High-Resolution Aeromagnetic Survey of the Pasco Area, Washington and Oregon
This data release provides access to a low-altitude, aeromagnetic survey of a part of south-central Washington and north-central Oregon. The survey extends from the Blue Mountains westward to the Cascade Range and covers the Oregon cities of The Dalles, Hermiston, and Milton Freewater and the Washington cities of Richland, Pasco, Kennewick, and Walla Walla. Data were acquired during the summer of 2010 by Goldak Airborne Surveys working under contract to the U.S. Geological Survey. Total magnetic field values were acquired using a fixed-wing aircraft flown at a target elevation of 150 m above terrain (305 m over urban areas) and along flight lines and tie lines spaced 400 m and 4000 m apart, respectively. Flight lines were directed north-south; tie lines were directed east-west. A total of 51,790 line-kilometers were acquired.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Title | High-Resolution Aeromagnetic Survey of the Pasco Area, Washington and Oregon |
| DOI | 10.5066/P96U1HY0 |
| Authors | Richard J Blakely, Brian Sherrod |
| Product Type | Data Release |
| Record Source | USGS Digital Object Identifier Catalog |
| USGS Organization | Geology, Minerals, Energy, and Geophysics Science Center |
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