NCCOS Accuracy Assessment Field Data for Benthic Habitat Maps of Palau, 2006-2007

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Identification_Information:
Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Miles Anderson, Analytical Laboratories of Hawaii
Publication_Date: 20060804
Title:
NCCOS Accuracy Assessment Field Data for Benthic Habitat Maps of Palau, 2006-2007
Edition: Version 1.1
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Kailua, Hawaii
Publisher: Analytical Laboratories of Hawaii
Online_Linkage:
http://products.coastalscience.noaa.gov/collections/benthic/e102palau/default.aspx
Larger_Work_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator:
Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS), Center for Coastal Monitoring and Assessment (CCMA), Biogeography Program
Publication_Date: 2007
Title:
Benthic Habitats of Palau Prepared by Visual Interpretation from Remote Sensing Imagery
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: map
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Silver Spring, MD
Publisher:
NOAA's Ocean Service, National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS)
Description:
Abstract:
This project is a cooperative effort between the National Ocean Service, National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science, Center for Coastal Monitoring and Assessment, the University of Hawaii, IMSG and Analytical Laboratories of Hawaii, LLC. The goal of the work was to incorporate previously developed mapping methods to produce coral reef habitat maps for The Republic of Palau. GPS field observations were used to establish the thematic accuracy of this thematic product. 623 benthic habitat characterizations were completed in UTM Zone 53N for this work.
Purpose:
The National Ocean Service is preparing digital map products of these biotic resources and coordinates a long-term monitoring program that can detect and predict change in U.S. coral reefs, and their associated habitats and biological communities. The goal of the work was to implement previously developed coral reef mapping methods to produce GIS map products of benthic habitats by photo interpreting ortho-rectified remotely sensed imagery. These Accuracy Assessment point data were generated to assess the thematic accuracy of these habitat maps.
Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: 2006
Ending_Date: 2007
Currentness_Reference: ground condition
Status:
Progress: Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: None planned
Spatial_Domain:
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate: 134.215454
East_Bounding_Coordinate: 134.644087
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 7.804910
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 7.271558
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: NCEI Geoportal Filter
Theme_Keyword: CoRIS_Metadata
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: CRCP Project
Theme_Keyword: Freely Associated States Shallow Water Benthic Habitat Mapping
Theme_Keyword: 1388
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: CoRIS Theme Thesaurus
Theme_Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Oceans > Coastal Processes > Coral Reefs
Theme_Keyword:
EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Vegetation > Algae > Coralline Algae
Theme_Keyword:
EARTH SCIENCE > Oceans > Coastal Processes > Coral Reefs > Coral Reef Ecology > Habitats
Theme_Keyword:
EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Zoology > Corals > Reef Monitoring and Assessment > Benthos Analysis > Transect Monitoring > Linear Transect (point)
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Theme_Keyword: submerged aquatic vegetation
Theme_Keyword: zone
Theme_Keyword: oceans
Theme_Keyword: structure
Theme_Keyword: cover
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Category
Theme_Keyword: oceans
Theme_Keyword: 014
Theme_Keyword: environment
Theme_Keyword: 007
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: NOS Data Explorer Topic Category
Theme_Keyword: Environmental Monitoring
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: CoRIS Discovery Thesaurus
Theme_Keyword: Geographic Information > Habitats
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: CoRIS Place Thesaurus
Place_Keyword:
OCEAN BASIN > Pacific Ocean > Western Pacific Ocean > Carolines > Palau ( Belau ) (07N134E0000)
Place_Keyword:
COUNTRY/TERRITORY > Palau > Palau > Palau ( Belau ) (07N134E0000)
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: CoRIS Region
Place_Keyword: Palau
Access_Constraints: None
Use_Constraints: Not for navigation
Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization:
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), National
Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS), Center for Coastal Monitoring and Assessment (CCMA), Biogeography
Program
Contact_Position: Biogeography Team Leader, Mapping Manager
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 1305 East West Highway
City: Silver Spring
State_or_Province: MD
Postal_Code: 20910
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 301-713-3028
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 301-713-4384
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: tim.battista@noaa.gov
Hours_of_Service: 0800 - 1700, Monday to Friday, EST
Native_Data_Set_Environment:
Microsoft Windows XP Version 5.1 (Build 2600) Service Pack 1; ESRI ArcCatalog 9.0.0.535

Data_Quality_Information:
Attribute_Accuracy:
Attribute_Accuracy_Report:
The geographic coordinate positions of the points in this thematic data were acquired by GPS using a Trimble GeoExplorer 3 with a customized data dictionary designed to reflect the NOAA Coral Classification Scheme for Benthic Habitats of the Pacific. All habitat determinations were made in the field, recorded in the GPS data logger and seamlessly transferred to ArcView GIS using Trimble Path Finder Office Software.
Logical_Consistency_Report:
These data were objectively managed. They were with held from the photo interpreter during map making. The Coral Reef Assessment and Monitoring Program (CRAMP) of the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB) maintained these data at facilities other than ALH. Ultimately, these data were used to prepare the error matrix upon when the statistical report of the thematic accuracy of the maps was generated.

Transfer of the habitat assessment data is seamless from the field determination to the final GIS product. The data is not transcribed or rewritten by hand. Errors in processing are not expected.

Completeness_Report:
Data are complete for the entire main archipelago of Palau. Habitat attributes are determined by direct observation in the field. These data are considered truth at the time of collection. Habitat types are subject to change over time due to population dynamics of the dominant biological communities.
Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report:
Point positional accuracy is determined by two tests producing circular RMS statistics. First, point GPS data were acquired by repeated occupation of a registered survey monument that has been recently recovered and positioned using survey grade GPS buy the National Geodetic Survey. Second, replicate GPS positions were collected after navigating to a way point by boat to estimate the positional error generated from variables due to environmental conditions offshore. The 95 percent sigma RMS accuracy error was calculated to be 0.97 meters and the precision calculated to be 0.84 meters on 141 measurements on registered monuments. The navigation accuracy error was calculated to be 1.36 meters with precision calculated to be 1.11 meters. Each GPS measurement was the average of 100 GPS positions. Thus, all point features in these accuracy assessment data meet the NOAA contract standard of 95 percent sigma of 5 meters.
Lineage:
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Jeff Henness
Publication_Date: 20010615
Title: Random Point Generator
Edition: v 1.1
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Redlands, CA
Publisher: Environmental Science Research Institute
Online_Linkage: http://arcscripts.esri.com/details.asp?dbid=11605
Type_of_Source_Media: Software
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 20010615
Source_Currentness_Reference: publication date
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: Random Point Generator
Source_Contribution:
Random points were generated to test the accuracy of benthic habitat maps. The points were stratified on detailed class.
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: M.S. Coyne
Publication_Date: 2003
Title: Classification Scheme for Benthic Habitats of the Pacific
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: document
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Silver Spring, MD
Publisher:
NOAA's Ocean Service, National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS)
Type_of_Source_Media: publication
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 2003
Source_Currentness_Reference: publication date
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: Benthic Habitats Classification Scheme
Source_Contribution:
This document identifies the zone and habitat types attributed in the GIS data.
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
After photo interpretation was completed, at minimum of 25 random geographically referenced points were acquired in each detailed benthic structure and cover class. This is done using a random point generator program obtained from the ESRI website, which generates random points inside an ArcView GIS polygon class. Waypoint files are generated from these random points and all waypoints, which could be safely accessed, are navigated to using a Trimble GeoExplorer 3 GPS data logger and a benthic habitat characterization was conducted. Eight test areas have been defined and the final data set meets the goal of 25 points per detailed structure and cover habitat.
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: Accuracy Assessment Field Points
Process_Date: 2007
Source_Produced_Citation_Abbreviation: Accuracy Assessment
Process_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: Analytical Laboratories of Hawaii, LLC
Contact_Person: Miles Anderson
Contact_Position: Principal
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 1320 Aalapapa Dr.
City: Kailua
State_or_Province: Hawaii
Postal_Code: 96734
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: (808) 262-2417
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (808) 262-7027
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: miles@interpac.net
Hours_of_Service: 0800 - 1700, Monday to Friday, HST
Process_Step:
Process_Description: Metadata imported.
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: C:\DOCUME~1\Owner\LOCALS~1\Temp\xml50.tmp
Process_Date: 2007

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: 623

Spatial_Reference_Information:
Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Planar:
Grid_Coordinate_System:
Grid_Coordinate_System_Name: Universal Transverse Mercator
Universal_Transverse_Mercator:
UTM_Zone_Number: 53
Transverse_Mercator:
Scale_Factor_at_Central_Meridian: 0.999600
Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: 135.000000
Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 0.000000
False_Easting: 500000.000000
False_Northing: 0.000000
Planar_Coordinate_Information:
Planar_Coordinate_Encoding_Method: Coordinate Pair
Coordinate_Representation:
Abscissa_Resolution: 0.000128
Ordinate_Resolution: 0.000128
Planar_Distance_Units: meters
Geodetic_Model:
Horizontal_Datum_Name: D_WGS_1984
Ellipsoid_Name: WGS_1984
Semi-major_Axis: 6378137.000000
Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 298.257224

Entity_and_Attribute_Information:
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: Palau_AA_Point_Data
Entity_Type_Definition: Shapefile Attribute Table
Entity_Type_Definition_Source: software defined
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Shape
Attribute_Definition: Feature geometry.
Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Coordinates defining the features.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: UTM_ZONE
Attribute_Definition: UTM Zone
Attribute_Definition_Source: User Defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Numeric Field
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Island
Attribute_Definition: Name of Island
Attribute_Definition_Source: User defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Character Field
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Bundle
Attribute_Definition: Number of image bundle
Attribute_Definition_Source: User defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Character Field
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SITE_ID
Attribute_Definition: Unique site ID
Attribute_Definition_Source: User defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Character Field
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: DEPTH
Attribute_Definition: Water Depth in feet
Attribute_Definition_Source: GPS Data Logger
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 100
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: DATA_TYPE
Attribute_Definition: Abbreviation for Accuracy Assessment data type
Attribute_Definition_Source: User defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Character Field
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: RELIEF
Attribute_Definition:
Vertical relief of survey area; relative scale of 1 (lowest relief) to 5 (highest relief)
Attribute_Definition_Source: GPS data logger
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 1
Range_Domain_Maximum: 5
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: MAJ_STRUCT
Attribute_Definition: Major reef structure type
Attribute_Definition_Source: Habitat classification scheme for the Pacific
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Character Field
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: DET_STRUCT
Attribute_Definition: Detailed reef structure type
Attribute_Definition_Source: Habitat classification scheme of the Pacific
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Character Field
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: PRIM_COVER
Attribute_Definition: Primary biological cover type
Attribute_Definition_Source: Habitat classification scheme of the Pacific
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Character Field
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: MODIFIER
Attribute_Definition: Percent of biological cover in survey area
Attribute_Definition_Source: Habitat classification scheme of the Pacific
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Character Field
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: ZONE
Attribute_Definition: Geomorphologic zone
Attribute_Definition_Source: Habitat classification scheme
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Character Field
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: UW_ASSESSM
Attribute_Definition: Method used for field observations
Attribute_Definition_Source: GPS data logger
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Character Field
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Z_LIVE_COR
Attribute_Definition: Percent live coral cover observed during field survey
Attribute_Definition_Source: GPS data logger
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 100
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Z_MAC
Attribute_Definition: Percent macroalgal cover observed during field survey
Attribute_Definition_Source: GOS data logger
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 100
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Z_SEAGRASS
Attribute_Definition: Percent sea grass cover observed during field survey
Attribute_Definition_Source: GPS data logger
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 100
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Z_CA
Attribute_Definition: Percent coralline algal cover observed during field survey
Attribute_Definition_Source: GPS data logger
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 100
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Z_TURF
Attribute_Definition: Percent turf cover observed during field survey
Attribute_Definition_Source: GPS data logger
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 100
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Z_SAND
Attribute_Definition: Percent sand cover observed during field survey
Attribute_Definition_Source: GPS data logger
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 100
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Z_MUD
Attribute_Definition: Percent mud cover observed during field survey
Attribute_Definition_Source: GPS data logger
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 100
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Z_EMERG_VE
Attribute_Definition: Percent emergent vegetation observed during field survey
Attribute_Definition_Source: GPS data logger
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 100
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Z_BARE_OTH
Attribute_Definition:
Percent of substrate bare of occupied by other biological cover observed during field survey
Attribute_Definition_Source: GPS data logger
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 100
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: UW_PHOTO
Attribute_Definition: Underwater photo record
Attribute_Definition_Source: GPS data logger
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Character Field
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: MAX_PDOP
Attribute_Definition: Measure of positional strength of GPS satellite configuration
Attribute_Definition_Source: GPS data logger
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Numeric Field
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: GPS_DATE
Attribute_Definition: Date of GPS data collection
Attribute_Definition_Source: GPS data logger
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Character field (YYYYMMDD)
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: GPS_TIME
Attribute_Definition: Time of GPS data collection
Attribute_Definition_Source: GPS data logger
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Character Field
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: HORZ_PREC
Attribute_Definition: Precision of horizontal position
Attribute_Definition_Source: GPS data logger
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Numeric field
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: STD_DEV
Attribute_Definition: Position precision
Attribute_Definition_Source: GPS data logger
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Numeric field
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: NORTHING
Attribute_Definition: Geographic position
Attribute_Definition_Source: GPS data logger
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Numerical field
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: EASTING
Attribute_Definition: Geographic position
Attribute_Definition_Source: GPS data logger
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Numerical field
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: POINT
Attribute_Definition: Habitat at GPS point position
Attribute_Definition_Source: GPS data logger
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Character field
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: COMMENTS
Attribute_Definition: Habitat notes
Attribute_Definition_Source: User defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Character field

Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization:
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), National
Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS), Center for Coastal Monitoring and Assessment (CCMA), Biogeography
Program
Contact_Position: Biogeography Team Leader, Mapping Manager
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 1305 East West Highway
City: Silver Spring
State_or_Province: MD
Postal_Code: 20910
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 301-713-3028
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 301-713-4384
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: tim.battista@noaa.gov
Hours_of_Service: 0800 - 1700, Monday to Friday, EST
Resource_Description: Downloadable Data
Distribution_Liability:
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) will publish this data on CD-ROM. NCCOS Biogeography Program does not guarantee the accuracy of the geographic features or attributes. Please see the metadata records for each data set for complete information on the source, limitations, and proper use. NOAA makes no warranty regarding these data, expressed or implied, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty. NOAA and NODC cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in these data, nor as a result of the failure of these data to function on a particular system.
Standard_Order_Process:
Digital_Form:
Digital_Transfer_Information:
Format_Name: ESRI Shapefile
Digital_Transfer_Option:
Online_Option:
Computer_Contact_Information:
Network_Address:
Network_Resource_Name:
https://cdn.coastalscience.noaa.gov/datasets/e102/data/Palau_AccuracyAssessment.zip
Fees: None
Custom_Order_Process: Contact NOAA for distribution options (see Distributor).

Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date: 20200329
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization:
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), National
Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS), Center for Coastal Monitoring and Assessment (CCMA), Biogeography
Program
Contact_Position: Biogeography Team Leader, Mapping Manager
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 1305 East West Highway
City: Silver Spring
State_or_Province: Maryland
Postal_Code: 20910
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 301-713-3028
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 301-713-4384
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: tim.battista@noaa.gov
Hours_of_Service: 0800 - 1700, Monday to Friday, EST
Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998

CoRIS:
CoRIS_ID: 20080225051534
CoRIS_Children: None
CoRIS_Beginning_Date: 20060101
CoRIS_Ending_Date: 20071231
CoRIS_Metadata_Link:
https://www.coris.noaa.gov/metadata/records/html/nccos_accuracy_assessment_benthic_habitat_maps_palau_2006-07.html
CoRIS_Tracking_ID: 684

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