Identification_Information: Citation: Citation_Information: Originator: Miles Anderson, Analytical Laboratories of Hawaii Publication_Date: 2008 Title: Underwater Video and Still Ground Validation Imagery of the Florida Keys 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://ccma.nos.noaa.gov/ecosystems/coralreef/fl_mapping.html 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: 2008 Title: Shallow-water Benthic Habitats of southern Florida 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 state of Florida and Analytical Laboratories of Hawaii, LLC. The goal of the work is to use NOAA-developed mapping methods to produce benthic habitat maps of southern Florida. The maps are generated by photo interpreting georeferenced IKONOS satellite imagery. These underwater video and still images are collected to perform ground validation of seafloor habitat features 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 southern Florida. Time_Period_of_Content: Time_Period_Information: Range_of_Dates/Times: Beginning_Date: 20070621 Ending_Date: 20080110 Currentness_Reference: ground condition Status: Progress: Complete Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: None planned Spatial_Domain: Bounding_Coordinates: West_Bounding_Coordinate: -83.000000 East_Bounding_Coordinate: -80.200000 North_Bounding_Coordinate: 25.250000 South_Bounding_Coordinate: 24.500000 Keywords: Theme: Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: NOS Data Explorer Topic Category Theme_Keyword: Environmental Monitoring 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: Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Category Theme_Keyword: environment Theme_Keyword: 007 Theme_Keyword: geoscientificInformation Theme_Keyword: 008 Theme_Keyword: location Theme_Keyword: 013 Theme_Keyword: oceans Theme_Keyword: 014 Theme: Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: CoRIS Discovery Thesaurus Theme_Keyword: Geographic Information > Ecological Characterization Theme: Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: CoRIS Theme Thesaurus Theme_Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Oceans > Coastal Processes > Coral Reefs Theme_Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Oceans > Coastal Processes > Coral Reefs > Coral reef ecology > Habitats Theme_Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Aquatic Habitat > Reef Habitat Theme_Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Aquatic Habitat > Reef Habitat > Description Theme_Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Zoology > Corals > Reef monitoring and assessment Theme_Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Zoology > Corals > Reef monitoring and assessment > In situ biological Place: Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: CoRIS Place Thesaurus Place_Keyword: COUNTRY/TERRITORY > United States of America > Florida Place_Keyword: OCEAN BASIN > Atlantic Ocean > North Atlantic Ocean > Florida Place_Keyword: OCEAN BASIN > Atlantic Ocean > North Atlantic Ocean > Florida Reef Tract > Lower Florida Keys > Summerland Key (24N081W0005) Place_Keyword: COUNTRY/TERRITORY > United States of America > Florida > Monroe County > Summerland Key (24N081W0005) Place_Keyword: OCEAN BASIN > Atlantic Ocean > North Atlantic Ocean > Florida Reef Tract > Lower Florida Keys > Western Sambos (24N081W0014) Place_Keyword: COUNTRY/TERRITORY > United States of America > Florida > Monroe County > Western Sambos (24N081W0014) Place_Keyword: OCEAN BASIN > Atlantic Ocean > North Atlantic Ocean > Florida Reef Tract > Lower Florida Keys > Key West (25N080W0016) Place_Keyword: COUNTRY/TERRITORY > United States of America > Florida > Monroe County > Key West (25N080W0016) Place: Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: None Place_Keyword: United States 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: Mapping Project 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: 301-713-3000 Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 301-723-4384 Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: Steve.Rohmann@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 GPS 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 southern Florida. 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 collecting underwater video and still imagery for ground validation were selected to specifically investigate habitat types and gradients of habitat spectral signatures and spatial extent. All areas where uncertainty existed on the part of the photo interpreter during habitat delineation were investigated in the field. Waypoints in these habitats areas were generated on the georeferenced imagery using a GIS. The waypoints were then loaded into a GPS and, using a boat, were navigated to. Underwater video or still imagery and exact GPS positioning were obtained. For GPS positioning, one hundred GPS positions were collected at one-second intervals. The 100 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 underwater or still imagery and 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: Several hundred ground validation 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 underwater video or still imagery 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: 2008 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: 17 Transverse_Mercator: Scale_Factor_at_Central_Meridian: 0.999600 Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: -81.000000 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: ERT_IMSG_merge_GVdbf_4_GE.xls Entity_Type_Definition: spreadsheet attribute table Entity_Type_Definition_Source: user defined Attribute: Attribute_Label: FULL_ID Attribute_Definition: full name of video or still photo file Attribute_Definition_Source: User Defined Attribute_Domain_Values: Unrepresentable_Domain: Character Field Attribute: Attribute_Label: SITE_ID Attribute_Definition: three character site identification number 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 southern Florida Attribute_Domain_Values: Unrepresentable_Domain: Character Field Attribute: Attribute_Label: DET_STRUCT Attribute_Definition: Detailed reef structure type Attribute_Definition_Source: Habitat classification scheme for southern Florida Attribute_Domain_Values: Unrepresentable_Domain: Character Field Attribute: Attribute_Label: HABITAT_COVER Attribute_Definition: A field containing a merge of PRIM_COVER and MODIFIER attributes Attribute_Definition_Source: User defined Attribute_Domain_Values: Unrepresentable_Domain: Character Field Attribute: Attribute_Label: PRIME_COVER Attribute_Definition: Major reef cover type Attribute_Definition_Source: Habitat classification scheme for southern Florida Attribute_Domain_Values: Unrepresentable_Domain: Character Field Attribute: Attribute_Label: MODIFIER Attribute_Definition: Detailed reef cover type Attribute_Definition_Source: Habitat classification scheme for southern Florida Attribute_Domain_Values: Unrepresentable_Domain: Character Field Attribute: Attribute_Label: ZONE Attribute_Definition: Geomorphologic zone Attribute_Definition_Source: Habitat classification scheme for southern Florida 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: GPS_DATE Attribute_Definition: Date of GPS data collection Attribute_Definition_Source: GPS data logger Attribute_Domain_Values: Unrepresentable_Domain: Character field (YYYY:MM:DD) 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: 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: Mapping Project 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: 301-713-3000 Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 301-723-4384 Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: Steve.Rohmann@noaa.gov Hours_of_Service: 0800 - 1700, Monday to Friday, EST Resource_Description: Downloadable Data Distribution_Liability: These data were prepared by an agency of the United States Government. 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Standard_Order_Process: Digital_Form: Digital_Transfer_Information: Format_Name: MP4 Digital_Transfer_Option: Online_Option: Computer_Contact_Information: Network_Address: Network_Resource_Name: http://nosimagery.noaa.gov/images/ikonos/fl_keys_sampling_locations.kmz Digital_Form: Digital_Transfer_Information: Format_Name: jpeg Digital_Transfer_Option: Online_Option: Computer_Contact_Information: Network_Address: Network_Resource_Name: http://nosimagery.noaa.gov/images/ikonos/fl_keys_sampling_locations.kmz Fees: None Ordering_Instructions: Links to the Underwater Video and Still Ground Validation Imagery are embedded in the Google Earth file - http://nosimagery.noaa.gov/images/ikonos/fl_keys_sampling_locations.kmz The IKONOS satellite imagery used for benthic habitat mapping can be obtained in GeoTIFF format from http://nosimagery.noaa.gov/images/ikonos/fl_keys_ikonos_noaa.kml Custom_Order_Process: Contact NOAA for distribution options (see Distributor). Metadata_Reference_Information: Metadata_Date: 20081007 Metadata_Review_Date: 20081007 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: Mapping Project 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: 301-713-3000 Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 301-723-4384 Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: Steve.Rohmann@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 ESRI Metadata Profile CoRIS: CoRIS_ID: 20081007042725 CoRIS_Children: None CoRIS_Beginning_Date: 20070621 CoRIS_Ending_Date: 20080110 CoRIS_Metadata_Link: http://www.coris.noaa.gov/metadata/records/txt/south_florida_gv_metadata.txt CoRIS_Tracking_ID: 2306