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<metadata>
<idinfo>
<datsetid> gov.noaa.csc.maps:2010_OPR_Cottonwood Canyon_m1080 </datsetid>
<citation>
<citeinfo>
<origin>Oregon Parks and Recreation Department</origin>
<origin>
Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS),
Coastal Services Center (CSC)
</origin>
<pubdate>201111</pubdate>
<title>2010 Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Lidar: Cottonwood Canyon</title>
<pubinfo>
<pubplace>Charleston, SC</pubplace>
<publish>NOAA's Ocean Service, Coastal Services Center (CSC)</publish>
</pubinfo>
<onlink>http://www.csc.noaa.gov/dataviewer/index.html?action=advsearch&amp;qType=in&amp;qFld=ID&amp;qVal=1080</onlink>
<onlink>http://www.csc.noaa.gov/lidar</onlink>
<onlink>http://www.csc.noaa.gov</onlink>
</citeinfo>
</citation>
<descript>
<abstract>
This data set represents the lidar elevations in portions of Gilliam and Sherman Counties, Oregon. This data set covers 35,902 acres
and was collected between May 13 and May 15, 2010. The lidar data are multiple return and are classified as unclassified and bare earth.
Please be aware that there are some water points classified as ground.

The LiDAR survey used Leica ALS50 Phase II and ALS60 laser systems. The sensor scan angle was plus or minus 14 degrees from nadir with a pulse rate
designed to yield an average native density (number of pulses emitted by the laser system) of greater than or equal to 8 points per square meter
over terrestrial surfaces. In some areas of heavy vegetation or forest cover, there may be relatively few ground points in the LiDAR data.
Elevation values for open water surfaces are not valid elevation values because few LiDAR points are returned from water surfaces.

Watershed Sciences, Inc. collected the LiDAR and created this data set for Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.
</abstract>
<purpose>Provide high resolution elevation data.</purpose>
<supplinf>
The Lidar Report for this data set may be viewed at:
ftp://ftp.csc.noaa.gov/pub/crs/beachmap/qa_docs/or/opr/OPRD_Cottonwood_Canyon_LiDAR_Report.pdf

A footprint of this data set may be viewed in Google Earth at:
ftp://ftp.csc.noaa.gov/pub/crs/beachmap/qa_docs/or/opr/2010_Oregon_Parks_and_Rec_Cottonwood_Canyon_Lidar.kmz
</supplinf>
</descript>
<timeperd>
<timeinfo>
<rngdates>
<begdate>20100513</begdate>
<enddate>20100515</enddate>
</rngdates>
</timeinfo>
<current>Ground Condition</current>
</timeperd>
<status>
<progress>Complete</progress>
<update>None planned</update>
</status>
<spdom>
<bounding>
<westbc>-120.519665</westbc>
<eastbc>-120.299365</eastbc>
<northbc>45.518951</northbc>
<southbc>45.394151</southbc>
</bounding>
</spdom>
<keywords>
<theme>
<themekt>ISO 19115 Topic Category</themekt>
<themekey>elevation</themekey>
</theme>
<theme>
<themekt>None</themekt>
<themekey>Bathymetry/Topography</themekey>
<themekey>LiDAR</themekey>
<themekey>Light Detection and Ranging</themekey>
<themekey>DEM</themekey>
<themekey>Digital Terrain Model</themekey>
<themekey>Oregon Parks and Recreation Department</themekey>
<themekey>Elevation data</themekey>
<themekey>Topography</themekey>
<themekey>Bare earth</themekey>
<themekey>High-resolution</themekey>
<themekey>Bare ground</themekey>
<themekey>DTM</themekey>
</theme>
<place>
<placekt>None</placekt>
<placekey>United States</placekey>
<placekey>Oregon</placekey>
<placekey>Pacific Northwest</placekey>
<placekey>Gilliam County</placekey>
<placekey>Sherman County</placekey>
</place>
</keywords>
<accconst>None</accconst>
<useconst>
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.
</useconst>
<ptcontac>
<cntinfo>
<cntorgp>
<cntorg>Oregon Parks and Recreation</cntorg>
<cntper>Brady Callahan</cntper>
</cntorgp>
<cntaddr>
<addrtype>mailing and physical</addrtype>
<address>725 Summer St. NE, Suite C</address>
<city>Salem</city>
<state>OR</state>
<postal>97301</postal>
<country>USA</country>
</cntaddr>
<cntvoice>503-986-0783</cntvoice>
<cntemail>brady.callahan@state.or.us</cntemail>
</cntinfo>
</ptcontac>
<browse>
<browsen>ftp://ftp.csc.noaa.gov/pub/crs/beachmap/qa_docs/or/opr/2010_Oregon_Parks_and_Rec_Cottonwood_Canyon_Lidar.kmz</browsen>
<browsed>
This kmz file shows the extent of coverage of the 2010 Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Cottonwood
Canyon Lidar data set.
</browsed>
<browset>kmz</browset>
</browse>
<datacred>Oregon Parks and Recreation Department</datacred>
</idinfo>
<dataqual>
<logic>Not provided</logic>
<complete>
Flightlines and LiDAR data were reviewed to ensure complete coverage of the survey area and positional
accuracy of the laser points.
</complete>
<posacc>
<horizpa>
<horizpar>Not provided</horizpar>
</horizpa>
<vertacc>
<vertaccr>
The vertical accuracy (at 1 sigma) of this data set is 1.1 inches (2.9 cm) RMSE (Root Mean
Square Error).
Accuracy was assessed using 686 ground survey RTK (real time kinematic) points.
</vertaccr>
</vertacc>
</posacc>
<lineage>
<procstep>
<procdesc>
Acquisition
This LiDAR survey used Leica ALS50 Phase II and ALS50 laser systems. The sensor scan angle was plus or minus 14 degrees
from nadir with a pulse rate designed to yield an average native density (number of pulses emitted by the laser system)
of greater than or equal to 8 points per square meter over terrestrial surfaces. It is not uncommon for some types of surfaces
(e.g. water) to return fewer pulses than the laser originally emitted. These discrepancies between native and delivered
density will vary depending on the terrain, land cover, and the prevalence of water bodies.

All areas were surveyed with an opposing flight line side-lap of greater than or equal to 50 percent (equal to 100 percent
overlap) to reduce laser shadowing and increase surface laser painting. The Leica laser systems allow up to four
range measurements (returns) per pulse, and all discernible laser returns were processed for the output data set.

To accurately solve for laser point position (geographic coordinates x,y,z) the positional coordinates of the airborne
sensor and the attitude of the aircraft were recorded continuously throughout the LiDAR data collection mission. Aircraft
position was measured twice per second (2 Hz) by an onboard differential GPS unit. Aircraft attitude was measured 200 times
per second (200 Hz) as pitch, roll, and yaw (heading) from an onboard inertial measurement unit (IMU). To allow for
post-processing correction and calibration, aircraft/sensor position and attitude data were indexed to GPS time.
</procdesc>
<procdate>2010</procdate>
</procstep>
<procstep>
<procdesc>
Processing
1. Laser point coordinates were computed using the IPAS and ALS Post Processor software suites based on independent
data from the LiDAR system (pulse time, scan angle), and aircraft trajectory data (SBET). Laser point returns
(first through fourth) were assigned an associated (x,y,z) coordinate along with unique intensity values (0 to 255).
The data were output into large LAS v1.2 files; each point maintains the corresponding scan angle, return number
(echo), intensity, and x,y,z (easting, northing, and elevation) information.

2. These initial laser point files were too large for subsequent processing. To facilitate laser point processing, bins
(polygons) were created to divide the data set into manageable sizes (less than 500 MB). Flightlines and LiDAR data were then
reviewed to ensure complete coverage of the survey area and positional accuracy of the laser points.

3. Laser point data were imported into processing bins in TerraScan and manual calibration was performed to assess the
system offsets for pitch, roll, heading, and scale (mirror flex). Using a geometric relationship developed by
Watershed Sciences, each of these offsets were resolved and corrected if necessary.

4. LiDAR points were then filtered for noise, pits (artificial low points) and birds (true birds, as well as erroneously
high points) by screening for absolute elevation limits, isolated points, and height above ground. Each bin was then
manually inspected for remaining pits and birds and spurious points were removed. In a bin containing approximately
7.5 to 9.0 million points, an average of 50 to 100 points are typically found to be artificially low or high. Common sources
of non-terrestrial returns are clouds, birds, vapor, haze, decks, brush piles, etc.

5. Internal calibration was refined using TerraMatch. Points from overlapping lines were tested for internal consistency
and final adjustments were made for system misalignments (i.e., pitch, roll, heading offsets, and scale). Automated sensor
attitude and scale corrections yielded 3 to 5 cm improvements in the relative accuracy. Once system misalignments were
corrected, vertical GPS drift was then resolved and removed per flight line, yielding a slight improvement (less than 1 cm)
in relative accuracy.

6. The TerraScan software suite is designed specifically for classifying near ground points (Soininen, 2004). The processing
sequence began by removing all points that were not near the earth based on geometric constraints used to evaluate
multi-return points. The resulting bare earth (ground) model was visually inspected and additional ground point
modeling was performed in site-specific areas to improve ground detail. This manual editing of ground often occurs in
areas with known ground modeling deficiencies such as: bedrock outcrops, cliffs, deeply incised stream banks, and
dense vegetation. In some cases, automated ground point classification erroneously included known vegetation (i.e.,
understory, low/dense shrubs, etc.). These points were manually reclassified as non-grounds. Ground surface rasters
were developed from triangulated irregular networks (TINs) of ground points.
</procdesc>
<procdate>2010</procdate>
</procstep>
<procstep>
<procdesc>
The NOAA Coastal Services Center (CSC) received the files in las format. The files contained lidar elevation and intensity
measurements. The data were in Lambert Conformal Conic projection and NAVD88 Geoid 03 vertical datum. CSC performed the
following processing for data storage and Digital Coast provisioning purposes:
1. The data were converted from Lambert Conformal Conic coordinates to geographic coordinates.
2. The data were converted from NAVD88 (orthometric) heights in feet to GRS80 (ellipsoid) heights in meters using Geoid 03.
3. The data were filtered to remove outliers.
4. The LAS data were sorted by latitude and the headers were updated.
</procdesc>
<procdate>201110</procdate>
<proccont>
<cntinfo>
<cntorgp>
<cntorg>NOAA Coastal Services Center</cntorg>
</cntorgp>
<cntaddr>
<addrtype>mailing and physical</addrtype>
<address>2234 South Hobson Ave.</address>
<city>Charleston</city>
<state>SC</state>
<postal>29405-2413</postal>
<country>US</country>
</cntaddr>
<cntvoice>843-740-1200</cntvoice>
<cntemail>csc.info@noaa.gov</cntemail>
<cntinst>For questions please use the form at http://www.csc.noaa.gov/contact/contactForm.htm</cntinst>
</cntinfo>
</proccont>
</procstep>
<procstep>
    <procdesc> The NOAA National Geophysical Data Center (NGDC) received Lidar data files by ftp. The data received compressed containing LiDAR data from the NOAA Coastal Services Center. The data are currently being served via Digital Coastl at http://www.csc.noaa.gov/digitalcoast/. The data can be used to re-populate the system. The data are provided in LAS format. LAS format is an industry standard for serving LiDAR data. The data are exclusively in geographic coordinates, however, the datums used vary. Most are NAD 83, however some are in ITRF. Vertical systems include both ellipsoid (ITRF and NAD 83) and NAVD 88. For NAVD 88 values, Geiod 03 is primarily used; however, data received in NAVD 88 prior to 2003 was processed using Geoid 99. </procdesc>
    <procdate> 20120213 </procdate>
    <proccont>
        <cntinfo>
            <cntorgp>
                <cntorg> DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NGDC > National Geophysical Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce </cntorg>
                <cntper> Pamela Grothe </cntper>
            </cntorgp>
            <cntaddr>
                <addrtype> Mailing and Physical Address </addrtype>
                <address> NOAA/NESDIS/NGDC E/GC1 325 Broadway </address>
                <city> Boulder </city>
                <state> CO </state>
                <postal> 80305-3328 </postal>
                <country> USA </country>
            </cntaddr>
            <cntvoice> (303) 497-6120 </cntvoice>
            <cnttdd> (303) 497-6958 </cnttdd>
            <cntfax> (303) 497-6513 </cntfax>
            <cntemail> pamela.grothe@noaa.gov </cntemail>
            <hours> 7:30-5:00 Mountain </hours>
            <cntinst> Contact Data Center </cntinst>
        </cntinfo>
    </proccont>
</procstep>
</lineage>
</dataqual>
<spdoinfo>
<direct>Point</direct>
</spdoinfo>
<spref>
<horizsys>
<geograph>
<latres>0.0000001</latres>
<longres>0.0000001</longres>
<geogunit>Decimal degrees</geogunit>
</geograph>
<geodetic>
<horizdn>North American Datum of 1983</horizdn>
<ellips>Geodetic Reference System 80</ellips>
<semiaxis>6378137.000000</semiaxis>
<denflat>298.257222</denflat>
</geodetic>
</horizsys>
<vertdef>
<altsys>
<altdatum>Ellipsoid</altdatum>
<altres>0.001</altres>
<altunits>Meters</altunits>
<altenc>Explicit elevation coordinate included with horizontal coordinates</altenc>
</altsys>
</vertdef>
</spref>
<distinfo>
<distrib>
<cntinfo>
<cntorgp>
<cntorg>NOAA Coastal Services Center</cntorg>
</cntorgp>
<cntaddr>
<addrtype>mailing and physical</addrtype>
<address>2234 South Hobson Ave.</address>
<city>Charleston</city>
<state>SC</state>
<postal>29405-2413</postal>
<country>US</country>
</cntaddr>
<cntvoice>843-740-1200</cntvoice>
<cntemail>csc.info@noaa.gov</cntemail>
<cntinst>For questions please use the form at http://www.csc.noaa.gov/contact/contactForm.htm</cntinst>
</cntinfo>
</distrib>
<resdesc>Downloadable Data</resdesc>
<distliab>
Any conclusions drawn from the analysis of this information are not the responsibility of the Oregon
Parks and Recreation Department, the Coastal Services Center, or its partners.
</distliab>
<custom>
This data can be obtained on-line at the following URL: http://www.csc.noaa.gov/lidar
The data set is dynamically generated based on user-specified parameters.
</custom>
</distinfo>
<distinfo>
    <distrib>
        <cntinfo>
            <cntorgp>
                <cntorg> DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NGDC > National Geophysical Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce </cntorg>
                <cntper> Pamela Grothe </cntper>
            </cntorgp>
            <cntaddr>
                <addrtype> Mailing and Physical Address </addrtype>
                <address> NOAA/NESDIS/NGDC E/GC1 325 Broadway </address>
                <city> Boulder </city>
                <state> CO </state>
                <postal> 80305-3328 </postal>
                <country> USA </country>
            </cntaddr>
            <cntvoice> (303) 497-6120 </cntvoice>
            <cnttdd> (303) 497-6958 </cnttdd>
            <cntfax> (303) 497-6513 </cntfax>
            <cntemail> pamela.grothe@noaa.gov </cntemail>
            <hours> 7:30-5:00 Mountain </hours>
            <cntinst> Contact Data Center </cntinst>
        </cntinfo>
    </distrib>
    <distliab> Disclaimer 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. </distliab>
    <custom> The National Geophysical Data Center serves as the archive for this LIDAR data. NGDC should only be contacted for this data if it cannot be obtained from NOAA Coastal Services Center. </custom>
</distinfo>
<metainfo>
<metd> 20120213 </metd>
<metrd> 20120213 </metrd>
<metfrd> 20130213 </metfrd>
<metc>
<cntinfo>
<cntorgp>
<cntorg>NOAA Coastal Services Center</cntorg>
</cntorgp>
<cntaddr>
<addrtype>mailing and physical</addrtype>
<address>2234 South Hobson Ave.</address>
<city>Charleston</city>
<state>SC</state>
<postal>29405-2413</postal>
<country>US</country>
</cntaddr>
<cntvoice>843-740-1200</cntvoice>
<cntemail>csc.info@noaa.gov</cntemail>
<cntinst>For questions please use the form at http://www.csc.noaa.gov/contact/contactForm.htm</cntinst>
</cntinfo>
</metc>
<metstdn>FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata</metstdn>
<metstdv>FGDC-STD-001-1998</metstdv>
</metainfo>
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