Hurricane Sandy: Rapid Response Imagery of the Surrounding Regions

Identification Information:
Citation:
Citation Information:
Originator: Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), National Geodetic Survey (NGS), Remote Sensing Division
Publication Date: 20121115
Title: Hurricane Sandy: Rapid Response Imagery of the Surrounding Regions
Publication Information:
Publication Place: Silver Spring, MD
Publisher: NOAA's Ocean Service, National Geodetic Survey (NGS)
Online Linkage: http://ngs.woc.noaa.gov/storms/sandy/
Description:
Abstract: The imagery posted on this site is of Hurricane Sandy. The aerial photography missions were conducted by the NOAA Remote Sensing Division. The images were acquired from a nominal altitude of 7,500 feet, using a Trimble Digital Sensor System (DSS).
Purpose: This imagery was acquired by the NOAA Remote Sensing Division to support NOAA national security and emergency response requirements. This rapid response product was generated for use by emergency managers for visual analysis of damage in the area. It is not intended for mapping, charting or navigation. In addition, it will be used for ongoing research efforts for testing and developing standards for airborne digital imagery.
Supplemental Information: The ground sample distance (GSD) for each pixel is 35 cm. Image file size is between 1 MB and 10 MB. In an effort to acquire imagery in a timely manner after the event, clouds may be present in the imagery. Be advised that the Bounding Coordinates reflect the extents of the images acquired for this event and do not imply full image coverage of the area.
Time Period of Content:
Time Period Information:
Range of Dates/Times:
Beginning Date: 20121031
Ending Date: 20121106
Currentness Reference: ground condition
Status:
Progress: Complete
Maintenance and Update Frequency: None planned
Spatial Domain:
Bounding Coordinates:
West Bounding Coordinate: -76.36
East Bounding Coordinate: -71.81
North Bounding Coordinate: 41.43
South Bounding Coordinate: 36.47
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme Keyword Thesaurus: None
Theme Keyword: aerial photography
Theme Keyword: aerial photographs
Theme Keyword: Hurricane Sandy
Theme Keyword: emergency response
Theme Keyword: damage assessment
Theme Keyword: high resolution imagery
Theme Keyword: Aerial Photography
Theme:
Theme Keyword Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Category
Theme Keyword: environment
Theme Keyword: rivers
Theme Keyword: imageryBaseMapsEarthCover
Place:
Place Keyword Thesaurus: None
Place Keyword: New Jersey
Place Keyword: New York
Place Keyword: Connecticut
Place Keyword: Delaware
Place Keyword: Maryland
Place Keyword: Virginia
Place Keyword: United States
Access Constraints: None
Use Constraints: We request that you credit the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) when you use these photos in a report, publication, or presentation.
Point of Contact:
Contact Information:
Contact Organization Primary:
Contact Organization: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), National Geodetic Survey (NGS), Remote Sensing Division
Contact Position: Chief, Remote Sensing Division
Contact Address:
Address Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 1315 East West Highway, N/NGS3
City: Silver Spring
State or Province: MD
Postal Code: 20910
Contact Voice Telephone: 301-713-2663
Data Quality Information:
Logical Consistency Report: No consistency tests conducted.
Completeness Report: Typically, areas up to 4 km surrounding the location of the event are photographed.
Positional Accuracy:
Horizontal Positional Accuracy:
Horizontal Positional Accuracy Report: The accuracies have not been assessed. The absolute horizontal positions should be in the 1-3 meter range in areas with little or no topographic relief.
Lineage:
Process Step:
Process Description: Individual images were ortho-rectified from POS AV GPS-Aided Inertial Navigation Solution parameters using OSSIM software provided by Radiant Blue and NED elevation data. Individual images were combined into a seamless mosaic with OrthoVista.
Process Date: 201210
Spatial Reference Information:
Horizontal Coordinate System Definition:
Geographic:
Latitude Resolution: 0.000003144103494
Longitude Resolution: 0.000003144103494
Geographic Coodinate Units: decimal degrees
Geodetic Model:
Horizontal Datum Name: NAD83
Ellipsoid Name: GRS80
Semi-major Axis: 6378137
Denominator of Flattening Ratio: 298.257
Distribution Information:
Distributor:
Contact Information:
Contact Organization Primary:
Contact Organization: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), National Geodetic Survey (NGS), Remote Sensing Division
Contact Position: Chief, Remote Sensing Division
Contact Address:
Address Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 1315 East West Highway, N/NGS3
City: Silver Spring
State or Province: MD
Postal Code: 20910
Contact Voice Telephone: 301-713-2663
Resource Description: Downloadable Data
Distribution Liability: These photographs were obtained for use by NGS during the course of its development of potential final products to fulfill its statutory mission. Although NGS is making these photographs available to others who may find the photographs of value, NGS does not warrant, endorse, or recommend the use of these photographs for any given purpose. NGS is providing these photographs "as is," and NGS disclaims any and all warranties, whether expressed or implied, including (without limitation) any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event will NGS be liable to you or any third party for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or exemplary damages or lost profits resulting from any use or misuse of these data.
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Digital Form:
Digital Transfer Information:
Format Name: JPG with worldfile.
Digital Transfer Option:
Online Option:
Computer Contact Information:
Network Address:
Network Resource Name: http://ngs.noaa.gov
Fees: None
Metadata Reference Information:
Metadata Date: 201104
Metadata Contact:
Contact Information:
Contact Organization Primary:
Contact Organization: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), National Geodetic Survey (NGS), Remote Sensing Division
Contact Position: Chief, Remote Sensing Division
Contact Address:
Address Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 1315 East West Highway, N/NGS3
City: Silver Spring
State or Province: MD
Postal Code: 20910
Contact Voice Telephone: 301-713-2663
Metadata Standard Name: Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata Standard Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998