Nahant to Gloucester, 1m resolution Sidescan Sonar Mosaic

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Identification_Information:
Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Brian D. Andrews
Publication_Date: 2005
Title: Nahant to Gloucester, 1m resolution Sidescan Sonar Mosaic
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: remote-sensing image
Series_Information:
Series_Name: Open File Report
Issue_Identification: 2005-1293
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Woods Hole Science Center, Woods Hole, Massachusetts
Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey, Coastal and Marine Geology Program
Online_Linkage:
http/pubs.usgs.gov/of/2005/1293/gis/OFR_2005_1293/images/backscatter/ss_mos1m.zip
Larger_Work_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Walter A. Barnhardt
Originator: Brian D. Andrews
Originator: Bradford Butman
Publication_Date: 2006
Title:
High-Resolution Mapping of the Inner Continental Shelf: Nahant to Gloucester, Massachusetts
Series_Information:
Series_Name: Open-File Report
Issue_Identification: 2005-1293
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Woods Hole Science Center, Woods Hole, Massachusetts
Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey, Coastal and Marine Geology Program
Online_Linkage: http/pubs.usgs.gov/of/2005/1293/
Description:
Abstract:
These data are high-resolution acoustic backscatter measurements of the seafloor offshore of Massachusetts, from Nahant to Gloucester. Approximately 127 km² of the inner shelf were mapped in the nearshore region between the 10m and 40-m isobath.
Purpose:
These data were collected under a cooperative agreement with the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management (CZM) and the U.S. Geological Survey, Coastal and Marine Geology Program, Woods Hole Science Center. High resolution bathymetry, backscatter intensity, and seismic profile data were collected over 127 km² area covering a portion of the South Essex Ocean Sanctuary to characterize the surface and subsurface of the seafloor for regional geologic framework investigations.
Backscatter data were collected during two different surveys. Survey RAFA03007 began Monday, 22 Sep 2003 (JD267) and ended on Tuesday, 14 Oct 2003 (JD287). RAFA04002 began 17 Apr 2004 (JD 108) and ended on 2 May 2004 (JD123).
Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: 20030922,20040412
Ending_Date: 20031015,20040507
Currentness_Reference: ground condition
Status:
Progress: Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: None planned
Spatial_Domain:
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate: -70.942180
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -70.660046
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 42.577803
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 42.388418
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: General
Theme_Keyword: U.S. Geological Survey
Theme_Keyword: USGS
Theme_Keyword: Coastal and Marine Geology Program
Theme_Keyword: CMGP
Theme_Keyword: Woods Hole Science Center
Theme_Keyword: WHSC
Theme_Keyword: Seafloor
Theme_Keyword: Marine Geology
Theme_Keyword: ArcGIS Raster
Theme_Keyword: field activity serial number RAFA03007
Theme_Keyword: field activity serial number RAFA04002
Theme_Keyword: Sidescan
Theme_Keyword: Sidescan Sonar
Theme_Keyword: Edgetech
Theme_Keyword: DF-1000
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Category
Theme_Keyword: oceans and estuaries
Theme_Keyword: elevation
Theme_Keyword: imageryBaseMapsEarthCover
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: General
Place_Keyword: Massachusetts Bay
Place_Keyword: Atlantic Ocean
Place_Keyword: Salem Sound
Place_Keyword: Nahant
Place_Keyword: Gloucester
Place_Keyword: South Essex Ocean Sanctuary
Stratum:
Stratum_Keyword_Thesaurus: General
Stratum_Keyword: Seafloor
Temporal:
Temporal_Keyword_Thesaurus: General
Temporal_Keyword: 2003
Temporal_Keyword: 2004
Access_Constraints: None
Use_Constraints:
Data are not intended for navigational use.
These data should not be used at resolutions for which it is not intended.
Public domain data from the U.S. Government are freely redistributable with proper metadata and source attribution. Please recognize the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) as the source of this information.
Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Brian Andrews
Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey
Contact_Position: Marine Geographer
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 384 Woods Hole Rd.
City: Woods Hole
State_or_Province: MA
Postal_Code: 02543-1598
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 508-548-8700 x2348
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 508-457-2310
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: bandrews@usgs.gov
Native_Data_Set_Environment:
Microsoft Windows XP Version 5.1 (Build 2600) Service Pack 3; ESRI ArcCatalog 9.3.1.3000
Data_Quality_Information:
Logical_Consistency_Report:
These data have not been quantitatively compared to previous hydrographic data, although they generally agree with qualitative comparison of published NOAA charts.
Positional_Accuracy:
Vertical_Positional_Accuracy:
Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Report:
The RTK corrected signal was sent from a USGS survey-specific base station at the lighthouse on Eastern Point Lighthouse. The base station occupied a DMA monument, however, the x, & y positions were calculated for that location using a 3 day average of 12 hour data sets using the Online Positioning User Service (OPUS, National Geodetic Survey) solution. Sidescan tow fish layback was 6 meters.
Lineage:
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
Sidescan data were acquired with Edgetech DF-1000, dual frequency towed sidescan sonar with average layback of Collected with 150m range layback = 6 meters
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
raw .xtf data were processed and corrected for slant range corrections in XSONAR/SHOWIMAGE
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
the Xsonar files were mosaiced in Xsonar and then exported to PCI Geomatica as raw files
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
PCI Geomatica mosaiced individual line files and georeferenced to UTM Z 19
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
The positional accuracy of the final 1m resolution mosaic was increased by further georeferrencing (rubber sheeting) to the submetrix interferometric sonar backscatter mosaic. The interferometric data has higher order positional accuracy than the towed sidescan-sonar because the GPS antenna is mounted on top of the same pole as the interferometric sonar and there is no inacuracies from towfish layback. The rubber sheeting was calculated in ArcGIS with the Georefferencing.
Process_Step:
Process_Description: Metadata imported.
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: W:\czm\Morris\XML_metadata\moris_nah2glo_ss_mosaic_1m_rd.xml
Process_Date: 20090813
Process_Time: 14170600
Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:
Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Raster
Raster_Object_Information:
Raster_Object_Type: Pixel
Row_Count: 20556
Column_Count: 22763
Vertical_Count: 1
Spatial_Reference_Information:
Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Planar:
Grid_Coordinate_System:
Grid_Coordinate_System_Name: Universal Transverse Mercator
Universal_Transverse_Mercator:
UTM_Zone_Number: 19
Transverse_Mercator:
Scale_Factor_at_Central_Meridian: 0.999600
Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: -69.000000
Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 0.000000
False_Easting: 500000.000000
False_Northing: 0.000000
Planar_Coordinate_Information:
Planar_Coordinate_Encoding_Method: row and column
Coordinate_Representation:
Abscissa_Resolution: 1.000000
Ordinate_Resolution: 1.000000
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
Vertical_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Depth_System_Definition:
Entity_and_Attribute_Information:
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: ss_mos1m.tif.vat
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: ObjectID
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: Value
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Count
Overview_Description:
Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Brian Andrews
Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey, Woods Hole Science Center
Contact_Position: Marine Geographer
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 384 Woods Hole Rd.
City: Woods Hole
State_or_Province: MA
Postal_Code: 02543
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 508-548-8700 x2348
Resource_Description: Downloadable Data
Distribution_Liability:
Although this data set has been used by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), no warranty, expressed or implied, is made by the USGS as to the accuracy of the data and/or related materials. The act of distribution shall not constitute any such warranty, and no responsibility is assumed by the USGS in the use of these data or related materials.
Any use of trade, product, or firm names is for descriptive purposes only and does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
Standard_Order_Process:
Digital_Form:
Digital_Transfer_Information:
Format_Name: TIFF
Format_Version_Number: ArcGIS 9.0
Format_Specification: Georeferenced Tiff
File_Decompression_Technique: no compression applied
Transfer_Size: 0.000
Digital_Transfer_Option:
Offline_Option:
Offline_Media: DVD-ROM
Recording_Format: I.S.O
Compatibility_Information: None
Fees: None
Technical_Prerequisites:
These data are available in Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) Tiff format. The user must have software capable of importing and processing the data file.
Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date: 20090702
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Brian Andrews
Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey
Contact_Position: Marine Geographer
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 384 Woods Hole Rd.
City: Woods Hole
State_or_Province: MA
Postal_Code: 02543-1598
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 508-548-8700 x2348
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 508-457-2310
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: bandrews@usgs.gov
Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998
Metadata_Time_Convention: local time
Metadata_Access_Constraints: None
Metadata_Use_Constraints: None
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