Ground control points and GPS data collected in September 2023, pre and post Hurricane Lee at Head of the Meadow, Marconi, and Nauset Light beaches in CACO, MA

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Spatial_Data_Organization_Information
Spatial_Reference_Information
Entity_and_Attribute_Information
Distribution_Information
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Identification_Information:

Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: U.S. Geological Survey
Publication_Date: 20231204
Title:

Ground control points and GPS data collected in September 2023, pre and post Hurricane Lee at Head of the Meadow, Marconi, and Nauset Light beaches in CACO, MA

Edition: 1.0
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: tabular digital data
Series_Information:

Series_Name: data release
Issue_Identification: DOI:10.5066/P9GA5RJD

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center, Woods Hole, MA
Publisher:

U.S. Geological Survey, Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program

Online_Linkage: https://doi.org/10.5066/P9GA5RJD
Online_Linkage:

https://www.sciencebase.gov/catalog/item/6511a358d34e823a0275dbdd

Larger_Work_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Jin-Si R. Over
Originator: Chris R. Sherwood
Originator: Mira M. Anderberg
Originator: Marie K. Bartlett
Originator: Jennifer M. Cramer
Publication_Date: 2023
Title:

Topographic data, imagery, and ground control data collected in September 2023 pre and post Hurricane Lee at Head of the Meadow, Marconi, and Nauset Light beaches, Cape Cod National Seashore, Massachusetts

Edition: 1.0
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: digital data
Series_Information:

Series_Name: data release
Issue_Identification: DOI:10.5066/P9GA5RJD

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Reston, VA
Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey

Other_Citation_Details:

Over, J.R., Sherwood, C.R., Anderberg, M.M., Bartlett, M.K., and Cramer, J.M., 2023, Topographic data, imagery, and ground control data collected in September 2023 pre and post Hurricane Lee at Head of the Meadow, Marconi, and Nauset Light beaches, Cape Cod National Seashore, Massachusetts: U.S Geological Survey data release, https://doi.org/10.5066/P9GA5RJD.

Online_Linkage: https://doi.org/10.5066/P9GA5RJD
Online_Linkage:

https://www.sciencebase.gov/catalog/item/650dc88ed34e823a027456da

Description:

Abstract:

The data in this release map Marconi Beach, Head of the Meadow Beach, and Nauset Light Beach, in Cape Cod National Seashore (CACO), Massachusetts, before and after Hurricane Lee in September 2023. U.S Geological Survey personnel conducted field surveys to collect topographic data using global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) at all three beaches. In addition, at Nauset Light Beach, an uncrewed aerial system (UAS) was used to collect images with a Ricoh GRII camera for use in structure from motion photogrammetry. High-precision GNSS targets (AeroPoints) were used as ground control points (GCPs) for the UAS photogrammetry. Agisoft Metashape (v. 2.0.1) software was used to create a digital surface model and an orthomosaic from the collected imagery and GCPs. Photos were taken with smartphones for environmental context. This work was conducted under National Park Service Research Permit CACO-2020-SCI-0021.

Purpose:

The ground control points (GCPs) are for georeferencing the structure from motion (SfM) project and the GPS data are to provide topographic context for the pressure sensors of WHCMSC Field Activity 2023-023-FA.

Supplemental_Information:

For more information about the WHCMSC Field Activity, see https://cmgds.marine.usgs.gov/fan_info.php?fan=2023-022-FA. These data are also related to USGS field activity 2023-023-FA, which collected pressure-sensor measurements at these three beaches.

Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Multiple_Dates/Times:

Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date: 20230913

Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date: 20230914

Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date: 20230919

Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date: 20230920

Currentness_Reference:

ground condition; represents the state of the beach on multiple survey dates.

Status:

Progress: Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: Not planned

Spatial_Domain:

Bounding_Coordinates:

West_Bounding_Coordinate: -70.07958012
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -69.95050747
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 42.05239498
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 41.85713784

Keywords:

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: Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center
Theme_Keyword: WHCMSC
Theme_Keyword: CoastCam
Theme_Keyword: Hurricane Lee
Theme_Keyword: National Park Service
Theme_Keyword: GPS navigation
Theme_Keyword: AeroPoints

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: Marine Realms Information Bank (MRIB) keywords
Theme_Keyword: Global Positioning System (GPS) observations

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: USGS Thesaurus
Theme_Keyword: GPS measurement
Theme_Keyword: geolocation measurement
Theme_Keyword: geospatial datasets

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Category
Theme_Keyword: geoscientificInformation
Theme_Keyword: elevation
Theme_Keyword: location

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: USGS Metadata Identifier
Theme_Keyword: USGS:6511a358d34e823a0275dbdd

Place:

Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: Common geographic areas
Place_Keyword: United States
Place_Keyword: Massachusetts
Place_Keyword: Cape Cod

Place:

Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)
Place_Keyword: Eastham
Place_Keyword: Nauset Light Beach
Place_Keyword: Marconi Beach
Place_Keyword: Head of the Meadow Beach
Place_Keyword: Cape Cod National Seashore

Access_Constraints: None
Use_Constraints:

Public domain data from the U.S. Government are freely redistributable with proper metadata and source attribution. 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. Not for navigational use. Please recognize the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) as the source of this information

Point_of_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Contact_Person: Jin-Si R. Over
Contact_Organization:

U.S. Geological Survey, Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center

Contact_Position: Geographer
Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 384 Woods Hole Rd.
City: Woods Hole
State_or_Province: MA
Postal_Code: 02543-1598

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 508-548-8700 x2297
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: jover@usgs.gov

Browse_Graphic:

Browse_Graphic_File_Name:

https://www.sciencebase.gov/catalog/file/get/6511a358d34e823a0275dbdd?name=2023022FA_HxLee_GPS_browse.JPG&allowOpen=true

Browse_Graphic_File_Description: Mira Anderberg with GPS survey equipment.
Browse_Graphic_File_Type: JPEG

Data_Quality_Information:

Attribute_Accuracy:

Attribute_Accuracy_Report:

GPS data positions and elevations were produced with variance data by the Propeller Corrections Network (https://www.propelleraero.com/aeropoints-coverage-map/) for the AeroPoints or from the Spectra Precision (SP)80 Rover and Base station setup using Real-time Kinematic (RTK) positioning or from the Continuously Operating Reference Systems (CORS).

Logical_Consistency_Report:

The file contains USGS field activity 2023-022-FA navigation data: ground control points (AeroPoints) deployed on September 14 and 20 for use in tandem with the aerial imagery and GPS points taken at each beach before and after the storm.

Completeness_Report:

There are a total of 8 AeroPoints, 3 were deployed for the pre storm flights and 5 were deployed for the post storm flights. GPS points are labeled by date and location. Coordinates for all data are provided in geographic and projected reference systems.

Positional_Accuracy:

Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:

Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report:

AeroPoint targets have theoretical sub 1 cm horizontal absolute accuracy. RTK and CORS data have a 2 cm horizontal accuracy based on a comparison of measurements taken of known reference marks (RM).

Vertical_Positional_Accuracy:

Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Report:

AeroPoint targets have theoretical sub 1 cm vertical absolute accuracy. RTK and CORS data have a 2 cm vertical accuracy based on a comparison of measurements taken of known reference marks (RM).

Lineage:

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

The ground control points were processed with the following steps:
1. AeroPoints were deployed across the survey area. AeroPoints were left on for at least 1 hour and up to 2 hours to collect data.
2. Once connected to Wifi, the AeroPoint data were uploaded and run through a Propeller post-processing kinematic algorithm. The data were exported the horizontal datum NAD83(2011) to produce latitude, longitude, and ellipsoid heights, and then UTM Zone 19N and NAVD88 using GEOID 18 were used to produce UTM coordinates and orthometric heights. These were exported to a CSV file 2023022FA_HxLee_NBL_Aeropoints.csv

Process_Date: 202309

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

The GPS data were collected and processed as follows. At Head of the Meadow and Marconi beaches a base station was setup on a known reference mark and RTK corrections were broadcast to a rover. At Nauset Light Beach instead of a base station a wifi connection was used to connect the rover to the Massachusetts CORS network. The rover was then used at each beach to take points along cross-shore transects before and after Hurricane Lee and on the top of the posts where pressure sensors were attached. GPS data was exported from the rover in the horizontal datum NAD83(2011) to produce latitude, longitude, and ellipsoid heights, and then UTM Zone 19N and NAVD88 using geoid 18 were used to produce UTM coordinates and orthometric heights. These were exported to a CSV file 2023022FA_HxLee_GPSdata.csv.

Process_Date: 202309
Process_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Contact_Person: Jin-Si R. Over
Contact_Organization:

U.S. Geological Survey, Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center

Contact_Position: Geographer
Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 384 Woods Hole Rd.
City: Woods Hole
State_or_Province: MA
Postal_Code: 02543-1258

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 508-548-8700 x2297
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: jover@usgs.gov

Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:

Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Point
Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:

SDTS_Terms_Description:

SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: Point
Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 653

Spatial_Reference_Information:

Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:

Planar:

Grid_Coordinate_System:

Grid_Coordinate_System_Name: Universal Transverse Mercator
Universal_Transverse_Mercator:

UTM_Zone_Number: 19
Transverse_Mercator:

Scale_Factor_at_Central_Meridian: 0.999600
Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: -69.000000
Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 0.000000
False_Easting: 500000.000000
False_Northing: 0.000000

Planar_Coordinate_Information:

Planar_Coordinate_Encoding_Method: row and column
Coordinate_Representation:

Abscissa_Resolution: 0.001
Ordinate_Resolution: 0.001

Planar_Distance_Units: meters

Geodetic_Model:

Horizontal_Datum_Name:

North American Datum of 1983 (National Spatial Reference System 2011)

Ellipsoid_Name: GRS_1980
Semi-major_Axis: 6378137.000000
Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 298.257222101

Vertical_Coordinate_System_Definition:

Altitude_System_Definition:

Altitude_Datum_Name: North American Vertical Datum of 1988, geoid 18
Altitude_Resolution: 0.001
Altitude_Distance_Units: meters
Altitude_Encoding_Method:

Explicit elevation coordinate included with horizontal coordinates

Entity_and_Attribute_Information:

Detailed_Description:

Entity_Type:

Entity_Type_Label: 2023022FA_HxLee_NLB_Aeropoints.csv
Entity_Type_Definition: Ground control point data
Entity_Type_Definition_Source: U.S Geological Survey

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: ID
Attribute_Definition: Unique point identification number, consecutive
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 1
Range_Domain_Maximum: 8

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: FA
Attribute_Definition: USGS Field Activity Number
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 2023-022-FA
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: USGS year, ID, and Field Activity
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USGS

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: GPS
Attribute_Definition: Type of GPS data collection.
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Propeller
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Position was calculated using the AeroPoint Propeller network
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USGS

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Date
Attribute_Definition:

Collection date in format DD/MM/YYYY where YYYY is the year, MM in the month, and DD is the day.

Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Character String

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Description
Attribute_Definition:

Attributes describing the points. Post### and Pre### refer to the deployment period and the last three digits of the AeroPoint.

Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Character String

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Latitude
Attribute_Definition: Feature location latitude (NAD83[2011])
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 41.85757072
Range_Domain_Maximum: 41.86133357
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: decimal degrees

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Longitude NAD83[2011]
Attribute_Definition: Feature location longitude (NAD83[2011])
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: -69.95264068
Range_Domain_Maximum: -69.95109556
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: decimal degrees

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Ellipsoid NAD83[2011]
Attribute_Definition: Feature height above the (NAD83[2011] GRS80) ellipsoid
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: -24.877
Range_Domain_Maximum: -7.433
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: meters

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Easting_UTM19N
Attribute_Definition: Feature location X-Coordinate (NAD83[2011]/UTM Zone 19N)
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 420933.105
Range_Domain_Maximum: 421056.719
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: meters

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Northing_UTM19N
Attribute_Definition: Feature location Y-Coordinate (NAD83[2011]/UTM Zone 19N)
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 4634399.899
Range_Domain_Maximum: 4634819.102
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: meters

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Orthometric_NAVD88
Attribute_Definition:

Feature orthometric Z-Coordinate relative to NAVD88 using geoid 18

Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 2.966
Range_Domain_Maximum: 20.406
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: meters

Detailed_Description:

Entity_Type:

Entity_Type_Label: 2023022FA_HxLee_GPSdata.csv
Entity_Type_Definition: GPS point data
Entity_Type_Definition_Source: U.S Geological Survey

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: ID
Attribute_Definition: Unique point identification number, consecutive
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 1
Range_Domain_Maximum: 645

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: FA
Attribute_Definition: USGS Field Activity Number
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 2023-022-FA
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: USGS year, ID, and Field Activity
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USGS

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: GPS
Attribute_Definition: Type of GPS data collection.
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: RTK
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Position was determined using a base station and rover set-up
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USGS

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: CORS
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Position was determined using a rover and CORS connection.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USGS

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Date
Attribute_Definition:

Collection date in format DD/MM/YYYY where YYYY is the year, MM in the month, and DD is the day.

Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Character String

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Description
Attribute_Definition:

Attributes describing the points. In the AeroPoint csv Post### and Pre### refer to the deployment period and the last three digits of the AeroPoint. In the GPSdata csv HOM stands for head of the Meadow, MAR for Marconi, NLB for Nauset Light Beach, RM for reference mark, OPEN and CLOSE refer to quality control checks on reference marks at the beginning and end of the survey at the beach location, and POST refers to the point taken at the top of the post hammered into the sand at each beach.

Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Character String

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Latitude
Attribute_Definition: Feature location latitude (NAD83[2011])
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 41.85713784
Range_Domain_Maximum: 42.05239498
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: decimal degrees

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Longitude NAD83[2011]
Attribute_Definition: Feature location longitude (NAD83[2011])
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: -70.07958012
Range_Domain_Maximum: -69.95050747
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: decimal degrees

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Ellipsoid NAD83[2011]
Attribute_Definition: Feature height above the (NAD83[2011] GRS80) ellipsoid
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: -27.809
Range_Domain_Maximum: -12.727
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: meters

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Easting_UTM19N
Attribute_Definition: Feature location X-Coordinate (NAD83[2011]/UTM Zone 19N)
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 410663.377
Range_Domain_Maximum: 421105.238
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: meters

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Northing_UTM19N
Attribute_Definition: Feature location Y-Coordinate (NAD83[2011]/UTM Zone 19N)
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 4634351.716
Range_Domain_Maximum: 4656155.261
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: meters

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Orthometric_NAVD88
Attribute_Definition:

Feature orthometric Z-Coordinate relative to NAVD88 using geoid 18

Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: -0.148
Range_Domain_Maximum: 15.115
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: meters

Overview_Description:

Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:

These attribute definitions describe each column of information in the CSV files 2023022FA_HxLee_NLB_Aeropoints.csv and 2023022FA_HxLee_GPSdata.csv.

Entity_and_Attribute_Detail_Citation: USGS Field Activity 2023-022-FA

Distribution_Information:

Distributor:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey - ScienceBase

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: Denver Federal Center, Building 810, Mail Stop 302
City: Denver
State_or_Province: CO
Postal_Code: 80225

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 1-888- 275-8747
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: sciencebase@usgs.gov

Resource_Description:

2023022FA_HxLee_NLB_Aeropoints.csv contains ground control point position data and 2023022FA_HxLee_GPSdata.csv contains transect data.

Distribution_Liability:

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. 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.

Standard_Order_Process:

Digital_Form:

Digital_Transfer_Information:

Format_Name: CSV
Format_Version_Number: Exported from Excel Office 365
Format_Information_Content: GPS data
Transfer_Size: 2.88

Digital_Transfer_Option:

Online_Option:

Computer_Contact_Information:

Network_Address:

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https://www.sciencebase.gov/catalog/file/get/6511a358d34e823a0275dbdd

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https://www.sciencebase.gov/catalog/item/6511a358d34e823a0275dbdd

Network_Resource_Name: https://doi.org/10.5066/P9GA5RJD.

Access_Instructions:

The first link in the list above is to directly download all the data on the page, the second link is to the page to download individual files, and the third link is the doi to the main publication.

Fees: None.

Metadata_Reference_Information:

Metadata_Date: 20231204
Metadata_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Contact_Person: Jin-Si R. Over
Contact_Organization:

U.S. Geological Survey, Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center

Contact_Position: Geographer
Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical
Address: U.S. Geological Survey
Address: 384 Woods Hole Rd.
City: Woods Hole
State_or_Province: MA
Postal_Code: 02543-1598

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 508-548-8700 x2297
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: whsc_data_contact@usgs.gov
Contact_Instructions:

The metadata contact email address is a generic address in the event the person is no longer with USGS.

Metadata_Standard_Name: Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998

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