Geospatial Standards – Geology Theme Community

Geospatial Standards

- ASTM D4823 – 95(2014): Standard Guide for Core Sampling Submerged, Unconsolidated Sediments

- Coastal and Marine Ecological Classification Standard (CMECS)

- Digital Cartographic Standard for Geologic Map Symbolization (2006)

- Geologic Data Model (Standard in development)

- Multibeam/Interferometric sonar/Side-scan sonar

- Sediment samples: Index to Marine and Lacustrine Geological Samples (IMLGS)

Subbottom Profiles

Updated on January 11, 2020

Geology Theme

Community Type: NGDA

Sponsor: FGDC

Sponsor Email: NGDATeam@fgdc.gov

Theme Lead Agency: United States Geological Survey (USGS), Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM)

Theme Lead: Dave Soller Co-Lead (USGS), Paul Godfriaux Co-Lead (BOEM)