flow and resulting backwater with existing bridge in place; (2) the discharge and elevation of peak flow and resulting backwater if an additional bridge of the same length, parallel to and 50 feet (15.2 metres) downstream from the existing bridge, is added; and 3) the reduction in length of relief span of proposed four-lane bridge that could be made without flooding existing buildings on the north bank of the upstream flood plain. Information is provided in this report to assist the Highway Department in deciding upon the most practical and economical river crossing within existing limitations. Floodflow characteristics of the design (50-year) flood are summarized in table 1 for (1) existing bridge and embankment, (2) proposed four-lane bridge the sane length as present structures, (3) proposed four-lane bridge with length of relief span reduced to 3,000 feet (914 metres), (4) Tenth of relief span reduced to 2,000 feet (610 metres), (5) length of relief span reduced to 1,000 feet X 305 metres), and (6) without a relief span. All elevations listed in this report are referenced to highway datum, which is mean sea level.

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USGS1975

Progress report on the water resources investigation of Martin County, Florida

The base of the shallow aquifer ranges from 125 feet (38 m) below sea level in the northwest part of Martin County to about 280 feet (85.3 m) below sea level in the southeast part of the county. Test holes also indicate a thick, highly permeable zone in the east part of the county which becomes thinner and interlaced with zones of lower permeability in the west part. Water levels decline about 2 to 5 feet (0.6 to 1.5 m) during the dry season (October 1973 to May 1974) in most areas of Martin County. Within the area influenced by the pumping of Stuart's public supply wells, water level declined 6 feet (1.8 m) between October 1973 and May 1974. Water levels during January - May 1974 in this area were 3 to 6 feet (0.0 to 1.8 m) lower than they were in January - May 1965. This difference was due to a three-fold increase in pumpage (0.8 to 2 mgd) from 1965 to 1974. Chloride concentrations in four salt water monitoring wells around the Stuart well field ranged from 35 to 45 mg/1 during the rainy season of 1973. No appreciative increase in chlorides was found by the end of the next dry season. Water from five surface water sites had higher concentrations of phosphorus than water found in a typical urban area in Fort Lauderdale. Water from seven sites contained concentrations of nitrogen less than the typical rural site average. Expansion of the test drilling program, observation of salt-water intrusion, water-level monitoring and continued nutrient sampling are planned for future study. An interpretative report will be prepared at the end of this investigation.

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USGS1978

Estimated oil and gas reserves, Southern California Outer Continental Shelf, January 1, 1977

As of January 1, 1977, approximately 1,450 billion cubic feet of gas and about 670 million barrels of oil* are estimated as remaining recoverable reserves in 11 of the 12 fields in the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) off Southern California. No estimates were made for the unnamed field on lease P-0234 because well testing was not sufficient to allow a reasonable assessment. Of the 12 recognized fields, only two are producing and none is completely developed. Limits of many of the fields will be further defined by anticipated additional exploratory drilling. Original recoverable reserves in 11 fields are estimated to have been approximately 1,530 billion cubic feet of gas and about 830 million barrels of oil. Reserve estimates for nine fields were based on individual volumetric reservoir studies. Decline curve and volumetric analyses were used to estimate reserves in two fields. The estimates of original and remaining reserves are reported as one total for oil and one for gas within the Southern California OCS. *The term "oil" as used in this report includes crude oil, condensate and gas-plant liquids.

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USGS1979

Streamflow statistical summaries for Colorado streams through September 30, 1975; Volume 2: Colorado River basin above Gunnison River

This report contains statistical summaries of daily streamflow data as of September 30, 1975, for 189 stations west of the Continental Divide in Colorado for use by agencies and individuals engaged in water studies. To be included in this report, a station had to have a minimum of 3 complete water years (October 1 to September 30) of record and 3 complete climatic years (April 1 to March 31) of record having virtually constant effects of regulation and diversion, and to have had streamflow records previously reviewed and published by the U.S. Geological Survey. Duration tables show the distribution of daily discharges for each water year ending September 30. High-flow sequence tables show the highest mean discharge for 1, 3, 7, 15, 30, 60, 90, 120, and 183 consecutive days of each water year. Low-flow sequence tables show the lowest mean discharge for 1, 3, 7, 14, 30, 60, 90, 120, and 183 consecutive days of each climatic year. For monthly flows the following statistics have been computed for each station having 5 or more complete water years of record: (1) Mean, (2) variance, (3) standard deviation, (4) skewness, (5) coefficient of variation, and (6) percentage of average flow. The first five items were also computed for the water year annual flows along with the first order serial correlation coefficient. For stations which have had virtually instantaneous significant changes in the effects of regulation or diversion, a maximum of two sets of summaries are shown. Referenced reports describe procedures for processing and interpreting the streamflow statistics.

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USGS1981

Earthquake and seismicity research using SCARLET and CEDAR

During the second period of Contract #14-08-0001-1833 (Earthquake and Seismicity Research using SCARLET and CEDAR), we continued and completed research in three main areas: 1) Multimode analysis of Rayleigh type Lg in Southern California. This research is currently being complemented by a similar study in Central California along the West side of the Sierra Nevada, using CalNet stations. 2) A theoretical study of dispersion and attenuation of elastic waves due to multiple scattering from inhomogeneities. This is essentially a first step toward an interpretative model of high frequency apparent attenuation properties in the crust in Southern California. 3) An analysis of anisotropic P n velocities near the big bend of the San Andreas fault, which provides some constraints on the nature of the plate boundary between Pacific and North America below the crust. Other projects are being pursued, which include: 1) the statistical analysis of S wave routine picks on CEDAR to constrain estimates of the Poisson ratio in the crust, 2) an effort to use P/SV amplitude ratio to constrain focal mechanism for local events, and 3) a study of frequency content of signals from foreshocks and aftershocks of the October 15, 1979 Imperial Valley earthquake. Preliminary findings along these lines will be reported at the Fall meeting of the American Geophysical Union. This research is continuing under Contract #14-08-0001-19270, together with continued efforts to characterize historical and recent seismicity in California. We confine the following report to projects already completed or nearing completion.

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USGS1982

Hydrologic data from Naval Oil Shale Reserves, Parachute Creek basin, northwestern Colorado, 1975-79

This report summarizes data collected by the U.S. Geological Survey for the U.S. Department of Energy, Naval Petroleum, and Oil Shale Reserves in the Parachute Creek drainage basin of western Colorado. It includes data from five surface-water gages, two automatic sediment samplers and two water-quality monitors. Instantaneous streamflow measurements were made at 63 sites on Parachute Creek tributaries to determine gain or loss of flow. Thirteen springs and nine surface-water sites were sampled and chemical analyses of these sites are included. From 1975 to 1979, 88 spring sites were inventoried; conductivity, temperature, pH, and discharge were measured. Climate data include maximum, minimum, and total daily solar radiation. Daily total precipitation is reported for three stations and snow-course data is reported for one site.

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USGS1983

Estimated oil and gas reserves, southern California outer continental shelf, December 31, 1982

Remaining recoverable reserves of oil* and gas in the Outer Continental Shelf off Southern California are estimated to be 968 million barrels of oil and 1,851 billion cubic feet of gas as of December 31, 1982. These reserves are attributed to 14 fields. Original recoverable reserves from these fields are estimated at 1,217 million barrels of oil and 1,983 billion cubic feet of gas. The estimates for both the remaining and the original recoverable reserves of oil and gas are higher than the corresponding estimates for December 31, 1981. Reserve estimates for 12 fields were based on volumetric reservoir studies. Decline-curve and volumetric analyses were used for the remaining two fields. Six fields were on production at year's end and a gas field is scheduled to commence production in 1983. *The term 'oil' as used in this report includes crude oil, condensate, and gas-plant liquids.

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USGS1979

Streamflow statistical summaries for Colorado streams through September 30, 1975; Volume 3, Colorado River basin from Gunnison River to San Juan River

This report contains statistical summaries of daily streamflow data as of September 30, 1975, for 234 stations west of the Continental Divide in Colorado and adjacent States for use by agencies and individuals engaged in water studies. To be included in this report, a station had to have a minimum of 3 complete water years (October 1 to September 30) of record and 3 complete climatic years (April I to March 31) of record having virtually constant effects of regulation and diversion, and to have had streamflow records previously reviewed and published by the U.S. Geological Survey. Duration tables show the distribution of daily discharges for each water year ending September 30. High-flow sequence tables show the highest mean discharge for 1, 3, 7, 15, 30, 60, 90, 120, and 183 consecutive days of each water year. Low-flow sequence tables show the lowest mean discharge for 1, 3, 7, 14, 30, 60, 90, 120, and 183 consecutive days of each climatic year. For monthly flows the following statistics have been computed for each station having 5 or more complete water years of record: (1) mean, (2) variance, (3) standard deviation, (4) skewness, (5) coefficient of variation, and (6) percentage of average flow. The first five items were also computed for the water year annual flows along with the first order serial correlation coefficient. For stations which have had virtually instantaneous significant changes in the effects of regulation and diversion, a maximum of two sets of summaries are shown. Referenced reports describe procedures for processing and interpreting the streamflow statistics.

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USGS1990

Estimated demand for agricultural water for irrigation use in New Jersey, 1990

As part of an effort to determine if an adequate supply of agricultural water for irrigation use will be available to farmers, the U.S. Geological Survey prepared preliminary estimates of demand for agricultural water for irrigation use for the year 1990 on the basis of six possible scenarios. These scenarios incorporate normal and drought climatic conditions and three alternative estimates of the total acreage of farmland that may be irrigated in 1990. Preliminary estimates of water demand based on soil-moisture deficits were made using methods for calculating climatic water budgets. These estimates ranged from 3.0 billion gal/growing season (May through September), under normal climatic conditions and a 2% annual decline in irrigated acreage since 1984, to 28. 9 billion gal/growing season, under drought conditions and a 2% annual increase in irrigated acreage since 1984. Preliminary estimates of water demand made for the 1986 growing season reasonably approximate reported water use for that period. (USGS)

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USGS1994

Water levels through 1989 in bedrock aquifers in South Dakota

The U.S. Geological Survey, in cooperation with the South Dakota Department of Environmental and Natural Resources, has collected water-level data for 237 wells completed in bedrock aquifers throughout South Dakota. The water levels are presented in hydrographs in the main body of the report and in tables in a Supplemental Information section at the end of the report. The data are organized by county, in alphabetical order.

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USGS1994

Water-quality, bed-sediment, and biological data (October 1992 through September 1993) and statistical summaries of water-quality data (March 1985 through September 1993) for streams in the upper Clark Fork basin, Montana

Water, bed sediment, and biota were sampled in streams from Butte to below Missoula as part of a program to characterize aquatic resources in the upper Clark Fork basin of western Montana. Water-quality data were obtained periodically at 16 stations during October 1992 through September 1993 (water year 1993); daily suspended-sediment data were obtained at six of these stations. Bed-sediment and biological data were obtained at 11 stations in August 1993. Sampling stations were located on the Clark Fork and major tributaries. The primary constituents analyzed were trace elements associated with mine tailings from historic mining and smelting activities. Water-quality data include concentra- tions of major ions, trace elements, and suspended sediment in samples collected periodically during water year 1993. A statistical summary of water- quality data is provided for the period of record at each station since 1985. Daily values of streamflow, suspended-sediment concentration, and suspended-sediment discharge are given for six stations. Bed-sediment data include trace- element concentrations in the fine and bulk fractions. Biological data include trace-element concentrations in whole-body tissue of aquatic benthic insects. Quality-assurance data are reported for analytical results of water, bed sediment, and biota.

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USGS1994

Summary of water-resources activities of the U.S. Geological Survey in Colorado - Fiscal years 1992-93

Water-resources activities of the U.S. Geological Survey in Colorado consist of collecting water-resources data and doing interpretive hydrologic investigations. The water-resources data and the results of the investigations are published or released by either the U.S. Geological Survey or by cooperating agencies. Water-resources investigations in Colorado for the 1992-93 fiscal years (October 1,1991, to September 30,1993) are described in this report.

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USGS1995

Hydrologic and water-quality data for the lower Bradley River, Alaska, March 1993 to April 1994

A dam constructed at the outlet of Bradley Lake near Homer, Alaska has blocked natural flows to the lower Bradley River. To protect salmon egg incubation habitat during the period November 2 to April 30, a fish-water bypass was incorporated into the design of the dam to ensure a minimum discharge of 40 cubic feet per second in the lower river. This minimum flow determination was based on an open-water instream flow study that did not take into account effects of ice formation. A study was begun in March 1993 to determine winter flow conditions in the lower Bradley River. As a part of this study, data were collected at sites in the lower Bradley River to measure discharge, wetted perimeter, cross-sectional area, water depth, flow velocity, and specific conductance, as well as temperature and dissolved oxygen from both surface water and intragravel water. Discharge and specific conduc- tance in the Middle Fork Bradley River below North Fork Bradley River were also measured. This report presents data collected between March 1993 and April 1994.

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USGS1998

Hydrologic and water-quality data for the lower Bradley River, Alaska, November through April 1995-98

A dam constructed at the outlet of Bradley Lake near Homer, Alaska has blocked natural flows to the lower Bradley River. To protect salmon egg incubation habitat during the period of November 2 to April 30, a fish-water bypass was incorporated into the design of the dam to ensure a minimum discharge of 40 cubic feet per second in the lower river. This minimum flow determination was based on an open-water instream flow study that did not take into account effects of ice formation. A study was begun in March 1993 to determine winter flow conditions in the lower Bradley River. As a part of this study, data were collected at sites in the lower Bradley River to measure discharge, wetted perimeter, water depth, flow velocity, and specific conductance, as well as temperature and dissolved oxygen from both surface water and intragravel water. This report presents data collected between November 1995 and April 1998.

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USGS2020

Data release of reprocessed select National Uranium Resources Evaluation program samples in Wyoming

The U.S. Atomic Energy Commission established the National Uranium Resources Evaluation (NURE) program in 1973 to identify uranium resources throughout the United States. Part of this program focused on the collection of stream-sediment samples and subsequent geochemical analyses of these samples for uranium, in addition to 47 other elements. As part of the original program, 18,424 stream-sediment samples were collected from Wyoming and analyzed. All original samples are stored at the U.S. Geological Survey’s (USGS) National Geochemical Sample Archive (NGSA). The Wyoming State Geological Survey (WSGS) recently selected 159 of the original Wyoming NURE stream samples to be reanalyzed using modern and standardized analytical equipment. The raw results of the reanalysis are provided with this report.

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