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Minimum: | 0 |
Maximum: | 6579 |
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Minimum: | 185.979591105 |
Maximum: | 1446641.95436 |
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Minimum: | 0.0 |
Maximum: | 1257718.49982 |
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Minimum: | 0.153854031465 |
Maximum: | 3.12283753728 |
Units: | m |
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Minimum: | -11010 |
Maximum: | 0 |
The purpose of this shapefile is to calculate mean tidal range in each marsh unit. Analysis of mean tidal range is part of a comprehensive assessment to identify the factors and their weights in determining the vulnerability and resiliency of salt marshes. Biomass production is positively correlated with mean tidal range in salt marshes along the Atlantic coast of the United States. Recent studies support the idea that enhanced stability of the marshes can be attributed to increased vegetative growth due to increased tidal range. This dataset displays the spatial variation of mean tidal range (i.e., mean range of tides, MN) in Massachusetts salt marsh complexes. Mean tidal range, MN, was based on the calculated difference in height between mean high water (MHW) and mean low water (MLW) using the VDatum (v.4.1.2) database (http://vdatum.noaa.gov/).
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Use_Constraints:The mean tidal range for each marsh unit is defined for scientific research purposes and should not be used as a sole source of reference for any regulations and policy making. Public domain data from the U.S. Government are freely redistributable with proper metadata and source attribution. Please recognize the U.S. Geological Survey as the source of this information.
Although these data have been processed successfully on a computer system at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), no warranty expressed or implied is made regarding the display or utility of the data for other purposes, nor on all computer systems, nor shall the act of distribution constitute any such warranty. The USGS or the U.S. Government shall not be held liable for improper or incorrect use of the data described and/or contained herein. Unless otherwise stated, all data, metadata and related materials are considered to satisfy the quality standards relative to the purpose for which the data were collected. Although these data and associated metadata have been reviewed for accuracy and completeness and approved for release by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), no warranty expressed or implied is made regarding the display or utility of the data for other purposes, nor on all computer systems, nor shall the act of distribution constitute any such warranty. Any use of trade, firm, or product names is for descriptive purposes only and does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. Not for navigational use.
Data format: | This dataset contains a polygon shapefile and its components and metadata in xml format. in format shapefile (version ArcGIS 10.7.1) |
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Data format: | WMS |
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Data format: | WFS |
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