Complete Chain
Office of Response and Restoration
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Created: 2017-04-06
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Last Modified: 2022-08-09
Data Set (DS) | ID: 40290
ID: 42777
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The data layer ESI contains arc (Complete Chain) features for the ESI shoreline classification and is based on Environmental Sensitivity Index Guidelines, Version 2.0 (Halls, J., J. Michel, S. Zengel, J. Dahlin, and J. Petersen, 1997, Hazardous Materials Response and Assessment Division, NOAA). The ESI classification was performed in February 1997. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc. |
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100 | No | No | ESI | VARCHAR | The intertidal coastal habitats of Golfo de Fonseca were mapped during overflights and ground surveys conducted in February, 2000. Overflights were conducted using fixed-wing Cessna 152 and 172s. Surveys of the entire study area were conducted at flying altitudes of 400-600 feet (120-185 meters) and at a slow air speed. During this work, an experienced coastal geologist delineated the intertidal shoreline habitats directly onto 1:50,000-scale topographic maps. Where appropriate, multiple habitats were described for each shoreline segment. Prior to the overflights, high resolution, black and white vertical aerial photographs (obtained in December, 1998 under the USGS Open Skies Program) were examined to produce an initial classification. The overflights and ground surveys were particularly important in updating the location and extent of recent aquaculture sites, as well as delineating changes resulting from Hurricane Mitch (October, 1998). Polygonal features, such as mangroves and salt flats, were initially mapped from the existing topographic maps, updated through the aerial photography, and finalized during the overflights. To identify and classify the various coastal habitats, the following factors were integrated: 1) Shoreline type (substrate, grain size, tidal elevation, origin); 2) Exposure to wave and tidal energy; 3) Biological communities. The resulting coastal classification groups a complex series of coastal habitats into ten generalized habitat categories (some with more than one sub-type). The physical characterization of the generalized categories is based on geomorphology and the division of the coastal habitats according to their physical stability, dynamic character, or sheltered nature. From the physical standpoint, the more stable habitats include the rocky headlands and wave-cut platforms; the dynamic or continuously evolving habitats include the full range of beach types (sand to gravel) and exposed tidal flats; and the sheltered habitats include mangrove stands, sheltered flats, and salt marshes. Biological characterization of the generalized habitat categories incorporates the different ecological communities that are associated with them. Examples of these include encrusting fauna and flora on rocky headlands, and coastal birds, burrowing bivalves, and annelids associated with tidal flats. The combination of the physical and biological features results in the definition of the final generalized habitat category. Human use and potential development of these coastal habitats must take into account the physical and biological characteristics of these categories. The categories are: 1A) Exposed Rocky Cliffs; 1B) Exposed, Solid Man-made Structures; 2A) Exposed Wave-cut Platforms in Bedrock; 3A) Fine- to Medium-grained Sand Beaches; 4) Coarse-grained Sand Beaches; 5) Mixed Sand and Gravel Beaches; 6A) Gravel Beaches; 6B) Riprap; 7) Exposed Tidal Flats; 8A) Sheltered Rocky Shores; 8B) Sheltered, Solid Man-made Structures; 8C) Sheltered Riprap; 9A) Sheltered Tidal Flats; 9C) Hypersaline Tidal Flats; 10A) Salt and Brackish Water Marsh; 10C) Tall Mangroves; 10D) Short Mangroves. In many cases, the shorelines are also ranked with multiple codes, such as 6A/7. The first number is the most landward shoreline type (6A=gravel beach), with exposed tidal flats (7) being the shoreline type closest to the water. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc. |
100 | No | No | LINE | VARCHAR | Type of geographic feature | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc. |
100 | No | No | SOURCE_ID | VARCHAR | Data source for the ESI | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc. |
100 | No | No | ENVIR | VARCHAR | Regional environment | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc. |
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The intertidal coastal habitats of Golfo de Fonseca were mapped during overflights and ground surveys conducted in February, 2000. Overflights were conducted using fixed-wing Cessna 152 and 172s. Surveys of the entire study area were conducted at flying altitudes of 400-600 feet (120-185 meters) and at a slow air speed. During this work, an experienced coastal geologist delineated the intertidal shoreline habitats directly onto 1:50,000-scale topographic maps. Where appropriate, multiple habitats were described for each shoreline segment. Prior to the overflights, high resolution, black and white vertical aerial photographs (obtained in December, 1998 under the USGS Open Skies Program) were examined to produce an initial classification. The overflights and ground surveys were particularly important in updating the location and extent of recent aquaculture sites, as well as delineating changes resulting from Hurricane Mitch (October, 1998). Polygonal features, such as mangroves and salt flats, were initially mapped from the existing topographic maps, updated through the aerial photography, and finalized during the overflights. To identify and classify the various coastal habitats, the following factors were integrated: 1) Shoreline type (substrate, grain size, tidal elevation, origin); 2) Exposure to wave and tidal energy; 3) Biological communities. The resulting coastal classification groups a complex series of coastal habitats into ten generalized habitat categories (some with more than one sub-type). The physical characterization of the generalized categories is based on geomorphology and the division of the coastal habitats according to their physical stability, dynamic character, or sheltered nature. From the physical standpoint, the more stable habitats include the rocky headlands and wave-cut platforms; the dynamic or continuously evolving habitats include the full range of beach types (sand to gravel) and exposed tidal flats; and the sheltered habitats include mangrove stands, sheltered flats, and salt marshes. Biological characterization of the generalized habitat categories incorporates the different ecological communities that are associated with them. Examples of these include encrusting fauna and flora on rocky headlands, and coastal birds, burrowing bivalves, and annelids associated with tidal flats. The combination of the physical and biological features results in the definition of the final generalized habitat category. Human use and potential development of these coastal habitats must take into account the physical and biological characteristics of these categories. The categories are: 1A) Exposed Rocky Cliffs; 1B) Exposed, Solid Man-made Structures; 2A) Exposed Wave-cut Platforms in Bedrock; 3A) Fine- to Medium-grained Sand Beaches; 4) Coarse-grained Sand Beaches; 5) Mixed Sand and Gravel Beaches; 6A) Gravel Beaches; 6B) Riprap; 7) Exposed Tidal Flats; 8A) Sheltered Rocky Shores; 8B) Sheltered, Solid Man-made Structures; 8C) Sheltered Riprap; 9A) Sheltered Tidal Flats; 9C) Hypersaline Tidal Flats; 10A) Salt and Brackish Water Marsh; 10C) Tall Mangroves; 10D) Short Mangroves. In many cases, the shorelines are also ranked with multiple codes, such as 6A/7. The first number is the most landward shoreline type (6A=gravel beach), with exposed tidal flats (7) being the shoreline type closest to the water. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc. |
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Allowed Values | 1A: Exposed Rocky Cliffs | 1A/2A: Exposed Rocky Cliffs/ Exposed, Solid Man-made Structures | 1A/2A/7: Exposed Rocky Cliffs/ Exposed, Solid Man-made Structures/ Exposed Tidal Flats | 1A/3A/7: Exposed Rocky Cliffs/ Fine- to Medium-grained Sand Beaches/ Exposed Tidal Flats | 1A/4: Exposed Rocky Cliffs/ Coarse-grained Sand Beaches | 1A/4/7: Exposed Rocky Cliffs/ Coarse-grained Sand Beaches/ Exposed Tidal Flats | 1A/5: Exposed Rocky Cliffs/ Mixed Sand and Gravel Beaches | 1A/5/7: Exposed Rocky Cliffs/ Mixed Sand and Gravel Beaches/ Exposed Tidal Flats | 1A/6A: Exposed Rocky Cliffs/ Gravel Beaches | 1A/6A/2A: Exposed Rocky Cliffs/ Gravel Beaches/ Exposed Wave-cut Platforms in Bedrock | 1A/6A/7: Exposed Rocky Cliffs/ Gravel Beaches/ Exposed Tidal Flats | 1A/7: Exposed Rocky Cliffs/ Exposed Tidal Flats | 1B: Exposed, Solid Man-made Structures | 1B/3A: Exposed, Solid Man-made Structures/ Fine- to Medium-grained Sand Beaches | 1B/4: Exposed, Solid Man-made Structures/ Coarse-grained Sand Beaches | 1B/4/7: Exposed, Solid Man-made Structures/ Coarse-grained Sand Beaches/ Exposed Tidal Flats | 1B/5: Exposed, Solid Man-made Structures/ Mixed Sand and Gravel Beaches | 1B/6A: Exposed, Solid Man-made Structures/ Gravel Beaches | 1B/7: Exposed, Solid Man-made Structures/ Exposed Tidal Flats | 2A: Exposed Wave-cut Platforms in Bedrock | 3A: Fine- to Medium-grained Sand Beaches | 3A/7: Fine- to Medium-grained Sand Beaches/ Exposed Tidal Flats | 3A/9A: Fine- to Medium-grained Sand Beaches/ Sheltered Tidal Flats | 4: Coarse-grained Sand Beaches | 4/7: Coarse-grained Sand Beaches/ Exposed Tidal Flats | 4/9A: Coarse-grained Sand Beaches/ Sheltered Tidal Flats | 5: Mixed Sand and Gravel Beaches | 5/6B: Mixed Sand and Gravel Beaches/ Riprap | 5/7: Mixed Sand and Gravel Beaches/ Exposed Tidal Flats | 5/9A: Mixed Sand and Gravel Beaches/ Sheltered Tidal Flats | 6A: Gravel Beaches | 6A/7: Gravel Beaches/ Exposed Tidal Flats | 6B: Riprap | 6B/4/7: Riprap/ Coarse-grained Sand Beaches/ Exposed Tidal Flats | 6B/5: Riprap/ Mixed Sand and Gravel Beaches | 6B/6A: Riprap/ Gravel Beaches | 6B/9A: Riprap/ Sheltered Tidal Flats | 8A: Sheltered Rocky Shores | 8A/9A: Sheltered Rocky Shores/ Sheltered Tidal Flats | 8B: Sheltered, Solid Man-made Structures | 8B/3A: Sheltered, Solid Man-made Structures/ Fine- to Medium-grained Sand Beaches | 8B/5: Sheltered, Solid Man-made Structures/ Mixed Sand and Gravel Beaches | 8B/9A: Sheltered, Solid Man-made Structures/ Sheltered Tidal Flats | 8C: Sheltered Riprap | 8C/9A: Sheltered Riprap/ Sheltered Tidal Flats | 9A/7: Sheltered Tidal Flats/ Exposed Tidal Flats | 10A: Salt and Brackish Water Marsh | 10A/9A: Salt and Brackish Water Marsh/ Sheltered Tidal Flats | 10C: Tall Mangroves | 10C/3A: Tall Mangroves/ Fine- to Medium-grained Sand Beaches | 10C/3A/7: Tall Mangroves/ Fine- to Medium-grained Sand Beaches/ Exposed Tidal Flats | 10C/3A/9A: Tall Mangroves/ Fine- to Medium-grained Sand Beaches/ Sheltered Tidal Flats | 10C/4/7: Tall Mangroves/ Coarse-grained Sand Beaches/ Exposed Tidal Flats | 10C/7: Tall Mangroves/ Exposed Tidal Flats | 10C/8A: Tall Mangroves/ Sheltered Rocky Shores | 10C/8A/9A: Tall Mangroves/ Sheltered Rocky Shores/ Sheltered Tidal Flats | 10C/8B/3A: Tall Mangroves/ Sheltered, Solid Man-made Structures/ Fine- to Medium-grained Sand Beaches | 10C/8B/9A: Tall Mangroves/ Sheltered, Solid Man-made Structures/ Sheltered Tidal Flats | 10C/8C: Tall Mangroves/ Sheltered Riprap | 10C/8C/9A: Tall Mangroves/ Sheltered Riprap/ Sheltered Tidal Flats | 10C/9A: Tall Mangroves/ Sheltered Tidal Flats | 10C/9A/7: Tall Mangroves/ Sheltered Tidal Flats/ Exposed Tidal Flats | 10D: Short Mangroves | 10D/7: Short Mangroves/ Exposed Tidal Flats | 10D/9A: Short Mangroves/ Sheltered Tidal Flats | U: Unranked | |
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Allowed Values | B: Breakwater | F: Flat | H: Hydrography | I: Index | M: Marsh | S: Shoreline | |
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Allowed Values | 2: Overflight | 3: Aerial Photography | 5: Digitized from scanned NIMA maps | 7: Digital (Generated by Research Planning, Inc.) | 8: Digital data from El Salvador ESI Atlas, Research Planning, Inc., Columbia, SC | |
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Catalog Item ID | 42777 |
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Metadata Record Created By | Tyler Christensen |
Metadata Record Created | 2017-04-06 11:29+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 Workflow State | Published / External |
Metadata Last Review Date | 2017-08-07 |
Metadata Review Frequency | 1 Year |
Metadata Next Review Date | 2018-08-07 |
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