### Landsat Thematic Mapper Satellite Image 2005, UTM Zone 15 NAD83, LOSCO (2007) [landsat5tm_la_lsu_2005.sid]

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#### Frequently-anticipated questions:

- What does this data set describe?
  1. How should this data set be cited?
  2. What geographic area does the data set cover?
  3. What does it look like?
  4. Does the data set describe conditions during a particular time period?
  5. What is the general form of this data set?
  6. How does the data set represent geographic features?
  7. How does the data set describe geographic features?
- Who produced the data set?
  1. Who are the originators of the data set?
  2. Who also contributed to the data set?
  3. To whom should users address questions about the data?
- Why was the data set created?
- How was the data set created?
  1. From what previous works were the data drawn?
  2. How were the data generated, processed, and modified?
  3. What similar or related data should the user be aware of?
- How reliable are the data; what problems remain in the data set?
  1. How well have the observations been checked?
  2. How accurate are the geographic locations?
  3. How accurate are the heights or depths?
  4. Where are the gaps in the data? What is missing?
  5. How consistent are the relationships among the data, including topology?
- How can someone get a copy of the data set?
  1. Are there legal restrictions on access or use of the data?
  2. Who distributes the data?
  3. What's the catalog number I need to order this data set?
  4. What legal disclaimers am I supposed to read?
  5. How can I download or order the data?
- Who wrote the metadata?

### What does this data set describe?

Title:
  Landsat Thematic Mapper Satellite Image 2005, UTM Zone 15 NAD83, LOSCO (2007) [landsat5tm_la_lsu_2005.sid]
Abstract:
  This data set is a Landsat Thematic Mapper satellite image of the State of Louisiana using bands 7-5-3 as an RGB composite.

1. How should this data set be cited?

   > Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator's Office, 2007, Landsat Thematic Mapper Satellite Image 2005, UTM Zone 15 NAD83, LOSCO (2007) [landsat5tm_la_lsu_2005.sid]: Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator's Office, Baton Rouge, LA.

   > Online Links:

   > - <http://lagic.lsu.edu/loscoweb>

2. What geographic area does the data set cover?

   West_Bounding_Coordinate: -94.054712
   East_Bounding_Coordinate: -88.619189
   North_Bounding_Coordinate: 33.023605
   South_Bounding_Coordinate: 28.835891

3. What does it look like?

4. Does the data set describe conditions during a particular time period?

   Beginning_Date: 19-May-2005
   Ending_Date: 30-Oct-2006
   Currentness_Reference: Range of dates of imagery

5. What is the general form of this data set?

   Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: raster digital data

6. How does the data set represent geographic features?

   1. How are geographic features stored in the data set?

      This is a Raster data set. It contains the following raster data types:

      - Dimensions 16030 x 17830 x 1, type Pixel

   2. What coordinate system is used to represent geographic features?

      Grid_Coordinate_System_Name: Universal Transverse Mercator
      Universal_Transverse_Mercator:
        UTM_Zone_Number: 15
        Transverse_Mercator:
          Scale_Factor_at_Central_Meridian: 0.999600
          Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: -93.000000
          Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 0.000000
          False_Easting: 500000.000000
          False_Northing: 0.000000

      Planar coordinates are encoded using row and column
      Abscissae (x-coordinates) are specified to the nearest 28.500000
      Ordinates (y-coordinates) are specified to the nearest 28.500000
      Planar coordinates are specified in meters

      The horizontal datum used is North American Datum of 1983.
      The ellipsoid used is Geodetic Reference System 80.
      The semi-major axis of the ellipsoid used is 6378137.000000.
      The flattening of the ellipsoid used is 1/298.257222.

7. How does the data set describe geographic features?

   `Band_1`

     `ObjectID`
       Internal feature number. (Source: ESRI)

       Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.

     `Value`

     `Count`

   `Band_2`

     `ObjectID`
       Internal feature number. (Source: ESRI)

       Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.

     `Value`

     `Count`

   `Band_3`

     `ObjectID`
       Internal feature number. (Source: ESRI)

       Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.

     `Value`

     `Count`

### Who produced the data set?

1. Who are the originators of the data set? (may include formal authors, digital compilers, and editors)

   - Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator's Office

2. Who also contributed to the data set?

   > Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality for acquisition of the following Landsat 5 Thematic Mapper scenes:

   > p25r37 11june2006 p25r37 13july2006 p25r38 30oct2005

3. To whom should users address questions about the data?

   DeWitt Braud
   Louisiana State University, Coastal Studies Institute
   Louisiana State University
   Baton Rouge, LA 70803
   USA

   dbraud1@lsu.edu

   Hours_of_Service: 0800-1630 CST

### Why was the data set created?

> For reference purposes

### How was the data set created?

1. From what previous works were the data drawn?

   EROS (source 1 of 1)

     > USGS EROS Data Center, 2005-2006, Landsat 5 Thematic Mapper multispectral 25-meter imagery.

     > Online Links:

     > - <http://edc.usgs.gov/>

     Other_Citation_Details:
       Scenes Used:

       p21r39 18oct2005 p21r40 18oct2005 p22r39 09oct2005 p22r39 25oct2005 p22r40 25oct2005 p23r37 30sept2005 p23r38 16oct2005 p23r39 16oct2005 p23r40 16oct2005 p24r37 19may2006 p24r38 23oct2005 p24r39 21sep2005 p24r39 23oct2005

       LDEQ acquisitions: p25r37 11june2006 p25r37 13july2006 p25r38 30oct2005

     Type_of_Source_Media: CD-ROM
     Source_Contribution: LandsatTM image

2. How were the data generated, processed, and modified?

   Date: 2006 (process 1 of 1)
     Scenes were subset to bands 3, 5, 7 and converted to at-satellite reflectance, then rescaled to 8-bit data range. During the mosaic process, the scenes were color-balanced arranged in RGB-753 order. Seam lines were used to eliminate clouds. The output file was cut to the Louisiana state boundary, and was converted to a GeoTIFF and a MrSID 1:10 compressed image.

     Person who carried out this activity:

     DeWitt Braud
     Louisiana State University, Coastal Studies Institute
     Louisiana State University
     Baton Rouge, LA 70803
     USA

     dbraud1@lsu.edu

     Hours_of_Service: 0800-1630 CST
     Data sources used in this process:
     - EROS

3. What similar or related data should the user be aware of?

### How reliable are the data; what problems remain in the data set?

1. How well have the observations been checked?

2. How accurate are the geographic locations?

   RMS = 1 pixel which is equivalent to 28.5 meters.

3. How accurate are the heights or depths?

4. Where are the gaps in the data? What is missing?

5. How consistent are the relationships among the observations, including topology?

### How can someone get a copy of the data set?

> Are there legal restrictions on access or use of the data?

> > Access_Constraints: None

1. Who distributes the data set? (Distributor 1 of 1)

   David Gisclair
   Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator's Office
   Technical Assistance Program (TAP) Director
   Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator's Office
   Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804
   USA

   (225) 219-5800 (voice)
   (225) 219-5802 (FAX)
   dgisclair@losco.state.la.us

   Hours_of_Service: 0800-1700 CST
2. What's the catalog number I need to order this data set?

   `landsat5tm_la_lsu_2005.sid`

3. What legal disclaimers am I supposed to read?

   > The data herein, including but not limited to geographic data, tabular data, analytical data, electronic data structures or files, are provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, or statutory, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. The entire risk as to the quality and performance of the data is assumed by the user. No guarantee of accuracy is granted, nor is any responsibility for reliance thereon assumed. In no event shall the Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator's Office (LOSCO) be liable for direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or special damages of any kind, including, but not limited to, loss of anticipated profits or benefits arising out of use of or reliance on the data. The LOSCO does not accept liability for any damages or misrepresentation caused by inaccuracies in the data or as a result of changes to the data caused by system transfers or other transformations or conversions, nor is there responsibility assumed to maintain the data in any manner or form. These data have been developed from the best available sources. Although efforts have been made to ensure that the data are accurate and reliable, errors and variable conditions originating from physical sources used to develop the data may be reflected in the data supplied. Users must be aware of these conditions and bear responsibility for the appropriate use of the information with respect to possible errors, scale, resolution, rectification, positional accuracy, development methodology, time period, environmental and climatic conditions and other circumstances specific to these data. The user is responsible for understanding the accuracy limitations of the data provided herein. The burden for determining fitness for use lies entirely with the user. The user should refer to the accompanying metadata notes for a description of the data and data development procedures.

   > Although these data have been processed successfully on computers at the LOSCO, no guarantee, expressed or implied, is made by LOSCO regarding the use of these data on any other system, nor does the act of distribution constitute or imply any such warranty. Distribution of these data is intended for information purposes and should not be considered authoritative for navigational, engineering, legal and other site-specific uses.

4. How can I download or order the data?

   - Availability in digital form:

     Data format: | MrSID Size: 45.248
     Media you can order: | DVD-ROM

     Data format: | MrSID (version 1.4) Size: 45.248
     Media you can order: | CD-ROM

   - Cost to order the data:
   - Special instructions:

     > To obtain more information about ordering this data on DVD-ROM, please visit <http://lagic.lsu.edu/loscoweb/> for more information.

### Who wrote the metadata?

Dates:
  Last modified: 26-Apr-2007
Metadata author:
  Dina Knight
  Louisiana State University, Center for GeoInformatics
  Geospatial Scientist/Research Associate 4
  Louisiana State University
  Baton Rouge, LA 70803
  USA

  REQUIRED: The telephone number by which individuals can speak to the organization or individual. (voice)
  dknight@lsu.edu

  Hours_of_Service: 0800-1630 CST
  Contact_Instructions: Electronic mail preferred
Metadata standard:
  FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata (FGDC-STD-001-1998)
Metadata extensions used:
  - <http://www.esri.com/metadata/esriprof80.html>

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