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

Edition: 1

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 have measured or geothermometer temperatures exceeding 150o C.

Purpose:

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

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Progress: Complete

Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: As needed

Spatial_Domain:

Bounding_Coordinates:

West_Bounding_Coordinate: -121.974168

East_Bounding_Coordinate: -111.823082

North_Bounding_Coordinate: 42.676965

South_Bounding_Coordinate: 37.607485

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

Native_Data_Set_Environment:

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Data_Quality_Information:

Attribute_Accuracy:

Attribute_Accuracy_Report: unknown

Logical_Consistency_Report: Unknown

Positional_Accuracy:

Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:

Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report: unknown

Vertical_Positional_Accuracy:

Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Report: unknown

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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

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>

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Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:

SDTS_Terms_Description:

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Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 51

Spatial_Reference_Information:

Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:

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Standard_Parallel: 33.000000

Standard_Parallel: 45.000000

Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: -117.000000

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False_Easting: 0.000000

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Ordinate_Resolution: 0.000000

Planar_Distance_Units: meters

Geodetic_Model:

Horizontal_Datum_Name: North American Datum of 1927

Ellipsoid_Name: Clarke 1866

Semi-major_Axis: 6378206.400000

Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 294.978698

Entity_and_Attribute_Information:

Detailed_Description:

Entity_Type:

Entity_Type_Label: gb_150_p

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: FID

Attribute_Definition: Internal feature number.

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Attribute_Domain_Values:

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Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.

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Attribute:

Attribute_Label: ID

Attribute_Definition: identification number

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: NAME

Attribute_Definition: name of geothermal system or hot springs

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: POWER

Attribute_Definition:

Megawatts of electrical energy capacity (figures from Nevada Division of

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: COMMENTS

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: MAX_TEMP

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: STATE

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: TYPE

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SOURCE

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: COUNTY

Attribute_Definition: county of location

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: RECORDID

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: MARINER_83

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: NAME_2

Attribute_Definition: secondary name the geothermal system may be known by

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: MAX_T_V4

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: DUMMY

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: CLASS_4

Attribute_Definition:

Classed according to maximum temperature (Max_temp): ³ 160°C = high, 100-159°C = medium, 70-99°C = low, 37-69°C = warm.

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Attribute_Label: STR_ES_ONE

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: STR_ES_TWO

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: REGION

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: G_SHEAR

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: G_DILAT

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: HEAT3K

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: ZLOG_DI

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: ZLOG_SH

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.

Entity_and_Attribute_Detail_Citation:

Description of fields in the attribute table database: 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. Maxtemp: Maximum reservoir temperature, either by direct measurement or average of Na-Ca-K-Mg and SiO2 State: State of location Type: Power plant, sub-economic, or other (blank) Data Source: Reference to source of data 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.

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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

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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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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

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