OuterCapeCod_intersects_LTwo.shp - Digital Shoreline Analysis System version 4.3 shoreline intersection points used to calculate long-term shoreline change statistics excluding the 1970's and 1994 shorelines within the Outer Cape Cod coastal region from Long Point in Provincetown to Monomoy Island

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Identification_Information:
Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: U.S. Geological Survey
Publication_Date: 2013
Title:
OuterCapeCod_intersects_LTwo.shp - Digital Shoreline Analysis System version 4.3 shoreline intersection points used to calculate long-term shoreline change statistics excluding the 1970's and 1994 shorelines within the Outer Cape Cod coastal region from Long Point in Provincetown to Monomoy Island
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Series_Information:
Series_Name: Open-File Report
Issue_Identification: 2012-1183
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center, Woods Hole, MA
Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey, Coastal and Marine Geology Program
Online_Linkage:
<http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2012/1183/data/OuterCapeCod/OuterCapeCod_intersects_LTwo.zip>
Larger_Work_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Theresa L. Smith
Originator: Emily A. Himmelstoss
Originator: E. Robert Thieler
Publication_Date: 2013
Title:
Massachusetts Shoreline Change Project: A GIS Compilation of Vector Shorelines and Associated Shoreline Change Data for the 2013 update
Series_Information:
Series_Name: Open-File Report
Issue_Identification: 2012-1183
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center, Woods Hole, MA
Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey, Coastal and Marine Geology Program
Online_Linkage: <http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2012/1183/>
Description:
Abstract:
Due to continued coastal population growth and increased threats of erosion, current data on trends and rates of shoreline movement are required to inform shoreline and floodplain management. The Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management launched the Shoreline Change Project in 1989 to identify erosion-prone areas of the coast. In 2001, a 1994 shoreline was added to calculate both long- and short-term shoreline change rates at 40-meter intervals along ocean-facing sections of the Massachusetts coast.

The Coastal and Marine Geology Program of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in cooperation with the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management, has compiled reliable historical shoreline data along open-facing sections of the Massachusetts coast under the Massachusetts Shoreline Change Mapping and Analysis Project 2013 Update. Two oceanfront shorelines for Massachusetts (approximately 1,800 km in total length) were (1) delineated using 2008/09 color aerial orthoimagery, and (2) extracted from topographic LIDAR datasets (2007) obtained from NOAA's Ocean Service, Coastal Services Center. The new shorelines were integrated with existing Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management and USGS historical shoreline data in order to compute long- and short-term rates using the latest version of the Digital Shoreline Analysis System (DSAS).

Purpose:
This dataset contains the measurement locations used by the Digital Shoreline Analysis System (DSAS) software to compute long-term rate of change statistics for the Outer Cape Cod region of Massachusetts. The points represent the individual shoreline locations along each measurement transect generated by DSAS. The data can be used to identify the number of shorelines used to compute rates at a given location as well as the specific shoreline dates. Long-term linear regression statistics were calculated without shorelines from 1970-1979 and 1994, which contained greater inaccuracies due to uncertain source photography, registration errors, storm events and poor contrast.
Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 2013
Currentness_Reference: publication date
Status:
Progress: Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: None planned
Spatial_Domain:
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate: -70.246308
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -69.925840
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 42.082390
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 41.539946
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: General
Theme_Keyword: Esri point shapefile
Theme_Keyword: Shoreline
Theme_Keyword: Historic Shoreline
Theme_Keyword: long-term
Theme_Keyword: Shoreline Change Rate
Theme_Keyword: Erosion
Theme_Keyword: Accretion
Theme_Keyword: Intersects
Theme_Keyword: Measurement Locations
Theme_Keyword: Baseline
Theme_Keyword: Transect
Theme_Keyword: Digital Shoreline Analysis System
Theme_Keyword: DSAS
Theme_Keyword: U.S. Geological Survey
Theme_Keyword: USGS
Theme_Keyword: Coastal and Marine Geology Program
Theme_Keyword: CMGP
Theme_Keyword: Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center
Theme_Keyword: WHCMSC
Theme_Keyword: Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Category
Theme_Keyword: oceans
Theme_Keyword: oceans and estuaries
Theme_Keyword: oceans and coastal
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: General
Place_Keyword: Atlantic Coast
Place_Keyword: United States
Place_Keyword: New England
Place_Keyword: Massachusetts
Place_Keyword: Cape Cod
Place_Keyword: Provincetown
Place_Keyword: Monomoy Island
Access_Constraints: None
Use_Constraints:
These data were automatically generated using the DSAS (version 4.3) software application and should only be used for purposes explicitly stated by the originating organization. Please recognize the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management as the originators of this dataset.
Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey
Contact_Person: Theresa Smith
Contact_Position: Contract Geologist
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 384 Woods Hole Road
City: Woods Hole
State_or_Province: MA
Postal_Code: 02543-1598
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 508-548-8700
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 508-457-2310
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: theresasmith@usgs.gov
Native_Data_Set_Environment:
Microsoft Windows Vista Version 6.1 (Build 7601) Service Pack 1; ESRI ArcCatalog 9.3.1.1850
Cross_Reference:
Citation_Information:
Originator: E.R. Thieler
Originator: T.L. Smith
Originator: Julia Knisel
Originator: D.W. Sampson
Publication_Date: 2013
Title:
Massachusetts Shoreline Change Mapping and Analysis Project, 2013 Update
Series_Information:
Series_Name: Open-File Report
Issue_Identification: 2012-1189
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center, Woods Hole, MA
Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey, Coastal and Marine Geology Program
Online_Linkage: <http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2012/1189/>
Cross_Reference:
Citation_Information:
Originator: E.R. Thieler
Originator: E.A. Himmelstoss
Originator: J.L. Zichichi
Originator: A. Ergul
Publication_Date: 2009
Title:
Digital Shoreline Analysis System (DSAS) version 4.0: an ArcGIS extension for calculating shoreline change
Series_Information:
Series_Name: Open-File Report
Issue_Identification: 2008-1278
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center, Woods Hole, MA
Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey, Coastal and Marine Geology Program
Other_Citation_Details: Current version is 4.3
Online_Linkage:
<http://woodshole.er.usgs.gov/project-pages/dsas/version4/index.html>
Online_Linkage: <http://woodshole.er.usgs.gov/project-pages/dsas/>
Online_Linkage: <http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2008/1278/>
Cross_Reference:
Citation_Information:
Originator: E. Robert Thieler
Originator: James F. O'Connell
Originator: Courtney A. Schupp
Publication_Date: 20010904
Title:
The Massachusetts Shoreline Change Project: 1800s to 1994 Technical Report
Series_Information:
Series_Name: Administrative Report
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center, Woods Hole, MA
Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey, Coastal and Marine Geology Program
Online_Linkage: <http://www.mass.gov/czm/hazards/pdf/sc_technical_report.pdf>
Online_Linkage:
<http://www.mass.gov/czm/hazards/shoreline_change/shorelinechangeproject.htm>

Data_Quality_Information:
Attribute_Accuracy:
Attribute_Accuracy_Report:
The attributes of this dataset are based on the field requirements of the Digital Shoreline Analysis System and were automatically generated by the software during the calculation of shoreline change rates performed by the software.
Logical_Consistency_Report:
These data were generated using DSAS v.4.3, an automated software program which does not perform checks for fidelity of the input features. The measurement locations represented by this point file are generated during the rate calculation process, after editing of the transects is complete.
Completeness_Report:
This dataset contains the measurement locations automatically established during the generation of transects by the DSAS software application and were used to calculate long-term shoreline change rates for the region. Additional measurement locations would have been generated for the 1970s and 1994 shorelines at each transect, but these shoreline data were excluded from the rate calculations.These data are part of a state-wide assessment of shoreline change that includes over 26,500 individual transect locations that were used to compute both short- and long-term rates of change, based on almost 9200 linear kilometers of historical shoreline position data. It is very likely that some gross errors or blunders were introduced during compilation and analysis of this large amount of information. Such errors have been described in the context of shoreline change mapping as coarse errors (Fenster and others, 2001) and can generally be considered to affect only a very small percentage of the overall dataset. Fenster, M.S., Dolan, R., and Morton, R.A., 2001, Coastal storms and shoreline change: signal or noise?: Journal of Coastal Research, v. 17, no. 3, p. 714-720.
Lineage:
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
The southern end of the Outer Cape Cod region from Nauset Beach in Chatham to Monomoy Island is a highly dynamic barrier system. Because of the complexity of the associated vector shorelines in this area, it was necessary to calculate shoreline change statistics for the Chatham-Monomoy section in batches, separating the backshore shorelines (sheltered coast) from Atlantic-facing (open ocean) shorelines. Therefore, shoreline change statistics were calculated three times to compute a complete set of rates for the Outer Cape Cod region. The attribute field Calc_run represents the extent of each section used to calculate rates for the Outer Cape Cod region, where:

1- Includes the ocean-facing coast from Long Point in Provincetown to Nauset Beach in Orleans, including the backshore (sheltered) region within Pleasant Bay; 2- Includes the Atlantic ocean-facing coast (open ocean), southeast of Toms Neck in Chatham to Monomoy Island. 3- Includes the backshore (sheltered) coast, southeast of Toms Neck in Chatham to Monomoy Island;

Rate Calculations Performed using DSAS v.4.3 for ArcMap 10 for the Outer Cape Cod region section 1 (ocean-facing coast from Long Point in Provincetown to Nauset Beach in Orleans, including the backshore (sheltered) region within Pleasant Bay) without the 1970-1979 and 1994 shorelines. Parameters Used: shoreline layer=OuterCapeCod_shorelines, shoreline date field=Date_, shoreline uncertainty field name=Uncy (additional shoreline data stored in OuterCapeCod_shorelines_uncertainty.dbf), the default accuracy=10.8 meters, shoreline intersection parameters=nearest, stats calculations=[Shoreline Change Envelope (SCE), Net Shoreline Movement (NSM), Linear Regression Rate (LRR)], shoreline threshold=3, confidence interval=90%, Output rate table name=OuterCapeCod_transects_rates_20121218_090819.dbf. Output intersects table name= OuterCapeCod_transects_intersect_20121218_090819.dbf.

This process step and all subsequent process steps were performed by Theresa Smith.

Process_Date: 20121212
Process_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Theresa Smith
Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey
Contact_Position: Contract Geologist
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 384 Woods Hole Road
City: Woods Hole
State_or_Province: MA
Postal_Code: 02543-1598
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 508-548-8700
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 508-457-2310
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: theresasmith@usgs.gov
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
The shoreline intersects output table contains X- and Y-coordinate information for each shoreline measurement on DSAS transects. This table (OuterCapeCod_transects_intersect_20121218_090819.dbf) was used to create a temporary event theme to preview the transect/shoreline measurement locations in ArcMap. The intersects file was right-clicked in the ArcMap (v.10) table of contents. "Display XY data..." was chosen from the pop-up menu. A new Display XY Data window opens and the following parameters were entered: X Field: IntersectX; Y Field; Intersect Y; Z Field: <None>; Coordinate System of Input Coordinates: NAD_1983_Massachusetts_Mainland_FIPS_2001.
Process_Date: 20121218
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
The temporary event theme is saved to a shapefile by right-clicking the OuterCapeCod_transects_intersect_20121218_090819 Events layer in the table of contents (ArcMap 10) and choosing Data > Export Data from the pop-up menu. This opens an Export Data window where the following parameters were entered: Export: All features; Select "Use the same coordinate system as this layer's source data"; Output feature class: OuterCapeCod_intersects_LTwo.shp.
Process_Date: 20121218
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
The transects_rates output shapefile for section 1,(OuterCape Cod_transects_rates_LTwo.shp) was joined to the intersects shapefile (OuterCapeCod_intersects_LTwo) in ArcMap v.10 by right-clicking on the intersects layer > joins and relates > join > join attributes from a table. Parameters: join field - TransectID; table to join - OuterCapeCod_transects_rates_LTwo.dbf; field in table: TransectID; join options - keep all records. The joined feature class' attribute table was displayed in ArcMap (v.10). Using standard editing tools, intersect data corresponding to transects 1384-2328, and 2336-2345 were deleted from the file, as they extend outside section 1.
Process_Date: 20121218
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
Rate Calculations Performed using DSAS 4.3 for ArcMap 10 (without the 1970s and 1994 shorelines) for section 3 (backshore coast, from Nauset Beach in Chatham to Monomoy Island) on Selected Shoreline Features Only (shoreline location= sheltered coasts). Parameters Used: shoreline layer=OuterCapeCod_shorelines, shoreline date field=Date_, shoreline uncertainty field name=Uncy, the default accuracy=10.8 meters, shoreline intersection parameters=nearest, stats calculations=[Shoreline Change Envelope (SCE), Net Shoreline Movement (NSM), Linear Regression Rate (LRR)], shoreline threshold=3, confidence interval=90%, Output rate table name=OuterCapeCod_transects_rates_20130422_125039. Output intersects table name= OuterCapeCod_transects_intersect_20121218_125039.dbf.
Process_Date: 20130422
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
The shoreline intersects output table contains X- and Y-coordinate information for each shoreline measurement on DSAS transects. This table (OuterCapeCod_transects_intersect_20130422_125039.dbf) was used to create a temporary event theme to preview the transect/shoreline measurement locations in ArcMap. The intersects file was right-clicked in the ArcMap (v.10) table of contents. "Display XY data..." was chosen from the pop-up menu. A new Display XY Data window opens and the following parameters were entered: X Field: IntersectX; Y Field; Intersect Y; Z Field: <None>; Coordinate System of Input Coordinates: NAD_1983_Massachusetts_Mainland_FIPS_2001.
Process_Date: 20130422
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
The temporary event theme is saved to a shapefile by right-clicking the OuterCapeCod_transects_intersect_20130422_125039 Events layer in the table of contents (ArcMap 10) and choosing Data > Export Data from the pop-up menu. This opens an Export Data window where the following parameters were entered: Export: All features; Select "Use the same coordinate system as this layer's source data"; Output feature class: OuterCapeCod_intersects_LTwo_sect2.shp.
Process_Date: 20130422
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
Rate Calculations Performed using DSAS 4.3 for ArcMap 10 (without the 1970s and 1994 shorelines) for section 2 (Atlantic ocean-facing coast, from Nauset Beach in Chatham to Monomoy Island) on Selected Shoreline Features Only (shoreline location= open ocean). Parameters Used: shoreline layer=OuterCapeCod_shorelines, shoreline date field=Date_, shoreline uncertainty field name=Uncy, the default accuracy=10.8 meters, shoreline intersection parameters=nearest, stats calculations=[Shoreline Change Envelope (SCE), Net Shoreline Movement (NSM), Linear Regression Rate (LRR)], shoreline threshold=3, confidence interval=90%, Output rate table name=OuterCapeCod_transects_rates_20130422_130009. Output intersects table name= OuterCapeCod_transects_intersect_20120422_130009.dbf.
Process_Date: 20130422
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
The shoreline intersects output table contains X- and Y-coordinate information for each shoreline measurement on DSAS transects. This table (OuterCapeCod_transects_intersect_20130422_130009.dbf) was used to create a temporary event theme to preview the transect/shoreline measurement locations in ArcMap. The intersects file was right-clicked in the ArcMap (v.10) table of contents. "Display XY data..." was chosen from the pop-up menu. A new Display XY Data window opens and the following parameters were entered: X Field: IntersectX; Y Field; Intersect Y; Z Field: <None>; Coordinate System of Input Coordinates: NAD_1983_Massachusetts_Mainland_FIPS_2001.
Process_Date: 20130422
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
The temporary event theme was saved to a shapefile by right-clicking the OuterCapeCod_transects_intersect_20130422_130009 Events layer in the table of contents (ArcMap 10) and choosing Data > Export Data from the pop-up menu. This opened an Export Data window where the following parameters were entered: Export: All features; Select "Use the same coordinate system as this layer's source data"; Output feature class: OuterCapeCod_intersects_LTwo_sect2.shp.
Process_Date: 20130422
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
The transects_rates output shapefile for the Chatham-Monomoy ocean-facing coast section (OuterCape Cod_transects_rates_LTwo_sect2.shp) was joined to the intersects shapefile (OuterCapeCod_intersects_LTwo_sect2) in ArcMap v.10 by right-clicking on the intersects layer > joins and relates > join > join attributes from a table. Parameters: join field - TransectID; table to join - OuterCapeCod_transects_rates_LTwo_sect3.dbf; field in table: TransectID; join options - keep all records. The joined feature class' attribute table was displayed in ArcMap (v.10). Using standard editing tools, intersect data corresponding to transects 1-1383, 1781-2328, and 2336-2345 were deleted from the file, as they extend outside section 2.
Process_Date: 20130422
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
The transects_rates output shapefile for the Chatham-Monomoy sheltered coast section 3 (OuterCapeCod_transects_rates_LTwo_sect3.shp) was joined to the intersects shapefile (OuterCapeCod_intersects_LTwo_sect3) in ArcMap v.10 by right-clicking on the intersects layer > joins and relates > join > join attributes from a table. Parameters: join field - TransectID; table to join - OuterCapeCod_transects_rates_LTwo_sect3.dbf; field in table: TransectID; join options - keep all records. The joined feature class' attribute table was displayed in ArcMap (v.10). Using standard editing tools, intersect data corresponding to transects 1-1763, 1781-1967, and 1968-2093 were deleted from the file, as they extend outside section 3.
Process_Date: 20130422
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
The shapefiles OuterCapeCod_intersects_LTwo_sect2.shp, and OuterCapeCod_intersects_LTwo_sect3.shp (sections 2 and 3) were merged in Esri's ArcToolbox (v.10), Data Management Tools > General > Merge. The merged shapefile was then appended to the OuterCapeCod_intersects_LTwo.shp (section 1), ArcToolbox >Data Management Tools>General>Append to produce one set of results for display and publication purposes encompassing the whole extent of the Outer Cape Cod region.
Process_Date: 20130422
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
The appended transect shapefile was projected in Esri's ArcToolbox (v.10) > Data Management Tools > Projections and Transformations > Feature > Project. Parameters: input projection - NAD_1983_StatePlane_Massachusetts_Mainland_FIPS_2001; output projection - geographic coordinates (NAD83); transformation - none.
Process_Date: 20130426

Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:
Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Vector
Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:
SDTS_Terms_Description:
SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: Entity point
Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 10826

Spatial_Reference_Information:
Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Geographic:
Latitude_Resolution: 0.000001
Longitude_Resolution: 0.000001
Geographic_Coordinate_Units: Decimal degrees
Geodetic_Model:
Horizontal_Datum_Name: North American Datum of 1983
Ellipsoid_Name: Geodetic Reference System 80
Semi-major_Axis: 6378137.000000
Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 298.257222

Entity_and_Attribute_Information:
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: OuterCapeCod_intersects_LTwo
Entity_Type_Definition:
Measurement points used to calculate long-term shoreline change statistics
Entity_Type_Definition_Source: U.S. Geological Survey
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: FID
Attribute_Definition: Internal feature number.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Esri
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Shape
Attribute_Definition: Feature geometry.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Esri
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Coordinates defining the features.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: OBJECTID
Attribute_Definition: Internal feature number used within geodatabase.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Esri
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: TransectId
Attribute_Definition:
Used as a permanent and unique identification number (same as ObjectID field in Transect attribute table) for each transect calculated by DSAS. This attribute was used as the common field when joining the intersects table (.dbf) to the transect feature class in a geodatabase.
Attribute_Definition_Source: U.S. Geological Survey
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Positive real numbers that are automatically generated.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: BaselineId
Attribute_Definition:
Unique identification number of the baseline segment. If BaselineID=0 no transects were generated. Used by DSAS to determine transect ordering alongshore if multiple baseline segments exist.
Attribute_Definition_Source: U.S. Geological Survey
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: unlimited
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: ShorelineI
Attribute_Definition:
Date of shoreline position; date of survey as indicated on source material in the format mm/dd/yyyy. A default date of 07/01 was assigned to shorelines where only the year was known (month and day unknown). Using July, the mid-point month of the calendar year, minimizes the potential offset to the actual shoreline date by a maximum of six months.
Attribute_Definition_Source: U.S. Geological Survey
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 07/01/1848
Range_Domain_Maximum: 03/17/2009
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Distance
Attribute_Definition:
The along-transect distance from the baseline to the shoreline point measured in meters (State Plane Masachusetts Mainland FIPS 2001, NAD 83). Positive values are used when the reference baseline is landward (onshore) of the shorelines. Negative values are used when the reference baseline is seaward (offshore) of the shorelines. The positive/negative values provide appropriate directionality for describing erosional or accretional trends in shoreline movement.
Attribute_Definition_Source: U.S. Geological Survey
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: -1627.217157
Range_Domain_Maximum: -2.563195
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: IntersectX
Attribute_Definition:
Assigned by DSAS automatically to record the X coordinate of the shoreline measurement point in meter units (State Plane Masachusetts Mainland FIPS 2001, NAD 83).
Attribute_Definition_Source: U.S. Geological Survey
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Values based on data set extent.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: IntersectY
Attribute_Definition:
Assigned by DSAS automatically to record the Y coordinate of the shoreline measurement point in meter units (State Plane Masachusetts Mainland FIPS 2001, NAD 83).
Attribute_Definition_Source: U.S. Geological Survey
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Values based on data set extent.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Calc_run
Attribute_Definition:
Due to the highly dynamic barrier system around Monomoy, MA, and the complexity of the associated vector shorelines in this area, it was necessary to calculate shoreline change statistics for the Outer Cape Cod region in batches, separating the backshore shorelines (sheltered coast) from Atlantic-facing (open ocean) shorelines. This attribute identifies which calculation run the data corresponds to.
Attribute_Definition_Source: U.S. Geological Survey
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 1
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Extent includes the ocean-facing coast from Long Point in Provincetown to Nauset Beach in Orleans, including the backshore (sheltered) region within Pleasant Bay.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: U.S. Geological Survey
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 2
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Extent includes the Atlantic ocean-facing coast (open ocean), southeast of Toms Neck in Chatham to Monomoy Island.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: U.S. Geological Survey
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 3
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Extent includes the backshore (sheltered) coast, southeast of Toms Neck in Chatham to Monomoy Island.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: U.S. Geological Survey

Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 384 Woods Hole Road
City: Woods Hole
State_or_Province: MA
Postal_Code: 02543-1598
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 508-548-8700
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 508-457-2310
Resource_Description: Downloadable data.
Distribution_Liability:
Neither the U.S. Government, the Department of the Interior, nor the USGS, nor any of their employees, contractors, or subcontractors, make any warranty, express or implied, nor assume any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, apparatus, product, or process disclosed, nor represent that its use would not infringe on privately owned rights. The act of distribution shall not constitute any such warranty, and no responsibility is assumed by the USGS in the use of these data or related materials.

Any use of trade, product, or firm names is for descriptive purposes only and does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

Standard_Order_Process:
Digital_Form:
Digital_Transfer_Information:
Format_Name: WinZip
Format_Version_Number: 16.5
Format_Specification: Esri polyline shapefile
Format_Information_Content:
This WinZip file contains a shapefile of measurement locations (intersects) generated by the Digital Shoreline Analysis System used to calculate long-term rates for the Outer Cape Cod region of Massachusetts. Metadata is also included.
File_Decompression_Technique: Use WinZip or pkUnzip
Transfer_Size: 518 KB
Digital_Transfer_Option:
Online_Option:
Computer_Contact_Information:
Network_Address:
Network_Resource_Name:
<http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2012/1183/data/OuterCapeCod/OuterCapeCod_intersects_LTwo.zip>
Access_Instructions: Data may be downloaded via the World Wide Web (WWW).
Fees: None
Technical_Prerequisites:
This zip file contains data available in Environmental Systems Research Institute (Esri) point shapefile format. The user must have ArcGIS or ArcView 3.0 or greater software to read and process the data file. In lieu of ArcView or ArcGIS, the user may utilize another GIS application package capable of importing the data. A free data viewer, ArcExplorer, capable of displaying the data is available from Esri at www.esri.com.

Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date: 20130429
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Theresa Smith
Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey
Contact_Position: Contractor
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 384 Woods Hole Road
City: Woods Hole
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