gov.noaa.csc.maps:2006_USGS_Jean_Lafitte_m578DOC/NOAA/NOS/CSC > Coastal Services Center, National Ocean Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Department of CommerceDOI/USGS > United States Geological Survey, U.S. Department of the InteriorDOI/NPS > National Park Service, U.S. Department of the InteriorNational Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)20080101A first surface/bare earth elevation map (also known as a Digital Elevation Model, or DEM) of the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve in Louisiana was produced from remotely sensed, geographically referenced elevation measurements cooperatively by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the National Park Service (NPS), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Elevation measurements were collected over the area using the NASA Experimental Advanced Airborne Research Lidar (EAARL), a pulsed-laser ranging system mounted onboard an aircraft to measure ground elevation, vegetation canopy, and coastal topography. The system uses high frequency laser beams directed at the Earth's surface through an opening in the bottom of the aircraft's fuselage. The laser system records the time difference between emission of the laser beam and the reception of the reflected laser signal in the aircraft. The plane travels over the target area at approximately 50 meters per second at an elevation of approximately 300 meters. The EAARL, developed by NASA at Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia, measures ground elevation with a vertical resolution of 15 centimeters. A sampling rate of 3 kilohertz or higher results in an extremely dense spatial elevation dataset. Over 100 kilometers of coastline can be easily surveyed within a 3- to 4-hour mission. When subsequent elevation maps for an area are analyzed, they provide a useful tool to make management decisions regarding land development.The purpose of this project was to produce a highly detailed and accurate first surface/bare earth elevation map of the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve in Louisiana for natural resource managers and research scientists.20060922UnknownCompletenotPlanned-90.242045-90.09855929.87382629.741552NoneBathymetry/TopographyAirborne Lidar Processing SystemALPSEAARLDigital Surface ModelDSMEAARLExperimental Advanced Airborne Research Lidarlaser altimetryLIDARremote sensingtopographyNoneUSLouisianaJefferson ParishJean Lafitte National Historical Park and PreserveNoneUse 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