40634
Western Alaska ESI: SOCECON (Socioeconomic Resource Points and Lines)
W_Alaska_socecon
Data Set
Published / External
46690
Western Alaska, 2003
Project
Completed
2003-07
This data set contains human-use resource data for airports, mining sites, area boundaries, and scenic rivers in Western Alaska. Vector points and lines in this data set represent the human-use locations. Location-specific type and source information is stored in relational data tables (described below) designed to be used in conjunction with this spatial data layer. This data set comprises a portion of the Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) data for Western Alaska. ESI data characterize the marine and coastal environments and wildlife by their sensitivity to spilled oil. The ESI data include information for three main components: shoreline habitats, sensitive biological resources, and human-use resources. See also the MGT (Management Area Polygons) data layer, part of the larger Western Alaska ESI database, for additional human-use information.
The ESI data were collected, mapped, and digitized to provide environmental data for oil spill planning and response. The Clean Water Act, with amendments by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, requires response plans for immediate and effective protection of sensitive resources.
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Prepared by Research Planning, Inc., Columbia, South Carolina for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service, Office of Response and Restoration, Hazardous Materials Response Division, Seattle, Washington and Anchorage, Alaska; Oil Spill Recovery Institute, Cordova, Alaska; Alaska CHADUX Corporation, Anchorage, Alaska; National Marine Fisheries Service, Juneau and Anchorage, Alaska; and State of Alaska - Coastal Impact Assistance Program (CIAP), Juneau, Alaska.
Resource Description - ESI Atlas for Western Alaska
Theme
ISO 19115 Topic Category
environment
Theme
ISO 19115 Topic Category
oceans
Theme
NOS Topic Category
Environmental Monitoring
Theme
Coastal Zone Management
Theme
Coastal resources
Theme
ESI
Theme
Human-use resources
Theme
Oil spill planning
Theme
Sensitivity maps
Theme
Socioeconomic resources
Theme
Wildlife
Spatial
Alaska
Spatial
Western Alaska
Office of Response and Restoration
Silver Spring
MD
Data Set
None Planned
vector digital data
In addition to the geographic data layers, two relational attribute or data tables, SOC_DAT and SOURCES, are used to store the complex socioeconomic data in the ESI data structure. The geographic data layer containing socioeconomic resource information (in this case, SOCECON) is linked to the Socioeconomic Resources table (SOC_DAT) using the unique ID and the lookup table SOC_LUT, or it can be linked directly using HUNUM. HUNUM is a unique reference number concatenated with the atlas number (for the Western Alaska atlas, the number is 74). ID is a unique combination of the atlas number (74), an element specific number (SOCECON = 10) and a unique record number. SOC_DAT and the other relational data tables are described below in detail. See the Browse_Graphic section for a link to the entity-relationship diagram, which describes the way these tables relate to the geographic data layers and other attribute tables in the ESI data structure.
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Although these data have been processed successfully on a computer system at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, no warranty, expressed or implied, is made by NOAA regarding the utility of the data on any other system, nor shall the act of distribution constitute any such warranty. NOAA warrants the delivery of this product in computer-readable format, and will offer a replacement copy of the product when the product is determined unreadable by computer-input peripherals, or when the physical medium is delivered in damaged condition.
This project was supported by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service, Office of Response and Restoration, Hazardous Materials Response Division, Seattle, Washington and Anchorage, Alaska; Oil Spill Recovery Institute, Cordova, Alaska; Alaska CHADUX Corporation, Anchorage, Alaska; National Marine Fisheries Service, Juneau and Anchorage, Alaska; and State of Alaska - Coastal Impact Assistance Program (CIAP), Juneau, Alaska.
45187
SOCECON.AAT
SOCECON.AAT
Published / External
Completed
The SOCECON.AAT table contains attribute information for the vector lines representing Coastal Resource Service Area (CRSA) boundaries, Alaska Coastal Management Program (ACMP) boundaries, and Scenic Rivers. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
Converted from FGDC using 'fgdc_to_inport_xml_entity.pl' script.
1
TYPE
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
The human-use features depicted on the maps are those that could be impacted by an oil spill or could provide access for response operations | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
AB: Area Boundary | SR: Scenic River |
45188
SOCECON.PAT
SOCECON.PAT
Published / External
Completed
The SOCECON.PAT table contains attribute information for the vector points representing mining sites and airports.Note that all attribute information is stored in a series of relational files, described below. See the Browse_Graphic section for a link to the entity-relationship diagram, which describes the relationships between attribute tables in the ESI data structure | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
Converted from FGDC using 'fgdc_to_inport_xml_entity.pl' script.
1
TYPE
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
The human-use features depicted on the maps are those that could be impacted by an oil spill or could provide access for response operations | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
A: AIRPORT | M2: MINE SITE |
2
ID
NUMBER
No
No
Active
An identifier that links vector objects in the human-use data layers to records in the SOC_LUT data table. ID is a concatenation of atlas number (74), element number (10), and record number. | Description Source: NOAA
741000001 - 741000047
3
HUNUM
NUMBER
No
No
Active
An identifier that links directly to the SOC_DAT table. | Description Source: NOAA
74000007 - 74000020
45189
SOC_LUT
SOC_LUT
Published / External
Completed
The data table SOC_LUT is a lookup table that contains items necessary for linking vector objects in the human-use data layers with the SOC_DAT data table. See the Browse_Graphic section for a link to the entity-relationship diagram, which describes the way this table relates to other attribute tables in the ESI data structure. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
Converted from FGDC using 'fgdc_to_inport_xml_entity.pl' script.
1
HUNUM
NUMBER
No
No
Active
An identifier that links records in the SOC_LUT data table to records in the SOC_DAT data table. HUNUM values of 0 are holes in polygons and do not contain information. | Description Source: NOAA
74000003 - 74000032
2
ID
NUMBER
No
No
Active
An identifier that links vector objects in the human-use data layers to records in the SOC_LUT data table. ID is a concatenation of atlas number (74), element number (SOCECON=10; MGT=11), and record number. ID values of 9999 are holes in polygons and do not contain information. | Description Source: NOAA
741000001 - 741100164
45190
SOC_DAT
SOC_DAT
Published / External
Completed
The data table SOC_DAT contains both human-use attribute data and items necessary for linking the human-use spatial data layers to the SOURCES data table. See the Browse_Graphic section for a link to the entity-relationship diagram, which describes the way this table relates to other attribute tables in the ESI data structure. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
Converted from FGDC using 'fgdc_to_inport_xml_entity.pl' script.
1
HUNUM
NUMBER
No
No
Active
An identifier that links records in the SOC_DAT data table to records in the SOC_LUT data table. | Description Source: NOAA
74000003 - 74000032
2
TYPE
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
Identifies the feature type | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
AIRPORT: Airport | CRITICAL HABITAT: Designated Critical Habitat | MINE SITE: Mine Site | PARK: Park | SCENIC RIVER: Scenic River | WILDLIFE REFUGE: Wildlife Refuge |
3
NAME
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
The feature name | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
Any character: Free text |
4
CONTACT
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
Contact person or entity | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
Any character: Free text |
5
PHONE
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
Contact telephone number | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
Any character: Free text |
6
G_SOURCE
NUMBER
No
No
Active
Geographic source integer identifier that links records in the SOC_DAT data table to records in the SOURCES data table. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
1 - N
7
A_SOURCE
NUMBER
No
No
Active
Attribute source integer identifier that links records in the SOC_DAT data table to records in the SOURCES data table. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
1 - N
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SOURCES
SOURCES
Published / External
Completed
The data table SOURCES contains the primary sources used to create the ESI data set. See the Browse_Graphic section for a link to the entity-relationship diagram, which describes the way this table relates to other attribute tables in the ESI data structure. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
Converted from FGDC using 'fgdc_to_inport_xml_entity.pl' script.
1
SOURCE_ID
NUMBER
No
No
Active
Source identifier that links records in the SOURCES data table to the items G_SOURCE and A_SOURCE in the SOC_DAT table, and to G_SOURCE and S_SOURCE in the BIORES table. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
1 - N
2
ORIGINATOR
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
Author or developer of source material or data set | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
Any character: Free text |
3
DATE_PUB
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
Date of source material, publication, or date of personal communication with expert source | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
Numeric: mmyyyy |
4
TITLE
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
Title of source material or data | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
Any character: Free text |
5
DATA_FORMAT
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
The format of the source material | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
Any character: Free text |
6
PUBLICATION
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
Additional citation information | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
Any character: Free text |
7
SCALE
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
Scale denominator of the source | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
integer: Any integer |
8
TIME_PERIOD
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
Date(s) of data collection that the source material is based upon. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
Numeric: yyyy |
Data Steward
2003-07
Position
ESI Program Manager
orr.esi@noaa.gov
7600 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle
WA
98115
Distributor
2003-07
Position
ESI Program Manager
orr.esi@noaa.gov
7600 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle
WA
98115
Metadata Contact
2003-07
Position
ESI Program Manager
orr.esi@noaa.gov
7600 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle
WA
98115
Point of Contact
2003-07
Position
ESI Program Manager
orr.esi@noaa.gov
7600 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle
WA
98115
These data were compiled during 2002-2003. The currentness dates for these data range from 2001 to 2002 and are documented in the Source_Information section.
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-159
64
59
Range
2002
2003
Yes
Yes
78016
Yes
47
Yes
5099
Unclassified
Contact NOAA for distribution options (see Distributor). ESI data are processed into multiple formats to make them useful to a wider community of GIS/mapping users. Distribution formats include ARC export, MOSS and Shape files, and MARPLOT map folders. An ArcView ESI project and ESI_Viewer product are also included on the distribution CDs for ease of use of the ESI data. The database files are distributed both in the NOAA standard relational database format (see NOAA Technical Memorandum NOS ORCA 115) and in a simplified desktop flat file format. This metadata document includes information on both of these database formats.;
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DO NOT USE MAPS FOR NAVIGATIONAL PURPOSES.Besides the above warning, there are no use constraints on these data. Note that the ESI database should not be used to the exclusion of other pertinent data or information held by state or federal agencies or other organizations. Likewise, information contained in the database cannot be used in place of consultations with environmental, natural resource, and cultural resource agencies, or in place of field surveys. Recognize that the information contained in the ESI database represents known concentration areas or occurrences of natural, cultural, and human-use resources, but does not necessarily represent the full distribution or range of each species or resource. This is particularly important to recognize when considering potential impacts to protected resources, such as endangered species, wetlands, etc. Acknowledgment of the originators, publishers, contributors, and sources listed would be appreciated in products derived from these data.
http://response.restoration.noaa.gov/esi
Online Resource
2003-07
Date that the source FGDC record was last modified.
2017-04-05
Converted from Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata (version FGDC-STD-001-1998) using 'fgdc_to_inport_xml.pl' script. Contact Tyler Christensen (NOS) for details.
2017-09-13
Partial upload of Spatial Info section only.
2017-11-01
Replaced entire Lineage section to populate new Source Contribution field.
2018-02-08
Partial upload of Positional Accuracy fields only.
The software packages used to develop the atlas are Environmental Systems Research Institute's ARC/INFO(r) (version 8.3) and SQL SERVER(r) (version 7.0). The hardware configuration is PC's with Windows Operating System (NT4.0/2000).The Spatial_Data_Organization_Information section refers only to the source files in the ARC export format. The following files are included in that data set: bioindex.e00, birds.e00, esi.e00, fish.e00, fishl.e00, habitats.e00, hydro.e00, index.e00, invert.e00, lakes.e00, m_mammal.e00, mgt.e00, nests.e00, socecon.e00, streams.e00, t_mammal.e00. Associated relational and desktop data tables provided in Arc export and text format are bio_lut, biofile, biores, breed, breed_dt, seasonal, soc_dat, soc_lut, sources, species, and status.
A multi-stage error checking process is used to verify both attribute accuracy and logical consistency throughout data production. The process includes a standardized data entry methodology, hardcopy data review by in-house and external resource experts, a final Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) process, and multiple automated logical consistency checks. Quantitative data (such as densities, counts, abundances, or concentrations) provided by resource experts for inclusion in the data set may vary widely in attribute accuracy, depending upon the methodology used to collect and compile such data. For a more detailed evaluation of source data attribute accuracy, contact the sources listed in the Lineage section.
The spatial components of the SOCECON data set are developed from pre-existing digital and hardcopy sources and regional experts. It is difficult to estimate the positional accuracy of such data, except to state that hardcopy data were compiled on base maps with a scale of 1:250,000. See the Lineage and Process_Description sections for more information on the original data source and how these data were integrated or manipulated to create the final data set.
These data represent a synthesis of expert knowledge and digital data on socioeconomic resources in Western Alaska. Refer to the MGT (Management Area Polygons) data layer for additional human-use information. These data do not necessarily represent all human-use sites in Western Alaska.
A multi-stage error checking process, described in the above Attribute_Accuracy_Report, is used to verify both attribute accuracy and logical consistency throughout data production. This process includes multiple automated logical consistency checks that test the files for missing or duplicate data, rules for proper coding, GIS topological consistencies (such as dangles, unnecessary nodes, etc.), and SQL SERVER(r) to ARC/INFO(r) consistencies. A final review is made by the GIS manager, where the data are written to CD-ROM and the metadata are written. After the data are delivered to NOAA, they are again subjected to a number of quality and consistency checks.
Airports
Alaska Dept. of Natural Resources (ADNR)
1995-01-01
Discrete
1995
63360
Airport point locations | Source Geospatial Form: vector digital data | Type of Source Media: online
Togiak NWR species distribution
Togiak NWR map (Dillingham, AK)
Discrete
2002
250000
Socioeconomic information | Source Geospatial Form: Hardcopy map | Type of Source Media: paper
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During personal interviews with resource experts, two main sources of data were identified and used to depict human-use resources for this data layer: (1) a map provided by the US Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) Togiak National Wildlife Refuge staff and (2) a 1995 Alaska Department of Natural Resources (ADNR) Land Records vector point coverage of airport locations. Information gathered from hardcopy maps was compiled as point and line features onto US Geological Survey 1:250,000 topographic quadrangles. The compiled data were digitized off the base maps into an ArcInfo system to create the SOCECON data layer. The digital airport coverage was then incorporated into this data layer. All ESI, biology, and human-use data were plotted onto hardcopy draft maps. Following the creation of draft maps, a second set of interviews with resource experts was conducted. Participants who were unable to attend the meetings were sent a set of maps to review. Edits to the SOCECON data layer were made based on the recommendations of the resource experts, and final hardcopy maps were created.
2003-05-01T00:00:00
45187
Entity
SOCECON.AAT
45188
Entity
SOCECON.PAT
45190
Entity
SOC_DAT
45189
Entity
SOC_LUT
45191
Entity
SOURCES
gov.noaa.nmfs.inport:40634
Tyler Christensen
2017-04-05T14:52:59
SysAdmin InPortAdmin
2023-05-30T18:09:26
2018-02-08
Office of Response and Restoration
ORR
1002
Public
No
2018-02-08
1 Year
2019-02-08