Spatially referenced oblique aerial imagery of the Port Heiden shoreline, August 2013

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What does this data set describe?

Title:
Spatially referenced oblique aerial imagery of the Port Heiden shoreline, August 2013
Abstract:
In August 2013, a helicopter-based crew photographed approximately 52 miles (84 km) of shoreline near Port Heiden, Alaska, from 7 miles (11 km) northeast of Reindeer Creek, known locally as North Creek, to 10 miles (16 km) southwest of Strogonof Point. During this flight, 1,441 oblique aerial photographs were collected and were spatially referenced using a Garmin Dakota 20 handheld GPS. For a complete description of the image collection and file organization process please see the detailed metadata associated with this Raw Data File.
Supplemental_Information:
The DGGS metadata standard extends the FGDC standard to include elements that are required to facilitate our internal data management. These elements, referred to as "layers," group and describe files that have intrinsic logical or topological relationships and correspond to subdirectories within the data distribution package. The metadata layer provides the metadata or other documentation files. Attribute information for each data layer is described in this metadata file under the "Entity_and_Attribute_Information" section. Data layer contents: >photo-location-details: points showing the locations of oblique aerial photographs
  1. How should this data set be cited?

    Gould, A.I., and Kinsman, N.E.M., 2013, Spatially referenced oblique aerial imagery of the Port Heiden shoreline, August 2013: Raw Data File RDF 2013-10, Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys, Fairbanks, Alaska, United States.

    Online Links:

    Other_Citation_Details: 2 p.

  2. What geographic area does the data set cover?

    West_Bounding_Coordinate: -159.091048
    East_Bounding_Coordinate: -158.544036
    North_Bounding_Coordinate: 57.093596
    South_Bounding_Coordinate: 56.783259

  3. What does it look like?

  4. Does the data set describe conditions during a particular time period?

    Calendar_Date: Aug-2013
    Currentness_Reference: ground condition

  5. What is the general form of this data set?

    Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: digital-data

  6. How does the data set represent geographic features?

    1. How are geographic features stored in the data set?

      This is a point data set.

    2. What coordinate system is used to represent geographic features?

      The map projection used is Albers Conical Equal Area.

      Projection parameters:
      Standard_Parallel: 55.0
      Standard_Parallel: 65.0
      Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: -154.0
      Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 50.0
      False_Easting: 0
      False_Northing: 0

      Planar coordinates are encoded using coordinate pair
      Abscissae (x-coordinates) are specified to the nearest 50
      Ordinates (y-coordinates) are specified to the nearest 50
      Planar coordinates are specified in meters

      The horizontal datum used is North American Datum of 1983.
      The ellipsoid used is North American Datum of 1983.
      The semi-major axis of the ellipsoid used is 6378137.
      The flattening of the ellipsoid used is 1/298.257222101.

  7. How does the data set describe geographic features?

    rdf2013-10-photo-location-details
    points showing the locations of oblique aerial photographs (Source: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys)

    DateTime
    The date and time photograph was taken in the following format: YYYY:MM:DD HH:MM:SS Military Format, Alaska Standard Time (Source: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys)

    Range of values
    Minimum:2013:08:15 15:11:09
    Maximum:2013:08:15 15:49:39

    FileName
    The image group zip file package for each photograph. Use this key to find the correct download on the publication download site. (Source: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys)

    ValueDefinition
    portheiden-shoreline-obliques-01Photo group number for download
    portheiden-shoreline-obliques-02Photo group number for download
    portheiden-shoreline-obliques-03Photo group number for download
    portheiden-shoreline-obliques-04Photo group number for download
    portheiden-shoreline-obliques-05Photo group number for download
    portheiden-shoreline-obliques-06Photo group number for download
    portheiden-shoreline-obliques-07Photo group number for download
    portheiden-shoreline-obliques-08Photo group number for download
    portheiden-shoreline-obliques-09Photo group number for download
    portheiden-shoreline-obliques-10Photo group number for download
    portheiden-shoreline-obliques-11Photo group number for download
    portheiden-shoreline-obliques-12Photo group number for download
    portheiden-shoreline-obliques-13Photo group number for download
    portheiden-shoreline-obliques-14Photo group number for download
    portheiden-shoreline-obliques-15Photo group number for download
    portheiden-shoreline-obliques-16Photo group number for download
    portheiden-shoreline-obliques-17Photo group number for download
    portheiden-shoreline-obliques-18Photo group number for download

    StillPhoto
    Image file name (Source: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys)

    Range of values
    Minimum:IMG_3442.JPG
    Maximum:IMG_4882.JPG

    FrameID
    Unique sequential image identifier (Source: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys)

    Range of values
    Minimum:IMG_3442
    Maximum:IMG_4882

    ALBERS_X
    X coordinate of image location, Coordinate System: NAD_1983_Alaska_Albers (Source: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys)

    Range of values
    Minimum:-307776.233859
    Maximum:-276822.906713
    Units:meters

    ALBERS_Y
    Y coordinate of image location, Coordinate System: NAD_1983_Alaska_Albers (Source: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys)

    Range of values
    Minimum:764582.3068
    Maximum:797058.7331
    Units:meters


Who produced the data set?

  1. Who are the originators of the data set? (may include formal authors, digital compilers, and editors)

  2. Who also contributed to the data set?

    This RDF was funded with qualified outer continental shelf oil and gas revenues by the Coastal Impact Assistance Program, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and U.S. Department of the Interior. The views and conclusions contained in this document are those of the authors and should not be interpreted as representing the opinions or policies of the U.S. Government. Mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute their endorsement by the U.S. Government.

  3. To whom should users address questions about the data?

    Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys
    GIS Manager
    3354 College Road
    Fairbanks, AK 99709-3707
    USA

    (907)451-5020 (voice)
    dggsgis@alaska.gov

    Hours_of_Service: 8 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, except State holidays


Why was the data set created?

The purpose of this publication is to provide a spatial reference for oblique aerial photographs taken along the Port Heiden shoreline in August 2013. The oblique aerial imagery is intended to serve as a photographic reference of coastal features and conditions at the time of collection.


How was the data set created?

  1. From what previous works were the data drawn?

  2. How were the data generated, processed, and modified?

    Date: 15-Aug-2013 (process 1 of 4)
    Acquisition of oblique aerial images - The Port Heiden shoreline was photographed from a low flying (500 to 1,500 ft AGL) south bound helicopter on August 15, 2013. DGGS coastal geologist, Alex Gould, took photographs using a hand-held Canon PowerShot G9 digital camera collecting 4000x3000 (180 dpi) imagery. The photograph collection began at 3:10 pm AKST north of Port Heiden and ended at 3:50 pm AKST southwest of Strogonof Point. All photos were linked to GPS tracks logged with a Garmin Dakota 20 handheld GPS.

    Date: Aug-2013 (process 2 of 4)
    GPS and camera clock synchronization - The clocks of both the camera and GPS were synchronized using GeoSetter software. This step was necessary in order to link the camera's photographs with the spatial location provided by the GPS. Each of the image files was geotagged with a GPS latitude and longitude (DD; MM: S.SSSS) that can be accessed under the image properties.

    Date: Sep-2013 (process 3 of 4)
    Index shapefile - We used the ArcGIS 10.1 "GeoTagged Photos to Points" tool to extract the xy coordinates from the GeoSetter tagged image files. The coordinates were then projected into the Alaska Albers coordinate system, transformed from WGS84 to NAD83 datum, and then exported as a shapefile. Attribute fields containing additional information were added to produce the final shapefile.

    Date: Sep-2013 (process 4 of 4)
    Image file organization - We organized the image files into separate directories such that the total file size of each directory is about 500 mb or less. directory names were added to the index shapefile

  3. What similar or related data should the user be aware of?

    DeRaps, M.R., and Kinsman, N.E.M., 2012, Spatially referenced oblique aerial photography of the Eastern Norton Sound shoreline, July 2011: Raw Data File RDF 2011-5, Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys, Fairbanks, Alaska, United States.

    Online Links:

    Other_Citation_Details: 3 DVDs
    DeRaps, M.R., and Kinsman, N.E.M., 2012, Spatially referenced oblique aerial photography of the Golovin shoreline, July 2012: Raw Data File RDF 2012-4, Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys, Fairbanks, Alaska, United States.

    Online Links:

    Other_Citation_Details: 2 p
    Kinsman, N.E.M., and DeRaps, M.R., 2012, Coastal hazard field investigations in response to the November 2011 Bering Sea storm, Norton Sound, Alaska: Report of Investigation RI 2012-2 v. 1.1, Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys, Fairbanks, Alaska, United States.

    Online Links:

    Other_Citation_Details: 51 p., 1 sheet
    Kinsman, N.E.M., DeRaps, M.R., and Smith, J.R., 2013, Preliminary evaluation of coastal geomorphology and geohazards on 'Kigiqtam Iglua', an island northeast of Shishmaref, Alaska: Preliminary Interpretive Report PIR 2013-3, Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys, Fairbanks, Alaska, United States.

    Online Links:

    Other_Citation_Details: 15 p
    Smith, J.R., Gray, Glenn, and Kinsman, N.E.M., 2012, Annotated bibliography series in support of coastal community hazard planning-Northwest Alaska: Miscellaneous Publication MP 147, Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys, Fairbanks, Alaska, United States.

    Online Links:

    Other_Citation_Details: 5 p


How reliable are the data; what problems remain in the data set?

  1. How well have the observations been checked?

    The accuracies of the photo points are dependent upon the horizontal positional accuracy of the handheld GPS unit and camera and GPS clock synchronization. The clocks of both the camera and GPS were synchronized in order to link the camera's photographs with the spatial location provided by the GPS.

  2. How accurate are the geographic locations?

    Accuracies of photo points are dependent on the handheld GPS units used to track the helicopter's position. According to the Garmin manual, typical horizontal errors for the Dakota 20 are less than 10 m.

  3. How accurate are the heights or depths?

  4. Where are the gaps in the data? What is missing?

    Oblique aerial photographs are provided for the section of Port Heiden shoreline from 7 miles (11 km) northeast of Reindeer Creek to 10 miles (16 km) southwest of Strogonof Point. Photographs were taken approximately every 30 to 100 meters from a flying height of 500 to 1,500 feet above ground level (AGL). A continuous shooting mode was used, resulting in gaps in image collection that are greater than 100 meters during periods when the camera was auto-focusing. Any altitude values accessed under the image properties of the geotagged photographs have not been verified and therefore should not be used.

  5. How consistent are the relationships among the observations, including topology?

    No topologic relationships are present in the data. The following logical consistency test was performed: each photograph was visually checked against its corresponding geospatial location on orthorectified 2002 aerial imagery and 1998 Landsat satellite imagery. Any altitude values accessed under the image properties of the geotagged photographs have not been verified and therefore should not be used.


How can someone get a copy of the data set?

Are there legal restrictions on access or use of the data?

Access_Constraints:
This report, map, and/or dataset is available directly from the State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys (see contact information below).
Use_Constraints:
Any hard copies or published datasets utilizing these datasets shall clearly indicate their source. If the user has modified the data in any way, the user is obligated to describe the types of modifications the user has made. The user specifically agrees not to misrepresent these datasets, nor to imply that changes made by the user were approved by the State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys. The State of Alaska makes no express or implied warranties (including warranties for merchantability and fitness) with respect to the character, functions, or capabilities of the electronic data or products or their appropriateness for any user's purposes. In no event will the State of Alaska be liable for any incidental, indirect, special, consequential, or other damages suffered by the user or any other person or entity whether from the use of the electronic services or products or any failure thereof or otherwise. In no event will the State of Alaska's liability to the Requestor or anyone else exceed the fee paid for the electronic service or product.

  1. Who distributes the data set? (Distributor 1 of 1)

    Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys
    3354 College Road
    Fairbanks, AK 99709-3707
    USA

    (907)451-5020 (voice)
    (907)451-5050 (FAX)
    dggspubs@alaska.gov

    Hours_of_Service: 8 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, except State holidays
    Contact_Instructions:
    Please view our website (<http://www.dggs.alaska.gov>) for the latest information on available data. Please contact us using the e-mail address provided above when possible.
  2. What's the catalog number I need to order this data set?

    RDF 2013-10

  3. What legal disclaimers am I supposed to read?

    The State of Alaska makes no expressed or implied warranties (including warranties for merchantability and fitness) with respect to the character, functions, or capabilities of the electronic data or products or their appropriateness for any user's purposes. In no event will the State of Alaska be liable for any incidental, indirect, special, consequential, or other damages suffered by the user or any other person or entity whether from the use of the electronic services or products or any failure thereof or otherwise. In no event will the State of Alaska's liability to the Requestor or anyone else exceed the fee paid for the electronic service or product.

  4. How can I download or order the data?


Who wrote the metadata?

Dates:
Last modified: 17-Dec-2013
Metadata author:
Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys
Metadata Manager
3354 College Road
Fairbanks, AK 99709-3707
USA

(907)451-5020 (voice)

Metadata standard:
FGDC Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata (FGDC-STD-001-1998)
Metadata extensions used:


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