Ground Validation GPS of the Main Eight Hawaiian Islands UTM Zone 4, 2004-2006

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Identification_Information:
Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Miles Anderson, Analytical Laboratories of Hawaii
Publication_Date: 2007
Title:
Ground Validation GPS of the Main Eight Hawaiian Islands UTM Zone 4, 2004-2006
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/e97hawaii/data2007.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 Branch
Publication_Date: 2007
Title:
Shallow-water Benthic Habitats of the Main Eight Hawaiian Islands
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, BAE Systems Spectral Solutions and Analytical Laboratories of Hawaii, LLC. The goal of the work was to incorporate previously developed mapping methods to produce benthic habitat maps generated by photo interpreting georeferenced IKONOS satellite imagery. These point data were generated to conduct ground validation during map preparation.
Purpose:
The National Ocean Service is conducting research to digitally map biotic resources and coordinate a long-term monitoring program that can detect and predict change in U.S. coral reefs, and their associated habitats and biological communities. The purpose of this survey was to investigate areas of imagery where uncertainties exist on the photo interpreter's behalf during the decision making process of benthic habitat type for The Main Eight Hawaiian Islands.
Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: 2004
Ending_Date: 2006
Currentness_Reference: ground condition
Status:
Progress: Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: None planned
Spatial_Domain:
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate: -160.257318
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -155.943298
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 22.247492
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 20.494228
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: NCEI Geoportal Filter
Theme_Keyword: CoRIS_Metadata
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: CRCP Project
Theme_Keyword: Main 8 Hawaiian Islands Benthic Habitat Mapping
Theme_Keyword: 1129
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
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Theme_Keyword: coral reef
Theme_Keyword: coralline algae
Theme_Keyword: habitat
Theme_Keyword: reef
Theme_Keyword: submerged
Theme_Keyword: aquatic vegetation
Theme_Keyword: unconsolidated sediments
Theme_Keyword: point
Theme_Keyword: zone
Theme_Keyword: structure
Theme_Keyword: cover
Theme_Keyword: 2007 Hawaiian Benthic Habitat Maps
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Category
Theme_Keyword: environment
Theme_Keyword: 007
Theme_Keyword: geoscientificInformation
Theme_Keyword: 008
Theme_Keyword: oceans
Theme_Keyword: 014
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 > Mapping > Habitat mapping
Theme_Keyword:
EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Zoology > Corals > Reef monitoring and assessment > Remote sensing > Satellite (digital scans) > IKONOS
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: CoRIS Place Thesaurus
Place_Keyword:
OCEAN BASIN > Pacific Ocean > Central Pacific Ocean > Hawaiian Islands > Kauai Island > Kauai Island (22N159W0001)
Place_Keyword:
COUNTRY/TERRITORY > United States of America > Hawaii > Hawaii > Kauai Island (22N159W0001)
Place_Keyword:
OCEAN BASIN > Pacific Ocean > Central Pacific Ocean > Hawaiian Islands > Oahu Island > Oahu (21N157W0003)
Place_Keyword:
COUNTRY/TERRITORY > United States of America > Hawaii > Honolulu > Oahu (21N157W0003)
Place_Keyword:
OCEAN BASIN > Pacific Ocean > Central Pacific Ocean > Hawaiian Islands > Molokai Island > Molokai Island (21N157W0001)
Place_Keyword:
COUNTRY/TERRITORY > United States of America > Hawaii > Hawaii > Molokai Island (21N157W0001)
Place_Keyword:
OCEAN BASIN > Pacific Ocean > Central Pacific Ocean > Hawaiian Islands > Maui Island > Maui Island (20N156W0004)
Place_Keyword:
COUNTRY/TERRITORY > United States of America > Hawaii > Maui > Maui Island (20N156W0004)
Place_Keyword:
OCEAN BASIN > Pacific Ocean > Central Pacific Ocean > Hawaiian Islands > Lanai Island > Lanai Island (20N156W0002)
Place_Keyword:
COUNTRY/TERRITORY > United States of America > Hawaii > Maui > Lanai Island (20N156W0002)
Place_Keyword:
OCEAN BASIN > Pacific Ocean > Central Pacific Ocean > Hawaiian Islands > Niihau Island > Niihau Island (21N160W0001)
Place_Keyword:
COUNTRY/TERRITORY > United States of America > Hawaii > Kauai > Niihau Island (21N160W0001)
Place_Keyword:
OCEAN BASIN > Pacific Ocean > Central Pacific Ocean > Hawaiian Islands > Kahoolawe Island > Kahoolawe Island (20N156W0001)
Place_Keyword:
COUNTRY/TERRITORY > United States of America > Hawaii > Kalawao > Kahoolawe Island (20N156W0001)
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: CoRIS Region
Place_Keyword: MHI
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Place_Keyword: United States
Place_Keyword: Main Hawaiian Islands
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 Branch
Contact_Position: Biogeography Branch 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: 301-723-4384
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 points in this thematic data layer were acquired by GPS data using a Trimble GeoExplorer 3 with a customized data dictionary designed to reflect the NOAA Classification Scheme for Benthic Habitats of the Pacific Islands. 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. Attributes are all expected to be correct.
Logical_Consistency_Report:
The sites for ground validation were selected to specifically investigate habitat types and gradients of spectral signatures. All areas where uncertainty existed on the part of the photo interpreter during habitat delineation were investigated in the field. Waypoints in these areas were generated on the georeferenced imagery. The waypoints were navigated to and occupied. The habitat was observed and GPS data collected. One hundred GPS positions were collected at one-second intervals for each survey site. The positions were averaged to obtain a single survey point. The data were post processed for differential correction. The general area was explored and, as needed, additional GPS positions were collected to mark transitions between habitat types of areas mapped at the level of the minimum mapping unit (MMU). These data are believed to be consistent.
Completeness_Report:
120 field positions were occupied and habitat characterization conducted for ground validation during this work. These data were included in the dataset as a GIS layer and the first draft map was edited based on this ground truth. All areas where uncertainty existed on the part of the photo interpreter during habitat delineation were investigated in the field. All data were collected and integrated into the mapped products as planned.
Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report:
Point accuracy was determined by three tests producing circular RMS statistic. Point GPS data were acquired by repeated occupation of a fixed point yielding a 95% sigma RMS of 5 meters compared to the position mean. Replicate GPS positions were collected after navigating to a way point by boat yielding RMS value of 5 meters. Registered monuments were occupied and replicate positions collected yielding an RMS value of 3 meters. Thus, all point features in these ground validation data are at least 95% sigma of 5 meters.
Lineage:
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
The first draft of each benthic habitat map was generated by visual interpretation of the habitat boundaries from remote sensing imagery, and areas where habitat determination was uncertain were identified. Waypoints in these areas were generated on the geo-referenced imagery and over laid on the draft maps in the GIS. The areas were printed and water proofed in preparation for taking them into the field. The waypoints were navigated to and occupied using the appropriate size boats. The habitat was observed and GPS data collected. One hundred GPS positions were collected at one-second intervals for each survey site. The positions were averaged to obtain a single survey point. The data were post processed for differential correction to the nearest CORS. The general area was explored and, as needed, additional GPS positions were collected to mark transitions between habitat types of areas mapped at the level of the minimum mapping unit (MMU). The field ground validation data were overlaid on the imagery with the first draft habitat map in the GIS. The habitat polygons were edited to resolve uncertainties. These ground validation point data are provided in this thematic GIS shape file.
Process_Date: 2006
Process_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: Analytical Laboratories of Hawaii, LLC
Contact_Person: Miles Anderson
Contact_Position: Principal Investigator
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

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: 1663

Spatial_Reference_Information:
Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Planar:
Grid_Coordinate_System:
Grid_Coordinate_System_Name: Universal Transverse Mercator
Universal_Transverse_Mercator:
UTM_Zone_Number: 4
Transverse_Mercator:
Scale_Factor_at_Central_Meridian: 0.999600
Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: -159.000000
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: 0.000064
Ordinate_Resolution: 0.000064
Planar_Distance_Units: meters
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: MWHI_GV_UTMZone4
Entity_Type_Definition: Shapefile attribute table
Entity_Type_Definition_Source: Software defined
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: UTM_ZONE
Attribute_Definition: UTM Zone
Attribute_Definition_Source: User Defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Character Field
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: ISLAND
Attribute_Definition: Name of island where data was collected
Attribute_Definition_Source: User defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Character Field
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: 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: 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: POINT
Attribute_Definition: Habitat at GPS point position
Attribute_Definition_Source: GPS data logger
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 of the Pacific
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: 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: 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_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: COMMENTS
Attribute_Definition: Habitat notes
Attribute_Definition_Source: User defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Character field
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

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 Branch
Contact_Position: Biogeography Branch 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: 301-723-4384
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) produced this data CD-ROM. NCCOS Biogeography Branch 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.
Custom_Order_Process: Contact NOAA for distribution options (see Distributor).

Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date: 20200329
Metadata_Review_Date: 20081124
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 Branch
Contact_Position: Biogeography Branch 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: 301-723-4384
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: tim.battista@noaa.gov
Hours_of_Service: 0800 - 1700, Monday to Friday, EST
Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998
Metadata_Time_Convention: Local Time
Online_Linkage: http://www.esri.com/metadata/esriprof80.html


CoRIS:
CoRIS_ID: 20081124083544
CoRIS_Children: None
CoRIS_Beginning_Date: 20040101
CoRIS_Ending_Date: 20061231
CoRIS_Metadata_Link:
https://www.coris.noaa.gov/metadata/records/html/nccos_hawaii_2007_mehi_gv_utmzone4.html
CoRIS_Tracking_ID: 2428

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