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Archive of Geosample Data and Information from the Polar Rock Repository (PRR), Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center (BPCRC), the Ohio State University (OSU)

image of sea floor sample locations

The Polar Rock Repository (PRR) is part of the Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center (BPCRC) at the Ohio State University. The PRR is a partner in the Index to Marine and Lacustrine Geological Samples (IMLGS) database, contributing information to the IMLGS to help researchers discover geological samples curated in their facility and available for further research. Only underwater samples (dredges, trawls, and grabs) curated by the PRR are described in the IMLGS. The originating institution is the definitive source of information related to their sample collection. Each PRR entry in the IMLGS links back to a definitive web page for that sample at the PRR.

Dataset Citation

Cite as: The Polar Rock Repository (PRR), Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center (BPCRC), Ohio State University. 2015: Geological samples available for research from the PRR. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. https://doi.org/doi:10.7289/V5RF5S18 [date of access].

Dataset Identifiers

doi:10.7289/V5RF5S18
NCEI Metadata ID: gov.noaa.ngdc.mgg.geology:archived-data_BPCRC-polar-rock-repository

ISO 19115-2 Metadata

gov.noaa.ngdc.mgg.geology:archived-data_BPCRC-polar-rock-repository

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Search Data	Map viewer (search) Open an ArcGIS interactive map interface with the PRR sample layer active, to search and download data from the IMLGS database and access related links. The new IMLGS web application (search) The new IMLGS web application (2021), which uses a new REST-style API, provides a user interface for querying and displaying the IMLGS data. NOAA GeoPlatform (search) Access sample information from the IMLGS using the NOAA GeoPlatform.
Download Data	Table View (download) A table view for searching and exporting data for PRR samples from the IMLGS database and accessing related links.
Distribution Formats	ASCII (Version: UTF-8) File Specification: American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII) text format. PDF File Specification: Portable Document Format JPEG File Specification: Joint Photographic Experts Group Image Format
Ordering Instructions	Contact NCEI for other distribution options and instructions.
Distributor	NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.info@noaa.gov
Dataset Point of Contact	NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.info@noaa.gov
Dataset Point of Contact	Marine Geology Data Manager NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information geology.info@noaa.gov
Dataset Point of Contact	Dr. Anne Grunow Polar Rock Repository (PRR), Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center (BPCRC), the Ohio State University (OSU) curator@bprc.mps.ohio-state.edu

Coverage Description	Global Ocean
Time Period	1956-01-01T00:00:00.000Z to Present
Spatial Reference System	urn:ogc:def:crs:EPSG:4326
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates	West: 180.00 East: -180.0 South: -78.48333 North: 58.25
Spatial Coverage Map

General Documentation	Metadata Landing Page How to cite this data set (doi:10.7289/V5RF5S18), all access options, and complete documentation. BPCRC Polar Rock Repository Website Documentation about the BPCRC Polar Rock Repository.
Associated Resources	Polar Rock Repository Parent Sample Repository The Polar Rock Repository Database Index to Marine and Lacustrine Geological Samples (IMLGS) Parent Database Information about the IMLGS database at NCEI NCEI Marine Geology Data Archive Parent Archive Information about the Marine Geology Data Archive at NCEI. NOAA/NCEI Marine Geology WAF Marine geology metadata records. (search)

Publication Dates	publication: 2015-10-22 revision: 2022-11-21
Data Presentation Form	Digital table - digital representation of facts or figures systematically displayed, especially in columns Digital image
Dataset Progress Status	Ongoing - data is continually being updated Historical archive - data has been stored in an offline storage facility
Data Update Frequency	Irregular - The PRR contributes data to the NCEI archive and to the IMLGS as new samples are added to the collection.
Supplemental Information	The Polar Rock Repository is an NSF-OPP funded repository at the Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center, The Ohio State University. It was established in 2003 to curate and provide access to samples from Antarctica and the Southern Ocean. The repository has more than 60,000 rock, till, bedrock core and dredge samples available to researchers. The polar sample collection and online database includes field notes, photos, maps, cores, powders, and petrographic thin sections. Samples may be used for research by academic scientists and can be ordered online through the website or by visiting the PRR.
Purpose	The purpose of the Polar Rock Repository is to curate and make discoverable terrestrial samples, bedrock cores and dredges from Antarctica and the Southern Ocean for new research endeavors. The PRR provides samples and metadata to scientists through an advanced online database and ordering system. The PRR seeks out new collections from past and current US Antarctic researchers. The PRR has an extensive educational and community outreach program that reaches thousands of people each year. US educators can order online a "polar rock box" containing 45 rock specimens to be used for 1 month in the classroom.
Use Limitations	Produced by the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Not subject to copyright protection within the United States.

Dataset Citation	Cite as: The Polar Rock Repository (PRR), Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center (BPCRC), Ohio State University. 2015: Geological samples available for research from the PRR. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. https://doi.org/doi:10.7289/V5RF5S18 [date of access].
Cited Authors	The Polar Rock Repository (PRR), Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center (BPCRC), Ohio State University
Originators	Dr. Anne Grunnow Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center, The Ohio State University Dr. Jamey Stutz Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center, The Ohio State University Dr. Erica Maletic Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center, The Ohio State University
Custodians	NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
Sponsors	U.S. National Science Foundation Office of Polar Programs (NSF-OPP)
Publishers	NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
Acknowledgments	The Polar Rock Repository receives support from the National Science Foundation Office of Polar Programs.

Theme keywords	Library of Congress Subject Headings Databases Scientific archives Electronic records Ocean bottom Geology Submarine geology SeaDataNet Common Vocabularies Marine geology Rock and sediment lithology and mineralogy USGS Science Topics Sea-floor characteristics Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords Earth Science > Oceans > Marine Sediments Earth Science > Oceans > Marine Sediments > Sediment Composition Earth Science > Paleoclimate > Ocean/Lake Records > Sediments
Data Center keywords	Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NGDC > National Geophysical Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
Platform keywords	Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Platform Keywords In Situ Ocean-based Platforms > Ships
Instrument keywords	Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Instrument Keywords In Situ/Laboratory Instruments > Samplers > Dredging Devices In Situ/Laboratory Instruments > Samplers > Grabbers/Traps/Collectors > Grab Samplers In Situ/Laboratory Instruments > Samplers > Trawls/Nets > Bottom Trawl In Situ/Laboratory Instruments > Corers > Coring Devices In Situ/Laboratory Instruments > Corers > Gravity Corer
Place keywords	Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords Geographic Region > Global Ocean Vertical Location >Sea Floor Ocean > Atlantic Ocean Ocean > Pacific Ocean Ocean > Southern Ocean Ocean > Indian Ocean
Project keywords	Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Project Keywords IMLGS > Index to Marine and Lacustrine Geological Samples Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Project Keywords ICSU-WDS > International Council for Science - World Data System

Use Constraints	Use liability: NOAA and NCEI cannot provide any warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of furnished data. Users assume responsibility to determine the usability of these data. The user is responsible for the results of any application of this data for other than its intended purpose. Please consult the Curator before proposing to do research on any sample discovered through the IMLGS or the NCEI archive. While every effort has been made to ensure that these data are accurate and reliable within the limits of the current state of the art, NOAA cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in the data, nor as a result of the failure of the data to function on a particular system. NOAA makes no warranty, expressed or implied, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty.
Access Constraints	Distribution liability: NOAA and NCEI make no warranty, expressed or implied, regarding these data, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty. NOAA and NCEI cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in these data. If appropriate, NCEI can only certify that the data it distributes are an authentic copy of the records that were accepted for inclusion in the NCEI archives. Sample data are available for free online download.
Other Constraints	Cite as: The Polar Rock Repository (PRR), Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center (BPCRC), Ohio State University. 2015: Geological samples available for research from the PRR. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. https://doi.org/doi:10.7289/V5RF5S18 [date of access].
Fees	In most cases, electronic downloads of the data are free. However, fees may apply for custom orders, data certifications, copies of analog materials, and data distribution on physical media.

Lineage information for: dataset
Lineage Statement	Data are received by NCEI on an intermittent basis from the repository. Incoming data are checked for adherence to controlled vocabularies, illegal data types in numeric fields, and out of range latitudes/longitudes. NCEI adds links to related resources, where known, and may perform cursory visual inspection of data for reasonableness, asking the originator for guidance on discrepancies. NCEI informs the originator upon ingest of data to the IMLGS database, after which the originator provides one final quality control using the IMLGS map viewer. Data may also be updated/corrected at any time, at the originator's request.
Processor	NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / Northern Gulf Institute
Processing Environment	Native Dataset Environment: database tables with auxiliary text, images, and PDF documents.
Source Datasets	PRR Related database, reports, and publications Description of Source: Additional information about the samples, and research data derived from the samples are contained in the Polar Rock Repository database which also contains links to related reports and publications.

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Processing Steps	2015-04-22T00:00:00 - NOAA created the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) by merging NOAA's National Climatic Data Center (NCDC), National Geophysical Data Center (NGDC), and National Oceanographic Data Center (NODC), including the National Coastal Data Development Center (NCDDC), per the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015, Public Law 113-235. NCEI launched publicly on April 22, 2015.

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Processing Steps

2015-04-22T00:00:00 - NOAA created the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) by merging NOAA's National Climatic Data Center (NCDC), National Geophysical Data Center (NGDC), and National Oceanographic Data Center (NODC), including the National Coastal Data Development Center (NCDDC), per the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015, Public Law 113-235. NCEI launched publicly on April 22, 2015.

Acquisition Information (collection)
Instrument	In Situ/Laboratory Instruments
Platform	In Situ Ocean-based Platforms > SHIPS

Last Modified: 2022-11-21
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Archive of Geosample Data and Information from the Polar Rock Repository (PRR), Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center (BPCRC), the Ohio State University (OSU)

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