Location of Economic or Subeconomic Geothermal Systems in Nevada

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Identification_Information:

Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Coolbaugh, M.F.

Publication_Date: 20040801

Title:

Location of Economic or Subeconomic Geothermal Systems in Nevada

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: map

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: University of Nevada, Reno

Publisher: Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology

Other_Citation_Details:

Coolbaugh, M.F., Taranik, J.V., Raines, G.L., Shevenell, L.A., Sawatzky, D.L., Minor, T.B., and Bedell, R., 2002, A geothermal GIS for Nevada: defining regional controls and favorable exploration terrains for extensional geothermal systems; Proceedings, Annual Meeting, Reno, NV., Sept. 22-25, 2002, Geothermal Resources Council Transactions, v. 26, p. 485-490. Edmiston, R.C. and Benoit, W.R., 1984, Characteristics of basin and range geothermal systems with fluid temperatures of 150° to 200° C: Geothermal Resources Council Transactions, v. 8, p. 417-424.

Online_Linkage: <ftp://ftp.nbmg.unr.edu/pub/geothermal/05_Geology_Data>

Description:

Abstract:

This shapefile displays geothermal systems in Nevada that are either currently producing electrical power, or have produced at least some high-temperature fluids (>150 C) from geothermal wells.

Purpose:

For geologic, mineral, or geothermal exploration For targeting high-temperature geothermal systems

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Spatial_Domain:

Bounding_Coordinates:

West_Bounding_Coordinate: -119.792230

East_Bounding_Coordinate: -116.584394

North_Bounding_Coordinate: 40.574460

South_Bounding_Coordinate: 37.830891

Keywords:

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus:

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Theme_Keyword: Geothermal

Theme_Keyword: Power Plants

Theme_Keyword: High-temperature

Theme_Keyword: Economic

Place:

Place_Keyword: USA

Place_Keyword: Western United States

Place_Keyword: Great Basin

Place_Keyword: Nevada

Access_Constraints:

Although these data have been processed successfully on the computer system at the Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, no warranty expressed or implied is made regarding the accuracy or utility of the data on any system or for general or scientific purposes, nor shall the act of distribution constitute any such warranty. This disclaimer applies both to individual use of the data and aggregate use with other data. It is strongly recommended that these data be directly acquired from the Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology. It is also strongly recommended that careful attention be paid to the contents of the metadata file associated with the data. The Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology shall not be held liable for improper use of the data described and/or contained herein. By using this data you hereby agree to these conditions.

Use_Constraints:

Reference and acknowledge the Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology or specific author in products derived from this map. Do not reproduce for commercial purposes. This data is not surveyed data.

Point_of_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization: Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology

Contact_Person: web/GIS/database person

Contact_Position: web/GIS/database

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical address

Address: University of Nevada, Reno MS178

City: Reno

State_or_Province: NV

Postal_Code: 89557-0178

Country: USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 775-784-6691

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: nbmg@unr.edu

Hours_of_Service: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (PST)

Contact_Instructions: web/GIS/database person

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Source_Information:

Source_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology

Publication_Date: 2002

Title: Economic

Edition: 1

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: map

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: University of Nevada, Reno

Publisher: Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology

Online_Linkage: <ftp://ftp.nbmg.unr.edu/pub/geothermal/05_Geology_Data>

Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:

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Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 13

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Row_Count: 89

Column_Count: 61

Vertical_Count: 1

Spatial_Reference_Information:

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UTM_Zone_Number: 11

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Scale_Factor_at_Central_Meridian: 0.999600

Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: -117.000000

Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 0.000000

False_Easting: 500000.000000

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Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 294.978698

Entity_and_Attribute_Information:

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Entity_Type_Label: economic

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Attribute_Label: FID

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Attribute_Label: ID

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: NAME

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: POWER

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: COUNTY

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: NAME_2

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: CLASS_4

Overview_Description:

Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:

Id: identification number Name: name of geothermal system or hot springs Power: Megawatts of electrical energy capacity (figures from Nevada Division of Minerals Geothermal Update of March, 2003. County: county of location Name_2: secondary name the geothermal system may be known by Class_4: Classed according to maximum temperature (Max_temp): ³ 160°C = high, 100-159°C = medium, 70-99°C = low, 37-69°C = warm. Caveat: This data is for general informational purposes only and neither the University of Nevada, Reno, nor its affiliated organizations take any responsibility for its contents. Further, it is emphasized that these are regional scale maps only, and local conditions may vary considerably over that indicated by this information.

Distribution_Information:

Distributor:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization: Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology

Contact_Person: web/GIS/database person

Contact_Position: web/GIS/database

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical address

Address: University of Nevada, Reno MS178

City: Reno

State_or_Province: NV

Postal_Code: 89557-0178

Country: USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 775-784-6691

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: nbmg@unr.edu

Hours_of_Service: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (PST)

Contact_Instructions: web/GIS/database person

Resource_Description: Downloadable Data

Distribution_Liability:

Requestor hereby releases the Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, the University of Nevada, Reno, and their agents, consultants, contractors or employees from any and all claims, action, or causes of action for damages including, but not limited to any costs of recovering, reprogramming or reproducing any programs or data stored in or used with the GIS data, damage to property, damages for personal injury or for any lost profits, lost savings, or other special, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of or inability to use the GIS data, even if said parties have been advised of the possibility of such damage. Requestor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, the University of Nevada, Reno, and their agents, consultants, contractors and employees from any and all liability claims or damages to any person arising from or connected with the use of this GIS data.

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Metadata_Reference_Information:

Metadata_Date: 20100706

Metadata_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization: Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology

Contact_Person: web/GIS/database person

Contact_Position: web/GIS/database

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical address

Address: University of Nevada, Reno, MS 178

City: Reno

State_or_Province: NV

Postal_Code: 89557-0178

Country: USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 775-784-6691

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: nbmg@unr.edu

Hours_of_Service: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (PST)

Contact_Instructions: web/GIS/database person

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