Identification_Information: 
  Citation: 
    Citation_Information: 
      Originator: Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS), Center for Coastal Monitoring and Assessment (CCMA), Biogeography Program
      Originator: Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), National Geodetic Survey (NGS)
      Publication_Date: 2002
      Title: High Resolution Aerial Photography of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, 1965-1999
      Publication_Information: 
        Publication_Place: Silver Spring, ND
        Publisher: NOAA's Ocean Service, National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS)
      Online_Linkage: http://www8.nos.noaa.gov/biogeo_public/aerial/search.aspx
  Description: 
    Abstract: Aerial photographs were acquired for the Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands Benthic Mapping Project in 1999 by NOAA Aircraft Operation Centers aircraft and National Geodetic Survey cameras and personnel. Approximately 600, color, 9 by 9 inch photos were taken of the coastal waters of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands at 1:48000 scale. Specific sun angle and maximum percent cloud cover restrictions were adhered to when possible during photography missions to ensure collection of high quality imagery for the purpose of benthic mapping.
      Prints and diapositives were created from the original negatives. Diapositives were then scanned at a resolution of 500 dpi using a metric scanner, yielding 2.4 by 2.4 meter pixels for the 1:48000 scale photography. All scans were saved in TIF format for the purposes of orthorectification and photointerpretation. Original TIF's were also converted to *.jpg format to reduce file size and facilitate web-based image distribution. Images are currently available in jpeg format for download at 72, 150, and 500 dpi resolution. Historical images are available for some locations.
    Purpose: This imagery was acquired by the National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science to support an ongoing effort to digitally map biotic resources and coordinate a long-term monitoring program that can detect and predict change in U.S. coral reefs, and their associated habitats and biological communities.
    Supplemental_Information: These images are uncorrected and not rotated. The images have 60% forward overlap, and 30% sidelap. Please note the Upper-right Latitude and Upper-tight Longitude may be grossly approximated.
  Time_Period_of_Content: 
    Time_Period_Information: 
      Range_of_Dates/Times: 
        Beginning_Date: 1965
        Ending_Date: 1999
    Currentness_Reference: ground condition
  Status: 
    Progress: Complete
    Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: Unknown
  Spatial_Domain: 
    Bounding_Coordinates: 
      West_Bounding_Coordinate: -68.08
      East_Bounding_Coordinate: -64.42
      North_Bounding_Coordinate: 18.59
      South_Bounding_Coordinate: 17.61
  Keywords: 
    Theme: 
      Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: CoRIS Discovery Thesaurus
      Theme_Keyword: Map Images > Aerial Photographs
    Theme: 
      Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: CoRIS Theme Thesaurus
      Theme_Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Zoology > Corals > Reef Monitoring and Assessment > Remote Sensing > Aircraft > Aerial Photography
      Theme_Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Oceans > Marine Biology > Marine Plants > Seagrass > Monitoring > Remote Sensing
    Theme: 
      Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
      Theme_Keyword: Aerial Photography and Shoreline Mapping
    Theme: 
      Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Category
      Theme_Keyword: imageryBaseMapsEarthCover
      Theme_Keyword: 010
      Theme_Keyword: environment
      Theme_Keyword: 007
      Theme_Keyword: oceans
      Theme_Keyword: 014
    Place: 
      Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: CoRIS Place Thesaurus
      Place_Keyword: COUNTRY/TERRITORY > United States of America > U. S. Virgin Islands > St. Croix > St. Croix (17N064W0003)
      Place_Keyword: COUNTRY/TERRITORY > United States of America > U. S. Virgin Islands > St. John > St. John (18N064W0011)
      Place_Keyword: COUNTRY/TERRITORY > United States of America > U. S. Virgin Islands > St. Thomas > St. Thomas (18N064W0033)
      Place_Keyword: COUNTRY/TERRITORY > United States of America > Puerto Rico > Puerto Rico (18N066W0000)
      Place_Keyword: OCEAN BASIN > Atlantic Ocean > Caribbean Sea /North Atlantic Ocean > Puerto Rico > Puerto Rico (18N066W0000)
      Place_Keyword: OCEAN BASIN > Atlantic Ocean > Caribbean Sea > Virgin Islands > Virgin Islands > St. John (18N064W0011)
      Place_Keyword: OCEAN BASIN > Atlantic Ocean > Caribbean Sea > Virgin Islands > Leeward Islands > St. Thomas (18N064W0033)
      Place_Keyword: OCEAN BASIN > Atlantic Ocean > Caribbean Sea > Virgin Islands > Virgin Islands > St. Croix (17N064W0003)
    Place: 
      Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: CoRIS Region
      Place_Keyword: PR
      Place_Keyword: USVI
  Access_Constraints: None
  Use_Constraints: We request that you credit the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) when you use these photos in a report, publication, or presentation.
  Point_of_Contact: 
    Contact_Information: 
      Contact_Organization_Primary: 
        Contact_Organization: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS), Center for Coastal Monitoring and Assessment (CCMA), Biogeography Program
      Contact_Position: Biogeography Team Leader, Mapping Manager
      Contact_Address: 
        Address_Type: mailing and physical address
        Address: 1305 East West Highway
        City: Silver Spring
        State_or_Province: MD
        Postal_Code: 20910
      Contact_Voice_Telephone: 301-713-3028
      Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 301-713-4388
      Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: steve.rohmann@noaa.gov
Distribution_Information: 
  Distributor: 
    Contact_Information: 
      Contact_Organization_Primary: 
        Contact_Organization: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS), Center for Coastal Monitoring and Assessment (CCMA), Biogeography Program
      Contact_Position: Biogeography Team Leader, Mapping Manager
      Contact_Address: 
        Address_Type: mailing and physical address
        Address: 1305 East West Highway
        City: Silver Spring
        State_or_Province: MD
        Postal_Code: 20910
      Contact_Voice_Telephone: 301-713-3028
      Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 301-713-4388
      Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: steve.rohmann@noaa.gov
  Resource_Description: Static Map Images
  Distribution_Liability: These photographs were obtained for use by NOAA during the course of its development of potential final products to fulfill its statutory mission. Although NOAA is making these photographs available to others who may find the photographs of value, NOAA does not warrant, endorse, or recommend the use of these photographs for any given purpose. NOAA is providing these photographs as is; and NOAA disclaims any and all warranties, whether expressed or implied, including (without limitation) any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event will NOAA be liable to you or any third party for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or exemplary damages or lost profits resulting from any use or misuse of these data.
  Standard_Order_Process: 
    Digital_Form: 
      Digital_Transfer_Information: 
        Format_Name: jpeg
      Digital_Transfer_Option: 
        Online_Option: 
          Computer_Contact_Information: 
            Network_Address: 
              Network_Resource_Name: http://www8.nos.noaa.gov/biogeo_public/aerial/search.aspx
          Access_Instructions: Select the Frame ID and then the desired image resolution.
    Fees: Online option is free. Prices for hard copy prints vary.
  Custom_Order_Process: Information on ordering hard copy images can be obtained at: http://www.ngs.noaa.gov/PC_PROD/Catalog/aerial_photos.htm
Metadata_Reference_Information: 
  Metadata_Date: 20130102
  Metadata_Review_Date: 20130102
  Metadata_Contact: 
    Contact_Information: 
      Contact_Organization_Primary: 
        Contact_Organization: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS), Center for Coastal Monitoring and Assessment (CCMA), Biogeography Program
      Contact_Position: Biogeography Team Leader, Mapping Manager
      Contact_Address: 
        Address_Type: mailing and physical address
        Address: 1305 East West Highway
        City: Silver Spring
        State_or_Province: MD
        Postal_Code: 20910
      Contact_Voice_Telephone: 301-713-3028
      Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 301-713-4388
      Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: steve.rohmann@noaa.gov
  Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata
  Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998
CoRIS: 
  CoRIS_ID: 20050531012717
  CoRIS_Children: None
  CoRIS_Beginning_Date: 19650101
  CoRIS_Ending_Date: 19991231
  CoRIS_Metadata_Link: http://www.coris.noaa.gov/metadata/records/html/aerial_photos_puerto_rico_and_us_virgin_islands_1999.html
  CoRIS_Tracking_ID: 206