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Long Island Sound is one of the largest estuaries along the Atlantic coast of the United States. It is a glacially produced, semi-enclosed, northeast-southwest-trending embayment, which is 150 km long and 30 km across at its widest point. Its mean water depth is approximately 24 m. The eastern end of the Sound opens to the Atlantic Ocean through several large passages between islands, whereas the western end is connected to New York Harbor through a narrow tidal strait. Long Island Sound abuts the New York-Connecticut metropolitan area and contains more than 8 million people within its watershed. A study of the modern sedimentary environments on the sea floor within the Long Island Sound estuarine system was undertaken as part of a larger research program by the U.S. Geological Survey (Coastal and Marine Geology Program) conducted in cooperation with the State of Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Knowledge of the bottom sedimentary environments was needed to discern the long-term fate of wastes and contaminants that have been, or potentially will be, introduced into the system and to help understand the distribution of benthic biologic habitats.
Lightweight, Wearable Metal Rubber-Textile Sensor for In Situ Lunar Autonomous Health Monitoring Project
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NanoSonic proposes to develop a low-weight, non-invasive in situ autonomous health-monitoring system for crewmembers' lunar extravehicular activity (EVA). This novel sensor technology aims at monitoring health status to improve comfort and efficiency of astronaut as well as to eliminate catastrophic failure to the individual and mission. The sensor system would consist of a fully-interconnected, non-invasive, and wearable Metal Rubber<SUP>TM</SUP>-Textile sensor, which would be worn underneath the protective spacesuit (outer-vehicular wear) and/or can also be integrated into the inner lining of suits worn inside NASA exploratory lunar vehicles. The comfortable, durable, and low mass density fabric sensor network would be developed via Metal Rubber(TM) technology and nanostructured materials for mapping crewmembers' health status via advanced intrinsic physiological monitoring. Metal Rubber<SUP>TM</SUP> is fabricated as a conformal coating or free-standing material via layer-by-layer, molecular self-assembly, which enables thickness and placement control over multiple constituents for true nanostructured multifunctionality; while advanced polymers have allowed scale-up to free-standing materials (several mm thick). Metal Rubber<SUP>TM</SUP> requires less than 0.03 volume % of metal, allowing the manufacturing a cost effective, low-weight material. NanoSonic's proposed health-monitoring system would address monitoring the astronauts' metabolic rate, heart rate, electrocardiogram (ECG), and body temperature for both EVA and intra-vehicular activities.
2011 Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI) Lidar: Cascade Volcano Observatory (CVO) Newberry Study Area
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The Oregon Department of Geology & Mineral Industries (DOGAMI) contracted with Watershed Sciences, Inc. to collect high resolution topographic LiDAR data for multiple areas within the State of Oregon. The areas for LiDAR collection have been designed as part of a collaborative effort of state, federal, and local agencies in order to meet a wide range of project goals. This LiDAR data set was collected July 31 - August 5, 2011 and encompasses portions of Deschutes, Klamath, and Lake counties in Oregon. This data set consists of bare earth and unclassified points. The average pulse density is 9.47 pulses per square meter over terrestrial surfaces. The area of interest (AOI) totals 231 square miles (147,745 acres) and the total area flown (TAF) covers 239 square miles (153,219 acres). The TAF acreage is greater than the original AOI acreage due to buffering and flight planning optimization. This metadata record reflects all the data and cumulative statistics for the overall lidar survey. In some areas of heavy vegetation or forest cover, there may be relatively few ground points in the LiDAR data. Elevation values for open water surfaces are not valid elevation values because few LiDAR points are returned from water surfaces. LiDAR intensity values were also collected. Cascade Volcano Observatory (CVO)
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<p>A predictive tool with tight coupling of the fluid and thermal physics will give insights into the conservatism of the uncoupled design process and could lead to margin reduction and consequently reduced heat shield mass. This project seeks to couple the CHarring Ablator Response (CHAR) code and the Fully Implicit Navier-Stokes (FIN-S) code with finite-rate models governing the gas-surface interactions and surface mass loss.&nbsp; Loose coupling has already been demonstrated between the codes for non-ablating materials, which helped identify and solve potential computer science and physical modeling issues. Additionally, the development team has already shown an ability to implement a multi-physics simulation framework as they have recently coupled thermal and structural physics modules within the CHAR code. The bulk of the work focuses on modeling the energy flux terms at the gas-surface interface. The current design approach requires gross assumptions or even neglecting terms in either the CFD or AMR analyses.</p><p>Progress to date has included the integration of the software components into one executable that facilitates information exchange between the fluid and ablation physics.&nbsp; The software has been demonstrated on both two and three dimensional ablation problems.&nbsp; On going efforts include verification and validation of the new multi-physics software tool.</p>
Vydavatel U.S. Geological Survey, Department of the Interior
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Grid of population density in the conterminous United States at a resolution of one kilometer. The grid was converted from an ASCII file obtained from the Consortium for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN).
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The general mission of the Halocarbons and other Atmospheric Trace Species group is to quantify the distributions and magnitudes of sources and sinks for atmospheric nitrous oxide (N2O) and halogen containing compounds. HATS utilizes numerous types of platforms, including ground-based stations, towers, ocean vessels, aircraft, and balloons, to accomplish its mission. For a detailed mission statement, consult our FAQ.
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This map service includes geology, major faults, geologic provinces, and political boundaries in the Asia Pacific Region. This compilation is part of an interim product of the U.S. Geological Survey's World Energy Project (WEP) and part of a series on CD-ROM.
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A REST web service API allowing the retrieval of historical air quality data from EPA.
Vydavatel Federal Laboratory Consortium
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Introduction The Integrated Research Facility (IRF) is part of the Office of the Chief Scientist (OCS) for the Division of Clinical Research in the NIAID Office of the Director. Mission Statement The mission of theOCSIRF is to manage, coordinate, and facilitate the conduct of emerging infectious disease and biodefense research to develop vaccines, countermeasures, and improved medical outcomes for patients. Purpose The IRF at Fort Detrick in Maryland was created to carry out biodefense research needed to understand the clinical disease processes which correlate with the severity of microbial-induced disease. Central to the core mission of the OCSIRF at Fort Detrick is the use of hospital tools, such as endoscopy, cardiac telemetry monitors, and CT, MRI, SPECT, and PET imaging, to systematically evaluate the pathogenic processes and clinical course of disease in animal models exposed to microbes. Research emphasis will be placed on high consequence infections requiring high levels of biocontainment: most Category A viral and bacteria pathogens plus newly emerging infectious disease microbes. In addition to addressing scientific questions related to microbes&#39; basic biology and disease-causing mechanisms-including microbial components that define a pathogen&#39;s life cycle, transmission, virulence, and invasiveness-a key goal is to correlate these findings with clinical test (telemetry and imaging) results. Evaluation of these data, in turn, depends on development of animal models which faithfully replicate the human disease syndromes, including a respiratory route of exposure. This knowledge is crucial to the development of preventative and therapeutic strategies and will not only lead to improved medical outcomes at the hospital beside but also for public health in general.
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HPMS compiles data on highway network extent, use, condition, and performance. The system consists of a geospatially-enabled database that is used to generate reports and provides tools for data analysis. Information from HPMS is used by many stakeholders across the US DOT, the Administration, Congress, and the transportation community.
Vydavatel US Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
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This document presents results of an archeological survey of two caves located in the Fish Springs National Wildlife Refuge. It was concluded that the Fish Springs Wildlife Refuge area appears to have a high archeological potential.
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Employment of Veterans in the Federal Executive Branch Fiscal Year 2012.
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The listed employers hold certificates issued under section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. The certificates authorize the payment of special minimum wages, wages that are less than the federal minimum wage, to workers who have disabilities that impair their productivity for the work being performed. This list is current as of November 1, 2013. The list contains the name and physical address of the certificate holder, as well as the status and date of the employer’s most recent certification. The list also contains the certificate number generated by the Wage and Hour Division.
Vydavatel National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce
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This data set contains sensitive biological resource data for wading birds, shorebirds, waterfowl, raptors, diving birds, pelagic birds, passerine birds, and gulls and terns in Virginia. Vector polygons in this data set represent bird nesting, wintering, migratory staging, and other spatial/temporal concentration areas. Species-specific abundance, seasonality, status, life history, and source information are stored in relational data tables (described below) designed to be used in conjunction with this spatial data layer.This data set comprises a portion of the Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) data for Virginia. ESI data characterize the marine and coastal environments and wildlife by their sensitivity to spilled oil. The ESI data include information for three main components: shoreline habitats, sensitive biological resources, and human-use resources. See also the NESTS (Nest Points) data layer, part of the larger Virginia ESI database, for additional bird information.
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EVS is a batch application that processes for federal, state, local and foreign government agencies, private companies and internal SSA customers and systems. Each user is assigned a Verification Account Number (VAN) and a Processing Code (PC). The assigned PC (and sometimes the PC-VAN combination) determines the type of verification routine that will be performed for each user. The input record passes through the EVS SSN verification process with the goal of verifying that the SSN is valid and the corresponding name, DOB and/or gender match with certain tolerances. The EVS verification response codes are returned to the requester.Future - EVS will eventually be replaced by DEVO.
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This map layer portrays 1991 and 1992 estimates for total personal income, per capita personal income, annual number of full-time and part- time jobs, average wage per job in dollars, population, and per capita number of jobs, for counties in the United States. Total personal income is all the income that is received by, or on behalf of, the residents of a particular area. It is calculated as the sum of wage and salary disbursements, other labor income, proprietors' income with inventory valuation and capital consumption adjustments, rental income of persons with capital consumption adjustment, personal dividend income, personal interest income, and transfer payments to persons, minus personal contributions for social insurance. Per capita personal income is calculated as the total personal income of the residents of a county divided by the resident population of the county. The Census Bureau's annual midyear population estimates were used in the computation. The average annual number of full-time and part-time jobs includes all jobs for which wages and salaries are paid, except jury and witness service and paid employment of prisoners. The jobs are counted at equal weight, and employees, sole proprietors, and active partners are all included. Unpaid family workers and volunteers are not included. Average wage per job is the wage and salary disbursements divided by the number of wage and salary jobs in the county. Wage and salary disbursements consist of the monetary remuneration of employees, including the compensation of corporate officers; commissions, tips, and bonuses; and receipts in kind, or pay-in-kind, such as the meals furnished to the employees of restaurants. It reflects the amount of payments disbursed, but not necessarily earned during the year. Per capita number of jobs is calculated as the average annual number of full-time and part-time jobs in a county divided by the resident population of the county. The Census Bureau's annual midyear population estimates were used in the computation. All dollar estimates are in current dollars, not adjusted for inflation. The information in this map layer comes from the Regional Economic Information System (REIS) that is distributed by the Bureau of Economic Analysis, http://www.bea.gov/. This is an updated version of the November 2004 map layer.
ANIMALS - INDIVIDUAL - COUNTS, SPECIES IDENTIFICATION and ANIMALS - GROUP - BEHAVIOR visual observation data collected in the South Pacific Ocean on the NATHANIEL B. PALMER cruises NBP0103, NBP0104 and others as part of the Southern Ocean GLOBEC project f
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NODC Accession 0112819 includes visual observation and biological data collected aboard the NATHANIEL B. PALMER during cruises NBP0103, NBP0104, NBP0202 and NBP0204 in the South Pacific Ocean from 2001-04-29 to 2002-09-09. These data include ANIMALS - INDIVIDUAL - COUNTS, SPECIES IDENTIFICATION and ANIMALS - GROUP - BEHAVIOR. The instruments used to collect these data include not applicable. These data were collected by Erik Chapman of Old Dominion University as part of Southern Ocean GLOBEC. The Biological and Chemical Oceanography Data Management Office (BCO-DMO) submitted these data to NODC on 2013-07-23. The following is the text of the abstract provided by BCO-DMO: Seabird Survey Observations PI Notes: Time and Yearday can be used in conjunction with alongtrack (http:/jg/serv/globec/soglobec/alongtrack.html0) data to find latitude, longitude and ship's heading information. PI Contact: Erik Chapman Old Dominion University Center for Coastal Physical Oceanography Norfolk, Virginia 23529 phone 757 377 0482 e-mail chapman@ccpo.odu.edu (mailto:chapman@ccpo.odu.edu) SO GLOBEC, BG243 Predator Survey Methods Seabird abundance and distribution within the SO GLOBEC study area was investigated using daytime and nighttime (using night vision viewers) survey work. We also recorded seal observations made within the transect area. Nighttime surveys were designed to complement daytime surveys. Daytime Surveys Methods Strip transects were conducted simultaneously at 300 m and 600 m widths for birds. Surveys were conducted continuously while the ship was underway within the study area and when visibility was >300 m. For strip transects, two observers continuously scanned a 90° area extending the transect distance (300 m and 600 m) to the side and forward along the transect line. Binoculars of 10X and 7X magnification were used to confirm species identifications. The 7X pair of binoculars also included a laser range finder. Ship followers and bird observed to be attracted to the ship were noted at first occurrence. These observations will be down-weighted in the analyses because these individuals may have been attracted to the ship from habitats at a distance from the ship. For each sighting, transect (300 m or 600 m), species, number of birds, behavior, flight direction, and any association with visible physical features, such as ice, were recorded. Distances were measured either by a range finder device as suggested by Heinemann (1981) or by the laser distance finder (when in the ice). Marine mammal sightings within the transect were also recorded. Surveys were conducted from an outside observation post located on the port bridge wing of the RVIB N.B. Palmer. When it was not feasible to conduct surveys from this observation post, we surveyed from the inside port bridge wing. Seabird Nighttime Surveys Methods ITT 200/210 Binocular Night Vision Viewers were used during one half-hour survey periods while on the survey grid. Surveys were a minimum of an hour apart. Observations were made from the bridge wing during NBP0104 and outside, from a dark area on the 01 deck, during NBP0103. Observers scanned back and forth looking for birds. Species and behavior of the bird was recorded for each observation. Observations were not conducted when visibility with the night vision viewer was less than 100 m from the ship. Literature Cited Heinemann, D. 1981. A rangefinder for pelagic bird censusing. J. Wildl. Manage. 45:489-493. Species Codes Common Name Code Scientific Name Adelie Penguin adpe Pygoscelis adeliae Antarctic Petrel anpe Thalassoica antarctica Broadbilled (Antarctic) Prion anpe Pachyptila vittata (des.) Antarctic Tern ante Sterna vittata Black-browed Albatross bbal Diomedea melanophris Black-bellied Storm-petrel bbsp Fregetta tropica Imperial Shag (Blue-eyed Shag) besh Phalacrocorax atriceps Blue Petrel blpe Halobaena caerulea Antarctic (Brown) Skua brsk Catharacta (skua) lonnbergi Cape Petrel ('Pintado Petrel') cape Daption capense Chinstrap Penguin chpe Pygoscelis antarctica Crabeater Seal crse Lobodon carcinophagus Elephant Seal else Mirounga leonina Emperor Penguin empe Aptenodytes forsteri Antarctic Fur Seal fuse Arctocephalus gazella Grey-headed Albatross ghal Diomedea chrysostoma Humpback Whale huwh Megaptera novaeangliae Dominican Gull (Kelp Gull) kegu Larus dominicanus Leopard Seal lese Hydrurga leptonyx Minke Whale miwh Balaenoptera acutorostrata Ross Seal rose Ommatophoca rossi Southern Giant Petrel sgpe Macronectes giganteus Snow Petrel snpe Pagodroma nivea Southern Fulmar sofu Fulmarus glacialoides Sooty Shearwater sosh Puffinus griseus South Polar Skua spsk Catharacta maccormicki Unknown Albatross unal nd Unidentified Petrel unpe nd Unidentified Prion unpr nd Unidentified Seal unse nd unidentified large Skua unsk nd Unidentified storm-petrel unsp nd Unidentified Whale unwh nd Weddell Seal wese Leptonychotes weddellii Wilsons Storm-petrel wisp Oceanites oceanicus Behavior Codes Code Description Explanation 1 Feeding Birds or seals observed handling foods or birds attempting to catch food 2 Milling Birds observed foraging or circling 3 In transit Birds or seals moving in a direct line in a definite direction 4 Resting on Ice Applies to both birds and seals 5 Resting on Water Applies to both birds and seals 6 Following Ship Birds only 7 dipping, possible feeding 8 Attracted to ship Transect Codes Code Description 3 300 m transect on the port side 6 600 m transect on the port side 0 >600 m on port side 1 Starboard side (No distance limit) Last updated November 23, 2005; gfh
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Resources for Advanced Data Analysis and Visualization Researchers who have access to the latest analysis and visualization tools are able to use large amounts of complex data to find efficiencies in projects, designs, and resources. The Data Analysis and Assessment Center (DAAC) at ERDC&#39;s Information Technology Laboratory (ITL) provides visualization and analysis tools and support services to enable the analysis of an ever-increasing volume of data. Simplify Data Analysis and Visualization Research The resources provided by the DAAC enable any user to conduct important data analysis and visualization that provides valuable insight into projects and designs and helps to find ways to save resources. The DAAC provides new tools like ezVIZ, and services such as the DAAC website, a rich resource of news about the DAAC, training materials, a community forum and tutorials on how to use data analysis and other issues. The DAAC can perform collaborative work when users prefer to do the work themselves but need help in choosing which visualization program and/or technique and using the visualization tools. The DAAC also carries out custom projects to produce high-quality animations of data, such as movies, which allow researchers to communicate their results to others. Communicate Research in Context DAAC provides leading animation and modeling software which allows scientists and researchers may communicate all aspects of their research by setting their results in context through conceptual visualization and data analysis. Success Stories Wave Breaking and Associated Droplet and Bubble Formation Wave breaking and associated droplet and bubble formation are among the most challenging problems in the field of free-surface hydrodynamics. The method of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) was used to solve this problem numerically for flow about naval vessels. The researchers wanted to animate the time-varying three-dimensional data sets using isosurfaces, but transferring the data back to the local site was a problem because the data sets were large. The DAAC visualization team solved the problem by using EnSight and ezVIZ to generate the isosurfaces, and photorealistic rendering software to produce the images for the animation. Explosive Structure Interaction Effects in Urban Terrain Known as the Breaching Project, this research studied the effects of high-explosive (HE) charges on brick or reinforced concrete walls. The results of this research will enable the war fighter to breach a wall to enter a building where enemy forces are conducting operations against U.S. interests. Images produced show computed damaged caused by an HE charge on the outer and inner sides of a reinforced concrete wall. The ability to quickly and meaningfully analyze large simulation data sets helps guide further development of new HE package designs and better ways to deploy the HE packages. A large number of designs can be simulated and analyzed to find the best at breaching the wall. The project saves money in greatly reduced field test costs by testing only the designs which were identified in analysis as the best performers. Specifications Amethyst, the seven-node Linux visualization cluster housed at the DAAC, is supported by ParaView, EnSight, and ezViz visualization tools and configured as follows: Six computer nodes, each with the following specifications: CPU: 8 dual-core 2.4 Ghz, 64-bit AMD Opteron Processors (16 effective cores) Memory: 128-G RAM Video: NVidia Quadro 5500 1-GB memory Network: Infiniband Interconnect between nodes, and Gigabit Ethernet to Defense Research and Engineering Network (DREN) One storage node: Disk Space: 20-TB TerraGrid file system, mounted on all nodes as /viz and /work
Vydavatel Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security
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The Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) Database depicts flood risk information and supporting data used to develop the risk data. The primary risk classifications used are the 1-percent-annual-chance flood event, the 0.2-percent-annual- chance flood event, and areas of minimal flood risk. The DFIRM Database is derived from Flood Insurance Studies (FISs), previously published Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), flood hazard analyses performed in support of the FISs and FIRMs, and new mapping data, where available. The FISs and FIRMs are published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Oceanographic profile temperature, salinity and other measurements using CTD taken from the ROGER REVELLE in Lamon Bay in the Philippine Sea in 2012 (NODC Accession 0119534)
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WSA-Enlil is a large-scale, physics-based prediction model of the heliosphere, used by the Space Weather Forecast Office to provide 1-4 day advance warning of solar wind structures and Earth-directed coronal mass ejections (CMEs) that cause geomagnetic storms. Solar disturbances have long been known to disrupt communications, wreak havoc with geomagnetic systems, and to pose dangers for satellite operations.
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Job classification system for FSN positions, replaces CAJE.
Vydavatel Department of Energy
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Monthly 1995 data at the company level on imports of crude oil and/or petroleum products into the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands other U.S. possessions, and Foreign Trade Zones located in the 50 States and DC by each importer of record. Based on Form EIA-814 data.
Vydavatel U.S. Geological Survey, Department of the Interior
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This dataset is a polygon coverage of counties limited to the extent of the Pocahontas No. 3 coal bed resource areas and attributed with original resource values (millions of short tons) in aggregated reporting categories as described in USGS Circular 891. The file has been generalized from detailed geologic coverages found elsewhere in Professional Paper 1625-C.
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Department of Veterans Affairs Statistics at a Glance including Veteran Population, Number of VA Facilities, VA Benefits and Healthcare Utilization, Period of Service, New Hires