Shoreline Mapping Program of SOUTH SHORE OF LONG ISLAND SOUND, NY, NY0401

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What does this data set describe?

Title:: Shoreline Mapping Program of SOUTH SHORE OF LONG ISLAND SOUND, NY, NY0401
Abstract:: These data provide an accurate high-resolution shoreline compiled from imagery of SOUTH SHORE OF LONG ISLAND SOUND, NY This vector shoreline data is based on an office interpretation of imagery that may be suitable as a geographic information system (GIS) data layer. This metadata describes information for both the line and point shapefiles. The NGS attribution scheme 'Coastal Cartographic Object Attribute Source Table (C-COAST)' was developed to conform the attribution of various sources of shoreline data into one attribution catalog. C-COAST is not a recognized standard, but was influenced by the International Hydrographic Organization's S-57 Object-Attribute standard so the data would be more accurately translated into S-57.
Supplemental_Information:: Metadata may be viewed and saved after a shoreline project is selected or is automatically created during the download option. Metadata includes only those features selected to be displayed on the map within the Navigator View. It is the user's responsibility to save the metadata from the displayed pop-up window. Preview HTTP://www.ngs.noaa.gov/RSD/shoredata/NGS_Shoreline_Products.htm Moreinfo HTTP://www.ngs.noaa.gov/RSD/shoredata/NGS_Shoreline_Products.htm

How should this data set be cited?
U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminis, 20080415, Shoreline Mapping Program of SOUTH SHORE OF LONG ISLAND SOUND, NY, NY0401: U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), National Geodetic Survey (NGS), Silver Spring, MD.
Online Links:
- <http://www.ngs.noaa.gov/newsys_ims/shoreline/index.cfm>
Other_Citation_Details:
These vector data represent shoreline and associated data originating from current remote sensing production. The vector data files are seamless within the surveyed project area.

This is part of the following larger work.
U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminis, 1807, Shoreline Mapping Program: U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), National Geodetic Survey (NGS), Silver Spring, Maryland.
Online Links:
- <http://www.ngs.noaa.gov/RSD/shoredata/NGS_Shoreline_Products.htm>
Other_Citation_Details:
In 1807, Thomas Jefferson created an organization named the Survey of the Coast "...to cause a survey to be taken of coasts of the United States, in which shall be designated the islands and shoals and places of anchorage..." The data were created by the National Ocean Service, National Geodetic Survey as part of its ongoing mission to provide base maps of the coastline. The data are made available through a web-based delivery system.
What geographic area does the data set cover?

West_Bounding_Coordinate: -74.056056

East_Bounding_Coordinate: -72.093218

North_Bounding_Coordinate: 41.215234

South_Bounding_Coordinate: 40.741225
What does it look like?
Does the data set describe conditions during a particular time period?

Calendar_Date: 15-Apr-2008
Currentness_Reference: ground condition
What is the general form of this data set?

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
How does the data set represent geographic features?
1. How are geographic features stored in the data set?
  This is a Vector data set. It contains the following vector data types (SDTS terminology):
  - String (21599)
2. What coordinate system is used to represent geographic features?
  Horizontal positions are specified in geographic coordinates, that is, latitude and longitude. Latitudes are given to the nearest 0.000001. Longitudes are given to the nearest 0.000001. Latitude and longitude values are specified in Decimal degrees.
  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.

How does the data set describe geographic features?

.shp table

ArcView shapefile table (Source: ESRI)

FID

Internal feature number. (Source: ESRI)

Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.

Shape

Feature geometry. (Source: ESRI)

Coordinates defining the features.

OBJECTID

FEATURE

Cartographic feature code from the Coastal Cartographic Object Attribute Source Table (C-COAST) attribution scheme (Source: NGS)

Range of values
Minimum:	2
Maximum:	204

SOURCE_ID

Geographic Cell Identifier (Source: NGS)

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DATA_SOURC

(Source: NGS)

Value	Definition
A	AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY - Film emulsion
D	DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY - Scanned or from digital camera
M	MULTIPLE SOURCES - Other sources

SRC_DATE

Date of source imagery (Source: NGS)

date

HOR_ACC

Horizontal positional accuracy reported in meters (Source: NGS)

Range of values
Minimum:	1
Maximum:	3

INFORM

Additional Information (Source: NGS)

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RESOLUTION

Technology used to extract feature from source ('0' in the range domain equates to full resolution) (Source: NGS)

Range of values
Minimum:	0
Maximum:	0

ATTRIBUTE

Selected object attribute chosen from C-COAST. These values are documented in detail in the preceding Detailed Description sections of this metadata. (Source: C-COAST)

Formal codeset
Codeset Name:	C-COAST
Codeset Source:	NGS

CLASS

Name of class selected from C-COAST. These values are documented in detail in the preceding Detailed Description sections of this metadata. (Source: C-COAST)

Formal codeset
Codeset Name:	C-COAST
Codeset Source:	NGS

EX_METH

Method used to extract feature from the source (Source: NGS)

Value	Definition
M	MONO - Compiled from monoscopic image
S	STEREO - Compiled from stereoscopic image

EXTRACT_TE

"Extraction Technique" - Technology used to extract feature from source (Source: NGS)

Value	Definition
A	ANALOG PLOTTER
B	ANALYTICAL PLOTTER
P	PLANETABLE
S	SOFTCOPY

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The original metadata had more complete definitions organized in a slightly different way to more fully explain the CLASS and ATTRIBUTE attributes. So those definitions are copied here.

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    Entity_Type:
      Entity_Type_Label: TRANSPORTATION
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      Attribute_label: TRANSPORTATION Attribute
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       Enumerated_Domain:
        Enumerated_Domain_Value: Railroad
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        Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: C_COAST
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        Enumerated_Domain_Value: Road
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        Enumerated_Domain_Value: Road.Path
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        Enumerated_Domain_Value: Runway
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Who produced the data set?

Who are the originators of the data set? (may include formal authors, digital compilers, and editors)
- U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), National Geodetic Survey (NGS)
Who also contributed to the data set?
To whom should users address questions about the data?

U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Ocean Service, National Geodetic Survey, Remote Sensing Division
Chief Remote Sensing Division
1315 East-West Highway
Silver Spring, Maryland 20910-3282
USA

(301) 713-2663 (voice)
(301) 713-4572 (FAX)
info_center@ngs.noaa.gov

Hours_of_Service:
Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Eastern Standard Time

Why was the data set created?

The shoreline and associated data layers were originally intended to support NOAA Nautical Chart production. These datasets have been cleaned and reformatted to support the efforts of supplying accurate shoreline data layers for a coastal GIS database. These datasets may be beneficial for performing change analysis for erosion and accretion studies, land use planning, determination of boundary extent, and other types of decision making.

How was the data set created?

From what previous works were the data drawn?
Digital Cartographic Feature Files: <http://www.ngs.noaa.gov/desc_reports/NY0401.PDF> (source 1 of 1)
U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminis, 20080415, Shoreline Mapping Program of NY0401: U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Ocean Service, National Geodetic Survey, Silver Spring, MD.
Online Links:
- <http://www.ngs.noaa.gov/desc_reports/NY0401.PDF>
Other_Citation_Details: none

Type_of_Source_Media: disc

Source_Contribution: Compilation derived from interpreted imagery
How were the data generated, processed, and modified?
Date: 03-Jul-2007 (process 1 of 4)
Softcopy compilation was from interpreted imagery based on standard digital photogrammetric procedures. All features were attributed during compilation. The exported shapefile attribution was translated to conform with the NGS 'Coastal Cartographic Object Attribute Source Table (C-COAST)' attribution scheme.
Person who carried out this activity:

U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Ocean Service, National Geodetic Survey, Remote Sensing Division
Chief Remote Sensing Division
1315 East-West Highway
Silver Spring, Maryland 20910-3282
USA

(301) 713-2663 (voice)
(301) 713-4572 (FAX)
shoreline@ngs.noaa.gov

Hours_of_Service:
Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Eastern Standard Time

Data sources used in this process:
- Information relating to the field survey and compiled activities are described in the project's Descriptive Reports (<http://www.ngs.noaa.gov/newsys-cgi-bin/metadata.prl?PROJ_ID=NY0401&PROJ_TYPE=C&&FC_CODE=FC4,FC9,FC13,FC10,FC1,FC16,FC5,FC15,FC11,FC6,FC7,FC14,FC3,FC8,FC12#HOR_REP>). <http://www.csc.noaa.gov/products/shorelines>
Date: 15-Apr-2008 (process 2 of 4)
The high resolution shoreline shapefile was downloaded from the NOAA website (<http://www.ngs.noaa.gov/newsys_ims/shoreline/index.cfm>) in April of 2008.
Person who carried out this activity:

VeeAnn A. Cross
U.S. Geological Survey
Marine Geologist
Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center
Woods Hole, MA 02543-1598

(508) 548-8700 x2251 (voice)
(508) 457-2310 (FAX)
vatnipp@usgs.gov

Date: 15-Apr-2008 (process 3 of 4)
Using ArcMap 9.2, defined the coordinate system as geographic, NAD83 as indicated in the metadata file- using ArcMap - ArcToolbox - Data Management Tools - Projections and Transformations - Define Projection Input: 103.shp Coordinate system: GCS_North_American_1983
Person who carried out this activity:

VeeAnn A. Cross
U.S. Geological Survey
Marine Geologist
Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center
Woods Hole, MA 02543-1598

(508) 548-8700 x2251 (voice)
(508) 457-2310 (FAX)
vatnipp@usgs.gov

Date: Nov-2010 (process 4 of 4)
Using ArcCatalog 9.2 edited the XML metadata for the shapefile to incorporate the information in the HTML metadata file accompanying the original shapefile. This metadata, as well as the original metadata file will be included in the WinZip file.
Person who carried out this activity:

VeeAnn A. Cross
U.S. Geological Survey
Marine Geologist
Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center
Woods Hole, MA 02543-1598

(508) 548-8700 x2251 (voice)
(508) 457-2310 (FAX)
vatnipp@usgs.gov
What similar or related data should the user be aware of?

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

How well have the observations been checked?
The attribute accuracy was verified on the softcopy workstation by overlaying the vectors over the imagery and by creating checkplots of the attributed linework. The attributes were translated into NGS's Coastal Cartographic Object Attribute Source Table (C-COAST) for data consistency. The C-COAST attributes were given symbology and visually inspected to verify attribute accuracy.
How accurate are the geographic locations?
Compiled to meet 1 - 3 meters horizontal accuracy at 95% confidence level. This predicted accuracy of compiled well-defined points is a deductive estimate based on statistics of image rectification process
How accurate are the heights or depths?
Where are the gaps in the data? What is missing?
The shoreline and associated data are a representation based on an office interpretation of imagery at the time of survey 20041028 to 20050321. To maintain shoreline continuity, a line with 'Shoreline/Alongshore Feature Boundary' attribution was added to the 'Shoreline' class. This feature is an artificial line that separates double-lined alongshore features from the shoreline. The 'Shoreline/Alongshore Feature Boundary' indicates to the user that a man-made alongshore feature is coincident to the shoreline in the data file. The rectangular geographic boundary limits is for data management purposes and does not infer complete surveyed coverage.
How consistent are the relationships among the observations, including topology?
All data are clipped to the neatline representing a surveyed project boundary. Line segments which did not close were snapped by the nodes to create consistently tied strings without node dangles.

How can someone get a copy of the data set?

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

Access_Constraints: none

Use_Constraints:
These data were generated for use by NGS during the course of its development of potential final products to fulfill its statutory mission. Although NGS is making these data available to others who may find the data of value, NGS does not warrant, endorse, or recommend the use of these data for any given purpose. The user assumes the entire risk related to the use of these data. These data are not for navigational purposes. NGS is providing these data "as is," and NGS disclaims any and all warranties, whether expressed or implied, including (without limitation) any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event will NGS be liable to you or to any third party for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or exemplary damages or lost profits resulting from any use or misuse of these data.

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

NOAA NOS National Geodetic Survey, Information Services Division
Information Specialist
1315 East-West Highway
Silver Spring, MD 20910-3282
USA

(301) 713-2663 (voice)
(301) 713-4572 (FAX)
shoreline@ngs.noaa.gov

Hours_of_Service:
Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Eastern Standard Time
What's the catalog number I need to order this data set?
Downloadable Data
What legal disclaimers am I supposed to read?

Not intended for navigational purposes
How can I download or order the data?
- Availability in digital form:
  
  Data format: ESRI Arcview Shapefiles Size: 5.087
  
  Network links: <http://www.ngs.noaa.gov/newsys_ims/shoreline/index.cfm>
- Cost to order the data: none
- Special instructions:
  
  Web access at <http://www.ngs.noaa.gov/newsys_ims/shoreline/index.cfm/>

Data format:	ESRI Arcview Shapefiles Size: 5.087
Network links:	<http://www.ngs.noaa.gov/newsys_ims/shoreline/index.cfm>

Who wrote the metadata?

Dates:

Last modified: 15-Apr-2008

Metadata author:

NOAA - NOS
Metadata specialist
REQUIRED: The city of the address., REQUIRED: The state or province of the address. REQUIRED: The ZIP or other postal code of the address.

(301) 713-2663 (x109) (voice)
(301) 713-4572 (FAX)
shoreline@ngs.noaa.gov

Hours_of_Service:: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Eastern Standard Time

Metadata standard:

FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata (FGDC-STD-001-1998)

Metadata extensions used:

HTTP://www.csc.noaa.gov/RSD/metadata/shoreline_profile.html
<http://www.esri.com/metadata/esriprof80.html>

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