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Port Ensenada, Mexico Digital Elevation Model - 3 arc-second

Digital Elevation Model for Port Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico
  • Cite as: NOAA National Geophysical Data Center. 2006: Port Ensenada, Mexico Digital Elevation Model - 3 arc-second. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Accessed [date].
  • NCEI Metadata ID: gov.noaa.ngdc.mgg.dem:678
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Distributor NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
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Dataset Point of Contact NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
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Dataset Point of Contact DEM Information
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Time Period 1961-03-03 to 2005-10-10
Spatial Reference System urn:ogc:def:crs:EPSG::4326urn:ogc:def:datum:EPSG::5868
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates
West:-117.33
East:-116.33
South:31.33
North:32.33
Spatial Coverage Map
General Documentation
Associated Resources
Publication Dates
  • publication: 2006-08-10
Edition First
Data Presentation Form mapDigital
Dataset Progress Status Complete - production of the data has been completed
Historical archive - data has been stored in an offline storage facility
Data Update Frequency As needed
Purpose Supporting the Nippon Foundation/GEBCO Ocean Training Program at UNH
Use Limitations
  • Not to be used for navigation. Although these data are of high quality and useful for planning and modeling purposes, they are not suitable for navigation. For navigation, please refer to the NOS nautical chart series.
  • Produced by the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Not subject to copyright protection within the United States.
Dataset Citation
  • Cite as: NOAA National Geophysical Data Center. 2006: Port Ensenada, Mexico Digital Elevation Model - 3 arc-second. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Accessed [date].
Cited Authors
  • NOAA National Geophysical Data Center
Sponsors
  • Jorge Bustamante
    Nippon Foundation/GEBCO through UNH
Publishers
  • NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
Theme keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords
  • Earth Science > Oceans > Bathymetry/Seafloor Topography > Seafloor Topography
  • Earth Science > Oceans > Bathymetry/Seafloor Topography > Bathymetry
  • Earth Science > Oceans > Bathymetry/Seafloor Topography > Water Depth
  • Earth Science > Land Surface > Topography > Terrain Elevation > Topographical Relief Maps
  • Earth Science > Land Surface > Topography > Topographical Relief Maps
  • Earth Science > Oceans > Coastal Processes > Coastal Elevation
Uncontrolled
  • Coastal Relief
  • Gridded elevations
  • Integrated bathymetry and topography
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Service Keywords
  • DATA ANALYSIS AND VISUALIZATION > GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS > WEB-BASED GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
  • DATA MANAGEMENT/DATA HANDLING > DATA SEARCH AND RETRIEVAL
  • DATA ANALYSIS AND VISUALIZATION > VISUALIZATION/IMAGE PROCESSING
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Service Keywords
  • DATA ANALYSIS AND VISUALIZATION > GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS > WEB-BASED GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
  • DATA MANAGEMENT/DATA HANDLING > DATA SEARCH AND RETRIEVAL
  • DATA ANALYSIS AND VISUALIZATION > VISUALIZATION/IMAGE PROCESSING
Data Center keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords
  • DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
  • DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NGDC > National Geophysical Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
Platform keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Platform Keywords
  • Models/Analyses > DEM > Digital Elevation Model
Place keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords
  • Continent > North America > Mexico
  • Vertical Location > Land Surface
  • Vertical Location > Sea Floor
Uncontrolled
  • Port Ensenada
  • Baja California
Project keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Project Keywords
  • ICSU-WDS > International Council for Science - World Data System
  • NOAA OneStop Project
Data Resolution keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Horizontal Data Resolution Keywords
  • 1 meter - < 30 meters
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Vertical Data Resolution Keywords
  • 1 meter - < 10 meters
Use Constraints
  • Use liability: NOAA and NCEI cannot provide any warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of furnished data. Users assume responsibility to determine the usability of these data. The user is responsible for the results of any application of this data for other than its intended purpose.
Access Constraints
  • Distribution liability: NOAA and NCEI make no warranty, expressed or implied, regarding these data, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty. NOAA and NCEI cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in these data. If appropriate, NCEI can only certify that the data it distributes are an authentic copy of the records that were accepted for inclusion in the NCEI archives.
Other Constraints Cite as: NOAA National Geophysical Data Center. 2006: Port Ensenada, Mexico Digital Elevation Model - 3 arc-second. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Accessed [date].
Fees
  • In most cases, electronic downloads of the data are free. However, fees may apply for custom orders, data certifications, copies of analog materials, and data distribution on physical media.
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Processor
  • NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
Processing Steps
  • 2006-08-01T00:00:00 -All datasets obtained by NCEI were converted to common horizontal datum of WGS84 geographic using FME and common vertical datum of MHW. They were also converted to common file format for visualization and inspection.
  • 2006-08-02T00:00:00 -Datasets were visually inspected with ArcGIS for identification and editing of data anomalies. Datasets were then compared with overlapping datasets to ensure data consistency.
  • 2006-08-03T00:00:00 -Coastline datasets were derived from digitized nautical charts with a horizontal datum of WGS 84 and a vertical datum of MHW, either verified or inferred. They were compared, edited and compiled into a single coastline using ArcGIS. The resultant coastline dataset was subsampled to 90 meter spacing and converted to xyz point data.
  • 2006-08-04T00:00:00 -Multibeam bathymetry data were obtained as 3 arc-second gridded data, singlebeam data and xyz point data from hydrographic surveys and were combined. Comparisons were made to ensure the greatest coverage by prioritizing gridded data and filling gaps with singlebeam data.
  • 2006-08-05T00:00:00 -Bathymetry data were converted to WGS84 horizontal datum and MHW vertical datum using FME. The data were then compared to nautical charts, SRTM topographic data, coastline data, and Google Earth satellite imagery for errors and consistency using ArcGIS. They were then converted to xyz point data using ArcGIS.
  • 2006-08-06T00:00:00 -Topographic data were obtained as Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM) "Finished" 3 arc second gridded data and National Institute of Statistics, Geography and Informatics (INEGI) 2 arc second gridded data. The data were clipped to the compiled coastline data to remove values over water.
  • 2006-08-07T00:00:00 -Using FME software, SRTM topographic data were converted to MHW by adding a constant value of -0.565 meters; for INEGI topographic data, -0.407 maters were added. The topographic data were then converted to xyz point data using ArcGIS.. surfaced using GMT's 'surface' tool onto a 3 arc-second grid that interpolated to fill empty cells.
  • 2006-08-08T00:00:00 -For all data sets, ESRI ArcGIS shapefiles were generated and checked for value consistency between datasets.
  • 2006-08-09T00:00:00 -xyz files for each input dataset were gridded using GMT, imported into ArcGIS and seamlessly merged to create the final DEM.
  • 2006-08-10T00:00:00 -The DEM was quantitatively evaluated by comparing with source datasets.
Processing Environment Native Dataset Environment: Microsoft Windows 2000 Version 5.2 (Build 3790) Service Pack 2; Safe Software FME 2006 GB; ESRI ArcCatalog 9.2.4.1420; GMT Version 4.1.1
Source Datasets
  • NGDC Trackline Bathymetry Database
    • NGDC Trackline Bathymetry Database (download)
      Single -beam sonar survey data
    • Description of Source: Source Contribution: Single-beam bathymetry data
    • Temporal extent used: 1961-01-01 to 2001-01-01
  • NGDC Multibeam Bathymetry Database
    • NGDC Multibeam Bathymetry Database (download)
      Multibeam swath sonar survey data
    • Description of Source: Source Contribution: Multibeam bathymetry data
    • Temporal extent used: 1985-01-01 to 2005-01-01
  • Oceanography, Hydrography and Meteorology Deputy General Directorate (DIGAOHM)
    • Mexican Navy
      naval charting data
    • Description of Source: Source Contribution: coastline and hydrographic survey data
    • Temporal extent used: 1964-01-01 to 2003-01-01
  • Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM)
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Processing Steps
  • 2015-04-22T00:00:00 -NOAA created the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) by merging NOAA's National Climatic Data Center (NCDC), National Geophysical Data Center (NGDC), and National Oceanographic Data Center (NODC), including the National Coastal Data Development Center (NCDDC), per the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015, Public Law 113-235. NCEI launched publicly on April 22, 2015.
Last Modified: 2020-05-21
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