Guam 1/3 arc-second MHW Coastal Digital Elevation Model

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The 1/3-second Guam Elevation Grid provides bathymetric data of 1/3-second resolution in geographic coordinates. This grid is strictly for tsunami inundation modeling

Dataset Citation

Cite as: 2008: Guam 1/3 arc-second MHW Coastal Digital Elevation Model. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Accessed [date].

Dataset Identifiers

NCEI Metadata ID: gov.noaa.ngdc.mgg.dem:586

ISO 19115-2 Metadata

gov.noaa.ngdc.mgg.dem:586

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Search Data	DEM text search (search) Text search for locating completed and planned DEMs. Bathymetric Data Viewer (search) The Bathymetric Data Viewer is an interactive map providing discovery, descriptions, and download capability for bathymetric survey data and digital elevation models archived at NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI).
Download Data	OPeNDAP Dataset Access Form (download) OPeNDAP Dataset Access Form Download NetCDF File (download) Download NetCDF File Download a subset of the NetCDF (download) Download a subset of the NetCDF
Distribution Formats	netCDF (Version: 4 Classic)
Ordering Instructions	Contact NCEI for other distribution options and instructions.
Distributor	NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.info@noaa.gov
Dataset Point of Contact	NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.info@noaa.gov
Dataset collaborator	NOAA Center for Tsunami Research NOAA PMEL Center for Tsunami Research (NCTR)


Time Period	Unknown to Unknown
Spatial Reference System	urn:ogc:def:crs:EPSG::4326urn:ogc:def:datum:EPSG::5868
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates	N: 13.9 S: 13 E: 145.2 W: 144.29
Spatial Coverage Map


General Documentation	Metadata Landing Page Web Coverage Service GetCapabilities Web Coverage Service GetCapabilities Web Map Service GetCapabilities Web Map Service GetCapabilities NetCDF Markup Language file NetCDF Markup Language file
Associated Resources	A Digital Elevation Model of Guam for Tsunami Inundation Modeling A Digital Elevation Model of Guam for Tsunami Inundation Modeling (download) Report describing the Guam DEM development


Publication Dates	publication: 2008-10-14
Edition	2008
Data Presentation Form	mapDigital
Dataset Progress Status	Complete - production of the data has been completed Historical archive - data has been stored in an offline storage facility
Data Update Frequency	Irregular
Supplemental Information	This grid was developed through funding from the National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program. It will be updated as better data become available.
Purpose	This grid was constructed for use in tsunami inundation modeling
Use Limitations	Not to be used for navigation. Although these data are of high quality and useful for planning and modeling purposes, they are not suitable for navigation. For navigation, please refer to the NOS nautical chart series. Produced by the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Not subject to copyright protection within the United States.


Dataset Citation	Cite as: 2008: Guam 1/3 arc-second MHW Coastal Digital Elevation Model. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Accessed [date].
Collaborators	NOAA Center for Tsunami Research NOAA PMEL Center for Tsunami Research (NCTR)
Publishers	NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
Acknowledgments	NGDC, NOS, USGS


Theme keywords	Uncontrolled Coastal Relief Gridded elevations Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Service Keywords DATA ANALYSIS AND VISUALIZATION > GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS > WEB-BASED GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS DATA MANAGEMENT/DATA HANDLING > DATA SEARCH AND RETRIEVAL DATA ANALYSIS AND VISUALIZATION > VISUALIZATION/IMAGE PROCESSING
Data Center keywords	Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NGDC > National Geophysical Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
Platform keywords	Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Platform Keywords Models/Analyses > DEM > Digital Elevation Model
Place keywords	Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords Ocean > Pacific Ocean > Western Pacific Ocean > Micronesia > Guam
Project keywords	Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Project Keywords ICSU-WDS > International Council for Science - World Data System
Data Resolution keywords	Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Horizontal Data Resolution Keywords 1 meter - < 30 meters Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Vertical Data Resolution Keywords < 1 meter
Keywords	Earth Science > Oceans > Bathymetry/Seafloor Topography > Seafloor Topography Earth Science > Oceans > Bathymetry/Seafloor Topography > Bathymetry Earth Science > Oceans > Bathymetry/Seafloor Topography > Water Depth


Use Constraints	Use liability: NOAA and NCEI cannot provide any warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of furnished data. Users assume responsibility to determine the usability of these data. The user is responsible for the results of any application of this data for other than its intended purpose.
Access Constraints	Distribution liability: NOAA and NCEI make no warranty, expressed or implied, regarding these data, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty. NOAA and NCEI cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in these data. If appropriate, NCEI can only certify that the data it distributes are an authentic copy of the records that were accepted for inclusion in the NCEI archives.
Other Constraints	Cite as: 2008: Guam 1/3 arc-second MHW Coastal Digital Elevation Model. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Accessed [date].
Fees	In most cases, electronic downloads of the data are free. However, fees may apply for custom orders, data certifications, copies of analog materials, and data distribution on physical media.

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Processor	NOAA PMEL Center for Tsunami Research (NCTR)
Processing Steps	Metadata imported.
Processing Environment	Native Dataset Environment: Microsoft Windows 2000 Version 5.2 (Build 3790) Service Pack 2; ESRI ArcCatalog 9.2.4.1420
Source Datasets	GEODAS Vol 2, Ver 4.1 and Global Relief Description of Source: Source Contribution: bathymetric data values; Source Type: online Temporal extent used: 1890-01-01 to 2001-01-01 1:25000 and 1:63360 hydrographic vectors, 7.5-minute digital raster graphics Description of Source: Source Contribution: topographic elevation contours and shoreline; Source Type: online Temporal extent used: 1982-01-01 to 1982-01-01

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Processing Steps	2015-04-22T00:00:00 - NOAA created the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) by merging NOAA's National Climatic Data Center (NCDC), National Geophysical Data Center (NGDC), and National Oceanographic Data Center (NODC), including the National Coastal Data Development Center (NCDDC), per the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015, Public Law 113-235. NCEI launched publicly on April 22, 2015.

Last Modified: 2020-05-21

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