Forest Type Classification, 2010-2011, Delaware River Basin, Northern Section


Identification_Information:
Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator:Jarlath O'Neil-Dunne, University of Vermont Spatial Analysis Laboratory, Director
Publication_Date:20140730
Title:
Forest Type Classification, 2010-2011, Delaware River Basin, Northern Section
Edition:First
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form:remote-sensing image
Description:
Abstract:
This dataset is a high-resolution representation of forest types for the northern section of the Delaware River Basin. Forest type was determined by integrating high-resolution tree canopy from the 2010-2011 land cover dataset with the USDA Forest Service’s National Forest Type Dataset (http://data.fs.usda.gov/geodata/rastergateway/forest_type/index.php). A customized segmentation algorithm within an object-based image analysis system was used to divide the tree canopy into homogenous polygons based on the spatial and spectral qualities in 2010-2011 National Agricultural Imagery Program (NAIP) data. Each polygon was then assigned to the dominant forest type found in the National Forest Type Dataset.End users of this product should exercise caution when making decisions based on this dataset. The National Forest Type Dataset has known accuracy issues, and these issues are likely compounded when the data were reworked into this higher-resolution product.
Purpose:
Forest types for the northern section of the Delaware River Basin.
Supplemental_Information:
This data set was developed for the Delaware River Basin Commission with a grant from the William Penn Foundation. The methods used were developed by the University of Vermont Spatial Analysis Laboratory with funding from the USDA Forest Service..
Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date:20140109
Currentness_Reference:
ground condition
Status:
Progress:Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency:None planned
Spatial_Domain:
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate:-75.688145
East_Bounding_Coordinate:-74.416792
North_Bounding_Coordinate:42.222521
South_Bounding_Coordinate:40.813750
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus:None
Theme_Keyword:Tree Canopy
Theme_Keyword:Land cover
Theme_Keyword:Watershed
Theme_Keyword:Forest
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus:ISO 19115 Topic Categories
Theme_Keyword:environment
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus:None
Place_Keyword:New York
Place_Keyword:Pennsylvania
Place_Keyword:Delaware River Basin
Temporal:
Temporal_Keyword_Thesaurus:None
Temporal_Keyword:2011
Temporal_Keyword:2010
Access_Constraints:None
Use_Constraints:
None
Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization:University of Vermont Spatial Analysis Laboratory
Contact_Person:Jarlath O'Neil-Dunne
Contact_Position:Director
Contact_Address:
Address_Type:mailing and physical
Address:
Aiken Room 205
Address:
81 Carrigan Drive
City:Burlington
State_or_Province:VT
Postal_Code:05405
Country:US
Contact_Voice_Telephone:802-656-3324
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone:802-656-8683
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address:joneildu@uvm.edu
Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
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Contact_Organization:University of Vermont Spatial Analysis Laboratory
Contact_Person:Jarlath O'Neil-Dunne
Contact_Position:Director
Contact_Address:
Address_Type:mailing and physical
Address:
81 Carrigan Drive
Address:
Aiken Center Room 205
City:Burlington
State_or_Province:VT
Postal_Code:05405
Country:US
Contact_Voice_Telephone:802-656-3324
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone:802-656-8683
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address:joneildu@uvm.edu
Data_Set_Credit:
University of Vermont Spatial Analysis Laboratory
Native_Data_Set_Environment:
Microsoft Windows 7 Version 6.1 (Build 7601) Service Pack 1; Esri ArcGIS 10.2.0.3348
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Data_Quality_Information:
Logical_Consistency_Report:
Topology check for overlaps and gaps.
Completeness_Report:
Complete for the study area.
Lineage:
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National Agricultural Imagery Program 4-band data
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NAIP
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National Agricultural Imagery Program 4-band data, Broome County, NY.
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Normalized Digital Surface Model
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Normalized Digital Surface Model, Delaware County, NY.
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Normalized Digital Surface Model, Pike County, PA.
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Normalized Digital Surface Model
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Vector GIS Data
Source_Information:
Type_of_Source_Media:None
Source_Contribution:
USDA Forest Service’s National Forest Type Dataset 
http://data.fs.usda.gov/geodata/rastergateway/forest_type/index.php
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
Object based image analysis (OBIA) using a rule-based expert system
Process_Date:20131201
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
Manual corrections to land cover classification
Process_Date:20140109
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Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:
Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method:Vector
Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:
SDTS_Terms_Description:
SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type:GT-polygon composed of chains
Point_and_Vector_Object_Count:755471
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Spatial_Reference_Information:
Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Planar:
Map_Projection:
Transverse_Mercator:
Scale_Factor_at_Central_Meridian:0.9996
Longitude_of_Central_Meridian:-75.0
Latitude_of_Projection_Origin:0.0
False_Easting:500000.0
False_Northing:0.0
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Coordinate_Representation:
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Planar_Distance_Units:meter
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Horizontal_Datum_Name:D North American 1983
Ellipsoid_Name:GRS 1980
Semi-major_Axis:6378137.0
Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio:298.257222101
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Entity_and_Attribute_Information:
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label:Forest Type Classification
Entity_Type_Definition:
UTC
Entity_Type_Definition_Source:
Internal
Attribute:
Attribute_Label:FID
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:Type
Attribute_Definition:
Forest type was determined by integrating high-resolution tree canopy from the 2010-2011 land cover dataset with the USDA Forest Service’s National Forest Type Dataset (http://data.fs.usda.gov/geodata/rastergateway/forest_type/index.php).
Attribute_Definition_Source:
USDA Forest Service
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Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization:Pennsylvania Spatial Data Access (PASDA)
Contact_Address:
Address_Type:mailing and physical address
Address:
115 Land and Water Building
City:University Park
State_or_Province:Pennsylvania
Postal_Code:16802
Country:United States
Contact_Voice_Telephone:814-865-8792
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address:pasda@psu.edu
Distribution_Liability:
The USER shall indemnify, save harmless, and, if requested, defend those parties involved with the development and distribution of this data, their officers, agents, and employees from and against any suits, claims, or actions for injury, death, or property damage arising out of the use of or any defect in the FILES or any accompanying documentation. Those parties involved with the development and distribution excluded any and all implied warranties, including warranties or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and makes no warranty or representation, either express or implied, with respect to the FILES or accompanying documentation, including its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose. The FILES and documentation are provided "as is" and the USER assumes the entire risk as to its quality and performance. Those parties involved with the development and distribution of this data will not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the FILES or any accompanying documentation.
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Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date:20150204
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization:University of Vermont Spatial Analysis Laboratory
Contact_Person:Jarlath O'Neil-Dunne
Contact_Position:Director
Contact_Address:
Address_Type:mailing and physical
Address:
81 Carrigan Drive
Address:
Aiken Center Room 205
City:Burlington
State_or_Province:VT
Postal_Code:05405
Country:US
Contact_Voice_Telephone:802-656-3324
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone:802-656-8683
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address:joneildu@uvm.edu
Metadata_Standard_Name:FGDC Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata_Standard_Version:FGDC-STD-001-1998
Metadata_Time_Convention:local time
Metadata_Use_Constraints:
None.
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