gov.noaa.nmfs.inport:39385 eng UTF8 dataset National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science resourceProvider NCCOS Scientific Data Coordinator NCCOS.data@noaa.gov pointOfContact 2025-05-15T19:16:10 ISO 19115-2 Geographic Information - Metadata Part 2 Extensions for imagery and gridded data ISO 19115-2:2009(E) point 1663 Ground Validation GPS of the Main Eight Hawaiian Islands UTM Zone 4 mehi_gv_utmzone4 2007 publication NOAA/NMFS/EDM 39385 https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inport/item/39385 WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link Full Metadata Record View the complete metadata record on InPort for more information about this dataset. information Battista, Tim tim.battista@noaa.gov principalInvestigator https://coastalscience.noaa.gov/datasets/ccma/biogeo/hawaii_07/gvp/GroundValidation.zip WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link Citation URL Online Resource download https://ccma.nos.noaa.gov/products/biogeography/hawaii_cd_07/ WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link Citation URL Online Resource download https://ccma.nos.noaa.gov/products/biogeography/hawaii_cd_07/data/ WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link Citation URL Online Resource download This project is a cooperative effort between the National Ocean Service, National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science, Center for Coastal Monitoring and Assessment, the University of Hawaii, BAE Systems Spectral Solutions and Analytical Laboratories of Hawaii, LLC. The goal of the work was to incorporate previously developed mapping methods to produce benthic habitat maps generated by photo interpreting georeferenced IKONOS satellite imagery. These point data were generated to conduct ground validation during map preparation. The National Ocean Service is conducting research to digitally map biotic resources and coordinate a long-term monitoring program that can detect and predict change in U.S. coral reefs, and their associated habitats and biological communities. The purpose of this survey was to investigate areas of imagery where uncertainties exist on the photo interpreter's behalf during the decision making process of benthic habitat type for The Main Eight Hawaiian Islands. completed NCCOS Scientific Data Coordinator NCCOS.data@noaa.gov pointOfContact NCCOS Scientific Data Coordinator NCCOS.data@noaa.gov custodian notPlanned EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Zoology > Corals > Reef monitoring and assessment > Mapping > Habitat mapping EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Zoology > Corals > Reef monitoring and assessment > Remote sensing > Satellite (digital scans) > IKONOS Map Images > Ikonos Mapping > Habitat mapping Remote sensing > Satellite (digital scans) > IKONOS theme CoRIS Theme Thesaurus Environmental Monitoring theme NOS Data Explorer Topic Category COUNTRY/TERRITORY > United States of America > Hawaii > Hawaii > Kauai Island (22N159W0001) COUNTRY/TERRITORY > United States of America > Hawaii > Hawaii > Molokai Island (21N157W0001) COUNTRY/TERRITORY > United States of America > Hawaii > Honolulu > Oahu (21N157W0003) COUNTRY/TERRITORY > United States of America > Hawaii > Kalawao > Kahoolawe Island (20N156W0001) COUNTRY/TERRITORY > United States of America > Hawaii > Kauai > Niihau Island (21N160W0001) COUNTRY/TERRITORY > United States of America > Hawaii > Maui > Lanai Island (20N156W0002) COUNTRY/TERRITORY > United States of America > Hawaii > Maui > Maui Island (20N156W0004) OCEAN BASIN > Pacific Ocean > Central Pacific Ocean > Hawaiian Islands > Kahoolawe Island > Kahoolawe Island (20N156W0001) OCEAN BASIN > Pacific Ocean > Central Pacific Ocean > Hawaiian Islands > Kauai Island > Kauai Island (22N159W0001) OCEAN BASIN > Pacific Ocean > Central Pacific Ocean > Hawaiian Islands > Lanai Island > Lanai Island (20N156W0002) OCEAN BASIN > Pacific Ocean > Central Pacific Ocean > Hawaiian Islands > Maui Island > Maui Island (20N156W0004) OCEAN BASIN > Pacific Ocean > Central Pacific Ocean > Hawaiian Islands > Molokai Island > Molokai Island (21N157W0001) OCEAN BASIN > Pacific Ocean > Central Pacific Ocean > Hawaiian Islands > Niihau Island > Niihau Island (21N160W0001) OCEAN BASIN > Pacific Ocean > Central Pacific Ocean > Hawaiian Islands > Oahu Island > Oahu (21N157W0003) place CoRIS Place Keyword Thesaurus 2007 Hawaiian Benthic Habitat Maps aquatic vegetation coral reef coralline algae cover habitat point reef structure submerged unconsolidated sediments zone theme Main Hawaiian Islands United States place DOC/NOAA/NOS/NCCOS > National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science, National Ocean Service, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce dataCentre Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords 2017-04-24 publication 8.5 Earth Science Data and Information System, Earth Science Projects Division, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD%2BKeywords GCMD Keyword Forum Page Global Change Master Directory (GCMD). 2025. GCMD Keywords, Version 22. 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 Hawaii_2007 project InPort otherRestrictions Cite As: National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science, [Date of Access]: Ground Validation GPS of the Main Eight Hawaiian Islands UTM Zone 4 [Data Date Range], https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inport/item/39385. NOAA provides no warranty, nor accepts any liability occurring from any incomplete, incorrect, or misleading data, or from any incorrect, incomplete, or misleading use of the data. It is the responsibility of the user to determine whether or not the data is suitable for the intended purpose. otherRestrictions Access Constraints: None otherRestrictions Use Constraints: Not for navigation otherRestrictions Distribution Liability: The National Oceanic and AtmosphericAdministration (NOAA) National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science(NCCOS) produced this data CD-ROM. NCCOS Biogeography Branch does not guarantee the accuracy of the geographic features or attributes.Please see the metadata records for each data set for complete information on the source, limitations, and proper use. unclassified NOAA Data Management Plan (DMP) NOAA/NMFS/EDM 39385 https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inportserve/waf/noaa/nos/nccos/dmp/pdf/39385.pdf WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link NOAA Data Management Plan (DMP) NOAA Data Management Plan for this record on InPort. information crossReference vector eng; US environment geoscientificInformation oceans Microsoft Windows XP Version 5.1 (Build 2600) Service Pack 1; ESRI ArcCatalog 9.0.0.535 -160.257318 -155.943298 20.494228 22.247492 | Currentness: Ground Condition 2004 2006 false eng false MWHI_GV_UTMZone4 2017-04-17 publication NCCOS Scientific Data Coordinator NCCOS.data@noaa.gov distributor https://coastalscience.noaa.gov/datasets/ccma/biogeo/hawaii_07/gvp/GroundValidation.zip WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link https://coastalscience.noaa.gov/datasets/ccma/biogeo/hawaii_07/gvp/GroundValidation.zip Online Resource download https://ccma.nos.noaa.gov/products/biogeography/hawaii_cd_07/ WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link https://ccma.nos.noaa.gov/products/biogeography/hawaii_cd_07/ Online Resource download https://ccma.nos.noaa.gov/products/biogeography/hawaii_cd_07/data/ WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link https://ccma.nos.noaa.gov/products/biogeography/hawaii_cd_07/data/ Online Resource download dataset Accuracy The points in this thematic data layer were acquired by GPS data using a Trimble GeoExplorer 3 with acustomized data dictionary designed to reflect the NOAA Classification Scheme for Benthic Habitats of the Pacific Islands. All habitat determinations were made in the field, recorded in the GPS data logger and seamlessly transferred to ArcView GISusing Trimble Path Finder Office Software. Attributes are all expected to be correct. Horizontal Positional Accuracy Point accuracy was determined by three tests producing circular RMS statistic. Point GPS data were acquired by repeated occupation of a fixed point yielding a 95% sigma RMS of 5 meters compared to the position mean. Replicate GPS positions were collected after navigating to a way point by boat yielding RMS value of 5 meters. Registered monuments were occupied and replicate positions collected yielding an RMS value of 3 meters. Thus, all point features in these ground validation data are at least 95% sigma of 5 meters. Completeness Report 120 field positions were occupied and habitat characterization conducted for ground validation during this work. These data were included in the dataset as a GISlayer and the first draft map was edited based on this ground truth. All areas where uncertainty existed on the part of the photo interpreter during habitat delineation were investigated in the field. All data were collected and integrated into the mapped products as planned. Conceptual Consistency The sites for ground validation were selected to specifically investigate habitat types and gradients of spectral signatures. All areas where uncertainty existed on the part of the photo interpreter during habitat delineation were investigated in the field. Waypoints in these areas were generated on the georeferenced imagery. The waypoints were navigated to and occupied. The habitat was observed and GPS data collected. One hundred GPS positions were collected at one-second intervals for each survey site. The positions were averaged to obtain a single survey point. The data were post processed for differential correction. The general area was explored and, as needed, additional GPS positions were collected to mark transitions between habitat types of areas mapped at the level of the minimum mapping unit (MMU). These data are believed to be consistent. The first draft of each benthic habitat map was generated by visual interpretation of the habitat boundaries from remote sensing imagery,and areas where habitat determination was uncertain were identified. Waypoints in these areas were generated on the geo-referenced imagery and over laid on the draft maps in the GIS. The areas were printed and waterproofed in preparation for taking them into the field. The waypoints were navigated to and occupied using the appropriate size boats. The habitat was observed and GPS data collected. One hundred GPS positions were collected at one-second intervals for each survey site. The positions were averaged to obtain a single survey point. The data were post processed for differential correction to the nearest CORS. The general area was explored and, as needed, additional GPS positions were collected to mark transitions between habitat types of areas mapped at the level of the minimum mapping unit (MMU). The field ground validation data were overlaid on the imagery with the first draft habitat map in the GIS. The habitat polygons were edited to resolve uncertainties. These ground validation point data are provided in this thematic GIS shape file. 2006-01-01T00:00:00