Identification_Information:

Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: U.S. Geological Survey
Publication_Date: 20151214
Title: USGS NED 1 arc-second n48w117 1 x 1 degree ArcGrid 2015
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: raster digital data
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Reston, VA
Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey
Online_Linkage: http://ned.usgs.gov/
Online_Linkage: http://nationalmap.gov/viewer.html
Description:
Abstract: This tile of the National Elevation Dataset (NED) is 1 arc-second
resolution. The National Elevation Dataset (NED) serves the elevation layer of
The National Map, and provides basic elevation information for earth science
studies and mapping applications in the United States. Scientists and resource
managers use NED data for global change research, hydrologic modeling, resource
monitoring, mapping and visualization, and many other applications. The NED is an
elevation dataset that consists of seamless layers and a high resolution layer.
Each of these layers are composed of the best available raster elevation data of
the conterminous United States, Alaska, Hawaii, territorial islands, Mexico and
Canada. The NED is updated continually as new data become available. All NED
data are in the public domain. The NED are derived from diverse source data that
are processed to a common coordinate system and unit of vertical measure. These
data are distributed in geographic coordinates in units of decimal degrees, and in
conformance with the North American Datum of 1983 (NAD 83). All elevation values
are in meters and, over the continental United States, are referenced to the North
American Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD 88). The vertical reference will vary in
other areas. NED data are available nationally (except for Alaska) at resolutions
of 1 arc-second (approx. 30 meters) and 1/3 arc-second (approx. 10 meters), and in
limited areas at 1/9 arc-second (approx. 3 meters). In most of Alaska, only lower
resolution source data are available. As a result, most NED data for Alaska are at
2-arc-second (approx. 60 meters) grid spacing. Part of Alaska is available at the
1- and 1/3-arc-second resolution from IFSAR collections starting in 2010. Plans
are in place for collection of statewide IFSAR in Alaska through 2016.
Purpose: The NED serves as the elevation layer of The National Map, and
provides basic elevation information for earth science studies and mapping
applications in the United States. The data are utilized by the scientific and
resource management communities for global change research, hydrologic modeling,
resource monitoring, mapping and visualization applications.
Supplemental_Information: This tile of the National Elevation Dataset (NED) is
1 arc-second resolution, ArcGrid file format, and covers a one degree block. The
geographic area of coverage is described below in the Bounding Coordinates.
Additional information for the NED may be found on http://ned.usgs.gov/. Data may
be downloaded through The National Map Viewer: http://nationalmap.gov/viewer.html.
Direct links for direct access by automated services are provided in the
Distribution section of this metadata.
Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: 1947
Ending_Date: 2015
Currentness_Reference: publication date
Status:
Progress: In work
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: As needed
Spatial_Domain:
Bounding_Coordinates:
 West_Bounding_Coordinate: -117.001666666683
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -115.998333332547
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 48.001666667184
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 46.998333333048
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Category
Theme_Keyword: elevation
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: NGDA Portfolio Themes
Theme_Keyword: Elevation
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: National Elevation Dataset (NED)
Theme_Keyword: National Elevation Dataset
Theme_Keyword: NED
Theme_Keyword: Elevation
Theme_Keyword: Grid
Theme_Keyword: LIght Detection And Ranging
Theme_Keyword: LIDAR
Theme_Keyword: Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar
Theme_Keyword: IFSAR
Theme_Keyword: High Resolution
Theme_Keyword: Topographic Surface
Theme_Keyword: Topography
Theme_Keyword: Bare Earth
Theme_Keyword: Hydro-Flattened
Theme_Keyword: Terrain Elevation
Theme_Keyword: Cartography
Theme_Keyword: DEM
Theme_Keyword: Digital Elevation Model
Theme_Keyword: Digital Mapping
Theme_Keyword: Digital Terrain Model
Theme_Keyword: Geodata
Theme_Keyword: GIS
Theme_Keyword: Mapping
Theme_Keyword: Raster
Theme_Keyword: USGS
Theme_Keyword: U.S. Geological Survey
Theme_Keyword: 1-degree DEM
Theme_Keyword: 1 arc-second DEM
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: Geographic Names Information System
Place_Keyword: US
Place_Keyword: United States
Access_Constraints: None. Any downloading and use of these data signifies a
user's agreement to comprehension and compliance of the USGS Standard Disclaimer.
Insure all portions of metadata are read and clearly understood before using these
data in order to protect both user and USGS interests.
Use_Constraints: There is no guarantee or warranty concerning the accuracy of the
data. Users should be aware that temporal changes may have occurred since these
data were collected and that some parts of these data may no longer represent
actual surface conditions. Users should not use these data for critical
applications without a full awareness of its limitations. Acknowledgement of the
originating agencies would be appreciated in products derived from these data. Any
user who modifies the data is obligated to describe the types of modifications they
perform. User specifically agrees not to misrepresent the data, nor to imply that
changes made were approved or endorsed by the USGS. Please refer to
http://www.usgs.gov/privacy.html for the USGS disclaimer.
Browse_Graphic:
 Browse_Graphic_File_Name:
ftp://rockyftp.cr.usgs.gov/vdelivery/Datasets/Staged/Elevation/1/ArcGrid/USGS_NED_1
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Browse_Graphic_File_Description: Thumbnail JPG image
Browse_Graphic_File_Type: JPEG
Data_Set_Credit: Acknowledgement of the originating agencies would be appreciated
in products derived from these data.
Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:
Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Raster
Raster_Object_Information:
Raster_Object_Type: Pixel
Row_Count: 3612
Column_Count: 3612
Vertical_Count: 1
Spatial_Reference_Information:
Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Geographic:
Latitude_Resolution: 0.00027777778
Longitude_Resolution: 0.00027777778
Geographic_Coordinate_Units: Decimal degrees
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: 298.2572221
Vertical_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Altitude_System_Definition:
Altitude_Datum_Name: North American Vertical Datum of 1988
Altitude_Resolution: 1.000000
Altitude_Distance_Units: meters
Altitude_Encoding_Method: Implicit coordinate
Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical
Address: USGS National Geospatial Program Office
Address: 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive
City: Reston
State_or_Province: VA
Postal_Code: 20192
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 1-888-ASK-USGS (1-888-275-8747)
Hours_of_Service: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time Zone
USA
Contact_Instructions: Please visit http://www.usgs.gov/ask/ to contact us.
Resource_Description: Downloadable Data
Distribution_Liability: Although these data have been processed successfully on a
computer system at the U.S. Geological Survey, no warranty, expressed or implied,
is made by either regarding the utility of the data on any system, nor shall the
act of distribution constitute any such warranty. The USGS will warranty the
delivery of this product in computer-readable format and will offer appropriate
adjustment of credit when the product is determined unreadable by correctly
adjusted computer peripherals, or when the physical medium is delivered in damaged
condition. Requests for adjustments of credit must be made within 90 days from the
date of this shipment from the ordering site.
Standard_Order_Process:
 Digital_Form:
Digital_Transfer_Information:
Format_Name: ArcGrid
Transfer_Size: 040.005784
Digital_Transfer_Option:
Online_Option:
Computer_Contact_Information:
Network_Address:
Network_Resource_Name:
ftp://rockyftp.cr.usgs.gov/vdelivery/Datasets/Staged/Elevation/1/ArcGrid/USGS_NED_1
_n48w117_ArcGrid.zip
Fees: NONE
Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date: 20151214
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical
Address: USGS National Geospatial Program Office
Address: 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive
City: Reston
State_or_Province: VA
Postal_Code: 20192
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 1-888-ASK-USGS (1-888-275-8747)
Hours_of_Service: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time Zone
USA
Contact_Instructions: Please visit http://www.usgs.gov/ask/ to contact us.
Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998
Metadata_Extensions:
Online_Linkage: http://ned.usgs.gov/metadata.html
Profile_Name: National Elevation Dataset (NED) Metadata