Coastal Louisiana Scanned Aerial Photography

Metadata:
Identification_Information:
Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator:
U.S. Geological Survey, Biological Resources Division National Wetlands Research Center
Publication_Date: 2001
Title: Coastal Louisiana Scanned Aerial Photography
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Raster Digital Data
Description:
Abstract:
This data set consists of scanned color infrared aerial photography of coastal Louisiana for the year 2001. Approximately 3000 9x9 and 9x18 frames were originally scanned at 600 dpi and resampled at 300 dpi and then converted into a jpeg format. Coverage of the coastal Louisiana does not include every scanned frame.
Purpose:
To provide imagery for analysis and assessment for research need's in coastal Louisiana.
Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: 20010205
Ending_Date: 20010401
Currentness_Reference: Observed
Status:
Progress: Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: As needed
Spatial_Domain:
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate: -90.00
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -89.00
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 29.500
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 28.875
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Theme_Keyword: Aerial photography
Theme_Keyword: Scanned
Theme_Keyword: color infrared
Theme_Keyword: CIR
Theme_Keyword: jpeg
Theme_Keyword: imagery
Theme_Keyword: remote sensing
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System
Place_Keyword: Louisiana
Place_Keyword: Coastal Louisiana
Place_Keyword: Gulf of Mexico
Temporal:
Temporal_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Temporal_Keyword: 2001
Access_Constraints:
It is strongly recommended that this data is directly acquired from the distributor described above or from another USGS Biological Resources Division server and not indirectly through other sources which may have changed the data in some way. The distributor makes no claims as to the data's suitability for other purposes.
Use_Constraints:
Acknowledgement of the U.S. Geological Survey, National Wetlands Research Center as a data source would be appreciated in products developed from these data, and such acknowledgment as is standard for citation and legal practices for data source is expected by users of this data. Sharing new data layers developed directly from these data would also be appreciated by U.S. Geological Survey, National Wetlands Research Center staff. Users should be aware that comparison with other data sets for the same area from other time periods may be inaccurate due to inconsistencies resulting from changes in mapping conventions, data collection, and computer processes over time. The distributor shall not be liable for improper or incorrect use of this data, based on the description of appropriate/inappropriate uses described in this metadata document. These data are not legal documents and are not to be used as such.
Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization:
U.S. Geological Survey, Biological Resource Division's, National Wetlands Research Center
Contact_Person: Larry Handley
Contact_Position: Geographer
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: Mailing and Physical Address
Address: 700 Cajundome Blvd
City: Lafayette
State_or_Province: Louisiana
Postal_Code: 70506
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 337-266-8691
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 337-266-8616
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: larry_handley@usgs.gov
Native_Data_Set_Environment: Vexcel Imaging Scanner Model VX4000 with imaging software.
Cross_Reference:
Citation_Information:
Originator: U.S. Geological Survey, National Wetlands Research Center
Publication_Date: 20001100
Title: Brown Marsh Scanned Aerial Photography
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Digital raster data
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Lafayette, LA
Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey, National Wetlands Research Center
Online_Linkage: <http://www.lacoast.gov>
Data_Quality_Information:
Attribute_Accuracy:
Attribute_Accuracy_Report:
The data set is raster in nature and does not contain a defined set of attributes.
Logical_Consistency_Report:
Every frame along the flight lines was scanned and converted into a jpeg file. Not every frame is included in the distribution of the imagery.
Completeness_Report:
The quality of the aerial photography does not meet NWRC standard requirements. Problems with the camera, such as vacuum leaks, produced photos with a soft focus.
Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report: Not applicable
Vertical_Positional_Accuracy:
Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Report: Not applicable
Lineage:
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Publication_Date: 2001
Title: CIR Aerial Photography
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Remote Sensing Image
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Ames, California
Publisher: U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Source_Scale_Denominator: 65000
Source_Scale_Denominator: 30600
Type_of_Source_Media: Stable based material
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Multiple_Dates/Times:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 20010205
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 20010206
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 20010208
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 20010210
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 20010321
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 20010322
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 20010326
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 20010401
Source_Currentness_Reference: Photo date
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: CIR
Source_Contribution: Primary source for scanned images
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
Every frame from the three flights were scanned (both 9x9 and 9x18 formats) using a Vexcel Imaging scanner. The images were scanned at 600 dpi as TIFFs and resampled to 300 dpi and stored as jpeg files. Not every frame is included in the distribution of the imagery.
Process_Date: 2002
Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:
Indirect_Spatial_Reference: Coastal Louisiana
Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Raster
Entity_and_Attribute_Information:
Overview_Description:
Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:
The data set does not have a defined set of attributes or values. The data are raster in nature, and each pixel is represented by a color. Colors have not been assigned a specific value.
Entity_and_Attribute_Detail_Citation: No citation
Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey, National Wetlands Research Center
Contact_Person: Scott Wilson
Contact_Position: Electrical Engineer
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: Physical and Mailing Address
Address: 700 Cajundome Blvd
City: Lafayette
State_or_Province: LA
Postal_Code: 70506
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 337-266-8644
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 337-266-8513
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: scott_wilson@usgs.gov
Hours_of_Service: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm CST, Monday thru Friday
Distribution_Liability:
Although these data have been processed successfully on a computer system at the U.S. Geological Survey, National Wetlands Research Center, no warranty expressed or implied is made regarding the accuracy or utility of the data on any other 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 are directly acquired from a Biological Resources Division server, and not indirectly through other sources which may have changed the data in some way. It is also strongly recommended that careful attention be paid to the contents of the metadata file associated with these data. U.S. Geological Survey, National Wetlands Research Center shall not be held liable for improper or incorrect use of the data described and/or contained herein. So, these data are provided "as is" and without any express or implied warranties, including, without limitation, the implied warranties or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Also, use of trade names or commercial products in this metadata is solely for the purpose of providing specific information, and does not imply recommendation or endorsement by the US Government. Any downloading and use of these data signifies a user's agreement to comprehension and compliance of the U.S. Geological Survey, National Wetlands Research Center Standard Disclaimer. Insure all portions of metadata are read and clearly understood before using these data in order to protect both user and U.S. Geological Survey, National Wetlands Research Center interests.
Standard_Order_Process:
Digital_Form:
Digital_Transfer_Information:
Format_Name: JPEG
Format_Version_Number: Varies
File_Decompression_Technique: JPEG compression
Transfer_Size:
Size of files varies with images and ranges from 142KB to 7747MB.
Digital_Transfer_Option:
Online_Option:
Computer_Contact_Information:
Network_Address:
Network_Resource_Name: <http://www.lacoast.gov>
Fees: None, if available on line
Custom_Order_Process: None
Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date: 20020430
Metadata_Review_Date: 200207011
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Helena Schaefer
Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey, National Wetlands Research Center
Contact_Position: Geographer
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: Physical and Mailing Address
Address: 700 Cajundome Blvd
City: Lafayette
State_or_Province: LA
Postal_Code: 70506
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 337-266-8696
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 337-266-8616
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: helena_schaefer@usgs.gov
Hours_of_Service: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm CST, Monday thru Friday
Metadata_Access_Constraints: None
Metadata_Use_Constraints:
Acknowledgement of the National Wetlands Research Center as the metadata source would be appreciated. Please cite the original metadata when using portions of the record to create a similar record of slightly altered data, such as reprojection.
Metadata_Standard_Name: Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998
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