NOAA TIFF Image - Unified 2m Multibeam Bathymetry (Color By Depth), US Virgin Islands, Project NF-05-05, 2005, UTM 20N NAD83
Published By National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce
Issued about 9 years ago
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This georeferenced image represents unified 2 meter bathymetry of selected portions of seafloor around St. Croix, St. Thomas, and St. John in the US Virgin Islands. NOAA's NOS/NCCOS/CCMA Biogeography Team, in collaboration with NOAA vessel Nancy Foster and territory, federal, and private sector partners, acquired multibeam bathymetry data in the US Virgin Islands from 2/1/05 to 2/12/05. Data was acquired with a pole-mounted Reson 8101 ER multibeam echosounder (240 kHz) and processed by a NOAA contractor using CARIS HIPS v5.4 software. Data has all correctors applied (attitude, sound velocity) and has been reduced to mean lower low water (MLLW) using final approved tides and zoning from NOAA COOPS. Data is in UTM zone 20 north, datum NAD83. The processed CARIS data was used to generate a CARIS BASE surface -akin to a DTM- based on swath angle. Within CARIS, an imagery file with associated georeferencing was then exported from the BASE surface. The projects were conducted to meet IHO Order 1 and 2 accuracy standards, dependant on the project area and depth. All users should individually evaluate the suitability of this data according to their own needs and standards..
Published By Federal Laboratory Consortium
Issued about 9 years ago
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Measurement Science and Technology Laboratory (MSTL) is a 39,000-square-foot building that contains sophisticated calibration equipment. Calibration and certification technicians provide the Navy and Marine Corps assurance that weapons and equipment will perform accurately and reliably. The MSTL also has a machine shop and a staff of highly trained machinists to produce unique tools and equipment designed by Corona engineers.
CRED Subsurface Temperature Recorder (STR); NWHI, MID; Long: -177.40181, Lat: 28.19361 (WGS84); Sensor Depth: 1.00m; Data Range: 20030729-20041001.
Published By National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce
Issued about 9 years ago
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Data from Coral Reef Ecosystem Division (CRED), NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC) Subsurface Temperature Recorders (STR) provide a time series of water temperature at coral reef sites. Data is typically collected at 1800 second intervals for a duration of 2 years using a SBE39 Temperature Recorder (Sea-Bird Electronics, Inc., www.seabird.com). When a STR is recovered, a new one is typically deployed in the same place. Time series data combining multiple deployments from a given site may also be available. Please contact CRED with any questions. For program information see the web site http://www.pifsc.noaa.gov/cred/oceanography.php
Published By National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce
Issued about 9 years ago
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has the statutory mandate to collect hydrographic data in support of nautical chart compilation for safe navigation and to provide background data for engineers, scientific, and other commercial and industrial activities. Hydrographic survey data primarily consist of water depths, but may also include features (e.g. rocks, wrecks), navigation aids, shoreline identification, and bottom type information. NOAA is responsible for archiving and distributing the source data as described in this metadata record.
Published By Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security
Issued about 9 years ago
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The Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) Database depicts flood risk information and supporting data used to develop the risk data. The primary risk classifications used are the 1-percent-annual-chance flood event, the 0.2-percent-annual- chance flood event, and areas of minimal flood risk. The DFIRM Database is derived from Flood Insurance Studies (FISs), previously published Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), flood hazard analyses performed in support of the FISs and FIRMs, and new mapping data, where available. The FISs and FIRMs are published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). In addition to the preceding, required text, the Abstract should also describe the projection and coordinate system as well as a general statement about horizontal accuracy.
Published By National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce
Issued about 9 years ago
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Published By US Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
Issued about 9 years ago
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This report summarizes water use at Tewaukon NWR for 2011. The document includes summaries of 2011 water use, 2012 water program recommendations, and proposed water use. Information is also provided for the easement refuge of Storm Lake.
Pacific Islands Coral Reef Ecosystems Division (CRED) Rapid Ecological Assessment (REA) algae species lists (NODC Accession 0010352)
Published By National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce
Issued about 9 years ago
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Quadrats were sampled along consecutively placed transect lines as part of Rapid Ecological Assessments conducted at sites in American Pacific Islands: CRED REA Algal Assessments Pacific Remote Island Areas 2004 CRED REA Algal Assessments Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas and Guam 2003 CRED REA Algal Assessments Northwest Hawaiian Islands 2002, 2003, and 2004 CRED REA Algal Assessments American Samoa 2004 REA Algae Assessments MHI 2005 Raw survey data included genus presence and relative abundance, and voucher specimens. These data are algae species lists developed during this survey. Purpose: Part of an initial CRED assessment program in which corals, algae, fish, and other macroinvertebrates are co-sampled along the same set of transect lines.
Published By National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Issued about 9 years ago
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On August 17, 1996, the Japanese Space Agency (NASDA - National Space Development Agency) launched the Advanced Earth Observing Satellite (ADEOS). ADEOS was in a descending, Sun synchronous orbit with a nominal equatorial crossing time of 10:30 a.m. Amoung the instruments carried aboard the ADEOS spacecraft was the Ocean Color and Temperature Scanner (OCTS). OCTS is an optical radiometer with 12 bands covering the visible, near infrared and thermal infrared regions. (Eight of the bands are in the VIS/NIR. These are the only bands calibrated and processed by the OBPG) OCTS has a swath width of approximately 1400 km, and a nominal nadir resolution of 700 m. The instrument operated at three tilt states (20 degrees aft, nadir and 20 degrees fore), similar to SeaWiFS.
Published By US Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
Issued about 9 years ago
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This narrative report for Bowdoin NWR outlines Refuge accomplishments from September through December of 1950. The report begins by summarizing the weather conditions and water conditions during this period. Wildlife including migratory birds, upland game birds, big game animals, furbearers, predators, rodents, mammals, and fish is also covered. The Refuge development and maintenance section discusses physical developments, plantings, and collections and receipts. Resource management is outlined; topics include grazing and fur harvesting. The public relations section of the report describes recreational uses, Refuge visitors, Refuge participation, hunting, fishing, and violations. NR forms and photographs are attached. An update on Lake Thibedeau, Creedmans Coulee, Black Boulee, and Hewitt Lake Easement Refuge is also included.
Inter-disciplinary study of flow dynamics and sedimentation stress effects on coral colonies using a Modified Belt Survey in Faga'alu Bay, American Samoa in March 2012
Published By National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce
Issued about 9 years ago
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The field data described herein are part of the CRCP-funded project aimed at establishing baseline Rapid Ecological Assessment (REA) surveys for coral reef benthic cover and composition at Faga'alu Bay, Tutuila, American Samoa. Quantitative belt transect surveys for coral generic abundance and diseases condition were conducted, from 20120326 to 20120331 at 21 sites by the Coral Reef Ecosystem Division (CRED) of the NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC). As a part of REA surveys, the coral belt surveys were focused on quantifying the diversity, abundance, and density, of the anthozoan and hydrozoan corals as well as the condition and health state of the coral reef populations. The surveys were conducted along two consecutively-placed, 25 m transect lines. The belt width was 1 m wide, 0.5 m on each side of the transect line. Within each 25 m transect, five 2.5 m segments were surveyed (beginning at points: 0, 5, 10, 15, and 20 meters), whereby in each segment, all coral colonies whose center fell within 0.5 m of either side of the transect line were identified to the lowest taxonomic level possible (genus or species) and two planar size metrics were collected: maximum diameter and diameter perpendicular to the maximum diameter. In addition, the extent of mortality, both recent and old, was estimated for each colony. Observers paid special attention to identifying as best as possible the extent of the former live colony. When a coral colony exhibited signs of disease or compromised health, additional information was recorded including type of affliction (bleaching, skeletal growth anomaly, white syndrome, tissue loss other than white syndrome, trematodiasis, necrosis, other, pigmentation responses, algal overgrowth, and predation), severity of the affliction (mild, moderate, marked, severe, acute), as well as photographic documentation and occasional tissue samples. Tissue samples were cataloged and fixed in buffered zinc-formalin solution for further histopathological analyses. Raw survey data included species presence and relative abundance, colony counts per taxon, size (width and length), mortality, predation, and health status. A surveyed area was ranging from 10 m^2 to 25 m^2 per site.
Published By National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Issued about 9 years ago
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This Level 1B collection contains calibrated and geolocated radiances at-aperture for MODIS spectral bands 1 and 2 at 250m resolution.
Published By US Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
Issued about 9 years ago
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This narrative report for Waubay National Wildlife Refuge outlines Refuge accomplishments from May through August of 1956. The report begins by summarizing the weather conditions, habitat conditions, water conditions, and food and cover during this period. Wildlife including migratory birds, upland game birds, big game animals, furbearers, predators, rodents, mammals, and raptors is also covered. The Refuge development and maintenance section discusses physical developments and plantings. Resource management is outlined; topics include grazing and haying. The public relations section of the report describes recreational uses, Refuge visitors, and Refuge participation.
Published By US Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
Issued about 9 years ago
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Onemetersquare 1 meter x 1 meter benthic substrate at Palmyra Atoll, site 16P 05 52.291N, 162 06.738W, between 28 and 29 meters along a permanent transect.
Published By US Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
Issued about 9 years ago
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This annual narrative report for Upper Souris National Wildlife Refuge outlines Refuge accomplishments during the 1969 calendar year. The report begins by summarizing the weather conditions, habitat conditions, water conditions, and food and cover conditions during the year. Wildlife including migratory birds, upland game birds, big game animals, furbearers, predators, rodents, raptors, fish, reptiles, and diseases is also covered. The Refuge development and maintenance section discusses physical developments, plantings, collections and receipts, and wildfires. Resource management is outlined; topics include grazing, haying, fur harvesting, and commercial fishing. A progress report on field investigations and applied research is also provided. The public relations section of the report describes recreational uses, Refuge visitors, Refuge participation, hunting, violations, and safety. Items of interest, NR forms, and photographs are attached.
Published By National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Issued about 9 years ago
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MODIS (or Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer) is a key instrument aboard the Terra (EOS AM) and Aqua (EOS PM) satellites. Terra's orbit around the Earth is timed so that it passes from north to south across the equator in the morning, while Aqua passes south to north over the equator in the afternoon. Terra MODIS and Aqua MODIS are viewing the entire Earth's surface every 1 to 2 days, acquiring data in 36 spectral bands, or groups of wavelengths (see MODIS Technical Specifications). These data will improve our understanding of global dynamics and processes occurring on the land, in the oceans, and in the lower atmosphere. MODIS is playing a vital role in the development of validated, global, interactive Earth system models able to predict global change accurately enough to assist policy makers in making sound decisions concerning the protection of our environment.
Published By National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Issued about 9 years ago
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MODIS (or Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer) is a key instrument aboard the Terra (EOS AM) and Aqua (EOS PM) satellites. Terra's orbit around the Earth is timed so that it passes from north to south across the equator in the morning, while Aqua passes south to north over the equator in the afternoon. Terra MODIS and Aqua MODIS are viewing the entire Earth's surface every 1 to 2 days, acquiring data in 36 spectral bands, or groups of wavelengths (see MODIS Technical Specifications). These data will improve our understanding of global dynamics and processes occurring on the land, in the oceans, and in the lower atmosphere. MODIS is playing a vital role in the development of validated, global, interactive Earth system models able to predict global change accurately enough to assist policy makers in making sound decisions concerning the protection of our environment.
Published By National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce
Issued about 9 years ago
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has the statutory mandate to collect hydrographic data in support of nautical chart compilation for safe navigation and to provide background data for engineers, scientific, and other commercial and industrial activities. Hydrographic survey data primarily consist of water depths, but may also include features (e.g. rocks, wrecks), navigation aids, shoreline identification, and bottom type information. NOAA is responsible for archiving and distributing the source data as described in this metadata record.
Published By National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Issued about 9 years ago
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A L1B High Resolution granule consists of radiometrically calibrated spectra & associated NESR, observed at 0.025 cm-1 resolution for a Special Observation & organized by observed target scene & instrument parameters such as focal plane/filter & pixel ID. (Suggested Usage: The L1B Spectra Special Observation High Resolution file consists of radiometrically calibrated spectra and associated NESR observed at 0.025 cm-1 resolution. These spectra are the input measurements to the Level 2 retrieval algorithm that will produce the L2 Special Observation Data Products. The spectra can be used directly as radiance measurements of the earth and atmosphere.)
Published By National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Issued about 9 years ago
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Multichannel sea-surface temperatures (MCSST) have been computed from AVHRR radiances operational since 1981. In-situ data is derived from both ship and buoys. Both these data sets are optimally interpolated [Reynolds and Smith, 1994] onto a 1 degree by 1 degree grid. The optimally interpolated data is available on both weekly and monthly grids.
Published By National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce
Issued about 9 years ago
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has the statutory mandate to collect hydrographic data in support of nautical chart compilation for safe navigation and to provide background data for engineers, scientific, and other commercial and industrial activities. Hydrographic survey data primarily consist of water depths, but may also include features (e.g. rocks, wrecks), navigation aids, shoreline identification, and bottom type information. NOAA is responsible for archiving and distributing the source data as described in this metadata record.
Published By National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Issued about 9 years ago
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This SeaWinds-on-QuikSCAT scatterometer-derived Arctic sea ice classification data set is provided as a service to the ocean and sea ice research communities on behalf of Dr. David Long at Brigham Young University (BYU) and the Scatterometer Climate Record Pathfinder (SCP). This data set provides nominal 4.45 km (pixel resolution) gridded fields of the classification of sea ice including First Year Ice, and Multi-Year Ice from SeaWinds on QuikSCAT scatterometer observations on a daily basis from 20 June 2002 through 31 December 2008. It is unique from other sea ice classification datasets primarily due to its utilization of passive microwave AMSR-E data to provide the initial ocean/ice masking edge and the use of a seasonal threshold for First-Year and Multi-Year sea ice classification from only SeaWinds data. The dataset is derived from daily gridded QuikSCAT vertically polarized (V-pol) egg backscatter data from the SCP, which is made available at the PO.DAAC: http://podaac.jpl.nasa.gov/dataset/QUIKSCAT_BYU_L3_OW_SIGMA0_ENHANCED. A seasonally varying threshold was derived to discriminate between FY and MY sea ice based on QuikSCAT V-pol egg backscatter. The sea ice mask was derived by applying threshold constraints to the SCP AMSR-E 6 GHz images, which are made available by the BYU SCP: http://www.scp.byu.edu/data/AMSRE/SIR/AMSRE_sir.html. The data is provided in netCDF version 3 format. Further details on the algorithms and validation are described in further detail by Swan and Long (2012). For more information on the QuikSCAT platform and mission, please visit http://podaac.jpl.nasa.gov/OceanWind/QuikSCAT.
Published By National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce
Issued about 9 years ago
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Published By National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce
Issued about 9 years ago
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has the statutory mandate to collect hydrographic data in support of nautical chart compilation for safe navigation and to provide background data for engineers, scientific, and other commercial and industrial activities. Hydrographic survey data primarily consist of water depths, but may also include features (e.g. rocks, wrecks), navigation aids, shoreline identification, and bottom type information. NOAA is responsible for archiving and distributing the source data as described in this metadata record.
Published By National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce
Issued about 9 years ago