USGS:Biology Biological Informatics Program Vegetation Characterization Program Hovenweep National Monument Spatial Vegetation Data Metadata

Spatial Vegetation Data Metadata

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Metadata:

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

Identification_Information:

Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator:

Northern Colorado Plateau Network, Inventory and Monitoring Program

Publication_Date: 20080321

Title:

Hovenweep National Monument Spatial Vegetation Data: Cover type / Association level of the National Vegetation Classification System

Series_Information:

Series_Name: USGS-NPS Vegetation Mapping Program

Issue_Identification: Hovenweep National Monument

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Denver, CO

Publisher:

USGS, Biological Resources Discipline, Center for Biological Informatics

Online_Linkage:

<http://biology.usgs.gov/npsveg/hove/index.html>

File_or_Table_Name: fcl_Veg_Polys

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data

Description:

Abstract:

This polygon feature class represents vegetation communities mapped at Hovenweep National Monument. The polygons were generated using guidelines set by the USGS-NPS Vegetation Mapping Program (<http://biology.usgs.gov/npsveg/standards.html>). Original vegetation map unit lines were drawn on mylar overlays of the project photography, then scanned to generate the linework. Due to the "snapshot" nature of the aerial photography, this vegetation layer largely reflects conditions that existed when the imagery was collected (August 1996).

Purpose:

This polygon layer represents vegetation communities found at the Hovenweep National Monument. The intended use of all data in the park's GIS library is to support diverse park activities including planning, management, maintenance, research, and interpretation.

Supplemental_Information:

To update the hotlinks to the map unit description PDFs, update the MAP_UNIT_PDF_PATH field in TBL_VEGMAP_INFO with the directory path where the map unit PDFs are stored (e.g., Calculate: MAP_UNIT_PDF_PATH = "C:\GIS\Parks\HOVE\Vegetation\MU_PDFs\" & [MAP_UNIT_PDF]).

Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date: 19960806

Currentness_Reference: Source photography date

Status:

Progress: Complete

Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: As needed

Spatial_Domain:

Description_of_Geographic_Extent: Hovenweep National Monument and environs

Bounding_Coordinates:

West_Bounding_Coordinate: -110.056245

East_Bounding_Coordinate: -109.955472

North_Bounding_Coordinate: 37.641069

South_Bounding_Coordinate: 37.560518

Local_Bounding_Coordinates:
Left_Bounding_Coordinate: 583351.250000
Right_Bounding_Coordinate: 592154.250000
Bottom_Bounding_Coordinate: 4157567.000000
Top_Bounding_Coordinate: 4166411.750000

Keywords:

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: None

Theme_Keyword: Vegetation Classification

Theme_Keyword: Standardized National Vegetation Classification

Theme_Keyword: SNVCS

Theme_Keyword: NVCS

Theme_Keyword: Alliance

Theme_Keyword: Community Association

Theme_Keyword: Vegetation Map

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: National Park Service Theme Category Thesaurus

Theme_Keyword: Vegetation

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Category

Theme_Keyword: biota

Place:

Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: None

Place_Keyword: Hovenweep National Monument

Place_Keyword: HOVE

Place_Keyword: San Juan County

Place_Keyword: Utah

Place_Keyword: UT

Place_Keyword: Montezuma County

Place_Keyword: Colorado

Place_Keyword: CO

Place_Keyword: Colorado Plateau

Place_Keyword: National Park Service

Place_Keyword: NPS

Place_Keyword: USA

Place:

Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: National Park System Unit Name Thesaurus

Place_Keyword: Hovenweep National Monument

Place:

Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: National Park System Unit Code Thesaurus

Place_Keyword: HOVE

Access_Constraints: None

Use_Constraints: None

Point_of_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization:

Northern Colorado Plateau Network, Inventory and Monitoring Program

Contact_Person: Janet Coles

Contact_Position: Vegetation Ecologist

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: Mailing Address

Address: P.O. Box 848

City: Moab

State_or_Province: UT

Postal_Code: 84532

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 435-719-2358

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: janet_coles@nps.gov

Cross_Reference:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Von Loh, J., G. Wakefield, A. Wight, M. Reid, and J. Coles

Publication_Date: 200803101

Title:

Vegetation Classification and Mapping Project Report, Hovenweep National Monument

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: report

Online_Linkage: <http://science.nature.nps.gov/im/units/ncpn/>

Native_Data_Set_Environment:

Microsoft Windows XP Version 5.1 (Build 2600) Service Pack 2; ESRI ArcCatalog 9.2.4.1420

Native_Dataset_Format: File Geodatabase Feature Class

Data_Set_Credit: NPS, SEUG, NCPN & e2M

Data_Quality_Information:

Lineage:

Source_Information:

Source_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: USGS

Publication_Date: varies

Title: Ruin Point, Negro Canyon, Arriola, Navajo Canyon

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: digital file

Source_Scale_Denominator: 24,000

Type_of_Source_Media: CD-ROM

Source_Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date: unknown

Source_Currentness_Reference: publication date

Source_Citation_Abbreviation: DRG

Source_Contribution: Digital Raster Graphics were used for field maps.

Source_Information:

Source_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: USDA Aerial Photo Field Office, Salt Lake City, UT

Publication_Date: 19960806

Title:

1:12,000 Aerial photography (true color) of Hovenweep National Monument

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: image

Other_Citation_Details:

Aerial photography was taken at a scale of 1:12,000. Original media are in the form of positive transparencies. Photointerpretation was done on scanned and rubbersheeted images of the true color photos.

Online_Linkage: <http://biology.usgs.gov/>

Source_Scale_Denominator: 12000

Type_of_Source_Media: Contact paper prints of film transparencies

Source_Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date: 19960806

Source_Currentness_Reference: Imagery date

Source_Citation_Abbreviation: HOVE aerial photos

Source_Contribution:

These aerial photographs were the basis for the mapping process.

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

Imagery collected (1996) at a scale of 1:12,000. These hardcopy photos were scanned, then rubbersheeted for use as the base map.

Process_Date: unknown

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

Polygon creation. Vegetation map units were drawn onto mylar overlays over 9X9 hardcopy photos. These overlays were then scanned, then the digital images of mylar sheets were brought into ArcGIS. They were converted from images into line feature classes using ArcScan. The line feature classes were cleaned and converted into polygons. The polygons were examined for topology, and were then attributed using map codes written on the mylar sheets.

Process_Software_and_Version: ArcGIS 8.x

Process_Date: 20040101

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

Revision and publication. Following the initial vegetation mapping, specialists examined the thematic accuracy of the vegetation layer. Adjustments were made to the data layer according to those assessments.

Process_Date: 20070101

Attribute_Accuracy:

Attribute_Accuracy_Report:

Network staff has ground checked and verified all features to the best of their knowledge. GIS personnel verified all features and attributes.

Logical_Consistency_Report:

All polygon features are checked for topology using the ArcGIS software. There are no duplicate features present. The tests for logical consistency are performed in ArcGIS. All attribute codes and attributes have been checked for typographical and logical errors.

Completeness_Report:

This data contains all the polygons mapped in Hovenweep National Monument. All data in the project area were classified and digitized. This includes alliances/community association classes, density classes, height classes, pattern groups, water, and unvegetated/landuse.

Positional_Accuracy:

Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:

Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report:

The vegetation spatial data meets National Map Accuracy Standards.

Vertical_Positional_Accuracy:

Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Report: Not applicable

Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:

Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Vector

Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:

ESRI_Terms_Description: ESRI_Feature_Type: Simple ESRI_Feature_Geometry: Polygon ESRI_Topology: FALSE ESRI_Feature_Count: 1250 Spatial_Index: TRUE Linear_Referencing: FALSE SDTS_Terms_Description

Spatial_Reference_Information:

Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:

Planar:

Grid_Coordinate_System:

Grid_Coordinate_System_Name: Universal Transverse Mercator

Universal_Transverse_Mercator:

UTM_Zone_Number: 12

Transverse_Mercator:

Scale_Factor_at_Central_Meridian: 0.999600

Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: -111.000000

Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 0.000000

False_Easting: 500000.000000

False_Northing: 0.000000

Planar_Coordinate_Information:

Planar_Coordinate_Encoding_Method: coordinate pair

Planar_Distance_Units: meters

Coordinate_Representation:

Abscissa_Resolution: 0.000100

Ordinate_Resolution: 0.000100

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: fcl_Veg_Polys

Entity_Type_Definition: Feature Class

Entity_Type_Definition_Source: National Park Service

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Shape

Attribute_Definition: Feature geometry.

Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Coordinates defining the features.

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: SHAPE

Attribute_Definition: Feature geometry.

Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Coordinates defining the features.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Polygon_ID

Attribute_Definition: Unique ID per polygon

Attribute_Definition_Source: NPS four letter park code plus unique number

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Unique ID

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Map_Unit_ID

Attribute_Definition: map class number

Attribute_Definition_Source: NPS map class number

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Code delineating the Map Unit for COLM.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Map_Unit_Common_Name

Attribute_Definition: String

Attribute_Definition_Source: NPS map unit common name

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: The common name of the map unit for COLM.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Edit_Date

Attribute_Definition: Date of edit

Attribute_Definition_Source: NPS

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Date of any edits or updates to attributes.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Edit_Notes

Attribute_Definition: Explantion of edits

Attribute_Definition_Source: NPS

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Notes about any edits or updates made to a point.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Acres

Attribute_Definition: Double

Attribute_Definition_Source: NPS

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Acres calculated using X-tools.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Hectares

Attribute_Definition: Double

Attribute_Definition_Source: NPS

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Hectares created using X-tools.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SHAPE_Length

Attribute_Definition: Length of feature in internal units.

Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Positive real numbers that are automatically generated.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SHAPE_Area

Attribute_Definition: Area of feature in internal units squared.

Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Positive real numbers that are automatically generated.

Detailed_Description:

Entity_Type:

Entity_Type_Label: rc_VegPolys_VegMapInfo

Entity_Type_Definition: Relationship

Entity_Type_Definition_Source: National Park Service

Overview_Description:

Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:

The National Vegetation Classification Standard is organized hierarchically to support conservation and resource stewardship applications across multiple scales. The upper levels of the hierarchy are based on the physical form or structure of the vegetation (physiognomy) and have been refined from the international standards developed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The two most detailed levels of the hierarchy are based on the species composition of existing vegetation (floristics) and reflect the phyto-sociological standards that were originally developed by European ecologists. The vegetation classification is continually advanced through the collection and analysis of new field data and will be greatly strengthened during the course of the USGS/NPS mapping efforts. Data file attributes include vegetation height, density, species, alliance, community element, and land cover. Field Name - Type Description: OBJECTID - ObjectID - Sequential unique whole numbers automatically generated. SHAPE - Geometry - Feature geometry, ESRI autogenerated. Polygon_ID- Text - Unique polygon identifier created for relationship purposes. Map_Unit_ID - Text - Code delineating the Map Unit for HOVE. Map_Unit_Common_Name - Text - The common name of the map unit for HOVE. Edit_Date - Date - The date the polygon was last edited. Edit_Notes - Text - Notes detailing any edits made to a polygon. SHAPE_Length - Double - Length of feature in internal units. SHAPE_Area - Double - Area of feature in internal units squared. Acres - Double - Acres calculated using X-tools. Hectares - Double - Hectares created using X-tools.

Entity_and_Attribute_Detail_Citation: Unknown

Distribution_Information:

Distributor:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization:

USGS Biological Resources Division, Center for Biological Informatics

Contact_Person: USGS-NPS Vegetation Mapping Program Coordinator

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: Physical Address

Address: USGS

Address: Biological Resources Division, CBI

Address: Building 810, Room 8000

City: Denver

State_or_Province: Colorado

Postal_Code: 80225-0046

Country: USA

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: Mailing Address

Address: USGS

Address: Biological Resources Division, CBI

Address: PO BOX 25046, DFC, MS302

City: Denver

State_or_Province: Colorado

Postal_Code: 80225-0046

Country: USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone: (303) 202-4220

Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (303) 202-4229

Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (303) 202-4219 (org)

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: gs-b-npsveg@usgs.gov

Resource_Description: Downloadable Data

Distribution_Liability:

The U.S. Geological Survey and the National Park Service shall not be held liable for improper or incorrect use of the data described and/or contained herein. These data and related graphics (if available) are not legal documents and are not intended to be used as such.

The information contained in these data is dynamic and may change over time. The data are not better than the original sources from which they were derived. It is the responsibility of the data user to use the data appropriately and consistent within the limitations of geospatial data in general and these data in particular. Any related graphics (if available) are intended to aid the data user in acquiring relevant data; it is not approriate to use the related graphics as data.

The U.S. Geological Survey and the National Park Service gives no warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of these data. It is strongly recommended that these data are directly acquired from an U.S. Geological Survey and National Park Service servers and not indirectly through other sources which may have changed the data in some way. Although these data have been processed successfully on a computer system at the U.S. Geological Survey, no warranty expressed or implied is made regarding the utility of the data on another system or for general or scientific purposes, nor shall the act of distribution constitute any such warranty. This disclaimer applies both to individual use of the data and aggregate use with other data. It is also strongly recommended that careful attention be paid to the contents of the metadata file associated with these data. Mention of trade names or commercial products in this metadata report does not constitute endorsement or recommendation for use by the U. S. Department of the Interior, U. S. Geological Survey and National Park Service.

Standard_Order_Process:

Digital_Form:

Digital_Transfer_Information:

Format_Name: GDB (feature class)

Transfer_Size: 104

Digital_Transfer_Option:

Online_Option:

Computer_Contact_Information:

Network_Address:

Network_Resource_Name:

<http://biology.usgs.gov/npsveg/hove/index.html>

Fees: None

Metadata_Reference_Information:

Metadata_Date: 20080222

Metadata_Review_Date: 20080708

Metadata_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization: USGS-NPS Vegetation Mapping Program Coordinator

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical address

Address:

U.S. Geological Survey, Center for Biological Informatics, MS 302,
Room 8000, Building 810, Denver Federal Center

City: Denver

State_or_Province: Colorado

Postal_Code: 80225

Country: USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone: (303) 202-4220

Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (303) 202-4219

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: gs-b-npsveg@usgs.gov

Metadata_Standard_Name:

FGDC-STD-001.1-1999 Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata, 1998 Part 1: Biological Data Profile, 1999

Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998

Metadata_Extensions:

Online_Linkage:

<http://metadata.nbii.gov/portal/community/Communities/Toolkit/Metadata/FGDC_Metadata/>

Profile_Name: Biological Data Profile FGDC-STD-001.1-1999