Description
This data set contains vector polygons depicting locations for anchorages, vector lines depicting locations for shipping lanes and ferry routes, and vector points depicting locations for beach access locations, boat ramps, ferry locations, marinas, and ports in North Carolina. Location-specific type and source information are stored in associated data tables (described below) designed to be used in conjunction with this spatial data layer.
This data set is a portion of the ESI data for North Carolina. As a whole, the ESI data characterize the marine and coastal environments and wildlife by their sensitivity to spilled oil, and include information for three main components: shoreline habitats, sensitive biological resources, and human-use resources. See also the PARKS/MANAGED AREAS (POINTS and POLYGONS), NAVIGATION/MARINE (POINTS and POLYGONS), POLITICAL/JURISDICTIONAL (LINES and POLYGONS), RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (POINTS and POLYGONS), and NAT_HAZARD (POLYGONS) data layers for additional human-use information.
Resources
| Name | Format | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| GCMD Keyword Forum Page | Unknown | Global Change Master Directory (GCMD). 2024. GCMD Keywords, Version 19. Greenbelt, MD: Earth Science Data and Information System, Earth Science Projects Division, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). URL (GCMD Keyword Forum Page): https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD+Keywords | Open resource |
| ESI Overview | Unknown | Overview of ESI data content and uses. | Open resource |
| NCarolina_2016_GDB.zip | Unknown | This feature class is part of the downloadable Esri Arc Geodatabase. | Open resource |
| ESI Guidelines | Unknown | Guidelines for developing ESI data content and overview of ESI data structure. Useful for data collectors and users requiring more in depth information on the ESI process. | Open resource |
| Full Metadata Record | Unknown | View the complete metadata record on InPort for more information about this dataset. | Open resource |
| NOAA Data Management Plan (DMP) | NOAA Data Management Plan for this record on InPort. | Open resource |
Tags
- 2016
- albemarle sound
- coastal resources
- coastal zone management
- continent
- doc/noaa/nos/orr
- earth science
- environmental impacts
- environmental monitoring
- esi
- human dimensions
- human use resources
- infrastructure
- national ocean service
- noaa
- north america
- north carolina
- office of response and restoration
- oil spill planning
- oil spills
- pamlico sound
- sensitivity maps
- socioeconomic resources
- transportation
- united states of america
- u.s. department of commerce