gov.noaa.csc.maps:2006_MD_m103DOC/NOAA/NOS/CSC > Coastal Services Center, National Ocean Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Department of CommerceMaryland Department of Natural Resources20061005Maryland Department of Natural Resources requested the collection of LIDAR data over Kent, Queen Anne and Caroline Counties, MD. In response, EarthData acquired the data from March 18 through April 6, 2006. Airborne lidar data was acquired at an altitude of 5,500'(1676.4 m) above mean terrain with a swath width of 40', which yields an average post spacing of lidar points of no greater than 6.56 ft (2 m). The project was designed to achieve a vertical accuracy of the lidar points at 7.09 in (18 cm) root mean square error (RMSE). The flight design included a total of seventy-seven flight lines with approximately 2,246 total line miles (3614.59 km). The lidar data was acquired prior to the emergence of deciduous foliage. This is a bare earth data set. Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) is a method of locating objects on the ground using aerial-borne equipment. It is similar to RADAR or SONAR in that the two-way travel time of an energy beam reflected off an object is precisely measured, but this technology uses laser light instead of radio or sound waves. This technology has proven very useful in remote sensing of the earth. It can be used for determining elevations of both the earth's surface and items (natural and man-made) on the surface. Analysis of LiDAR data is used in detailed modeling of the earth's surface for drainage and floodplain studies, determining how a new structure will affect views from various locations, shoreline erosion studies, and other reasons. "First returns" are the first elevation value that the LiDAR sensor recorded for a given x,y coordinate. Likewise, "last returns" are the last elevation value that the LiDAR sensor recorded for a given x,y coordinate. The Bare Earth Mass Points are point elevations that represent the "bare earth." Features that are above the ground - such as buildings, bridges, tree tops, etc. - are not included in these data. The Gridded DEM is a model of the surface of the earth (no above-surface features such as buildings, tree tops, etc) with a point at every 2 meters representing the average surface elevation of that area. The LIDAR Intensity Imagery are similar to aerial photography. While not as sharp as traditional aerial photos, they offer a good visual representation of the surface and various features.The LIDAR-derived data were collected by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources in support of shore erosion studies along the shorelines of the Chesapeake Bay. It also supports the Federal Emergency Management Agency's specifications for mapping floodplains. These efforts required detailed elevation data and models, such as those available from LIDAR sensing. The data have also been made available to aid in other projects that require detailed surface, vegetation and/or structure elevations.2006031820060406UnknownCompleteunknown-75.300698-75.68847839.38335938.729653NoneBathymetry/TopographyLidarDEMTopographicBare earthIntensity imageLASASCIINoneUSMarylandCaroline CountyKent CountyQueen Anne CountyChesapeake BayNoneUse Limitation: These data depict the elevations at the time of the survey and are only accurate for that time. 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. Any conclusions drawn from analysis of this information are not the responsibility of NOAA or any of its partners. These data are NOT to be used for navigational purposes.; Use Limitation: While every effort has been made to ensure that these data are accurate and reliable within the limits of the current state of the art, NOAA cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in the data, nor as a result of the failure of the data to function on a particular system. NOAA makes no warranty, expressed or implied, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty.; DOC/NOAA/NOS/CSC > Coastal Services Center, National Ocean Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Department of Commercephysical and mailing 2234 South Hobson Ave. CharlestonSC29405-2413843-740-1200csc.info@noaa.govUnknown DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NGDC > National Geophysical Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of CommerceMike Sutherlandphysical and mailing NOAA/NESDIS/NGDC E/GC1 325 Broadway BoulderCO80305-3328303-497-6120mike.sutherland@noaa.govUnknown 20130611Mike SutherlandDOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NGDC > National Geophysical Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commercemailing and physical NOAA/NESDIS/NGDC E/GC1 325 Broadway BoulderCO80305-3328303-497-6120mike.sutherland@noaa.govContent Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata: Extensions for Remote Sensing MetadataFGDC-STD-012-2002