Estero Bay 1999 Seagrass

Citation:

Citation Information:

Originator: AGRA Baymont Inc.
Publication Date: 5/30/01
Title: camra_mrgis_seagrass_esterobay_1999
Geospatial Data Presentation Form: vector digital data
Series Information:

Publication Information:

Publication Place: Clearwater, FL
Publisher: AGRA Baymont

Other Citation Details:
Agra Baymont is now called Avineon.

Online Linkage:
Description:

Abstract:
This GIS data set was produced for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Florida Marine Research Institute (FMRI) in partnership with the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD). This data set consists of digital data describing the seagrass, unvegetated bottom, open water, algal beds, oysters, and apparent shoreline for the Southwest Florida Seagrass project area, which consists of Pine Island Sound, Matlacha Pass, San Carlos Bay, the lower Caloosahatchee River, and Estero Bay, in 1999.
Purpose:
The intended use of this GIS data set is to provide mspped documentation of the extent and distribution of seagrass communities within the Southwest Florida Seagrass project area in 1999.
Time Period of Content:

Time Period Information:

Range of Dates/Times:

Beginning Date: 12/9/1999

Currentness Reference: ground condition

Status:

Progress: Complete
Maintenance and Update Frequency: None planned

Spatial Domain:

Description of Geographic Extent:
Bounding Coordinates:

West Bounding Coordinate: -82.381465
East Bounding Coordinate: -81.782607
North Bounding Coordinate: 26.708296
South Bounding Coordinate: 26.24466

Keywords:

Theme:

Theme Keyword Thesaurus: FMRItheme
Theme Keyword: GIS
Theme Keyword: marine vegetation (mangroves, seagrasses, seaweeds, sea oats)
Theme Keyword: algae
Theme Keyword: mapping
Theme Keyword: oysters
Theme Keyword: coastal
Theme Keyword: benthic
Theme Keyword: habitat (rivers, estuaries, ecology, hard bottom)

Place:

Place Keyword Thesaurus: FMRIplace
Place Keyword: Florida
Place Keyword: south Florida
Place Keyword: Estero Bay
Place Keyword: Pine Island National Wildlife Refuge
Place Keyword: Matlacha Pass National Wildlife Refuge
Place Keyword: Caloosahatchee National Wildlife Refuge
Place Keyword: southwest Florida

Stratum:

Temporal:

Taxonomy:

Access Constraints: Available without restriction.
Use Constraints: Available without restriction.
Point of Contact:

Contact Information:

Contact Person Primary:

Contact Person: Avineon Incorporated, Baymont Division
Contact Organization: Avineon Incorporated, Baymont Division

Contact Position: Director Photogrammetry, Mapping, and GIS
Contact Address:

Address Type: Mailing and physical
Address: 14100 58th Street North
City: Clearwater
State or Province: FL
Postal Code: 33760
Country: USA

Contact Voice Telephone: 727-539-1661
Contact Facsimile Telephone: 727-539-1749
Contact Electronic Mail Address: pattersonk@avineon.com
Hours of Service: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Eastern time M-F
Contact Instructions: Avineon was formerly called Agra Baymont, which was previously GEONEX.

Data Set Credit:
AGRA Baymont acknowledges the participation of field staff from the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) and the Florida Marine Institute (FMRI) in ground-truthing.
Security Information:

Security Classification System: FMRI-DC
Security Classification: Available without restriction.
Security Handling Description: Available without restriction.

Native Data Set Environment: Microsoft Windows 2000 Version 5.0 (Build 2195) Service Pack 1; ESRI ArcCatalog 8.1.0.642

Attribute Accuracy:

Attribute Accuracy Report:
Experienced quality control photointerpreters performed a 100% quality control check, in stereo, of all delineations produced during the photointerpretation process to check for accuracy of delineations and classifications. The first photointerpretation quality control review was an in-process review performed on the analytical stereoplotter. A quality control photointerpreter reviewed the seagrass delineations interpreted on the aerial photographs (these data existed as a .dgn file at that stage of production). Baymont possesses a Zeiss analytical stereoplotter with dual optics, which allowed two photointerpreters to view the images simultaneously. This equipment is typically used for quality assurance reviews. Suggested corrections were pointed out to the original photointerpreter during the in-process quality control review. Some suggested corrections warranted further investigation in the field so that selected classification problems (particularly algae vs. seagrass) could be positively resolved. Baymont also performed fieldwork in order to assess and maintain the quality of all photointerpretation. The trips accomplished several photointerpretation tasks in unison including 1) signature identification in advance of photointerpretation; 2) resolution of problems encountered during photointerpretation and 3) ground-truthing of existing delineations by comparing those delineations to the conditions in the field. In addition, hard copy photo scale plots of all QC'd delineations were sent to FMRI for further review comments by their staff. These review comments were inspected and responded to by the Baymont QC team. Accuracy of valid attributes was also verified using QC steps in ARC/INFO.
Logical Consistency Report:
Attribute Description: Microstation .dgn files were imported to ARC/Info to perform automated validation routines. Quality control checks for digital data consisted of unlabeled, multi-labeled and contiguous polygon errors as well as dangles and sliver polygons. Polygon topology was created and label errors and node errors were run in ARC/Info. Coverage characteristics were adhered to, as specified by the contract (tolerances, projection definition, PAT items etc.).
Completeness Report:
Visual quality control check of the draft linework and labels superimposed on the aerial photography using the superimposition capability (VIDEOMAP) of the analytical stereoplotter ensured that 100% of all linework was captured.
Positional Accuracy:

Horizontal Positional Accuracy:

Horizontal Positional Accuracy Report: For positional accuracy the data meets USGS National Map Accuracy Standards for 1:24000 scale maps. Not more than 10% of the points tested shall be in error by more than 1/30th (.0333333...) of an inch. Ground control points were collected by differential GPS.
Quantitative Horizontal Positional Accuracy Assessment:

Horizontal Positional Accuracy Value: 5.0
Horizontal Positional Accuracy Explanation: 5 meter accuracy. The horizontal positional accuracy is derived from the aerotriangulation output. In addition, coordinates were collected from the aerotriangulated photography and used to navigate to checksite locations in the field. Field observations were checked against polygon delineations.

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Source Information:

Source Citation:

Citation Information:

Originator: U.S. Imaging, for the South Florida Water Management District and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Florida Marine Research Institute
Title: 1999 Natural Color Aerial Photography, US Imaging
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Source Citation:

Citation Information:

Originator: U.S. Imaging, for the South Florida Water Management District and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Florida Marine Research Institute
Title: 1999 Natural Color Aerial Photography, US Imaging
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Source Scale Denominator: 24000
Type of Source Media: Natural color aerial photography
Source Time Period of Content:

Time Period Information:

Range of Dates/Times:

Beginning Date: 12/9/1999

Source Currentness Reference: ground condition

Source Citation Abbreviation: SFWMD, FMC-FMRI
Source Contribution: Primary data for photinterpretation.

Source Scale Denominator: 24000
Type of Source Media: Natural color aerial photography
Source Time Period of Content:

Time Period Information:

Range of Dates/Times:

Beginning Date: 12/26/1999

Source Currentness Reference: ground condition

Source Citation Abbreviation: SFWMD, FMC-FMRI
Source Contribution: Primary data for photinterpretation.

Process Step:

Process Description: Photointerpretation: Data was stereoscopically photointerpreted and digitized from 1:24000 scale natural color aerial photography using a Zeiss P3 analytical stereoplotter. The seagrass beds and additional categories were classified according to the FDOT Florida Land Use, Cover and Forms Classification System (FLUCCS). Minimum mapping unit (mmu) for all classes was 0.25 acres. Ground-truthing was performed during the photointerpretation phase to ensure classification accuracy and consistency of PI. Digital files were created in Microstation design file format (.dgn).
Source Used Citation Abbreviation: SFWMD, FMC-FMRI
Process Date: 02/01-05/01
Source Produced Citation Abbreviation:

Process Contact:

Contact Information:

Contact Person Primary:

Contact Person: Avineon Incorporated, Baymont Division
Contact Organization: Avineon Incorporated, Baymont Division

Contact Position: Director Photogrammetry, Mapping, and GIS
Contact Address:

Address Type: Mailing and physical
Address: 14100 58th Street North
City: Clearwater
State or Province: FL
Postal Code: 33760
Country: USA

Contact Voice Telephone: 727-539-1661
Contact Facsimile Telephone: 727-539-1749
Contact Electronic Mail Address: pattersonk@avineon.com
Hours of Service: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Eastern time M-F
Contact Instructions: Avineon was formerly called Agra Baymont, which was previously GEONEX.

Direct Spatial Reference Method: Vector
Point and Vector Object Information:

SDTS Terms Description:

SDTS Point and Vector Object Type: G-polygon
Point and Vector Object Count: 4089

Horizontal Coordinate System Definition:

Geographic:

Latitude Resolution: 0.0
Longitude Resolution: 0.0

Planar:

Map Projection:

Map Projection Name: Albers Conical Equal Area

Standard Parallel: 24.0
Standard Parallel: 31.5
Longitude of Central Meridian: -84.0
False Easting: 400000.0
False Northing: 0.0

Planar Coordinate Information:

Planar Coordinate Encoding Method: Coordinate Pair
Coordinate Representation:
Abscissa Resolution: 0.000128
Ordinate Resolution: 0.000128

Horizontal Datum Name: North American Datum of 1983
Ellipsoid Name: Geodetic Reference System 80
Semi-major Axis: 6378137.0
Denominator of Flattening Ratio: 298.257

Detailed Description:

Entity Type:

Entity Type Label: fmri.seagrass_esterobay_1999_poly
Entity Type Definition: Polygon feature class which indicates bottom type for the Estero Bay area of Florida.
Entity Type Definition Source:

Attribute:

Attribute Label: LEV1
Attribute Definition: 1st digit of FLUCCS code, recalculated from SG99CODE for each polygon.
Attribute Definition Source: FDOT FLUCCS
Attribute Domain Values:

Unrepresentable Domain: Numerical code varies.

Attribute:

Attribute Label: LEV2
Attribute Definition: 1st two digits of FLUCCS code, recalculated from SG99CODE for each polygon.
Attribute Definition Source: FDOT FLUCCS
Attribute Domain Values:

Unrepresentable Domain: Numerical code varies.

Attribute:

Attribute Label: LEV3
Attribute Definition: 1st three digits of FLUCCS code, recalculated from SG99CODE for each polygon.
Attribute Definition Source: FDOT FLUCCS
Attribute Domain Values:

Unrepresentable Domain: Numerical code varies.

Attribute:

Attribute Label: LEV4
Attribute Definition: Four-digit FLUCCS code, recalculated from SG99CODE for each polygon.
Attribute Definition Source: FDOT FLUCCS
Attribute Domain Values:

Unrepresentable Domain: Numerical code varies.

Attribute:

Attribute Label: OBJECTID*
Attribute Definition: Internal ID used by SDE.

Attribute:

Attribute Label: SG99CODE
Attribute Definition: FLUCCS code for polygons in 1999
Attribute Definition Source: FDOT FLUCCS
Attribute Domain Values:

Enumerated Domain:

Enumerated Domain Value: 9113
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Patchy seagrass- patchy or discontinuous beds (>10% and <85% cover)
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: FDOT FLUCCS

Enumerated Domain Value: 9116
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Continuous seagrass- continuous beds (>85% cover with <10% unvegetated bottom interspersed)
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: FDOT FLUCCS

Enumerated Domain Value: 9121
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Algal beds- beds of attached algae (>10% cover)
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: FDOT FLUCCS

Enumerated Domain Value: 6500
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Unvegetated bottom- barren substrate (<10% cover seagrass or algae)
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: FDOT FLUCCS

Enumerated Domain Value: 6540
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Oysters- oyster beds mapped as polygons or linears without regard to minimum mapping unit (mmu)
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: FDOT FLUCCS

Enumerated Domain Value: 5400
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Bays and Estuaries- open water
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: FDOT FLUCCS

Enumerated Domain Value: 0
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Land
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: FDOT FLUCCS

Enumerated Domain Value: Out
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Not classified- includes Gulf of Mexico and the inland limits of aerial photography coverage

Attribute:

Attribute Label: SG99DATE
Attribute Definition: All values are 6/11/01, which is two years after the photography was flown. According to the project history, a meeting between FMRI and Agra Baymont staff on this date resulted in a limited update to the data set.

Attribute:

Attribute Label: SHAPE*
Attribute Definition: Feature Geometry
Attribute Definition Source: ESRI
Attribute Domain Values:

Unrepresentable Domain: Coordinates defining the features.

Attribute:

Attribute Label: SHAPE.AREA
Attribute Definition: Area of polygon (in square meters). Automatically calculated by SDE.

Attribute:

Attribute Label: SHAPE.LEN
Attribute Definition: Length of polygon perimeter (in meters). Automatically calculated by SDE.

Distributor:

Contact Information:

Contact Person Primary:

Contact Person: GIS Data Librarian
Contact Organization: FWC-FMRI (Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission-Florida Marine Research Institute)

Contact Position: GIS Data Librarian
Contact Address:

Address Type: mailing and physical address
Address: Florida Marine Research Institute 100 Eighth Avenue Southeast
City: St. Petersburg
State or Province: Florida
Postal Code: 33701
Country: USA

Contact Voice Telephone: 727-896-8626
Contact Facsimile Telephone: 727-893-1679
Contact Electronic Mail Address: gislibrarian@fwc.state.fl.us
Hours of Service: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Eastern time

Resource Description: fmri.seagrass_esterobay_1999_poly
Distribution Liability: This data set is in the public domain, and the recipient may not assert any proprietary rights thereto nor represent it to anyone as other than a FWC-FMRI produced data set; it is provided "as-is" without warranty of any kind, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. The user assumes all responsibility for the accuracy and suitability of this data set for a specific application. In no event will the staff of the Florida Marine Research Institute be liable for any damages, including lost profits, lost savings, or other incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of or the inability to use this data set.

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Fees: None. However, persons or organizations requesting information must provide transfer media (CD-ROM only) if FTP is not available and must pay express shipping costs if express shipping is required.
Ordering Instructions: Contact GIS Librarian by e-mail, telephone, or letter explaining which products are needed and providing a brief description of how the products will be used. Also, provide name and address of the person or organization requesting the products.
Turnaround: Usually within 10 business days, although, complex requests may take longer

Metadata Review Date: 09/30/2003
Metadata Contact:

Contact Information:

Contact Person Primary:

Contact Person: GIS Data Librarian
Contact Organization: FWC-FMRI (Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission-Florida Marine Research Institute)

Contact Position: GIS Data Librarian
Contact Address:

Address Type: mailing and physical address
Address: Florida Marine Research Institute 100 Eighth Avenue Southeast
City: St. Petersburg
State or Province: Florida
Postal Code: 33701
Country: USA

Contact Voice Telephone: 727-896-8626
Contact Facsimile Telephone: 727-893-1679
Contact Electronic Mail Address: gislibrarian@fwc.state.fl.us
Hours of Service: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Eastern time

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: Available without restriction.
Metadata Use Constraints: Metadata must be distributed with the data set.
Metadata Security Information:

Metadata Security Classification System: FMRI-MC
Metadata Security Classification: Available
Metadata Security Handling Description: No restrictions on metadata.