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Single-channel seismic-reflection profiles from Massachusetts coastal waters and the western part of Georges Bank

Open-File Report 80-509
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https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr80509

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Abstract

The U.S. Geological Survey collected approximately 1,200 km each of airgun and minisparker single-channel seismic-reflection profiles during the R/V FAY cruise 023 in September 1976. The purpose of the 6-day cruise was to study the shallow sedimentary structure south and east of southern Massachusetts and to obtain magnetic and gravity data in these areas and in the vicinity of Great South Channel and Cape Ann. The survey was conducted by the U.S. Geo­logical Survey as part of the Massachusetts Cooperative Marine Geologic Program.

Seismic instruments used include a 1Teledyne 600-joule minisparker system and a 20-in3 airgun system. Navigational data during the cruise were obtained by the use of an Integrated Navigation System, which included the following sub­systems:

  1. Teledyne Loran-C for both range-range and hyperbofic positions;
  2. Magnovox s'atellite receiver;
  3. Sperry Mark-29 gyrocompass; and
  4. Hewlett-Packard 21 MX computer system with dual 9-track magnetic tape recording.

The original records may be studied at the U.S. Geological Survey offices in Woods Hole, Mass. Copies of the records can be purchased only from the National Geophysical and Solar-Terrestrial Data Center, NOAA/EDIS/NGSDC, Code D621, 325 Broadway, Boulder CO 80303- (303-497-6338).

Suggested Citation

Eskenasy, D.M., 1980, Single-channel seismic-reflection profiles from Massachusetts coastal waters and the western part of Georges Ban:U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 1980-509, 2 p., https://pubs.er.usgs.gov/publication/ofr80509.

ISSN: 2331-1258 (online)

Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Single-channel seismic-reflection profiles from Massachusetts coastal waters and the western part of Georges Bank
Series title Open-File Report
Series number 80-509
DOI 10.3133/ofr80509
Edition -
Year Published 1980
Language ENGLISH
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Publisher location Reston, VA
Description 2 p. :map ;28 cm.
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