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This lidar survey was acquired to document the short- and long-term changes of several different barrier island systems. Specifically, this survey supports detailed studies of the Chandeleur Islands that resolve annual changes in beaches, berms and dunes associated with processes driven by storms, sea-level rise, and human restoration activities.
Are there legal restrictions on access or use of the data?Access_Constraints: No restrictions apply to these data.
Use_Constraints:None. However, users should be aware that temporal changes may have occurred since this dataset was collected and that some parts of these data may no longer represent surface conditions. Users should not use these data for critical applications without a full awareness of its limitations. Acknowledgement of the U.S. Geological Survey would be appreciated for products derived from these data.
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Data format: | ERDAS Imagine IMG, zipped |
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