gov.noaa.nodc:0187809 eng utf8 dataset NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.info@noaa.gov https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/contact HTTPS NOAA Contact Information Information for contacts at NCEI. information custodian 2026-04-17T21:10:52Z ISO 19115-2 Geographic Information - Metadata - Part 2: Extensions for Imagery and Gridded Data ISO 19115-2:2009(E) Dauphin Island, Alabama: elevation change and beach background oiling from 2018-03-08 to 2018-12-06 (NCEI Accession 0187809) 2019-04-24 publication 2019-04-17 creation NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information gov.noaa.nodc:0187809 NCEI Archive Management System 0187809 NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.info@noaa.gov https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/contact HTTPS NCEI Contact Information Information for contacts at NCEI. information publisher Carrie Miller University of New Orleans (UNO) cmmille9@uno.edu https://www.uno.edu HTTPS University of New Orleans (UNO) website Institution web page information resourceProvider University of New Orleans (UNO) https://www.uno.edu HTTPS University of New Orleans (UNO) website Institution web page information resourceProvider Mark Kulp University of New Orleans (UNO) mkulp@uno.edu https://www.uno.edu HTTPS University of New Orleans (UNO) website Institution web page information principalInvestigator Carrie Miller University of New Orleans (UNO) cmmille8@uno.edu https://www.uno.edu HTTPS University of New Orleans (UNO) website Institution web page information collaborator Diane Maygarden University of New Orleans (UNO) dmaygard@uno.edu https://www.uno.edu HTTPS University of New Orleans (UNO) website Institution web page information collaborator Ed Owens Owens Coastal Consultants collaborator Kulp, Mark University of New Orleans https://www.uno.edu HTTPS University of New Orleans (UNO) website Institution web page information author Owens, Ed Owens Coastal Consultants author Maygarden, Diane University of New Orleans https://www.uno.edu HTTPS University of New Orleans (UNO) website Institution web page information author Miller, Carrie University of New Orleans https://www.uno.edu HTTPS University of New Orleans (UNO) website Institution web page information author Glushik, Lauren author Owens, Tristen author Scott, Travis author University of New Orleans (UNO) https://www.uno.edu HTTPS University of New Orleans (UNO) website Institution web page information contributor tableDigital Raw data in the form of observations, measurements, GPS coordinates, and photographs were generated during every elevation survey. Beach surveys resulted in elevation data relative to a fixed supratidal starting point. Bi-monthly surveys as well as post storm surveys were completed in accordance with team availability and weather constraints. Furthermore, windows of surveying were chosen during ideal tidal and weather conditions. These data are organized by date of survey and transect name. Each survey produced raw data such as: (1) project-specific survey forms, which were transcribed electronically and saved as a CSV file, (2) GPS data using Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) and WGS84 datum, and (3) background oiling survey. The quantitative data generated from the program have a wide range of potential end users that include the academic community and government agencies who study beach and sediment dynamics and coastal erosion, oil spill response planners in federal and state agencies, as well as the numerous stakeholders who become involved in the oil spill response operations decision process and post-spill damage assessment programs. 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GCMD Keywords, Version 21. Greenbelt, MD: Earth Science Data and Information System, Earth Science Projects Division, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). URL (GCMD Keyword Forum Page): https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD+Keywords information custodian measuring tape rods instrument Provider Instruments OCEAN > ATLANTIC OCEAN > NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN > GULF OF AMERICA OCEAN > ATLANTIC OCEAN > NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN > GULF OF MEXICO place Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords 2026 revision 24 Earth Science Data and Information System, Earth Science Projects Division, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Greenbelt MD https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD%2BKeywords HTTPS GCMD Keyword Forum Page Global Change Master Directory (GCMD). 2025. GCMD Keywords, Version 21. Greenbelt, MD: Earth Science Data and Information System, Earth Science Projects Division, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). URL (GCMD Keyword Forum Page): https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD+Keywords information custodian Dauphin Island place Provider Place Names TXJLTP Send2NCEI Submission Package ID accessLevel: public otherRestrictions Cite as: Kulp, Mark; Owens, Ed; Maygarden, Diane; Miller, Carrie; Glushik, Lauren; Owens, Tristen; Scott, Travis (2019). Dauphin Island, Alabama: elevation change and beach background oiling from 2018-03-08 to 2018-12-06 (NCEI Accession 0187809). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0187809. Accessed [date]. Distribution liability: NOAA and NCEI make no warranty, expressed or implied, regarding these data, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty. 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Beach Profile and Tar Ball Monitoring for Oil Spill Response Planning, Volunteer Manual, 2018-2019 2018-12-27 publication https://dauphin.cs.uno.edu/resources/Alabama%20DIPS%20Volunteer%20Manual_2018.pdf HTTPS https://dauphin.cs.uno.edu/resources/Alabama%20DIPS%20Volunteer%20Manual_2018.pdf field manual download The University of New Orleans and Owens Coastal Consultants publisher documentDigital crossReference userGuide Daupin Island Data Portal 2019 publication https://dauphin.cs.uno.edu/ HTTPS https://dauphin.cs.uno.edu/ Dauphin Island Data Management Webpage download The University of New Orleans Earth and Environmental Sciences publisher tableDigital crossReference project eng; USA utf8 environment oceans -88.191048 -88.065202 30.233489 30.26255 2018-03-08 2018-12-06 NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information +1-301-713-3277 ncei.info@noaa.gov pointOfContact In most cases, electronic downloads of the data are free. 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You may copy and paste the FTP link to the data into an FTP client (e.g., FileZilla or WinSCP). download dataset NCEI Accession 0187809 v1.1 was published. 2019-04-24T14:33:19Z NCEI Accession 0187809 v1.1 publication https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0187809/1.1 HTTPS NCEI Accession 0187809 v1.1 published 2019-04-24T14:33:19Z download dataset Parameter or Variable: Elevation Change (measured); Units: cm; Observation Category: in situ; Sampling Instrument: Two rods, measuring tape, GPS, camera; Sampling and Analyzing Method: The rod-and-horizon beach profiling method is a rapid beach profiling technique that uses simple and inexpensive equipment to measure elevation and distance. Permanent control points identify the starting point of the profile so the transect can be surveyed repeatedly along the same line. "Emery rods" are used to measure changes in elevation of the beach surface along the transect. A measuring tape was used to determine the cumulative horizontal distance along the transect. GPS units were used to verify transect location and photographs were taken after survey completion. Within the dataset "TB" refers to Tarball, "NOO" to No oil observed, "N/S" to no survey, "WL" to water line, and "LHWS" to last high water swash. Reference: Emery, K.O.,1961. A simple method of measuring beach profiles: Limnology and Oceanography, v.6,p90-93.; Data Quality Method: All GPS units used during volunteer surveys were the Garmin model GPSMAP64. These units took two AA batteries and had an operating temperature range from -20 to 45°C. WAAS was enabled and a WGS84 datum used. The accuracy of the unit is 3.65 m or +/- 12 ft. Nikon Coolpix AW 130 cameras were used, which were equipped with GPS, time/date recording,dustproof, shockproof, and waterproof to 30 m. The operating conditions were between -10 to 40°C with a GPS receiving frequency of 1575.42 MHz and the datum WGS 84. Rechargeable Li-ion batteries EN-EL12 were used along with an SD memory card. All photos are saved in JPEG file format. Data was verified in the field and then translated electronically. Parameter or Variable: BEACH TAR (measured); Units: cm; Observation Category: in situ; Sampling Instrument: camera; Sampling and Analyzing Method: The number, character and size of tar balls present along the beach profile were surveyed using a common method, Shoreline Cleanup Assessment Technique(SCAT). Each survey was conducted 50 m on either side of the elevation transect. Representative photos were taken of all tarballs encountered during the survey and a scale used for reference. Within the dataset "TB" refers to Tarball, "NOO" to No oil observed, "N/S" to no survey. Reference: NOAA.2002.NOAA Shoreline Assessment Job Aid. National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, Office of Response and Restoration/Hazardous Materials Response Division.; Data Quality Method: All GPS units used during volunteer surveys were the Garmin model GPSMAP64. These units took two AA batteries and had an operating temperature range from -20 to 45°C. WAAS was enabled and a WGS84 datum used. The accuracy of the unit is 3.65 m or +/- 12 ft. Nikon Coolpix AW 130 cameras were used, which were equipped with GPS, time/date recording,dustproof, shockproof, and waterproof to 30 m. The operating conditions were between -10 to 40°C with a GPS receiving frequency of 1575.42 MHz and the datum WGS 84. Rechargeable Li-ion batteries EN-EL12 were used along with an SD memory card. All photos are saved in JPEG file format. Data was verified in the field and then translated electronically. asNeeded Metadata are developed, maintained and distributed by NCEI. Updates are performed as needed to maintain currentness. 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