Metadata for Elevation Data, Triangulated Irregular Networks, Yellowstone River Corridor, Custer, Prairie, Richland, Rosebud, Sweet Grass, and Treasure Counties, Montana, and McKenzie County, North Dakota, 2007
Identification Information:
Citation:
Originator: Woolpert, Inc.
Publication date: 06/12/2009
Title:
Elevation Data, Triangulated Irregular Networks, Yellowstone River Corridor, Custer, Prairie, Richland, Rosebud, Sweet Grass, and Treasure Counties, Montana, and McKenzie County, North Dakota, 2007
Publication place: Helena, MT
Publisher: Montana State Library
Online linkage: ftp://ftp.geoinfo.msl.mt.gov/Data/Spatial/NonMSDI/Collections/Yellowstone_River_Clearinghouse/Elevation/TIN
Larger Work Citation:
Originator: Merrick & Company
Originator: Woolpert, Inc.
Publication date: 2009
Title: Yellowstone River Floodplain Elevation Data, 2004-2007
Publication place: Helena, MT
Publisher: Montana State Library
Online linkage: http://apps.msl.mt.gov/Geographic_Information/Data/DataList/datalist_Details.aspx?did={197c8cad-2e4e-4965-8009-109451d68f84}

Abstract:
The data consists of elevation information stored as ESRI format TINs (triangulated irregular networks). Each TIN covers an area approximately 1 mile wide and four miles long along the Yellowstone River, and there are 43 sections in this phase of the mapping project.
Purpose:
These data were created as part of a joint Yellowstone River Conservation District Council and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District cumulative impacts study of the Yellowstone River channel and floodplain. The multi-agency interdisciplinary planning study extends 477 river miles from Sweetgrass County, Montana to the Missouri River confluence in McKenzie County, North Dakota. These data are specifically intended to provide an accurate digital surface model with which to analyze the hydraulic conditions of the Yellowstone River channel and floodplain. The TINs were created to operate within the ArcGIS software environment. In addition, they are intended to serve as a base for the project GIS and also to support a wide variety of analyses including planimetric data extraction (e.g., infrastructure, riverine geomorphology, land cover, habitat and vegetation), and to monitor long-term river channel changes.
Supplemental information:
This data is also available in DEM format and ESRI generate format at http://geoinfo.montanastatelibrary.org/data/yellowstone_river_corridor_resource_clearinghouse/elevation_data/, along with data (from 2004) for the remaining counties of the Yellowstone River corridor.

Time period of content:
Beginning date: 10/15/2007
Ending date: 11/02/2007
Currentness reference: ground condition
Status:
Progress: Complete
Maintenance and update frequency: As needed
Access constraints: None
Use constraints:
The Montana State Library provides this product/service for informational purposes only. The Library did not produce it for, nor is it suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. Consumers of this information should review or consult the primary data and information sources to ascertain the viability of the information for their purposes. The Library provides these data in good faith but does not represent or warrant its accuracy, adequacy, or completeness. In no event shall the Library be liable for any incorrect results or analysis; any direct, indirect, special, or consequential damages to any party; or any lost profits arising out of or in connection with the use or the inability to use the data or the services provided. The Library makes these data and services available as a convenience to the public, and for no other purpose. The Library reserves the right to change or revise published data and/or services at any time.

Users should be aware that temporal changes may have occurred since this data set was collected and that some parts of this data may no longer represent actual surface conditions. Users should not use this data for critical applications without full awareness of its limitations.
Point of contact:
Stan Danielsen
Project Coordinator
Yellowstone River Conservation District Council (YRCDC)
1371 Rimtop Drive
Billings, Montana 59105


Telephone: (406) 247-4414
Fax: (406) 247-4429
E-Mail: sdanielsen@mt.gov


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Data Quality Information:
Attribute accuracy report:
Attribution of hardline, mass point and exterior were verified

Logical consistency report:
Triangulated surface model extends across all features, intersects and terminates at the project boundary
Completeness report:
Triangulated surface was visually verified using ESRI 3D analyst shaded relief data.


Horizontal Positional Accuracy Report:
Horizontal accuracy meets or exceeds a 4.5 foot horizontal accuracy at 95 percent confidence level using RMSE(r) x 1.7308 as defined by the FGDC Geospatial Positioning Accuracy Standards
Quantitative horizontal positional accuracy assessment:
Horizontal positional accuracy value: NSSDA
Horizontal positional accuracy explanation:
The National Standard for Spatial Data Accuracy (NSSDA) implements a statistical and testing methodology for estimating the positional accuracy of points on maps and in digital geospatial data, with respect to georeferenced ground positions of higher accuracy.

Vertical positional accuracy report:
Vertical accuracy meets or exceeds a 0.6 foot vertical accuracy at 95 percent confidence level using RMSE(r) x 1.9600 as defined by the FGDC Geospatial Positioning Accuracy Standards
Quantitative vertical positional accuracy assessment:
Vertical positional accuracy value: NSSDA
Vertical positional accuracy explanation:
The National Standard for Spatial Data Accuracy (NSSDA) implements a statistical and testing methodology for estimating the positional accuracy of points on maps and in digital geospatial data, with respect to georeferenced ground positions of higher accuracy.


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Source information:
Originator: Eisenbraun and Associates
Publication date: 03/14/2008
Title: Triangulated-Irregular Network
Publication place: Yankton, SD
Publisher: Eisenbraun and Associates
Type of source media: Digital file
Calendar date: 03/14/2008

Process step:
The LiDAR data was acquired using a Leica ALS50 from an average altitude of 3,000-feet above ground level to provide an average ground sample distance of 2.1-feet. First and last return data was collected along with the signal return intensity. Two redundant airborne GPS bases stations were utilized during the data acquisition with maximum line-of-sight distance between the base station and aircraft of 20-km. The LiDAR data was reduced using Grafnav (Waypoint Consulting) for GPS post-processing, PosProc (Applanix Crop) for IMU processing, ALS50 Post Processor (LH Systems) to initial LiDAR processing, TerraScan (Terrasolid) for initial point classification, and proprietary Woolpert developed software for refining the point classification and QC. The LiDAR data was reviewed in 3D using a digital photogrammetric work station using ADS40 digital stereo imagery. The LiDAR data was filtered into breaklines to separate the mass point. After the data set was filtered it was then imported to ArcGIS 3D Analyst to create the TIN.
Process date: 03/14/2008
Process contact:
Woolpert, Inc.
116 Inverness Drive East, Suite 105
Englewood, CO 80112


Telephone: 303-925-1400
Fax: 303-925-1401


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Spatial Data Organization Information:
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Spatial Reference Information:
Horizontal coordinate system definition:
Grid coordinate system name: State Plane Coordinate System
SPCS zone identifier: 2500
Lambert conformal conic:
Standard parallel: 45
Standard parallel: 49
Longitude of central meridian: -109.5
Latitude of projection origin: 44.25
False easting: 600000
False northing: 0
Planar distance units: meters
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
Altitude system definition:
Altitude datum name: North American Vertical Datum of 1988
Altitude resolution: .01
Altitude distance units: meters
Altitude encoding method:
Explicit elevation coordinate included with horizontal coordinates
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Distribution Information:
Distributor:
Montana State Library
P.O. Box 201800
Helena, MT 59620-1800


Telephone: 406-444-5354
E-Mail: geoinfo@mt.gov


Resource description: Downloadable data


Distribution liability:
The Montana State Library provides this product/service for informational purposes only. The Library did not produce it for, nor is it suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. Consumers of this information should review or consult the primary data and information sources to ascertain the viability of the information for their purposes. The Library provides these data in good faith but does not represent or warrant its accuracy, adequacy, or completeness. In no event shall the Library be liable for any incorrect results or analysis; any direct, indirect, special, or consequential damages to any party; or any lost profits arising out of or in connection with the use or the inability to use the data or the services provided. The Library makes these data and services available as a convenience to the public, and for no other purpose. The Library reserves the right to change or revise published data and/or services at any time.

Standard order process:
Digital form:
Format name: ESRI TIN data set
Online option:
ftp://ftp.geoinfo.msl.mt.gov/Data/Spatial/NonMSDI/Collections/Yellowstone_River_Clearinghouse/Elevation/TIN
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Metadata Reference Information:
Metadata date: 11/07/2013
Metadata review date: 12/10/2008
Metadata review date: 04/02/2008
Metadata contact:
Woolpert, Inc.
116 Inverness Drive East, Suite 105
Englewood, CO 80112


Telephone: 303-925-1400
Fax: 303-925-1401


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