gov.noaa.nmfs.inport:39463 eng UTF8 dataset National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science resourceProvider NCCOS Scientific Data Coordinator NCCOS.data@noaa.gov pointOfContact 2024-12-03T18:16:46 ISO 19115-2 Geographic Information - Metadata Part 2 Extensions for imagery and gridded data ISO 19115-2:2009(E) High Resolution Aerial Photography of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, 1965-1999 pr_usvi_image_site 2002 publication NOAA/NMFS/EDM 39463 https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inport/item/39463 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 Kendall, Matt matt.kendall@noaa.gov principalInvestigator https://products.coastalscience.noaa.gov/collections/benthic/default.aspx WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link Benthic Habitat Mapping NCCOS is producing benthic/seafloor habitat maps to help coastal managers assess, protect, and preserve the condition of coastal ocean ecosystems. We have developed maps and related products (e.g., imagery, publications) for areas in the Pacific and Atlantic, including the Caribbean. download https://products.coastalscience.noaa.gov/aerialviewer/ WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link Biogeography Aerial Viewer This page provides access to NOAA aerial digital photos (1999 and older) from Hawaii, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. download Aerial photographs were acquired for the Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands Benthic Mapping Project in 1999 by NOAA Aircraft Operation Centers aircraft and National Geodetic Survey cameras and personnel. Approximately 600, color, 9 by 9 inch photos were taken of the coastal waters of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands at 1:48000 scale. Specific sun angle and maximum percent cloud cover restrictions were adhered to when possible during photography missions to ensure collection of high quality imagery for the purpose of benthic mapping.Prints and diapositives were created from the original negatives. Diapositives were then scanned at a resolution of 500 dpi using a metric scanner, yielding 2.4 by 2.4 meter pixels for the 1:48000 scale photography. All scans were saved in TIF format for the purposes of orthorectification and photointerpretation. Original TIF's were also converted to *.jpg format to reduce file size and facilitate web-based image distribution. Images are currently available in jpeg format for download at 72, 150, and 500 dpi resolution. Historical images are available for some locations. This imagery was acquired by the National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science to support an ongoing effort 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. completed NCCOS Scientific Data Coordinator NCCOS.data@noaa.gov pointOfContact NCCOS Scientific Data Coordinator NCCOS.data@noaa.gov custodian notPlanned Map Images > Aerial Photographs theme CoRIS Discovery Thesaurus Version 1.0 EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Zoology > Corals > Reef monitoring and assessment > Remote sensing > Aircraft > Aerial photography EARTH SCIENCE > Oceans > Marine Biology > Marine Plants > Seagrass > Monitoring > Remote Sensing Remote sensing > Aircraft > Aerial photography Seagrass > Monitoring > Remotely sensed theme CoRIS Theme Thesaurus Version 1.0 Remotely Sensed Imagery/Photos theme NOS Data Explorer Topic Category COUNTRY/TERRITORY > United States of America > Puerto Rico > Puerto Rico (18N066W0000) COUNTRY/TERRITORY > United States of America > US Virgin Islands > St. Croix > St. Croix (17N064W0003) COUNTRY/TERRITORY > United States of America > US Virgin Islands > St. John > St. John (18N064W0011) COUNTRY/TERRITORY > United States of America > US Virgin Islands > St. Thomas > St. Thomas (18N064W0033) OCEAN BASIN > Atlantic Ocean > Caribbean Sea /North Atlantic Ocean > Puerto Rico > Puerto Rico (18N066W0000) OCEAN BASIN > Atlantic Ocean > Caribbean Sea > Virgin Islands > Leeward Islands > St. Thomas (18N064W0033) OCEAN BASIN > Atlantic Ocean > Caribbean Sea > Virgin Islands > Virgin Islands > St. Croix (17N064W0003) OCEAN BASIN > Atlantic Ocean > Caribbean Sea > Virgin Islands > Virgin Islands > St. John (18N064W0011) place CoRIS Place Keyword Thesaurus Version 1.0 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 VI_PR_benthic project InPort otherRestrictions Cite As: National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science, [Date of Access]: High Resolution Aerial Photography of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, 1965-1999 [Data Date Range], https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inport/item/39463. 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: We request that you credit the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) when you use these photos in a report, publication, or presentation. otherRestrictions Distribution Liability: These photographs were obtained for use by NOAA during the course of its development of potential final products to fulfill its statutory mission. Although NOAA is making these photographs available to others who may find the photographs of value, NOAA does not warrant, endorse, or recommend the use of these photographs for any given purpose. NOAA is providing these photographs as is; and NOAA disclaims any and all warranties, whether expressed or implied, including (without limitation) any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event will NOAA be liable to you or any third party for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or exemplary damages or lost profits resulting from any use or misuse of these data. unclassified NOAA Data Management Plan (DMP) NOAA/NMFS/EDM 39463 https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inportserve/waf/noaa/nos/nccos/dmp/pdf/39463.pdf WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link NOAA Data Management Plan (DMP) NOAA Data Management Plan for this record on InPort. information crossReference eng; US environment imageryBaseMapsEarthCover oceans -68.08 -64.42 17.61 18.59 | Currentness: Ground Condition 1965 1999 These images are uncorrected and not rotated. The images have 60% forward overlap, and 30% sidelap. Please note the Upper-right Latitude and Upper-right Longitude may be grossly approximated. JPEG NCCOS Scientific Data Coordinator NCCOS.data@noaa.gov distributor https://products.coastalscience.noaa.gov/aerialviewer/ WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link https://products.coastalscience.noaa.gov/aerialviewer/ This page provides access to digital photos (1999 and older) from Hawaii, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. download