39463
High Resolution Aerial Photography of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, 1965-1999
pr_usvi_image_site
Data Set
Published / External
37210
VI_PR_benthic
Project
Completed
2002
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.
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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.
Theme
ISO 19115 Topic Category
environment
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ISO 19115 Topic Category
imageryBaseMapsEarthCover
Theme
ISO 19115 Topic Category
oceans
Theme
CoRIS Discovery Thesaurus Version 1.0
Map Images > Aerial Photographs
Theme
CoRIS Theme Thesaurus Version 1.0
EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Zoology > Corals > Reef monitoring and assessment > Remote sensing > Aircraft > Aerial photography
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CoRIS Theme Thesaurus Version 1.0
EARTH SCIENCE > Oceans > Marine Biology > Marine Plants > Seagrass > Monitoring > Remote Sensing
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CoRIS Theme Thesaurus Version 1.0
Remote sensing > Aircraft > Aerial photography
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CoRIS Theme Thesaurus Version 1.0
Seagrass > Monitoring > Remotely sensed
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NOS Data Explorer Topic Category
Remotely Sensed Imagery/Photos
Spatial
CoRIS Place Keyword Thesaurus Version 1.0
COUNTRY/TERRITORY > United States of America > Puerto Rico > Puerto Rico (18N066W0000)
Spatial
CoRIS Place Keyword Thesaurus Version 1.0
COUNTRY/TERRITORY > United States of America > US Virgin Islands > St. Croix > St. Croix (17N064W0003)
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CoRIS Place Keyword Thesaurus Version 1.0
COUNTRY/TERRITORY > United States of America > US Virgin Islands > St. John > St. John (18N064W0011)
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CoRIS Place Keyword Thesaurus Version 1.0
COUNTRY/TERRITORY > United States of America > US Virgin Islands > St. Thomas > St. Thomas (18N064W0033)
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CoRIS Place Keyword Thesaurus Version 1.0
OCEAN BASIN > Atlantic Ocean > Caribbean Sea /North Atlantic Ocean > Puerto Rico > Puerto Rico (18N066W0000)
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CoRIS Place Keyword Thesaurus Version 1.0
OCEAN BASIN > Atlantic Ocean > Caribbean Sea > Virgin Islands > Leeward Islands > St. Thomas (18N064W0033)
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CoRIS Place Keyword Thesaurus Version 1.0
OCEAN BASIN > Atlantic Ocean > Caribbean Sea > Virgin Islands > Virgin Islands > St. Croix (17N064W0003)
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CoRIS Place Keyword Thesaurus Version 1.0
OCEAN BASIN > Atlantic Ocean > Caribbean Sea > Virgin Islands > Virgin Islands > St. John (18N064W0011)
National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science
Silver Spring
MD
Data Set
None Planned
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.
Data Steward
2002
Position
NCCOS Scientific Data Coordinator
NCCOS.data@noaa.gov
Distributor
2002
Position
NCCOS Scientific Data Coordinator
NCCOS.data@noaa.gov
Metadata Contact
2002
Position
NCCOS Scientific Data Coordinator
NCCOS.data@noaa.gov
Point of Contact
2002
Position
NCCOS Scientific Data Coordinator
NCCOS.data@noaa.gov
Principal Investigator
2002
Person
Kendall, Matt
matt.kendall@noaa.gov
Principal Investigator
2002
Person
Battista, Tim
tim.battista@noaa.gov
Ground Condition
-68.08
-64.42
18.59
17.61
Range
1965
1999
Unclassified
Information on ordering hard copy images can be obtained at: http://www.ngs.noaa.gov/web/APOS2/price_list.shtml;
None
We request that you credit the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) when you use these photos in a report, publication, or presentation.
https://products.coastalscience.noaa.gov/aerialviewer/
2002
Position
NCCOS Scientific Data Coordinator
This page provides access to digital photos (1999 and older) from Hawaii, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico.
jpeg
JPEG
https://coastalscience.noaa.gov/products/biogeography-aerial-viewer/
Biogeography Aerial Viewer
Online Resource
This page provides access to NOAA aerial digital photos (1999 and older) from Hawaii, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico.
https://products.coastalscience.noaa.gov/collections/benthic/default.aspx
Benthic Habitat Mapping
Online Resource
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.
2014-08-12
Date that the source FGDC record was last modified.
2017-04-04
Converted from Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata (version FGDC-STD-001-1998) using 'fgdc_to_inport_xml.pl' script. Contact Tyler Christensen (NOS) for details.
2019-02-27
Update URLs
Data Coordinator, NCCOS Scientific
Updated Distribution, URL, and PI information
gov.noaa.nmfs.inport:39463
Tyler Christensen
2017-04-05T12:52:41
SysAdmin InPortAdmin
2023-10-17T16:12:12
2017-04-17
National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science
NCCOS
1002
Public
No
2017-04-17
1 Year
2018-04-17