Coastline of Rhode Island

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Identification_Information:
Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: RIGIS
Publication_Date: 199309
Title: Coastline of Rhode Island
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Providence, Rhode Island
Publisher: RIGIS
Online_Linkage: <http://www.edc.uri.edu/rigis/data/oceans.html>
Larger_Work_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: RIGIS
Publication_Date: 1989
Title: RIGIS Database
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Online_Linkage: <http://www.edc.uri.edu/rigis>
Description:
Abstract:
This dataset shows the Coastline of RI and nearby CT and MA including Narragansett Bay its tributaries along with near shore and offshore islands.
Purpose: Coastal resource inventory and land use planning.
Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 1976-1983
Currentness_Reference: publication date
Status:
Progress: Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: None planned
Spatial_Domain:
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate: -71.987495
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -71.043560
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 41.900908
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 41.121109
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Category
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Theme_Keyword: oceans
Theme_Keyword: 014
Theme_Keyword: Boundries
Theme_Keyword: 003
Theme_Keyword: coast
Theme_Keyword: shoreline
Theme_Keyword: islands
Theme_Keyword: Narragansett Bay
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: GNIS
Place_Keyword: United States
Place_Keyword: Rhode Island
Place_Keyword: northeast
Place_Keyword: New England
Place_Keyword: MA
Place_Keyword: CT
Access_Constraints:
These copyrighted data are distributed under the terms of the RIGIS license agreement. License terms include (1) restrictions on secondary distribution of these data, and (2) graphic displays and printed tabular listings derived from RIGIS data may be used in publications and presentations, provided that credit is given to RIGIS as the source of the information or that notice of copyright [e.g. (c) 2006 RIGIS] be shown. Please review the RIGIS license agreement at <http://www.edc.uri.edu/rigis/license.html> for more information before accessing these data.
Use_Constraints:
Please consider the source, spatial accuracy, attribute accuracy, currentness, and scale of these data before incorporating them into your project.
Browse_Graphic:
Browse_Graphic_File_Name:
<http://www.edc.uri.edu/rigis/images/metadata/oceans/coastline.gif>
Browse_Graphic_File_Type: GIF
Data_Set_Credit: RIGIS

Data_Quality_Information:
Attribute_Accuracy:
Attribute_Accuracy_Report: RIGIS standards 99 percent; manual inspection
Logical_Consistency_Report:
coastline and islands were hand digitized from source with digitizing tablet and three resulting coverages were appended together
Completeness_Report:
topologically complete arc-info polygon coverage; RIGIS standards rms-005 fuzzy-002
Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report: plus or minus 50 feet; visual comparison of overlay with source
Lineage:
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: USGS
Publication_Date: 1976-1983
Title: 7-5 minute Mylar quad maps
Source_Scale_Denominator: 24000
Type_of_Source_Media: Map
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: 1976
Ending_Date: 1983
Source_Currentness_Reference: publication date
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: USGS
Source_Contribution: 7-5 minute Mylar quad maps were used.
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
Coastline and islands were hand digitized from source with digitizing tablet and three resulting coverages were appended together.
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: RIGIS
Process_Date: 1987 1990 1993

Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:
Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Vector
Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:
SDTS_Terms_Description:
SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: G-polygon
Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 61
SDTS_Terms_Description:
SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: Label point
Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 18
SDTS_Terms_Description:
SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: GT-polygon composed of chains
Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 61
SDTS_Terms_Description:
SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: Point
Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 0

Spatial_Reference_Information:
Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Planar:
Grid_Coordinate_System:
Grid_Coordinate_System_Name: State Plane Coordinate System
State_Plane_Coordinate_System:
SPCS_Zone_Identifier: 3800
Transverse_Mercator:
Scale_Factor_at_Central_Meridian: 0.999994
Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: -71.500000
Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 41.083333
False_Easting: 328083.333333
False_Northing: 0.000000
Planar_Coordinate_Information:
Planar_Coordinate_Encoding_Method: coordinate pair
Coordinate_Representation:
Abscissa_Resolution: 0.000512
Ordinate_Resolution: 0.000512
Planar_Distance_Units: survey feet
Geodetic_Model:
Horizontal_Datum_Name: North American Datum of 1983
Ellipsoid_Name: Geodetic Reference System 80
Semi-major_Axis: 6378137.000000
Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 298.257222
Vertical_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Altitude_System_Definition:
Altitude_Resolution: 0.000010
Altitude_Encoding_Method:
Explicit elevation coordinate included with horizontal coordinates

Entity_and_Attribute_Information:
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: Coastline_of_RI
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Shape
Attribute_Definition: Feature geometry.
Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Coordinates defining the features.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: INSIDE
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: OBJECTID
Attribute_Definition: Internal feature number.
Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: PERIMETER
Attribute_Definition: Perimeter of feature in internal units.
Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Positive real numbers that are automatically generated.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: AREA
Attribute_Definition: Area of feature in internal units squared.
Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Positive real numbers that are automatically generated.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: S44BCS93_
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: S44BCS93_ID
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Shape_Length
Attribute_Definition: Length of feature in internal units.
Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Positive real numbers that are automatically generated.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Shape_Area
Attribute_Definition: Area of feature in internal units squared.
Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Positive real numbers that are automatically generated.

Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: RIGIS (Rhode Island Geographic Information System)
Contact_Position: RIGIS Coordinator
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: One Capitol Hill
City: Providence
State_or_Province: Rhode Island
Postal_Code: 02903
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 401-222-6483
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 401-222-6482
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: rigis@admin.ri.gov
Hours_of_Service: 8:30 - 4:00
Contact_Instructions: E-mail preferred
Resource_Description: s44bcs93
Distribution_Liability:
Liability limited as described in the RIGIS License Agreement Section 5.0 - Warranties and Liabilities covering distribution and use of RIGIS data.
Standard_Order_Process:
Digital_Form:
Digital_Transfer_Information:
Format_Name: ESRI Export Interchange File - Zipped
Format_Version_Number: ESRI ArcGis 8.1
File_Decompression_Technique: Decompress in WinZip
Transfer_Size: 0.650
Digital_Transfer_Option:
Online_Option:
Computer_Contact_Information:
Network_Address:
Network_Resource_Name: <http://www.edc.uri.edu/rigis>
Access_Instructions: RIGIS License required - HTTP download via web browser
Offline_Option:
Offline_Media: CD-ROM
Recording_Format: ISO 9660
Compatibility_Information: Compatible with most commercial GIS software packages.
Fees:
RIGIS License Policy and Distribution Fee Schedule - $50/CD - 2002
Ordering_Instructions:
Mail or Fax a copy of the "Data Request Form" which is enclosed within the RIGIS Data Catalog.
Turnaround: About 5 days.
Technical_Prerequisites: Ability to read or convert ESRI data file formats.

Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date: 20060724
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization:
RI Department of Administration; Division of Information Technology
Contact_Person: GIS Coordinator
Contact_Position: RIGIS Coordinator
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing address
Address: 1 Capitol Hill
City: Providence
State_or_Province: Rhode Island
Postal_Code: 02908
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 401-222-6483
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 401-222-6482
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: rigis@admin.ri.gov
Hours_of_Service: 8:00 - 3:30
Contact_Instructions: E-mail preferred
Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998
Metadata_Time_Convention: local time

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