1995 Aerial Photography for the State of Louisiana

Metadata:

Identification_Information:
Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator:
United States Geological Survey (USGS)/ National Wetlands Research Center (NWRC) and NASA/ University of Louisiana at Lafayette Regional Application Center
Publication_Date: 19971201
Title: 1995 Aerial Photography for the State of Louisiana
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Remote-Sensing Image
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Lafayette, Louisiana, USA
Publisher: NASA/ University of Louisiana at Lafayette Regional Application Center
Description:
Abstract:
A set of 2,400 frames of color infrared aerial photography of the state of Louisiana at a scale 1:65,000 was acquired by NASA in 1995. Eleven hundred frames, approximately every other frame, were duplicated and then corrected for darkness before scanning into a digital format at 300 dpi with 100 percent resolution. Each 9x9-inch frame resulted in a digital file of approximately 26 Mb. Color balance and contrast were then enhanced using Adobe Photoshop. Vignetting around the edges of the photography was removed, reducing the size of each file to 23 megabytes. The final product is a 56 CD-ROM set of 1,100 photographic images in TIF format that covers the entire state of Louisiana.
Purpose:
Louisiana statewide CD-ROM aerial photography has many uses and benefits for a wide audience. Our primary purpose was to create a file of accessible data that could be used to map natural and cultural features, and for impact assessment and feasibility studies. The directory provides access to multiple scale photography that can be saved into other file formats. The information can then be printed using a plotter, printer, or other appropriate method and a third party program, e.g. Adobe Photoshop, Lview Pro, etc., that suits individual requirements.
Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: 19950227
Ending_Date: 19950310
Currentness_Reference: Publication Date
Status:
Progress: Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: None Planned
Spatial_Domain:
Description_of_Geographic_Extent: Louisiana
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate: -94.05
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -89.06
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 33.02
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 29.12
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Theme_Keyword: Aerial Photography
Theme_Keyword: Geographic Information System (GIS)
Theme_Keyword: Color Infrared Aerial Photography
Theme_Keyword: Lower Mississippi Valley
Theme_Keyword: Maps
Theme_Keyword: Mapping
Theme_Keyword: Digital
Theme_Keyword: CIR
Theme_Keyword: 1:65,000 Scale
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Place_Keyword: Louisiana
Place_Keyword: Louisiana Coast
Place_Keyword: Gulf of Mexico
Place_Keyword: Coastal Louisiana
Access_Constraints:
No warranty, expressed or implied, is made regarding the accuracy or utility of the CD's on any system. This disclaimer applies both to individual use of the data and using the data with other data. The CD's are provided "as is" and without any warranties. Insure all portions of metadata are read and clearly understood before using these data in order to protect both user's and originator's interests.
Use_Constraints:
Acknowledgement of NASA/UL RAC and USGS as a data source would be appreciated in products developed from these CD's, and such acknowledgements as is standard for citation and legal practices for data sources is expected from users of this data. These data are not legal documents and are not to be used as such. Color balance and contrast were enhanced using Adobe Photoshop. Vignetting around the edges of the photography was removed. The TIFF images are not rectified.
Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Brent Yantis
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: Mailing Address
Address: P.O. Box 43090
City: Lafayette
State_or_Province: Louisiana
Postal_Code: 70504
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 318-482-0675
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 318-482-0672
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: rac@rac.louisiana.edu
Hours_of_Service: 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. Monday through Friday
Data_Set_Credit:
Army Corp of Engineers: Vicksburg District, New Orleans District; National Aeronautics and Space Administration: Ames Research Center; Natural Resources Conservation Service; State of Louisiana: Department of Environmental Quality, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Wildlife and Fisheries; University of Louisiana at Lafayette NASA Regional Application Center(formerly CASTS); U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Barataria - Terrebonne National Estuary Program, Gulf of Mexico Program; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Lafayette Ecological Service Office; U.S. Geological Survey: National Wetlands Research Center.
Cross_Reference:
Citation_Information:
Originator:
United States Geological Survey (USGS)/ National Wetlands Research Center (NWRC) and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette NASA Regional Application Center
Publication_Date: 19971201
Title: 1995 Aerial Photography for the State of Louisiana
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Remote-Sensing Image
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Lafayette, Louisiana, USA
Publisher: NASA/University of Louisiana at Lafayette Regional Application Center (Formerly CASTS)

Data_Quality_Information:
Attribute_Accuracy:
Attribute_Accuracy_Report:
The attribute accuracy percents were obtained by using the Deductive Estimate method. The frames have been checked and verified against the index maps. Multiple staff participation accounts for approximately 96% accuracy with 4% error. The accuracy values expressed represent the final calculated accuracy estimate of the multiple steps of development from source photography to completed CD. The actual final value should be considered and average and perhaps conservative or over estimating the percent chance of error for areas in this CD set. The aerial photographs typically reflect conditions during the specific year and season when they were taken. In addition, there is a margin of error inherent in the use of aerial photographs.
Logical_Consistency_Report: N/A
Completeness_Report:
Data products were completed using systems and methodologies similar to those used by the United States Geological Survey during development of digital data. USGS does not provide enough specific accuracy and tolerance information to allow a specific calculation of the specific accuracy and tolerance for this data. The accuracy values expressed represent the final calculated accuracy estimate of the multiple steps of data development from source photography to the completed CD's. The actual final value should be considered an average and perhaps conservative or over estimating the percent change of error for areas in this CD set.
Lineage:
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
1995 NASA 1:65,000 color infrared aerial photographs were duplicated and then corrected for darkness before scanning into a digital format at 300 dpi with 100 percent resolution. Each 9x9-inch frame resulted in a digital file of approximately 26 Mb. Color balance and contrast were then enhanced using Adobe Photoshop. Vignetting around the edges of the photography was removed, reducing the size of each file to 23 megabytes. The final product is a 56 CD-ROM set of 1,100 photographic images in TIF format that covers the entire state of Louisiana.
Process_Date: 19950101
Process_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Brent Yantis
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: Mailing Address
Address: P.O. Box 43090
City: Lafayette
State_or_Province: Louisiana
Postal_Code: 70504
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 337-482-0675
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 337-482-0672
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: rac@rac.louisiana.edu
Hours_of_Service: 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. Monday through Friday

Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:
Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Raster

Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Brent Yantis
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: Mailing Address
Address: P.O. Box 44330
City: Lafayette
State_or_Province: Louisiana
Postal_Code: 70504
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 337-482-5215
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 337-482-5791
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: rac@rac.louisiana.edu
Hours_of_Service: 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. Monday through Friday
Distribution_Liability:
These CD's are not legal documents and are not to be used as such. No warranty expressed or implied is made regarding the accuracy or utility of the CD's on any system. This disclaimer applies both to individual use of the data and using the data with other data. The CD's are provided "as is" and without any warranties. Insure all portions of metadata are read and clearly understood before using these CD's in order to protect both user and CASTS Lab interests. The CASTS Lab shall not be held liable for improper or incorrect use of the data described and/or contained herein. The aerial photographs typically reflect conditions during the specific year and season when they were taken.
Standard_Order_Process:
Digital_Form:
Digital_Transfer_Information:
Format_Name: TIFF
Digital_Transfer_Option:
Offline_Option:
Offline_Media: CD-ROM
Recording_Format: TIFF
Fees: Call for fees.
Available_Time_Period:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: 19950227
Ending_Date: 19950310

Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date: 19981019
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Suzanne Harrison
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: Physical Address
Address: 700 Cajundome Blvd.
City: Lafayette
State_or_Province: Louisiana
Postal_Code: 70506
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 337-266-8698
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 337-266-8513
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: suzanne_harrison@usgs.gov
Hours_of_Service: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standards For Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata_Standard_Version: NBII Draft of December 1995, Based FGDC of June 8, 1994
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