U.S. Geological Survey High Resolution Orthoimagery for Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Identification_Information:
Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator:U.S. Geological Survey
Publication_Date:2008
Title:
U.S. Geological Survey High Resolution Orthoimagery for Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form:vector digital data
Series_Information:
Series_Name:Urban Area Orthoimagery
Issue_Identification:0.1
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place:Sioux Falls, SD
Publisher:U.S. Geological Survey
Other_Citation_Details:
The data obtained through The National Map Seamless Server is considered to be the "best available" data from USGS. Historical data and other data may be obtained by contacting Customer Services, USGS Earth Resources Observation & Science Center, at 1-800-252-4547.
Online_Linkage: http://seamless.usgs.gov
Online_Linkage: https://www.pasda.psu.edu
Description:
Abstract: 
"One foot GSD, natural color (RGB), 8-bit digital orthophotography for the City of PIttsburgh, Pennsylvania. The imagery was collected using the Leica Geosystems ADS40 sensor between April 26th and July 8th, 2009 at an average altitude of 9,600 feet above ground level. The National Elevation Dataset (NED) was used as vertical control. Airborne GPS/IMU data was used as horizontal control. The orthophotography is georeferenced to UTM Zone 17 North, meter units, NAD83, NAVD88. The imagery was produced by Pixxures, Inc. under contract for DigitalGlobe, Inc."  Data received at EROS were reprojected from 1-foot Pennsylvania 3-band, State Plane to 3-band, 0.30 meter UTM Zone 17 and resampled to align to the USNG using the USGS Seamless system. The naming convention is based on the U.S. National Grid (USNG), taking the coordinates of the SW corner of the orthoimage. The metadata were imported and updated for display through The National Map Seamless Server at  Chip-level metadata are provided in XML format.
Purpose: 
High Resolution Orthoimagery provides a critical tool for those involved in development decisions such as resource managers and city planners. The detailed focus of High Resolution Orthoimagery provides emergency responders detailed information in determining the best evacuation routes, alternative routes and safe access to aid. High Resolution Orthoimagery assists law enforcement personnel in determining the best locations to place surveillance cameras in high-traffic urban areas and popular attractions. The data assists Federal, State and local emergency responders in planning for homeland security efforts. This data also supports The National Map.
Supplemental_Information: 
Information in quotation marks is taken directly from the original metadata document.
Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date:200904
Currentness_Reference: 
ground condition
Status:
Progress:Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency:Unknown
Spatial_Domain:
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate:-80.5860567921284
East_Bounding_Coordinate:-80.5684825762733
North_Bounding_Coordinate:39.6906028958002
South_Bounding_Coordinate:39.6770241475074
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus:None
Theme_Keyword:digital spatial data
Theme_Keyword:0.3 meter orthoimage
Theme_Keyword:rectified image
Theme_Keyword:orthophoto
Theme_Keyword:natural color orthophoto
Theme_Keyword:orthoimage
Theme_Keyword:image map
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus:ISO 19115 Category
Theme_Keyword:imageryBaseMapsEarthCover
Theme_Keyword:010
Theme_Keyword:geoscientificInformation
Theme_Keyword:008
Theme_Keyword:location
Theme_Keyword:013
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus:American Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
Theme_Keyword:National Standards for Spatial Digital Accuracy (NSSDA)
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus:U.S. Department of Commerce, 1995, Countries, dependencies, areas of special sovereignty, and their principal administrative divisions, Federal Information Processing Standard 10-4,): Washington, D.C., National Institute of Standards and Technology
Place_Keyword:United States
Place_Keyword:U.S.
Place_Keyword:US
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus:U.S. Department of Commerce, 1987, Codes for the identification of the States, the District of Columbia and the outlying areas of the United States, and associated areas (Federal Information Processing Standard 5-2): Washington, D.C., National Institute of Standards and Technology
Place_Keyword:PA
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus:Geographic Names Information System
Place_Keyword:Pittsburgh
Place_Keyword:Pennsylvania
Place_Keyword:Allegheny County
Place_Keyword:Beaver County
Place_Keyword:Westmoreland County
Place_Keyword:Washington county
Place_Keyword:Fayette County
Place_Keyword:Greene County
Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization:U.S. Geological Survey
Contact_Position:Customer Services Representative
Contact_Address:
Address_Type:mailing and physical address
Address: 
USGS  Earth Resources Observation and Science Center
City:Sioux Falls
State_or_Province:SD
Postal_Code:57198-0001
Country:USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone:605/594-6151
Contact_Voice_Telephone:1-800-252-4547
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone:605/594-6589
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address:webmapping@usgs.gov
Hours_of_Service:0800 - 1600 CT, M - F (-6h CST/-5h CDT GMT)
Data_Set_Credit: 
U.S. Geological Survey and Pixxures, Inc. under contract for DigitalGlobe, Inc.
Security_Information:
Security_Classification_System:NGA
Native_Data_Set_Environment:
Microsoft Windows XP Version 5.1 (Build 2600) Service Pack 3; ESRI ArcCatalog 9.3.1.1850
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Data_Quality_Information:
Attribute_Accuracy:
Attribute_Accuracy_Report: 
N/A
Logical_Consistency_Report: 
N/A
Completeness_Report: 
N/A
Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report: 
"90% of photo identifiable points are within 4 meters of true surveyed ground locations."
Vertical_Positional_Accuracy:
Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Report: 
There is no vertical accuracy component to orthophotography.
Lineage:
Process_Step:
Process_Description: 
"Data processing of ADS40-SH51 imagery and metadata is a streamlined digital workflow process utilizing Pixxures, Inc.'s proprietary software and commercial softcopy photogrammetric software including Applanix, GPro, ORIMA, and Orthovista. The ADS40-SH51 sensor GPS/IMU position and attitude data is directly processed through three separate but continuous steps: Applanix POSPAC for data extracting, PosGPS for data analysis and POSProc for data measurement. The post-processed GPS data output is displayed onto the flight profile plot, which clearly shows the RMS values of the combined separation, C/A Code and Carrier Phase. The output GPS/IMU data is also verified by a PDOP plot and PDOP values are compared to an acceptable threshold range. The processing on ADS40-SH51 images is based on proprietary software for bundle adjustment. The image is linked to the local coordinate system through the initial GPS/IMU data with correct position and orientation. Orthorectified imagery is checked and radiometricly balanced in a parallel process that utilizes custom gradient correction software and the INPHO Orthovista Radiometrics editor. Once both processes have passed rigid AT and QC milestones, the imagery bands, red, green and blue are rectified to an RGB product. These orthos are passed to the mosaic team for QC, seam line placement and tiling using the interactive capabilities of Orthovista software. Following the application of seamline and final tonal adjustment, the orthoimagery is cut to a custom tiling index."
Process_Date:2009
Process_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person:Mike Scanlan
Contact_Organization:Pixxures, Inc.
Contact_Position:Project Lead
Contact_Address:
Address_Type:mailing and physical address
Address: 
15000 W 64th Avenue
City:Arvada
State_or_Province:CO
Postal_Code:80001
Country:USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone:303-302-8643
Contact_Voice_Telephone:800-659-7947
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone:303-302-8601
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address:mscanlan@pixxures.com
Process_Step:
Process_Description: 
"Digitalglobe reviews the data, conducts Quality Assurance steps, reformats and archives data for retrieval of order fulfillment. The retrieved data is processed to the customer specifications for delivery."
Process_Date:2009
Process_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization:DigitalGlobe
Contact_Address:
Address_Type:mailing and physical address
Address: 
1601 Dry Creek Drive Suite 260
City:Longmont
State_or_Province:CO
Postal_Code:80501
Country:USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone:800-496-1225
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone:800-684-4221
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address:info@digitalglobe.com
Process_Step:
Process_Description: 
Data received at EROS were reprojected from 1-foot Pennsylvania 3-band, State Plane to 3-band, 0.30 meter UTM Zone 17 and resampled to align to the USNG using the USGS Seamless system.  The naming convention is based on the U.S. National Grid (USNG), taking the coordinates of the SW corner of the orthoimage.   The metadata were imported and updated for display through The National Map Seamless Server at <http://seamless.usgs.gov>    Chip-level metadata are provided in XML format.
Process_Date:200911
Process_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization:U.S. Geological Survey
Contact_Position:Customer Service Representative
Contact_Address:
Address_Type:mailing and physical address
Address: 
USGS  Earth Resources Observation and Science Center
Address: 
47914 252nd Street
City:Sioux Falls
State_or_Province:SD
Postal_Code:57198-0001
Country:USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone:605-594-6151
Contact_Voice_Telephone:1-800-252-4547
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone:605-594-6589
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address:webmapping@usgs.gov
Hours_of_Service:0800 - 1600 CT, M - F (-6h CST/-5h CDT GMT)
Contact Instructions: 
The USGS point of contact is for questions relating only to the data display and download from this web site.
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Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:
Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method:Raster
Raster_Object_Information:
Raster_Object_Type:Pixel
Row_Count:5000
Column_Count:5000
Vertical_Count:1
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Spatial_Reference_Information:
Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Planar:
Grid_Coordinate_System:
Grid_Coordinate_System_Name:Universal Transverse Mercator
Universal_Transverse_Mercator:
UTM_Zone_Number:11
Transverse_Mercator:
Scale_Factor_at_Central_Meridian:0.999600
Longitude_of_Central_Meridian:-117.000000
Latitude_of_Projection_Origin:0.000000
False_Easting:500000.000000
False_Northing:0.000000
Planar_Coordinate_Information:
Planar_Coordinate_Encoding_Method:coordinate pair
Coordinate_Representation:
Abscissa_Resolution:0.000001
Ordinate_Resolution:0.000001
Planar_Distance_Units:meters
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
Vertical_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Altitude_System_Definition:
Altitude_Datum_Name:North American Vertical Datum of 1988
Altitude_Resolution:1.000000
Altitude_Distance_Units:meters
Altitude_Encoding_Method:Explicit elevation coordinate included with horizontal coordinates
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Entity_and_Attribute_Information:
Overview_Description:
Entity_and_Attribute_Overview: 
For color-infrared and natural color DOQs, a digital number from zero to 255 will be assigned to each pixel but that number will refer to a color look-up table which will contain the RGB red, blue and green (RGB) values, each from zero to 255, for that digital number.  Areas where the rectification process is incomplete due to incomplete data (i.e., lack of elevation data, gaps), are represented with the numeric value of zero.
Entity_and_Attribute_Detail_Citation: 
U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey, 1999, Standards for Digital Orthoimagery: Reston, VA
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Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization:U.S. Geological Survey
Contact_Position:Customer Services Representative
Contact_Address:
Address_Type:mailing and physical address
Address: 
USGS  Earth Resources Observation and Science Center
City:Sioux Falls
State_or_Province:SD
Postal_Code:57198-0001
Country:USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone:605/594-6151
Contact_Voice_Telephone:1-800-252-4547
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone:605/594-6589
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address:webmapping@usgs.gov
Hours_of_Service:0800 - 1600 CT, M - F (-6h CST/-5h CDT GMT)
Contact Instructions: 
The USGS point of contact is for questions relating only to the data display and download from this web site. For questions regarding data content and quality, refer to the original processor.
Distribution_Liability: 
Although these data have been processed successfully on a computer system at the USGS, no warranty expressed or implied is made by the USGS regarding the use of the data on any other system, nor does the act of distribution constitute any such warranty.  Data may have been compiled from various outside sources.  Spatial information may not meet National Map Accuracy Standards.  This information may be updated without notification. The USGS shall not be liable for any activity involving these data, installation, fitness of the data for a particular purpose, its use, or analyses results.
Standard_Order_Process:
Digital_Form:
Digital_Transfer_Information:
Format_Name:TIFF
Format_Version_Number:ArcGIS 9.3
Format_Specification: 
Raster
Transfer_Size:0.001
Digital_Transfer_Option:
Online_Option:
Computer_Contact_Information:
Network_Address:
Network_Resource_Name: http://seamless.usgs.gov
Access_Instructions:
The URL <http://seamless.usgs.gov> provides a map interface that allows for data downloads within a customer defined area of interest. Zoom tools are available that can be used to investigate areas of interest on the map interface. The download tool allows the customer to capture layers from the map, utilizing The National Map Seamless Server process for downloading. A request summary page is then generated with the download layers listed. By clicking the "download" button on the summary page, a zipped file will be generated that can be saved on the customer's computer. The file can then be unzipped and imported into various user software applications.
Online_Computer_and_Operating_System:
Not available for dissemination
Fees:None
Turnaround:Variable
Technical_Prerequisites:
ESRI ArcMap Suite and/or Arc/Info software or equivalent GIS processing software and supporting operating systems.
Available_Time_Period:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date:2009
Ending_Date:unknown
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Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Organization:Pennsylvania Spatial Data Access (PASDA)
Contact_Address:
Address_Type:mailing 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:20091118
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization:U.S. Geological Survey
Contact_Position:Customer Services Representative
Contact_Address:
Address_Type:mailing and physical address
Address: 
USGS  Earth Resources Observation and Science Center
City:Sioux Falls
State_or_Province:SD
Postal_Code:57198-0001
Country:USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone:605/594-6151
Contact_Voice_Telephone:1-800-252-4547
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone:605/594-6589
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address:webmapping@usgs.gov
Hours_of_Service:0800 - 1600 CT, M - F (-6h CST/-5h CDT GMT)
Contact Instructions: 
The above is the contact information for the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science Center in Sioux Falls, SD.  This is the digital data storage and distribution center for the USGS.
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
Metadata_Security_Information:
Metadata_Security_Classification_System:None
Metadata_Security_Classification:Unclassified
Metadata_Security_Handling_Description:
None
Metadata_Extensions:
Online_Linkage: http://www.esri.com/metadata/esriprof80.html
Profile_Name:ESRI Metadata Profile
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