Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Andrew W. Stevens
Originator: Guy R. Gelfenbaum
Originator: Jonathan A. Warrick
Originator: Ian M. Miller
Originator: Heather M. Weiner
Publication_Date: 20241112
Title:
Digital elevation models (DEMs) of the Elwha River delta, Washington, August 2019
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: comma-delimited text
Series_Information:
Series_Name: data release
Issue_Identification: DOI:10.5066/P9CR1ABQ
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place:
Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center, Santa Cruz, California
Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey
Online_Linkage: https://doi.org/10.5066/P9CR1ABQ
Online_Linkage:
Larger_Work_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Andrew W. Stevens
Originator: Guy R. Gelfenbaum
Originator: Jonathan A. Warrick
Originator: Ian M. Miller
Originator: Heather M. Weiner
Publication_Date: 2024
Title:
Bathymetry, topography, and sediment grain-size data from the Elwha River delta, Washington, August 2019
Series_Information:
Series_Name: data release
Issue_Identification: DOI:10.5066/P9CR1ABQ
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center, Santa Cruz, CA
Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey
Other_Citation_Details:
Suggested Citation: Stevens, A.W., Gelfenbaum, G.R., Warrick, J.A., Miller, I.M., and Weiner, H.M., 2024, Bathymetry, topography, and sediment grain-size data from the Elwha River delta, Washington, August 2019: U.S. Geological Survey data release,
https://doi.org/10.5066/P9CR1ABQ.
Online_Linkage: https://doi.org/10.5066/P9CR1ABQ
Description:
Abstract:
This portion of the USGS data release presents digital elevation models (DEMs) derived from bathymetric and topographic surveys conducted on the Elwha River delta in August 2019 (USGS Field Activity Number 2019-633-FA). Nearshore bathymetry data were collected using two personal watercraft (PWCs) equipped with single-beam echosounders and survey-grade global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) receivers. Topographic data were collected on foot with survey-grade GNSS receivers mounted on backpacks. Positions of the survey platforms were referenced to a GNSS base station placed on a benchmark with known horizontal and vertical coordinates relative to the North American Datum of 1983 (CORS96 realization) and North American Vertical Datum of 1988 based on NGS Geoid09 vertical offsets. The final data were projected in Cartesian coordinates using the Washington State Plane North (meters) coordinate system. A total of 1,067,448 individual elevation points were collected within the survey area between August 26 and August 29, 2019. DEM surfaces were produced from all available elevation data using linear interpolation. Two separate DEMs were constructed. A DEM was produced that covered the entire survey area (approximately 482 ha) with 5-m horizontal resolution. A second DEM with 1-m resolution was produced that covered the river mouth and adjacent areas (approximately 209 ha). The DEMs were created by interpolating between measurements as much as 50 meters apart. For this reason, we cannot evaluate the accuracy of each point in the DEM, only the measurements it is based on. The estimated vertical uncertainties of the bathymetric and topographic measurements are 12 and 5 cm, respectively. Digital data files for each DEM are provided in ESRI ARC ASCII (*.asc) format.
Purpose:
Data were obtained to assess the coastal geomorphic response following the removal of two dams on the Elwha River. These data are intended for science researchers, students, policy makers, and the general public. These data can be used with geographic information systems or other software to identify topographic and shallow-water bathymetric features.
Supplemental_Information:
Additional information about the field activities from which these data were derived is available online at:
https://cmgds.marine.usgs.gov/fan_info.php?fan=2019-633-FA
Any use of trade, product, or firm names is for descriptive purposes only and does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
Although this Federal Geographic Data Committee-compliant metadata file is intended to document the data set in nonproprietary form, as well as in Esri format, this metadata file may include some Esri-specific terminology.
Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: 20190826
Ending_Date: 20190829
Currentness_Reference: Ground condition at time data were collected
Status:
Progress: Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: None planned
Spatial_Domain:
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate: -123.591606
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -123.520960
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 48.159522
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 48.135047
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Category
Theme_Keyword: elevation
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: Data Categories for Marine Planning
Theme_Keyword: Bathymetry and Elevation
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: USGS Thesaurus
Theme_Keyword: bathymetry
Theme_Keyword: bathymetry measurement
Theme_Keyword: topography
Theme_Keyword: GPS measurement
Theme_Keyword: digital elevation models
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: Marine Realms Information Bank (MRIB) keywords
Theme_Keyword: single-beam echo sounder
Theme_Keyword: topographic mapping
Theme_Keyword: Global Positioning System (GPS) observations
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Theme_Keyword: U.S. Geological Survey
Theme_Keyword: USGS
Theme_Keyword: Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program
Theme_Keyword: CMHRP
Theme_Keyword: Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center
Theme_Keyword: PCMSC
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: USGS Metadata Identifier
Theme_Keyword: USGS:6578ee07d34e952b22747ab1
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)
Place_Keyword: Clallam County
Place_Keyword: Olympic Peninsula
Place_Keyword: Strait of Juan de Fuca
Place_Keyword: Elwha River
Access_Constraints: No access constraints
Use_Constraints:
USGS-authored or produced data and information are in the public domain from the U.S. Government and are freely redistributable with proper metadata and source attribution. Please recognize and acknowledge the U.S. Geological Survey as the originator(s) of the dataset and in products derived from these data. This information is not intended for navigation purposes.
Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization:
U.S. Geological Survey, Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center
Contact_Person: PCMSC Science Data Coordinator
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical
Address: 2885 Mission Street
City: Santa Cruz
State_or_Province: CA
Postal_Code: 95060
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 831-427-4747
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: pcmsc_data@usgs.gov
Browse_Graphic:
Browse_Graphic_File_Name:
Browse_Graphic_File_Description:
image map showing 5-m resolution digital elevation model (DEM) of Elwha River delta, color-coded to show elevation
Browse_Graphic_File_Type: PNG
Browse_Graphic:
Browse_Graphic_File_Name:
Browse_Graphic_File_Description:
image map showing 1-m resolution digital elevation model (DEM) of Elwha River mouth, color-coded to show elevation
Browse_Graphic_File_Type: PNG
Native_Data_Set_Environment: MATLAB Version 9.8.0.1396136 (R2020a)
Cross_Reference:
Citation_Information:
Originator: International Hydrographic Organization (IHO)
Publication_Date: 2008
Title: IHO standards for hydrographic surveys (5th ed.)