Metadata Sample for 2013 Nooksack

Metadata:

• Identification_Information
• Data_Quality_Information
• Spatial_Data_Organization_Information
• Spatial_Reference_Information
• Distribution_Information
• Metadata_Reference_Information

Identification_Information:

Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: WSI

Publication_Date: 20130725

Title: nooksack2013_be

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: raster digital data

Description:

Abstract:

The bare earth digital elevation model (DEM) represents the earth's surface with all vegetation and human-made structures removed. It is derived from NIR LiDAR data using TIN processing of the ground point returns. Some elevation values have been interpolated across areas in the ground model where there is no elevation data (e.g. over water, under dense vegetation). The DEM grid cell size is 3 ft. Data was processed in reference to NAD83 (CORS96), however the horizontal datum for this dataset is defined as NAD83 (HARN) as the difference is generally small and allows for greater ease of use with data in different datums. The vertical datum is NAVD88, Geoid 03, and the data is projected in Washington State Plane North. Horizontal units are in US Survey Feet and vertical units are in U.S. Survey Feet. WSI collected Nooksack River Basin LiDAR data for the Nooksack Indian Tribe through the Puget Sound LiDAR Consortium . Delivery 1 was collected on 1/12-1/13/2013, 1/15/2013, 3/31-4/1/2013, & 4/16/2013. Delivery 2 was collected on 4/1/13 and 6/28/13. Both deliveries are combined in this raster dataset.

Purpose:

Provide high resolution terrain elevation data from the Nooksack River Basin LiDAR dataset.

Supplemental_Information:

This data is assembled by 1/4 USGS Quadrangle and projected in Washington State Plane North.

Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Range_of_Dates/Times:

Beginning_Date: 20130112

Ending_Date: 20130628

Currentness_Reference: Nooksack River Basin LiDAR

Status:

Progress: Complete

Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: None planned

Spatial_Domain:

Bounding_Coordinates:

West_Bounding_Coordinate: -122.702886

East_Bounding_Coordinate: -121.800909

North_Bounding_Coordinate: 48.971043

South_Bounding_Coordinate: 48.584361

Keywords:

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: None

Theme_Keyword:

LiDAR, Light Detection and Ranging, high-resolution, elevation data, topography, bare earth, DEM, digital elevation model

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Categories

Theme_Keyword: elevation

Place:

Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: None

Place_Keyword: Pacific Northwest

Place_Keyword: Washington

Place_Keyword: Nooksack River, Nooksack River Basin

Access_Constraints: None

Use_Constraints:

In some areas of heavy vegetation or forest cover, there may be relatively few ground points in the LiDAR data. TINing the points produces large triangles and hence the elevations may be less accurate within such areas. Elevation values for open water surfaces are not considered valid elevations because of the dynamic nature of water and the fact that few points are typically returned from water surfaces when using NIR LiDAR.

Point_of_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization: Nooksack Indian Tribe

Contact_Person: Treva Coe

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing

Address: 5016 Deming Road

City: Deming

State_or_Province: Washington

Postal_Code: 98244

Country: USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 360-592-5176

Point_of_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization: Puget Sound LiDAR Consortium

Contact_Person: Diana Martinez

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing

Address: 1011 Western Avenue, Suite 500

City: Seattle

State_or_Province: Washington

Postal_Code: 98104

Country: US

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 206-971-3052

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: dmartinez@psrc.org

Data_Set_Credit: Nooksack Indian Tribe, Puget Sound LiDAR Consortium

Native_Data_Set_Environment:

Microsoft Windows 7 Version 6.1 (Build 7600) ; Esri ArcGIS 10.2.0.3348

Data_Quality_Information:

Logical_Consistency_Report:

Shaded relief images have been visually inspected for data errors such as pits, border artifacts, and shifting. LiDAR flight lines have been examined to ensure consistent elevation values across overlapping flight lines. The Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) of line to line relative accuracy for this dataset is 0.135 feet. Please see the LiDAR data report for a discussion of the statistics related to this dataset.

Completeness_Report:

LiDAR data has been collected and processed for all areas within the boundary for Delivery 1 and 2.

Positional_Accuracy:

Vertical_Positional_Accuracy:

Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Report:

The Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) of the vertical accuracy of this dataset is 0.076 feet. Please see the LiDAR data report for a discussion of the statistics related to this dataset.

Quantitative_Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Assessment:

Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Value: 0.076 feet

Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Explanation:

Accuracy was assessed using 2344 ground survey RTK (real time kinematic) points.

Lineage:

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

Acquisition. WSI collected the Delivery 1 Nooksack River Basin LiDAR data on 1/12-1/13/2013, 1/15/2013, 3/31-4/1/2013, 4/16/2013, 6/16/2013 & 6/28/2013 . The survey used (independently) a Leica ALS 60 and ALS 50 Phase II laser system mounted in a Cessna Caravan 208B. Data was collected using a single pulse flight plan. Near nadir scan angles were used to increase penetration of vegetation to ground surfaces. Ground level GPS and aircraft IMU were collected during the flight.
Leica ALS 60 Instrument Parameters (1/12-1/13/2013, 1/15/2013): Beam diameter: 21-34 cm, Pulse rate: 148.8-105.9 kHz, Maximum returns: 4, Speed: 105 knots, Overlap: 60-63 %, Laser power: 17 %, Field of vew (FOV): 24-28°, Beam wavelenth: 1064 nm, Frequency of GPS sampling: 2 Hz, Frequency of IMU sampling: 200 Hz, Swath width: 449-637 m, AGL: 900-1500 m, Average pulse density: 8
Leica ALS 50 Phase II Instrument Parameters (3/31-6/28/2013): Beam diameter: 21 cm, Pulse rate: 105.9 kHz, Maximum returns: 4, Speed: 105 knots, Overlap: 63 %, Laser power: 26 %, Field of vew (FOV): 28°, Beam wavelenth: 1064 nm, Frequency of GPS sampling: 2 Hz, Frequency of IMU sampling: 200 Hz, Swath width: 442 m, AGL: 900 m, Average pulse density: 8

Process_Date: 20130416

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

1. Flight lines and data were reviewed to ensure complete coverage of the study area and positional accuracy of the laser points. 2. Laser point return coordinates were computed using ALS Post Processor and IPAS TC software based on independent data from the LiDAR system, IMU, and aircraft. 3. The raw LiDAR file was assembled into flight lines per return with each point having an associated x, y, and z coordinate. 4. Visual inspection of swath to swath laser point consistencies within the study area were used to perform manual refinements of system alignment. 5. Custom algorithms were designed to evaluate points between adjacent flight lines. Automated system alignment was computed based upon randomly selected swath to swath accuracy measurements that consider elevation, slope, and intensities. Specifically, refinement in the combination of system pitch, roll and yaw offset parameters optimize internal consistency. 6. Noise (e.g., pits and birds) was filtered using ALS postprocessing software, based on known elevation ranges and included the removal of any cycle slips. 7. Using TerraScan and Microstation, ground classifications utilized custom settings appropriate to the study area. 8. The corrected and filtered return points were compared to the RTK ground survey points collected to verify the vertical accuracy. 9. TIN processing of the ground point returns was used to create this bare earth DEM.

Process_Date: 20130617

Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:

Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Raster

Raster_Object_Information:

Raster_Object_Type: Grid Cell

Row_Count: 1744

Column_Count: 5067

Spatial_Reference_Information:

Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:

Planar:

Map_Projection:

Map_Projection_Name: NAD 1983 HARN StatePlane Washington North FIPS 4601 Feet

Lambert_Conformal_Conic:

Standard_Parallel: 47.5

Standard_Parallel: 48.73333333333333

Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: -120.8333333333333

Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 47.0

False_Easting: 1640416.666666667

False_Northing: 0.0

Planar_Coordinate_Information:

Planar_Coordinate_Encoding_Method: coordinate pair

Coordinate_Representation:

Abscissa_Resolution: 0.000000026366619998441372

Ordinate_Resolution: 0.000000026366619998441372

Planar_Distance_Units: foot_us

Geodetic_Model:

Horizontal_Datum_Name: D North American 1983 HARN

Ellipsoid_Name: GRS 1980

Semi-major_Axis: 6378137.0

Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 298.257222101

Distribution_Information:

Distributor:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization: Puget Sound LiDAR Consortium

Contact_Person: Diana Martinez

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing

Address: 1011 Western Avenue, Suite 500

City: Seattle

State_or_Province: Washington

Postal_Code: 98104

Country: US

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 206-971-3052

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: dmartinez@psrc.org

Distribution_Liability:

Please contact the Puget Sound LiDAR Consortium for information regarding the use of this data.

Standard_Order_Process:

Digital_Form:

Digital_Transfer_Information:

Format_Name: Raster Dataset

Transfer_Size: 34.100

Digital_Transfer_Option:

Metadata_Reference_Information:

Metadata_Date: 20130829

Metadata_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization: WSI

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical

Address: 517 SW 2nd St., Suite 400

City: Corvallis

State_or_Province: OR

Postal_Code: 97333

Country: US

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 541-752-1204

Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata

Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998

Metadata_Time_Convention: local time