ESI.AAT
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Summary
The ESI.AAT table contains attribute information for the vector lines representing linear shoreline features with ESI classification. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
Entity Information
Data Attribute / Type | Description |
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ESI
VARCHAR |
The item ESI contains values representing the ESI shoreline type. In many cases shorelines are ranked with multiple codes, such as "6B/3A" (listed landward to seaward from left to right). The first code, "6B", is the most landward shoreline type and the second code, "3A", is the shoreline type closest to the water. Singular shoreline types are listed below. No multiple codes are listed, but all multiple codes included in the data set can be assembled from the codes described.The ESI code definition changes based on the associated ENVIR item code. For example, the definition of a line with an ESI of "4" and an ENVIR code of "E" (for Estuarine) is "Coarse-grained sand beaches", while the definition of a line with an ESI of "4" and an ENVIR code of "C" (for Coastal Habitat) is "Exposed tidal flats". The Coastal Habitat mapping scheme is based on the same factors and principles as the ESI mapping system; however, because it is not a field survey based mapping scheme, it provides less resolution. It should be noted that the Coastal Habitat mapping scheme is for estuarine environments. For each ESI code definition below, the associated ENVIR code is referenced in parentheses.The ESI rankings progress from low to high susceptibility to oil spills. To determine the sensitivity of a particular intertidal shoreline habitat, the following factors are integrated: 1) Shoreline type (substrate, grain size, tidal elevation, origin); 2) Exposure to wave and tidal energy; 3) Biological productivity and sensitivity; 4) Ease of cleanup. Prediction of the behavior and persistence of oil in intertidal habitats is based on an understanding of the dynamics of the coastal environments, not just the substrate type and grain size. The intensity of energy expended upon a shoreline by wave action, tidal currents, and river currents directly affects the persistence of stranded oil. The need for shoreline cleanup activities is determined, in part, by the slowness of natural processes in removal of oil stranded on the shoreline. The potential for biological injury, and ease of cleanup of spilled oil are also important factors in the ESI ranking. Generally speaking, areas exposed to high levels of physical energy, such as wave action and tidal currents, and low biological activity rank low on the scale, whereas sheltered areas with associated high biological activity have the highest ranking. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc. |
LINE
VARCHAR |
Type of geographic feature. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc. |
SOURCE_ID
VARCHAR |
Data source of the ESI arcs | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc. |
ENVIR
VARCHAR |
Type of regional environment | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc. |
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Item Identification
Title: | ESI.AAT |
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Short Name: | ESI.AAT |
Status: | Completed |
Abstract: |
The ESI.AAT table contains attribute information for the vector lines representing linear shoreline features with ESI classification. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc. |
Notes: |
Converted from FGDC using 'fgdc_to_inport_xml_entity.pl' script. |
Data Attributes
Attribute Summary
Name | Type | Description | ||
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ESI | VARCHAR | The item ESI contains values representing the ESI shoreline type. In many cases shorelines are ranked with multiple codes, such as "6B/3A" (listed landward to seaward from left to right). The first code, "6B", is the most landward shoreline type and the second code, "3A", is the shoreline type closest to the water. Singular shoreline types are listed below. No multiple codes are listed, but all multiple codes included in the data set can be assembled from the codes described.The ESI code definition changes based on the associated ENVIR item code. For example, the definition of a line with an ESI of "4" and an ENVIR code of "E" (for Estuarine) is "Coarse-grained sand beaches", while the definition of a line with an ESI of "4" and an ENVIR code of "C" (for Coastal Habitat) is "Exposed tidal flats". The Coastal Habitat mapping scheme is based on the same factors and principles as the ESI mapping system; however, because it is not a field survey based mapping scheme, it provides less resolution. It should be noted that the Coastal Habitat mapping scheme is for estuarine environments. For each ESI code definition below, the associated ENVIR code is referenced in parentheses.The ESI rankings progress from low to high susceptibility to oil spills. To determine the sensitivity of a particular intertidal shoreline habitat, the following factors are integrated: 1) Shoreline type (substrate, grain size, tidal elevation, origin); 2) Exposure to wave and tidal energy; 3) Biological productivity and sensitivity; 4) Ease of cleanup. Prediction of the behavior and persistence of oil in intertidal habitats is based on an understanding of the dynamics of the coastal environments, not just the substrate type and grain size. The intensity of energy expended upon a shoreline by wave action, tidal currents, and river currents directly affects the persistence of stranded oil. The need for shoreline cleanup activities is determined, in part, by the slowness of natural processes in removal of oil stranded on the shoreline. The potential for biological injury, and ease of cleanup of spilled oil are also important factors in the ESI ranking. Generally speaking, areas exposed to high levels of physical energy, such as wave action and tidal currents, and low biological activity rank low on the scale, whereas sheltered areas with associated high biological activity have the highest ranking. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc. | |
100
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LINE | VARCHAR | Type of geographic feature. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc. | |
100
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SOURCE_ID | VARCHAR | Data source of the ESI arcs | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc. | |
100
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ENVIR | VARCHAR | Type of regional environment | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc. |
Attribute Details
ESI
Seq. Order: | 1 |
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Data Storage Type: | VARCHAR |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
The item ESI contains values representing the ESI shoreline type. In many cases shorelines are ranked with multiple codes, such as "6B/3A" (listed landward to seaward from left to right). The first code, "6B", is the most landward shoreline type and the second code, "3A", is the shoreline type closest to the water. Singular shoreline types are listed below. No multiple codes are listed, but all multiple codes included in the data set can be assembled from the codes described.The ESI code definition changes based on the associated ENVIR item code. For example, the definition of a line with an ESI of "4" and an ENVIR code of "E" (for Estuarine) is "Coarse-grained sand beaches", while the definition of a line with an ESI of "4" and an ENVIR code of "C" (for Coastal Habitat) is "Exposed tidal flats". The Coastal Habitat mapping scheme is based on the same factors and principles as the ESI mapping system; however, because it is not a field survey based mapping scheme, it provides less resolution. It should be noted that the Coastal Habitat mapping scheme is for estuarine environments. For each ESI code definition below, the associated ENVIR code is referenced in parentheses.The ESI rankings progress from low to high susceptibility to oil spills. To determine the sensitivity of a particular intertidal shoreline habitat, the following factors are integrated: 1) Shoreline type (substrate, grain size, tidal elevation, origin); 2) Exposure to wave and tidal energy; 3) Biological productivity and sensitivity; 4) Ease of cleanup. Prediction of the behavior and persistence of oil in intertidal habitats is based on an understanding of the dynamics of the coastal environments, not just the substrate type and grain size. The intensity of energy expended upon a shoreline by wave action, tidal currents, and river currents directly affects the persistence of stranded oil. The need for shoreline cleanup activities is determined, in part, by the slowness of natural processes in removal of oil stranded on the shoreline. The potential for biological injury, and ease of cleanup of spilled oil are also important factors in the ESI ranking. Generally speaking, areas exposed to high levels of physical energy, such as wave action and tidal currents, and low biological activity rank low on the scale, whereas sheltered areas with associated high biological activity have the highest ranking. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc. |
Allowed Values: | 1: Exposed Rocky Shores With or Without Wave-Cut Platform (Coastal Habitat) | 1A: Exposed Rocky Cliffs (Estuarine) | 1B: Exposed, Solid Man-made Structures (Estuarine) | 2: Exposed High Energy Shoreline (unidentified cliffs, platforms, and beaches) (Coastal Habitat) | 2A: Rocky Shoals; Bedrock Ledges (Estuarine) | 3: Beaches (fine and medium sand, coarse sand, sand and gravel, gravel) (Coastal Habitat) | 3A: Fine- to Medium-grained Sand Beaches(Estuarine) | 4: Coarse-Grained Sand Beaches (Estuarine); Exposed Tidal Flats (Coastal Habitat) | 5: Mixed Sand and Gravel Bars and Gently Sloping Banks (Estuarine); Estuarine Vegetation and Sheltered Coast (Coastal Habitat) | 6A: Gravel Beaches and Gently Sloping Banks (Estuarine) | 6B: Riprap (Estuarine) | 7: Exposed Tidal Flats (Estuarine) | 8A: Sheltered Rocky Shores(Estuarine) | 8B: Sheltered, Solid Man-made Structures (Estuarine) | 8C: Sheltered Riprap (Estuarine) | 9A: Sheltered Tidal Flats (Estuarine) | 9B: Vegetated Low Banks(Estuarine) | 10A: Salt- and Brackish-water Marsh(Estuarine) | U: Unranked | |
LINE
Seq. Order: | 2 |
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Data Storage Type: | VARCHAR |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
Type of geographic feature. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc. |
Allowed Values: | F: Flat | H: Hydrography | M: Marsh | S: Shoreline | |
SOURCE_ID
Seq. Order: | 3 |
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Data Storage Type: | VARCHAR |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
Data source of the ESI arcs | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc. |
Allowed Values: | 1: Original digital information (Alaska DNR) | 2: Low-altitude overflights by Research Planning, Inc. | 5: Digitized from 1:63,360-USGS topographic quadrangle | 8: USGS DLG's | 9: Digitized from Bristol Bay ESI Atlas | 10: Digitized from S. Alaska Peninsula ESI Atlas | |
ENVIR
Seq. Order: | 4 |
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Data Storage Type: | VARCHAR |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
Type of regional environment | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc. |
Allowed Values: | E: Estuarine | C: Coastal Habitat | U: Unranked | |
Catalog Details
Catalog Item ID: | 42334 |
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GUID: | gov.noaa.nmfs.inport:42334 |
Metadata Record Created By: | Tyler Christensen |
Metadata Record Created: | 2017-04-06 11:27+0000 |
Metadata Record Last Modified By: | SysAdmin InPortAdmin |
Metadata Record Last Modified: | 2022-08-09 17:11+0000 |
Metadata Record Published: | 2017-08-07 |
Owner Org: | ORR |
Metadata Publication Status: | Published Externally |
Do Not Publish?: | N |
Metadata Last Review Date: | 2017-08-07 |
Metadata Review Frequency: | 1 Year |
Metadata Next Review Date: | 2018-08-07 |