Document Type

Data

Department/Program

Virginia Institute of Marine Science

Publication Date

2006

Abstract

The data inventory developed for the Shoreline Situation Reports is based on a three-tiered shoreline assessment approach. In most cases this assessment characterizes conditions that can be observed from a small boat navigating along the shoreline. Hand-held GPS units are used to log features observed. The three tiered shoreline assessment approach divides the shorezone into three regions: 1) the immediate riparian zone, evaluated for land use; 2) the bank, evaluated for height, stability, cover and natural protection; and 3) the shoreline, describing the presence of shoreline structures for shore protection and recreational purposes. Three GIS coverages are generated. The car_lubc coverage are features related to the land use in the riparian zone, and conditions at the bank. The car_sstru coverage includes information pertaining to structures for shoreline defense. Finally, car_astru identifies structures that are typically built for access and recreational activities at the shore. They can be downloaded from this site through links at the bottom of this page. A metadata file is provided to describe each coverage.

GIS coverages are developed from the GPS datasets collected in the field. The coverages use a shoreline basemap generated in-house from digital orthophotography (DOQQs). The base shoreline is re-coded to reflect features and attributes observed in the field. The metadata file that accompanies the coverages defines attribute accuracy, data development, and any use restrictions that pertain to the data. When downloading data from this site, the users agree to all conditions outlined in the disclaimer below.

DOI

https://doi.org/10.21220/V5NX5G

Keywords

Shoreline Inventories, Virginia, GIS, Management, Data

Series

Special report in Applied Marine Science and Ocean Engineering No. 393

Publication Statement

Disclaimer The Center for Coastal Resources Management (CCRM) provides these data with the understanding that they are not guaranteed to be correct or complete, and conclusions drawn from the data set are the sole responsibility of the user. Every attempt has been made to ensure that these data and the documentation are reliable and accurate. CCRM, the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS), and the Commonwealth of Virginia assume no liability for any damages caused by inaccuracies in the data or documentation; and make no warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness, or utility of this information, nor does the fact of distribution constitute a warranty. Use of these data in publications or maps, either digital or hardcopy, requires proper citation and inclusion of the CCRM logo. Distribution of these data is not restricted. CCRM, however, is not responsible for misuse of these data and recommends metadata file(s) always remain with the GIS data. CCRM encourages noticeable errors be reported to the contact person identified in the metadata file.

Funding

The project was funded in part by the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, Comprehensive Coastal Inventory Program, the Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program at the Department of Environmental Quality through Grant Number NA04NOS419006 of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as amended.

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