Document Type
Report
Department/Program
Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Publication Date
6-2000
Series
Special Report in Applied Marine Science and Ocean Engineering No. 363
Abstract
The data inventory developed for the Shoreline Situation Reports are based on a three-tiered shoreline assessment approach. This assessment characterizes conditions in the shorezone observed from a small boat moving along the shoreline. Handheld GPS units record data observations in the field. The three tiered shoreline assessment approach divides the shorezone into three regions:
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the immediate riparian zone, evaluated for land use
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the bank, evaluated for height, stability, cover and natural protection
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the shoreline, describing the presence of shoreline structures for shore protection and recreational purposes.
Three GIS coverages are generated from the collection technique. They can be downloaded at this site. The GIS coverages use a digitized 1:24,000 scale USGS high water line (HWL) shoreline as the baseline coverage. However, if the position of the digitized HWL differs greatly from the observed shoreline on a 1994 color infra-red digital ortho quarter quadrangle (DOQQ), the shoreline position is corrected to align more closely with the land-water interface observed in the DOQQ. Using ArcInfo, the base shoreline is re-coded with the attributes defined in each coverage.
The KQ_lubc coverage are features related to the land use in the riparian zone, and conditions at the bank. The KQ_sstru coverage includes information pertaining to structures for shoreline defense. Finally, KQ_astru identifies structures which are typically built for access and recreational activities at the shore. A metadata file is provided to describe each coverage.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.21220/V53T6V
Keywords
Shoreline Inventories, Virginia, GIS, Management, Data
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.
Funding
The project was funded in part by the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, Comprehensive Coastal Inventory Program and King and Queen County through Grant Number 99-1-039 with the Chesapeake Bay Local Assistance Department.
Recommended Citation
Center for Coastal Resources Management, King and Queen County Shoreline Situation Report, 2000. Comprehensive Coastal Inventory Program, Virginia Institute of Marine Science, College of William and Mary, Gloucester Point, Virginia, 23062
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