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Dauphin Island, Alabama: elevation change and beach background oiling from 2018-03-08 to 2018-12-06 (NCEI Accession 0187809)

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Raw data in the form of observations, measurements, GPS coordinates, and photographs were generated during every elevation survey. Beach surveys resulted in elevation data relative to a fixed supratidal starting point. Bi-monthly surveys as well as post storm surveys were completed in accordance with team availability and weather constraints. Furthermore, windows of surveying were chosen during ideal tidal and weather conditions. These data are organized by date of survey and transect name. Each survey produced raw data such as: (1) project-specific survey forms, which were transcribed electronically and saved as a CSV file, (2) GPS data using Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) and WGS84 datum, and (3) background oiling survey.
  • Cite as: Kulp, Mark; Owens, Ed; Maygarden, Diane; Miller, Carrie; Glushik, Lauren; Owens, Tristen; Scott, Travis (2019). Dauphin Island, Alabama: elevation change and beach background oiling from 2018-03-08 to 2018-12-06 (NCEI Accession 0187809). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0187809. Accessed [date].
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Time Period 2018-03-08 to 2018-12-06
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates
West: -88.191048
East: -88.065202
South: 30.233489
North: 30.26255
Spatial Coverage Map
General Documentation
Associated Resources
Publication Dates
  • publication: 2019-04-24
Data Presentation Form Digital table - digital representation of facts or figures systematically displayed, especially in columns
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 As needed
Supplemental Information
Submission Package ID: TXJLTP
Purpose The quantitative data generated from the program have a wide range of potential end users that include the academic community and government agencies who study beach and sediment dynamics and coastal erosion, oil spill response planners in federal and state agencies, as well as the numerous stakeholders who become involved in the oil spill response operations decision process and post-spill damage assessment programs.
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  • accessLevel: Public
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Dataset Citation
  • Cite as: Kulp, Mark; Owens, Ed; Maygarden, Diane; Miller, Carrie; Glushik, Lauren; Owens, Tristen; Scott, Travis (2019). Dauphin Island, Alabama: elevation change and beach background oiling from 2018-03-08 to 2018-12-06 (NCEI Accession 0187809). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0187809. Accessed [date].
Cited Authors
  • Kulp, Mark
  • Owens, Ed
  • Maygarden, Diane
  • Miller, Carrie
  • Glushik, Lauren
  • Owens, Tristen
  • Scott, Travis
Principal Investigators
Collaborators
Resource Providers
Publishers
Acknowledgments
  • Related Funding Agency: Gulf Research Program; The National Academies of Sciences
Theme keywords NODC DATA TYPES THESAURUS NODC OBSERVATION TYPES THESAURUS WMO_CategoryCode
  • oceanography
Submitter Datatype Keyword
  • elevation change
Instrument keywords NODC INSTRUMENT TYPES THESAURUS Provider Instruments
  • measuring tape
  • rods
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Instrument Keywords
Place keywords NODC SEA AREA NAMES THESAURUS Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords Provider Place Names
  • Dauphin Island
Keywords NCEI ACCESSION NUMBER
Use Constraints
  • Cite as: Kulp, Mark; Owens, Ed; Maygarden, Diane; Miller, Carrie; Glushik, Lauren; Owens, Tristen; Scott, Travis (2019). Dauphin Island, Alabama: elevation change and beach background oiling from 2018-03-08 to 2018-12-06 (NCEI Accession 0187809). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0187809. Accessed [date].
Access 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.
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Processing Steps
  • 2019-04-24T14:33:19Z - NCEI Accession 0187809 v1.1 was published.
Output Datasets
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Processing Steps
  • Parameter or Variable: Elevation Change (measured); Units: cm; Observation Category: in situ; Sampling Instrument: Two rods, measuring tape, GPS, camera; Sampling and Analyzing Method: The rod-and-horizon beach profiling method is a rapid beach profiling technique that uses simple and inexpensive equipment to measure elevation and distance. Permanent control points identify the starting point of the profile so the transect can be surveyed repeatedly along the same line. "Emery rods" are used to measure changes in elevation of the beach surface along the transect. A measuring tape was used to determine the cumulative horizontal distance along the transect. GPS units were used to verify transect location and photographs were taken after survey completion. Within the dataset "TB" refers to Tarball, "NOO" to No oil observed, "N/S" to no survey, "WL" to water line, and "LHWS" to last high water swash. Reference: Emery, K.O.,1961. A simple method of measuring beach profiles: Limnology and Oceanography, v.6,p90-93.; Data Quality Method: All GPS units used during volunteer surveys were the Garmin model GPSMAP64. These units took two AA batteries and had an operating temperature range from -20 to 45°C. WAAS was enabled and a WGS84 datum used. The accuracy of the unit is 3.65 m or +/- 12 ft. Nikon Coolpix AW 130 cameras were used, which were equipped with GPS, time/date recording,dustproof, shockproof, and waterproof to 30 m. The operating conditions were between -10 to 40°C with a GPS receiving frequency of 1575.42 MHz and the datum WGS 84. Rechargeable Li-ion batteries EN-EL12 were used along with an SD memory card. All photos are saved in JPEG file format. Data was verified in the field and then translated electronically..
  • Parameter or Variable: BEACH TAR (measured); Units: cm; Observation Category: in situ; Sampling Instrument: camera; Sampling and Analyzing Method: The number, character and size of tar balls present along the beach profile were surveyed using a common method, Shoreline Cleanup Assessment Technique(SCAT). Each survey was conducted 50 m on either side of the elevation transect. Representative photos were taken of all tarballs encountered during the survey and a scale used for reference. Within the dataset "TB" refers to Tarball, "NOO" to No oil observed, "N/S" to no survey. Reference: NOAA.2002.NOAA Shoreline Assessment Job Aid. National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, Office of Response and Restoration/Hazardous Materials Response Division.; Data Quality Method: All GPS units used during volunteer surveys were the Garmin model GPSMAP64. These units took two AA batteries and had an operating temperature range from -20 to 45°C. WAAS was enabled and a WGS84 datum used. The accuracy of the unit is 3.65 m or +/- 12 ft. Nikon Coolpix AW 130 cameras were used, which were equipped with GPS, time/date recording,dustproof, shockproof, and waterproof to 30 m. The operating conditions were between -10 to 40°C with a GPS receiving frequency of 1575.42 MHz and the datum WGS 84. Rechargeable Li-ion batteries EN-EL12 were used along with an SD memory card. All photos are saved in JPEG file format. Data was verified in the field and then translated electronically..
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Instrument
  • GPS
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