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DP ME 2, Version 9, 2006, Nova Scotia Mineral Occurrence Database
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| Identification Information |
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| Citation Information |
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Title: |
DP ME 2, Version 9, 2006, Nova Scotia Mineral Occurrence Database
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Originator: |
G. A. O'Reilly, G. J. Demont, B. E. Fisher, J. C. Poole |
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Publication Date: |
August 2006 |
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Edition: |
9 |
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Data Type: |
vector digital data |
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Series: |
Digital Product |
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Issue Identification: |
DP ME 2 |
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Publisher: |
Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, Mineral Resources Branch |
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Publication Place: |
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
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Online linkage: |
http://www.gov.ns.ca/natr/meb/download/dp002.htm |
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| Data Description |
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Abstract: |
This data set is the ArcInfo version of the Nova Scotia Mineral Occurrence Database. The data set was compiled by the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources (NSDNR), Mineral Resources Branch (MRB). This digital product was developed from the databases contained in Digital Product DP ME 001b. The product contains a series of attribute tables that contain information about the various mineral occurrences present in the province of Nova Scotia. It includes information such as: types of alteration, sample analyses information, mineral commodities, coordinates, element and mineral type, mode of mineralization, NTS mapsheet information, element sampling information, stratigraphic units, types of surveys carried out and work done on the occurrence.
This version of the database contains a number of modified and new mineral occurrences. The coordinates in the GIS digital product for version 9 and all subsequent versions are now in UTM zone 20 NAD83 coordinates. |
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Purpose: |
The purpose of this data set is to create a version of the mineral occurrence database that is maintained as part of the MRB GIS. It covers all of Nova Scotia. |
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Supplemental Information: |
Data Set ID = d002ns;
Old Data Set ID = nsminocc;
Data Class = geodb;
NovaScan ID = 18534;
Project ID = rfp1994 |
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Language |
English |
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Data Credit: |
Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources |
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Data Environment |
ArcInfo 8.2 on a SUN Sparc 20 workstation running Solaris 7 |
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Native Data Set Format |
ArcView shapefiles |
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| Contact Information |
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Brian Fisher |
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Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, Mineral Resources Branch |
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Digital Information Services Supervisor |
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1701 Hollis Street, P.O. Box 698 |
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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
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B3J 2T9 |
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(phone)
(902)-424-6660 |
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(fax)
(902)-424-7735 |
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befisher@gov.ns.ca |
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Available:
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. AST Monday - Friday |
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| Time Period Information |
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Beginning Date: |
unknown |
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Ending Date: |
Present |
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Currentness Reference: |
publication date |
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| Data Status |
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Progress: |
In work |
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Update Frequency: |
Continually |
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| Spatial Domain |
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West Coordinate: |
-66.5 |
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East Coordinate: |
-59.5 |
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North Coordinate: |
47.25 |
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South Coordinate: |
43.25 |
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| Keywords |
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Theme Keywords: |
Geologic and Geophysical; geoscientificInformation; metallic minerals; industrial minerals; regional geology; databases; mineral occurrences; computer applications; mineral inventory; mineral occurrence database; Downloadable Data; 11C; 11D; 11F; 11G; 11J; 11K; 11N; 20O; 20P; 21A; 21B; 21H; Mineral Deposits (MD); MD Databases; Databases (DB); DB Mineral Occurrences |
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Place Keywords: |
Nova Scotia |
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| Access and Usage Information |
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Access Constraints: |
The access constraints are contained in the following License Agreement which the user must agree to before using the data. A copy of the License Agreement is included with the digital product. The License Agreement reads as follows:
"For the data contained on this medium (media), or any part thereof, herein called the DATA
Between the PROVINCE OF NOVA SCOTIA as represented by the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, hereinafter referred to as DNR
and the recipient of the data hereinafter called the USER
For good consideration, the receipt of which is acknowledged, DNR licences the non-exclusive use of the digital DATA to the USER on the following terms and conditions.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
DNR remains the owner of the DATA and is not assigning copyright privileges to the USER.
The USER agrees to acknowledge DNR as the source of the DATA, if using or distributing it in its original form, whether in whole or in part, or as part of a value added product.
DNR reserves the right to modify and/or update the DATA without obligations to notify the USER.
The DATA is provided to the USER on an "as is" basis, without warranties of any kind, express or implied.
The entire risk as to the quality and accuracy of the DATA is with the USER and the USER shall use his/her own judgment in making use of the DATA or drawing conclusions based upon it.
DNR shall not be liable to the USER, his/her clients, servants, agents, contractors, assigns, or to any other person for any loss or damage of any kind including personal injury or death arising from the use of the DATA or accompanying written materials, or from errors, deficiencies or faults therein, whether such damage is caused by negligence or otherwise. If errors or omissions are found in the DATA, the USER will notify DNR.
This Licence is the entire Agreement between the parties and supersedes all previous Agreements or understandings between DNR and the USER hereto, whether written or oral, in connection with or incidental to the DATA. This Licence shall be binding upon the parties hereto and each of their executors, administrators, successors and assigns and shall ensure to the benefit of such executors, administrators, successors and authorized assigns.
This Licence must be included with the DATA if the USER copies, resells, or re-distributes the DATA whether in whole or in part.
This Licence can be terminated by DNR at any time. Upon such termination, the USER shall refrain from using the DATA and destroy all copies and backups in the USER'S possession.
This Licence is in effect once the USER reads and accepts the Terms and Conditions of this Licence. If the USER is unable or unwilling to fully comply with these terms and conditions, the USER must refrain from using the DATA. By using the DATA, the USER acknowledges that he/she was aware of the terms and conditions of this Licence when he/she accepted it, understood them, and agreed to be bound by them."
A copy of the terms and conditions of the license are available with the downloaded product. |
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Use Constraints: |
Any constraints on the use of the data are contained in the above license agreement. The terms and conditions of the license accompany the downloaded digital product. A statement of some use constraints can be viewed in the technical prerequisites. |
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| Browse Graphic Information |
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Filename: |
none |
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Description: |
none at this time |
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| Security Information |
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Classification System: |
none |
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Classification: |
Unclassified |
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Handling Description: |
none |
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| Cross Reference Information |
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| Cross Reference (1 of 2) |
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Title: |
DP ME 001a, version 2.1, 2002, Mineral Occurrence Query Program |
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Originator: |
Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources |
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Publication Date: |
2002 |
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Data Form: |
application |
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Online Linkage: |
http://www.gov.ns.ca/natr/meb/download/dp001a.htm |
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Other Citation: |
Requires digital product DP ME 001b to be downloaded separately in order to be able to use this product. |
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Series: |
Digital Product |
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Issue: |
DP ME 001a |
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Publication Place: |
Halifax, Nova Scotia |
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Publisher: |
Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, Mineral Resources Branch |
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| Cross Reference (2 of 2) |
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Title: |
DP ME 001b, version 9, 2009, Mineral Occurrence Database |
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Originator: |
Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, Mineral Resources Branch |
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Publication Date: |
2006 |
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Data Form: |
vector digital data |
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Online Linkage: |
http://www.gov.ns.ca/natr/meb/download/dp001b.htm |
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Other Citation: |
Works with digital product DP ME 001a. |
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Series: |
Digital Product |
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Issue: |
DP ME 001b |
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Publication Place: |
Halifax, Nova Scotia |
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Publisher: |
Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, Mineral Resources Branch |
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| Data Quality Information |
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| Positional Accuracy |
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Positional Accuracy Report: |
There may be positional accuracy errors in the digital data that come from the original data collection, plus there are errors added by the process of digitizing the features off the original map. The entire risk as to the quality and accuracy of the data is with the user and the user shall use his/her own judgment in making use of the data or drawing conclusions from it. |
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| Processing Step Information |
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| Processing Step (1 of 11) |
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Description: |
The mineral occurrence data is maintained in a FoxPro database application that is maintained and updated by the Resource Evaluation Section in the MRB Halifax Office. The data is continually updated and maintained in this application. |
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Software and Version: |
FoxPro 2.7 |
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Date: |
1996 - present |
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Contact Person: |
(see Contact Information)
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| Processing Step (2 of 11) |
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Description: |
In July 1997 MRB released version 1 of the digital product as DP002. It was created by taking all the DBF tables used in the FoxPro application and processing them in an an ArcInfo AML called MINOCC.AML, written by Brian Fisher, to create ArcInfo coverages. From there the data was exported to a variety of formats for distribution. |
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Software and Version: |
ArcInfo |
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Date: |
July 1997 |
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Contact Person: |
(see Contact Information)
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| Processing Step (3 of 11) |
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Description: |
In November 1998 MRB released version 2 of the digital product as DP002. It was created by taking all the DBF tables used in the FoxPro application and processing them in an an ArcInfo AML called MINOCC.AML, written by Brian Fisher, to create ArcInfo coverages. From there the data was exported to a variety of formats for distribution. |
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Software and Version: |
ArcInfo |
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Date: |
November 1998 |
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Contact Person: |
(see Contact Information)
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| Processing Step (4 of 11) |
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Description: |
In December 1998 MRB released version 3 of the digital product as DP002. It was created by taking all the DBF tables used in the FoxPro application and processing them in an an ArcInfo AML called MINOCC.AML, written by Brian Fisher, to create ArcInfo coverages. From there the data was exported to a variety of formats for distribution. |
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Software and Version: |
ArcInfo |
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Date: |
December 1998 |
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Contact Person: |
(see Contact Information)
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| Processing Step (5 of 11) |
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Description: |
In October 1999 MRB released version 4 of the digital product as DP002. It was created by taking all the DBF tables used in the FoxPro application and processing them in an an ArcInfo AML called MINOCC.AML, written by Brian Fisher, to create ArcInfo coverages. From there the data was exported to a variety of formats for distribution. |
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Software and Version: |
ArcInfo |
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Date: |
October 1999 |
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Contact Person: |
(see Contact Information)
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| Processing Step (6 of 11) |
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Description: |
In February 2002 MRB released version 5 of the digital product as DP002. It was created by taking all the DBF tables used in the FoxPro application and processing them in an an ArcInfo AML called MINOCC.AML, written by Brian Fisher, to create ArcInfo coverages. From there the data was exported to a variety of formats for distribution. |
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Software and Version: |
ArcInfo 8.1 |
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Date: |
February 2002 |
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Contact Person: |
(see Contact Information)
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| Processing Step (7 of 11) |
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Description: |
In February 2003 MRB released version 6 of the digital product as DP002. It was created by taking all the DBF tables used in the FoxPro application and processing them in an an ArcInfo AML called MINOCC.AML, written by Brian Fisher, to create ArcInfo coverages. From there the data was exported to a variety of formats for distribution. The SHP version of the digital product has the data in its original directory stucture which includes: an ArcView project, ArcExplorer projects and the mineral occurrence reports. |
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Software and Version: |
ArcInfo 8.2 |
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Date: |
February 2003 |
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Contact Person: |
(see Contact Information)
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| Processing Step (8 of 11) |
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Description: |
In June 2003 MRB released version 7 of the digital product as DP002. It was created by taking all the DBF tables used in the FoxPro application and processing them in an an ArcInfo AML called MINOCC.AML, written by Brian Fisher, to create ArcInfo coverages. From there the data was exported to a variety of formats for distribution. The SHP version of the digital product has the data in its original directory stucture which includes: an ArcView project, ArcExplorer projects and the mineral occurrence reports. |
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Software and Version: |
ArcInfo workstation 8.3 |
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Date: |
June 18, 2003 |
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Contact Person: |
(see Contact Information)
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| Processing Step (9 of 11) |
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Description: |
On September 14, 2005 MRB released version 8 of the digital product as DP002. This version contains a number of new occurrences including updates for occurrences in the TGI-2 area around maps sheets 11E/06 and 11E/07.
It was created by taking all the DBF tables used in the FoxPro application and processing them in an an ArcInfo AML called MINOCC.AML, written by Brian Fisher, to create ArcInfo coverages. From there the data was exported to a variety of formats for distribution. The SHP version of the digital product has the data in its original directory stucture which includes: an ArcView project, ArcExplorer projects and the mineral occurrence reports. |
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Software and Version: |
ArcInfo workstation 8.3 |
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Date: |
September 8, 2005 |
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Contact Person: |
(see Contact Information)
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| Processing Step (10 of 11) |
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Description: |
In December 2006 the mineral occurrence database coordinates were changed from UTM zone 20 NAD27 to UTM zone NAD83 in the GIS versionof the database. The original data collection is still being maintained in NAD27 in the FoxPro database. There were no other changes to the records in the database database The name of the shapefile was also changed from NSMINOCC.SHP to D002NSMO.SHP to fit with MRB's standard naming convention. |
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Software and Version: |
ArcView 3.2a |
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Date: |
December 20, 2005 |
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Contact Person: |
(see Contact Information)
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| Processing Step (11 of 11) |
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Description: |
In August 2006 MRB released version 9 of the digital product as DP002. This version contains a number of new occurrences and modifications to existing occurrences. This is the first version which is released in UTM zone 20 NAD83 coordinates. This new version was processed on July 23, 2006 by Brian Fisher, running the MINOCC.AML program, using new FoxPro database files provided by George O'Reilly. The digital product was released in August 2006. |
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Software and Version: |
ArcInfo 9.1 |
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Date: |
July 23, 2006 |
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Contact Person: |
(see Contact Information)
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| Spatial Data Organization Information |
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Spatial Reference Method: |
Point |
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| Spatial Reference Information |
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Data Projection: |
Universal Transverse Mercator |
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Zone: |
20
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Scale Factor at Central Meridian: |
0.9996
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Longitude at Central Meridian: |
-63.0
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Latitude of Projection Origin: |
0
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False Easting: |
500000
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False Northing: |
0
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Geographic Coordinate System: |
GCS_North_American_1983
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Projected Coordinate System: |
NAD_1983_UTM_Zone_20N
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Datum: |
North American Datum of 1983
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Ellipsoid: |
Geodetic Reference System 80
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Semi-Major Axis: |
6378137.0
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Denominator Of Flattening Axis: |
298.257222
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| Entity Attribute Information |
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| Overview Description |
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Dataset Overview: |
The data set consists of a point coverage |
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| Detailed Description |
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| Data Layer/Table (1 of 25) |
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Table Name: |
d002nsmo.shp |
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Description: |
ArcView points - mineral occurrence locations |
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| Data Layer/Table (2 of 25) |
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Table Name: |
occ_numb.dbf |
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Description: |
dbase table - mineral occurrence numbers |
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| Data Layer/Table (3 of 25) |
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Table Name: |
age_lut.dbf |
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Description: |
dbase Table - unique geological ages as derived from the nsminocc.strat table |
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| Data Layer/Table (4 of 25) |
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Table Name: |
alter.dbf |
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Description: |
dbase table - types of alteration |
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| Data Layer/Table (5 of 25) |
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Table Name: |
analyses.dbf |
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Description: |
dbase table - samples sent for analyses |
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| Data Layer/Table (6 of 25) |
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Table Name: |
comm.dbf |
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Description: |
dbase table - commodities |
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| Data Layer/Table (7 of 25) |
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Table Name: |
comm_lut.dbf |
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Description: |
dbase table - unique list of mineral commodities derived from nsminocc.comm |
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| Data Layer/Table (8 of 25) |
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Table Name: |
coor.dbf |
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Description: |
dbase table - coordinates |
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| Data Layer/Table (9 of 25) |
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Table Name: |
element.dbf |
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Description: |
Info table - unique list of elements analysed |
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Metadata Link: |
http://www.gov.ns.ca/natr/meb/download/metadata/htm1/element.htm |
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| Data Layer/Table (10 of 25) |
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Table Name: |
host_rock_lut.dbf |
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Description: |
dbase table - unique list of host rock types derived from nsminocc.strat |
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| Data Layer/Table (11 of 25) |
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Table Name: |
map.dbf |
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Description: |
Dbase table used in data processing but not populated otherwise. This table is used by the FoxPro mineral occurrence application. |
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| Data Layer/Table (12 of 25) |
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Table Name: |
metallic.dbf |
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Description: |
dbase table - general information about the occurrence |
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| Data Layer/Table (13 of 25) |
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Table Name: |
mineral.dbf |
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Description: |
dbase table - minerals noted in the occurrence and their priority |
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| Data Layer/Table (14 of 25) |
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Table Name: |
mineral_lut.dbf |
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Description: |
dbase table - unique list of minerals derived from the nsminocc.mineral table |
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| Data Layer/Table (15 of 25) |
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Table Name: |
mode.dbf |
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Description: |
dbase table - mode of mineralization |
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| Data Layer/Table (16 of 25) |
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Table Name: |
occ_map.dbf |
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Description: |
Dbase table used by the FoxPro mineral occurrence application to produce mineral occurrence numbers |
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| Data Layer/Table (17 of 25) |
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Table Name: |
occ_num.dbf |
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Description: |
Dbase table used by the NSDNR FoxPro mineral occurrence application to produce mineral occurrence numbers. |
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| Data Layer/Table (18 of 25) |
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Table Name: |
occ_type_lut.dbf |
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Description: |
dbase table - table of unique occurrences types derived from the nsminocc.metallic table |
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| Data Layer/Table (19 of 25) |
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Table Name: |
qual.dbf |
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Description: |
Dbase table of unique qualifer values used by the NSDNR mineral occurrence application to help describe analytical values in the nsminocc.samp_ele table. |
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| Data Layer/Table (20 of 25) |
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Table Name: |
samp_ele.dbf |
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Description: |
dbase table - analytical values for rock samples |
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| Data Layer/Table (21 of 25) |
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Table Name: |
status_lut.dbf |
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Description: |
dbase table - unique list of status values derived from the nsminocc.metallic table |
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Metadata Link: |
http://www.gov.ns.ca/natr/meb/download/metadata/htm1/status_lut.htm |
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| Data Layer/Table (22 of 25) |
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Table Name: |
strat.dbf |
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Description: |
dbase table - stratigraphic units, age and host rock associated with the occurrence |
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| Data Layer/Table (23 of 25) |
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Table Name: |
strat_unit_lut.dbf |
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Description: |
dbase table - unique list of stratigraphic units derived from the nsminocc.strat table |
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| Data Layer/Table (24 of 25) |
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Table Name: |
surveys.dbf |
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Description: |
dbase tables - types of surveys conducted at an occurrence |
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| Data Layer/Table (25 of 25) |
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Table Name: |
unit.dbf |
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Description: |
Dbase table of unique analytical units used by the NSDNR mineral occurrence application to help describe analytical values in the nsminocc.samp_ele table. |
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| Distribution Information |
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Description: |
Downloadable Data |
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Digital Custom Order Process: |
Digital Product Number = DP ME 2 |
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Available: |
since August 2006 |
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Liability: |
The DATA is provided to the USER on an "as is" basis, without warranties of any kind, express or implied.
The entire risk as to the quality and accuracy of the DATA is with the USER and the USER shall use his/her own judgment in making use of the DATA or drawing conclusions based upon it.
DNR shall not be liable to the USER, his/her clients, servants, agents, contractors, assigns, or to any other person for any loss or damage of any kind including personal injury or death arising from the use of the DATA or accompanying written materials, or from errors, deficiencies or faults therein, whether such damage is caused by negligence or otherwise. If errors or omissions are found in the DATA, the USER will notify DNR.
The terms and conditions of the license accompany the downloaded digital product. |
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Technical Prerequisite: |
In order to view this dataset, mapping software is required (eg. ArcView, MapInfo, AutoCad). If you do not have this software, ESRI provides a free map viewer called ArcExplorer, which you can download over the Internet. This viewer works with the E00 files and an ArcExplorer Import Utility (import71.exe) is needed to convert the E00 files into ArcInfo coverages, which can be then viewed in ArcExplorer. Problems have been reported trying to import ARC E00 files into ArcView on Windows 95 computers. Related tables do not import into ArcView. It is not a problem on UNIX, Windows 3.1 or Windows NT platforms. If you experience this problem you can use our DXF/DBF product which contains the tables in dBase format. dBase files can be imported into ArcView. |
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Ordering Fee: |
Free |
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Instructions: |
The data set can be downloaded over the Internet. |
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Distribution Contact: |
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see contact information |
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| Digital Form: (1 of 3) |
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format name: |
ArcInfo Export (E00) |
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format version: |
8.2 |
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format specification: |
dp002e0.exe |
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Transfer Size: |
0.7 MB |
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Dataset Size: |
4.6 MB |
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Information Content: |
Contains data consisting of the mineral occurrence information for the province of Nova Scotia |
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Decompression Technique: |
self extracting DOS based pkzip archive file |
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Online Transfer: |
http://www.gov.ns.ca/natr/meb/download/dp002.htm |
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| Digital Form: (2 of 3) |
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format name: |
DBF/DXF |
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format specification: |
dp002dx.exe |
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Transfer Size: |
0.7 MB |
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Dataset Size: |
4.8 MB |
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Information Content: |
Contains data consisting of the mineral occurrence information for the province of Nova Scotia |
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Decompression Technique: |
self extracting DOS based pkzip archive file |
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Online Transfer: |
http://www.gov.ns.ca/natr/meb/download/dp002.htm |
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| Digital Form: (3 of 3) |
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format name: |
ArcView Shapefiles |
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format version: |
3.2a |
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format specification: |
dp002sh.exe |
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Transfer Size: |
5.5 MB |
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Dataset Size: |
16.2 MB |
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Information Content: |
Contains data consisting of the mineral occurrence information for the province of Nova Scotia |
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Decompression Technique: |
self extracting DOS based pkzip archive file |
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Online Transfer: |
http://www.gov.ns.ca/natr/meb/download/dp002.htm
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| Metadata Reference |
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Creation Date: |
20060803 |
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Metadata Standard: |
FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata |
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Standard Version: |
FGDC-STD-001-1998 |
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Metadata Language: |
English |
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Time Convention: |
local time |
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Review Date: |
As required |
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Access Constraints: |
none |
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User Constraints: |
none |
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Security Classification System: |
none |
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Security Classification: |
Unclassified |
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Security Handling Description: |
none |
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Metadata Contact: |
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see contact information |