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2015 USGS Lidar: Iron County, WI

Data Set (DS)  |  OCM Partners (OCMP)
GUID: gov.noaa.nmfs.inport:58881  |  Updated: December 7, 2023  |  Published / External 
Summary
Item Identification
Keywords
Physical Location
Data Set Info
Support Roles
Extents
Spatial Info
Access Info
Distribution Info
URLs
Data Quality
Data Management
Lineage
Related Items
Catalog Details

Summary

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Short Citation
OCM Partners, 2024: 2015 USGS Lidar: Iron County, WI, https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inport/item/58881.
Full Citation Examples

Abstract

Ayres Associates provided Iron County, Wisconsin, with lidar based topographic mapping services in the spring of 2015 as part of WROC. The LiDAR data was collected on 2015/04/15 to 2015/04/17 using an Optech Orion H300 sensor mounted in a fixed-wing aircraft. LiDAR data was collected to support the generation of 2-foot contours to meet FEMA vertical accuracy standards. The LiDAR data was delivered according to a 5,000 foot x 5,000 foot tile schematic. The LiDAR data was calibrated using information collected at the time of flight from GPS base stations on the ground and airborne GPS/IMU in the aircraft. The calibrated LiDAR data was processed to produce a classified point cloud, bare earth DTM, DEM, DSM, contours, breaklines, and intensity images.

NOAA Office for Coastal Management retrieved the classified lidar files from the WisconsinView portal and processed the data to the Digital Coast. The bare-earth DEM files are also available on the Digital Coast, and are linked to below in the Related Items section.

Distribution Information

  • Create custom data files by choosing data area, product type, map projection, file format, datum, etc. A new metadata will be produced to reflect your request using this record as a base. Change to an orthometric vertical datum is one of the many options.

  • LAS/LAZ - LASer

    Bulk download of data files in LAZ format, geographic coordinates, orthometric heights. Note that the vertical datum (hence elevations) of the files here are different than described in this document. They will be in an orthometric datum.

Access Constraints:

None

Use Constraints:

Users should be aware that temporal changes may have occurred since this data set was collected and some parts of this data may no longer represent actual surface conditions. Users should not use this data for critical applications without a full awareness of its limitations.

Controlled Theme Keywords

COASTAL BATHYMETRY, COASTAL ELEVATION, elevation, TERRAIN ELEVATION

Child Items

No Child Items for this record.

Contact Information

Point of Contact
NOAA Office for Coastal Management (NOAA/OCM)
coastal.info@noaa.gov
(843) 740-1202

Metadata Contact
NOAA Office for Coastal Management (NOAA/OCM)
coastal.info@noaa.gov
(843) 740-1202

Extents

Geographic Area 1

-90.58° W, -89.9° E, 46.6° N, 45.95° S

Time Frame 1
2015-04-15 - 2015-04-17

Collection dates of Lidar data

Item Identification

Title: 2015 USGS Lidar: Iron County, WI
Status: Completed
Creation Date: 2015-05
Abstract:

Ayres Associates provided Iron County, Wisconsin, with lidar based topographic mapping services in the spring of 2015 as part of WROC. The LiDAR data was collected on 2015/04/15 to 2015/04/17 using an Optech Orion H300 sensor mounted in a fixed-wing aircraft. LiDAR data was collected to support the generation of 2-foot contours to meet FEMA vertical accuracy standards. The LiDAR data was delivered according to a 5,000 foot x 5,000 foot tile schematic. The LiDAR data was calibrated using information collected at the time of flight from GPS base stations on the ground and airborne GPS/IMU in the aircraft. The calibrated LiDAR data was processed to produce a classified point cloud, bare earth DTM, DEM, DSM, contours, breaklines, and intensity images.

NOAA Office for Coastal Management retrieved the classified lidar files from the WisconsinView portal and processed the data to the Digital Coast. The bare-earth DEM files are also available on the Digital Coast, and are linked to below in the Related Items section.
Purpose:

LiDAR was acquired to produce an accurate bare earth surface and to generate 2-ft contours to support county land information efforts.

Keywords

Theme Keywords

Thesaurus Keyword
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords
EARTH SCIENCE > LAND SURFACE > TOPOGRAPHY > TERRAIN ELEVATION
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords
EARTH SCIENCE > OCEANS > BATHYMETRY/SEAFLOOR TOPOGRAPHY > BATHYMETRY > COASTAL BATHYMETRY
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords
EARTH SCIENCE > OCEANS > COASTAL PROCESSES > COASTAL ELEVATION
ISO 19115 Topic Category
elevation

Spatial Keywords

Thesaurus Keyword
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords
CONTINENT > NORTH AMERICA > UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords
VERTICAL LOCATION > LAND SURFACE
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords
VERTICAL LOCATION > SEA FLOOR

Instrument Keywords

Thesaurus Keyword
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Instrument Keywords
LIDAR > Light Detection and Ranging

Platform Keywords

Thesaurus Keyword
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Platform Keywords
Airplane > Airplane

Physical Location

Organization: Office for Coastal Management
City: Charleston
State/Province: SC

Data Set Information

Data Set Scope Code: Data Set
Data Set Type: Elevation
Data Presentation Form: Model (digital)
Distribution Liability:

Any conclusions drawn from the analysis of this information are not the responsibility of NOAA, the Office for Coastal Management or its partners
Data Set Credit: USGS, Ayers Associates, Iron County, WI

Support Roles

Data Steward

CC ID: 897602
Date Effective From: 2020
Date Effective To:
Contact (Organization): NOAA Office for Coastal Management (NOAA/OCM)
Address: 2234 South Hobson Ave
Charleston, SC 29405-2413
Email Address: coastal.info@noaa.gov
Phone: (843) 740-1202
URL: https://coast.noaa.gov

Distributor

CC ID: 897603
Date Effective From: 2020
Date Effective To:
Contact (Organization): NOAA Office for Coastal Management (NOAA/OCM)
Address: 2234 South Hobson Ave
Charleston, SC 29405-2413
Email Address: coastal.info@noaa.gov
Phone: (843) 740-1202
URL: https://coast.noaa.gov

Metadata Contact

CC ID: 897604
Date Effective From: 2020
Date Effective To:
Contact (Organization): NOAA Office for Coastal Management (NOAA/OCM)
Address: 2234 South Hobson Ave
Charleston, SC 29405-2413
Email Address: coastal.info@noaa.gov
Phone: (843) 740-1202
URL: https://coast.noaa.gov

Point of Contact

CC ID: 897605
Date Effective From: 2020
Date Effective To:
Contact (Organization): NOAA Office for Coastal Management (NOAA/OCM)
Address: 2234 South Hobson Ave
Charleston, SC 29405-2413
Email Address: coastal.info@noaa.gov
Phone: (843) 740-1202
URL: https://coast.noaa.gov

Extents

Currentness Reference: Ground Condition

Extent Group 1

Extent Group 1 / Geographic Area 1

CC ID: 1143836
W° Bound: -90.58
E° Bound: -89.9
N° Bound: 46.6
S° Bound: 45.95

Extent Group 1 / Time Frame 1

CC ID: 1143835
Time Frame Type: Range
Start: 2015-04-15
End: 2015-04-17
Description:

Collection dates of Lidar data

Spatial Information

Spatial Resolution

Horizontal Distance: 0.4 Meter

Spatial Representation

Representations Used

Grid: No
Vector: Yes
Text / Table: No
TIN: No
Stereo Model: No
Video: No

Vector Representation 1

CC ID: 897597
Point Object Present?: Yes
Point Object Count: 8161145389

Access Information

Security Class: Unclassified
Data Access Procedure:

Data is available online for bulk or custom downloads
Data Access Constraints:

None
Data Use Constraints:

Users should be aware that temporal changes may have occurred since this data set was collected and some parts of this data may no longer represent actual surface conditions. Users should not use this data for critical applications without a full awareness of its limitations.

Distribution Information

Distribution 1

CC ID: 897607
Start Date: 2020-02-19
End Date: Present
Download URL: https://coast.noaa.gov/dataviewer/#/lidar/search/where:ID=9023
Distributor: NOAA Office for Coastal Management (NOAA/OCM) (2020 - Present)
File Name: Customized Download
Description:

Create custom data files by choosing data area, product type, map projection, file format, datum, etc. A new metadata will be produced to reflect your request using this record as a base. Change to an orthometric vertical datum is one of the many options.
File Type (Deprecated): Zip
Compression: Zip

Distribution 2

CC ID: 897608
Start Date: 2020-02-19
End Date: Present
Download URL: https://noaa-nos-coastal-lidar-pds.s3.amazonaws.com/laz/geoid18/9023/index.html
Distributor: NOAA Office for Coastal Management (NOAA/OCM) (2020 - Present)
File Name: Bulk Download
Description:

Bulk download of data files in LAZ format, geographic coordinates, orthometric heights. Note that the vertical datum (hence elevations) of the files here are different than described in this document. They will be in an orthometric datum.
File Type (Deprecated): LAZ
Distribution Format: LAS/LAZ - LASer
Compression: Zip

URLs

URL 1

CC ID: 897600
URL: https://noaa-nos-coastal-lidar-pds.s3.amazonaws.com/laz/geoid18/9023/supplemental/extent_IronCounty_WIm9023.kmz
Name: Browse graphic
URL Type:
Browse Graphic
File Resource Format: KML
Description:

This graphic displays the footprint for this lidar data set.

URL 2

CC ID: 897601
URL: https://noaa-nos-coastal-lidar-pds.s3.amazonaws.com/laz/geoid18/9023/supplemental/Iron_Ground_Control_Survey_Report.pdf
Name: Dataset report
URL Type:
Online Resource
File Resource Format: PDF
Description:

Link to data set report.

URL 3

CC ID: 1284652
URL: https://noaa-nos-coastal-lidar-pds.s3.amazonaws.com/laz/geoid18/9023/breaklines/index.html
Name: Breaklines
URL Type:
Online Resource
File Resource Format: Zip
Description:

Link to the breaklines.

Data Quality

Vertical Positional Accuracy:

A comparison of the ground survey versus lidar model values indicates a vertical root mean square error (RMSEz) of 0.319 feet (9.7 cm).

This is within the FEMA specified vertical accuracy tolerance of 0.61 feet. This RMSEz equates to a tested 0.625 feet vertical accuracy at 95% confidence level.
Quality Control Procedures Employed:

To qualify as an acceptable accuracy test, the lidar data must be compared with a dataset of higher accuracy – in this instance, ground survey. To develop a comparable dataset of points from the lidar dataset, a utility from proprietary software was used.

The ground control survey results were imported into an ESRI PointZ shapefile with each point’s information as attributes. The utility then accessed the lidar and generated a triangulated irregular network (TIN), which is a continuous digital terrain surface, using the bare-earth lidar points and the compiled breaklines. The utility probed the TIN surface to determine its elevations at each of the survey point’s horizontal locations.

The elevation was then appended as a field to the PointZ shapefile; the attributes for each point were exported to a database and then statistical analysis was performed.

Data Management

Have Resources for Management of these Data Been Identified?: Yes
Approximate Percentage of Budget for these Data Devoted to Data Management: Unknown
Do these Data Comply with the Data Access Directive?: Yes
Actual or Planned Long-Term Data Archive Location: NCEI-CO
How Will the Data Be Protected from Accidental or Malicious Modification or Deletion Prior to Receipt by the Archive?:

Data is backed up to tape and to cloud storage.

Lineage

Sources

Lidar

CC ID: 1143831
Contact Role Type: Originator
Contact Type: Organization
Contact Name: Ayers Associates

Process Steps

Process Step 1

CC ID: 1143832
Description:

LiDAR processing utilizes several software packages, including GeoCue and the TerraSolid suite of processing components. The GeoCue software is a database management system for housing the LiDAR dataset (usually multiple gigabytes in size). GeoCue incorporates a thorough checklist of processing steps and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) procedures that assist in the LiDAR workflow.

The TerraSolid software suite is used to automate the initial classification of the LiDAR point cloud based on a set of predetermined parameters. Lidar technicians refer to ground cover research (natural and cultural features) within the project area and determine algorithms most suitable for the initial automated LiDAR classification. (Some algorithms/filters recognize the ground in forests well, while others have greater capability in urban areas). During this process each point is given an initial classification (e.g., as ground, vegetation, or noise) based on the point's coordinates and the relation to its neighbors. Classifications to be assigned include all those outlined by ASPRS standards.

The initial classifications produce a coarse and inexact dataset, but offer an adequate starting point for the subsequent manual classification procedure. During this step, "overlap" points are automatically classified (those originating from neighboring flightlines) using information gathered from the ABGPS and IMU data. Any duplicate points existing from adjacent flightlines are removed during this process.

Hydrographic breaklines are collected using LiDARgrammetry to ensure hydroflattened water surfaces. This process involves manipulating the LiDAR data's intensity information to create a metrically sound stereo environment. From this generated "imagery", breaklines are photogrammetrically compiled. Breakline polygons are created to represent open water bodies. The LiDAR points that fall within these areas are classified as "water." Breaklines representing streams and rivers shall be smooth, continuous, and monotonic, and represent the water surface without any stair steps except for dams and rapids. All hydrographic breaklines include a 1.5 foot buffer, with the points being re-classified as Class 10 (ignored ground).

TerraSolid is further used for the subsequent manual classification of the LiDAR points allowing technicians to view the point cloud in a number of ways to ensure accuracy and consistency of points and uniformity of point coverage.

Process Step 2

CC ID: 1143833
Description:

The NOAA Office for Coastal Management (OCM) retrieved 992 lidar point cloud files in laz format from the WisconsinView website. The files contained lidar elevation and intensity measurements. The data were in Wisconsin County Reference System - Iron County, survey feet, coordinates and NAVD88 (Geoid12B) elevations in US Survey feet. The data were classified as: 1-Unclassified, 2-Ground, 5 - High Vegetation, 6 - Building, 7 - Noise, 9 - Water, 10 - Ignored Ground, 11 - Road Surface, 17 - Bridge Deck, and 18 - High Noise. OCM processed all classifications of points to the Digital Coast Data Access Viewer (DAV).

OCM performed the following processing on the data for Digital Coast storage and provisioning purposes:

1. An internal OCM script was run to check the number of points by classification and by flight ID and the gps and intensity ranges.

2. Internal OCM scripts were run on the laz files to convert from orthometric (NAVD88) elevations to ellipsoid elevations using the Geoid 12B model, to convert to geographic coordinates, to assign the geokeys, to sort the data by gps time, and zip the data to database and to http.
Process Contact: Office for Coastal Management (OCM)

Related Items

Item Type Relationship Type Title
Data Set (DS) Cross Reference 2015 USGS Lidar DEM: Iron County, WI

Bare-earth DEM

Catalog Details

Catalog Item ID: 58881
GUID: gov.noaa.nmfs.inport:58881
Metadata Record Created By: Blake Waring
Metadata Record Created: 2020-02-19 15:21+0000
Metadata Record Last Modified By: Rebecca Mataosky
Metadata Record Last Modified: 2023-12-07 20:31+0000
Metadata Record Published: 2022-03-16
Owner Org: OCMP
Metadata Publication Status: Published Externally
Do Not Publish?: N
Metadata Last Review Date: 2022-03-16
Metadata Review Frequency: 1 Year
Metadata Next Review Date: 2023-03-16