Dataset Identifier:
ngdc_bathy_90m_amsamoa
Citation:
Citation Information:
Title: NOAA/NGDC 90-m Bathymetry: American Samoa
Originator: Barry Eakins
Originator: NOAA National Geophysical Data Center (NGDC)
Publication Date: September 30, 2009
Description:
Abstract:
A 90-m (3 arc-second) resolution gridded digital elevation model (DEM) for the bathymetry (ocean depth) surrounding American Samoa, including the islands of Tutuila, Ofu, Olosega, and Tau. It is referenced to a vertical tidal datum of Mean High Water (MHW) and was compiled from various data sources including: NOAA National Geophysical Data Center (NGDC); the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS); Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO); Gaia Geo Analytical; and other federal, state, and local government agencies, academic institutions, and private companies. Developed for the National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program (NTHMP) to support NOAA's tsunami forecasting and modeling efforts. Not to be used for navigational purposes. When using these data, please cite: Lim, E., L.A. Taylor, B.W. Eakins, K.S. Carignan, P.R. Grothe, R.J. Caldwell, and D.Z. Friday 2010. Digital Elevation Models of Pago Pago, American Samoa: Procedures, Data Sources and Analysis, NOAA Technical Memorandum NESDIS NGDC-36, Dept. of Commerce, Boulder, CO, 26 pp. For further details, please see: https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/metadata/geoportal/rest/metadata/item/gov.noaa.ngdc.mgg.dem:647/html
Purpose: PacIOOS provides timely, reliable, and accurate ocean information to support a safe, clean, productive ocean and resilient coastal zone in the U.S. Pacific Islands region.
Time Period of Content:
Time Period Information:
Range of Dates/Times:
Beginning Date: January 1, 1962
Ending Date: January 1, 2008
Currentness Reference: Unknown
Spatial Domain:
Bounding Coordinates:
West Bounding Coordinate: -171.14°
East Bounding Coordinate: -169.3°
North Bounding Coordinate: -13.83°
South Bounding Coordinate: -14.73°
Bounding Altitudes:
Altitude Minimum: -4651.3521
Altitude Maximum: -0.0139
Altitude Distance Units:
m
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme Keyword Thesaurus: GCMD Science Keywords
Keyword: Earth Science Oceans Bathymetry/Seafloor Topography Bathymetry
Theme:
Theme Keyword Thesaurus: GCMD Platform Keywords
Keyword: In Situ Ocean-based Platforms Ships
Keyword: Models/Analyses DEM Digital Elevation Model
Theme:
Theme Keyword Thesaurus: GCMD Instrument Keywords
Keyword: In Situ/Laboratory Instruments Profilers/Sounders Acoustic Sounders Sonar
Theme:
Theme Keyword Thesaurus: CF Standard Name Table v39
Keyword: height
Keyword: latitude
Keyword: longitude
Place:
Place Keyword Thesaurus: GCMD Location Keywords
Place Keyword: Ocean Pacific Ocean South Pacific Ocean Polynesia American Samoa Ofu
Place Keyword: Ocean Pacific Ocean South Pacific Ocean Polynesia American Samoa Olosega
Place Keyword: Ocean Pacific Ocean South Pacific Ocean Polynesia American Samoa Tau
Place Keyword: Ocean Pacific Ocean South Pacific Ocean Polynesia American Samoa Tutuila
Access Constraints:
None
Use Constraints:
Use Limitation: The data may be used and redistributed for free but is not intended for navigational or legal use, since it may contain inaccuracies. Neither the data Contributor, University of Hawaii, PacIOOS, NOAA, State of Hawaii nor the United States Government, nor any of their employees or contractors, makes any warranty, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, or assumes any legal liability for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness, of this information.
Point of Contact:
Contact Information:
Contact Organization Primary:
Contact Organization: NOAA National Geophysical Data Center (NGDC)
Contact Person: Barry Eakins
Contact Electronic Mail Address: barry.eakins@noaa.gov
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