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    • NOAA Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) maps and geographic information systems data from 1900 to 2009

    Metadata Updated: November 1, 2023

    This collection comprises the Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) data for various regions in U.S. coastal waters. ESI data characterize estuarine environments and wildlife by their sensitivity to spilled oil. The ESI data include information for three main components: shoreline habitats, sensitive biological resources, and human-use resources. This atlas was developed to be utilized within desktop GIS systems and contains GIS files and related D-base files. Associated files include MOSS (Multiple Overlay Statistical System) export files, .PDF maps, and detailed user guides and metadata.

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    License: No license information was provided. If this work was prepared by an officer or employee of the United States government as part of that person's official duties it is considered a U.S. Government Work.

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    Metadata Date 2023-06-07T16:49:42Z
    Metadata Created Date March 17, 2023
    Metadata Updated Date November 1, 2023
    Reference Date(s) March 15, 2005 (publication), October 15, 2021 (revision)
    Frequency Of Update asNeeded

    Metadata Source

    Harvested from NOAA/NESDIS/ncei/accessions

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    Additional Metadata

    Resource Type Series
    Metadata Date 2023-06-07T16:49:42Z
    Metadata Created Date March 17, 2023
    Metadata Updated Date November 1, 2023
    Reference Date(s) March 15, 2005 (publication), October 15, 2021 (revision)
    Responsible Party (Point of Contact)
    Contact Email
    Guid gov.noaa.nodc:NOS-ORR-ESI
    Access Constraints Cite as: Iredale, Harry; Petersen, Jill; NOAA National Ocean Service; US DOC/NOAA > NOS - Seattle, WA; SEFSC - Pascagoula/Stennis Lab (2005). NOAA Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) maps and geographic information systems data from 1900 to 2009. [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/NOS-ORR-ESI. Accessed [date]., 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.
    Bbox East Long -64.065
    Bbox North Lat 72.
    Bbox South Lat -14.723
    Bbox West Long 144.567
    Coupled Resource
    Frequency Of Update asNeeded
    Graphic Preview Description Preview graphic
    Graphic Preview File https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/metadata/landing-page/bin/gfx?id=gov.noaa.nodc:NOS-ORR-ESI
    Graphic Preview Type PNG
    Harvest Object Id 62041fb8-03b8-4d92-94b9-2c767c150263
    Harvest Source Id c084a438-6f6b-470d-93e0-16aeddb9f513
    Harvest Source Title NOAA/NESDIS/ncei/accessions
    Licence accessLevel: Public
    Lineage
    Metadata Language eng
    Metadata Type geospatial
    Old Spatial {"type": "Polygon", "coordinates": [[[144.567, -14.723], [-64.065, -14.723], [-64.065, 72.0], [144.567, 72.0], [144.567, -14.723]]]}
    Progress completed
    Spatial Data Service Type
    Spatial Reference System
    Spatial Harvester True
    Temporal Extent Begin 1900-01-01
    Temporal Extent End 2009-12-31

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