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Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) Atlas: Aleutian Islands, Alaska, maps and geographic information systems data (NCEI Accession 0014927)

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This dataset comprises the Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) maps for the Aleutian Islands, Alaska. ESI data characterize coastal 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 data files. Associated files include MOSS (Multiple Overlay Statistical System) export files, .PDF maps, and detailed user guides and metadata.

Geographic features data such as fault lines, geothermal activity, and volcanoes data from the 1950s. Biological and shoreline data utilized in this atlas data from the late 1970s to 2001. Data sources are documented within the included metadata. Data were compiled during 2000-2001.

DO NOT USE ESI MAPS FOR NAVIGATIONAL PURPOSES.
  • Cite as: Petersen, Jill; US DOC/NOAA > National Ocean Service - Seattle, WA (2007). Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) Atlas: Aleutian Islands, Alaska, maps and geographic information systems data (NCEI Accession 0014927). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0014927. Accessed [date].
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Distributor NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
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Dataset Point of Contact NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
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Time Period 1955-01-01 to 2001-12-31
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates
West: 172.42
East: -158.81002
South: 48.351629
North: 58.13312
Spatial Coverage Map
General Documentation
Associated Resources
  • NOAA Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) maps and geographic information systems data from 1900 to 2009
    • NCEI Collection
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  • Parent ID (indicates this dataset is related to other data):
    • gov.noaa.nodc:NOS-ORR-ESI
Publication Dates
  • publication: 2007-04-27
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
DO NOT USE MAPS FOR NAVIGATIONAL PURPOSES.

Information from left side of disc - May 2000, Seattle, Washington

Besides the above warning, there are no use constraints on these
data. Note that the ESI database should not be used to the exclusion of other pertinent data or information held by state or federal agencies or other organizations. Likewise, information contained in the database cannot be used in place of consultations with environmental, natural resource, and cultural resource agencies, or in place of field surveys. Recognize that the information contained in the ESI database represents known concentration areas or occurrences of natural, cultural, and human-use resources, but does not necessarily represent the full distribution or range of each species or resource. This is particularly important to recognize when considering potential impacts to protected resources, such as endangered species, wetlands, etc.

Acknowledgment of the originators, publishers, contributors, and sources listed would be appreciated in products derived from these data.

The original disk for this NCEI accession has been transferred to the NOAA Central Library. A copy of each disk can be generated using the .iso files in the data/0-data/disc_image/ directory.

Additional Alaskan ESI data are available from the following NODC accessions:

DVD Digital data re-release, April, 2007, Seattle, Washington titled - ESI Atlas Alaska, Prince William Sound-2000, Aleutians-2001, Bristol Bay 2004, maps and geographic information systems data archived in NCEI accession 0014162.

DVD Digital data release, June, 2005, Seattle, Washington titled - ESI Atlas, North Slope, Alaska, Volume 1, geographic information systems data and Volume 2, maps in portable document format archived in NCEI accession 0014928.

CD digital data release, April 2001 (vs.2), Seattle, Washington titled - ESI Atlas, Prince William Sound, Alaska, Volume 1 and Volume 2, geographic information systems data archived in NCEI accession 0019218.

CD digital data release, March 2004, Seattle, Washington titled - ESI Atlas, Kodiak, maps and geographic information systems data archived in NCEI accession 0026418.

CD digital data release, June 2004, Seattle, Washington titled - ESI Atlas, Bristol Bay, Alaska, maps and geographic information systems data archived in NCEI accession 0033382.

CD digital data release, June 2003, Seattle, Washington titled - ESI Atlas, Cook Inlet, Alaska, maps and geographic information systems data archived in NCEI accession 0046027.

CD digital data release, October 2002, Seattle, Washington titled - ESI Atlas, NW Arctic, Alaska - Volume 2, maps and geographic information systems data, archived in NCEI accession 0046028.

CD digital data release, February 2003 (vs. 3), Seattle, Washington titled - ESI Atlas, Southeast Alaska - Volume 1, geographic information systems data and Volume 2, maps in portable document format archived in NCEI accession 0046029.

CD digital data release, July 2003, Seattle, Washington titled - ESI Atlas, Western Alaska - Volume 1, geographic information systems data and data tables and Volume 2, maps in portable document format archived in NCEI accession 0046030.

DVD Digital Data Re-release, September 2008, Seattle, Washington titled - ESI Atlas Alaska-2 Northwest Arctic-2002, North Slope-2005, Western-2003, maps and geographic information systems data, archived in NCEI accession 0049913.

DVD Digital Data Re-release, January, 2009, Seattle, Washington titled - Alaska ESI (2) Cook Inlet-2002, Kodiak-1998, Southeast-2002, Bristol Bay-2004, Prince William Sound-2000, Aleutians-2001, maps and geographic information systems data archived in NCEI accession 0050372.
Purpose This dataset is available to the public for a wide variety of uses including scientific research and analysis.
Use Limitations
  • accessLevel: Public
  • Distribution liability: NOAA and NCEI make no warranty, expressed or implied, regarding these data, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty. NOAA and NCEI cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in these data. If appropriate, NCEI can only certify that the data it distributes are an authentic copy of the records that were accepted for inclusion in the NCEI archives.
Dataset Citation
  • Cite as: Petersen, Jill; US DOC/NOAA > National Ocean Service - Seattle, WA (2007). Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) Atlas: Aleutian Islands, Alaska, maps and geographic information systems data (NCEI Accession 0014927). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0014927. Accessed [date].
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Theme keywords NODC DATA TYPES THESAURUS NODC OBSERVATION TYPES THESAURUS WMO_CategoryCode
  • oceanography
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords
Data Center keywords NODC COLLECTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS NODC SUBMITTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords
Instrument keywords NODC INSTRUMENT TYPES THESAURUS Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Instrument Keywords
Place keywords NODC SEA AREA NAMES THESAURUS Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords
Project keywords NODC PROJECT NAMES THESAURUS Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Project Keywords
Keywords NCEI ACCESSION NUMBER
Use Constraints
  • Cite as: Petersen, Jill; US DOC/NOAA > National Ocean Service - Seattle, WA (2007). Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) Atlas: Aleutian Islands, Alaska, maps and geographic information systems data (NCEI Accession 0014927). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0014927. 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.
Fees
  • In most cases, electronic downloads of the data are free. However, fees may apply for custom orders, data certifications, copies of analog materials, and data distribution on physical media.
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Processing Steps
  • 2007-04-27T13:20:39Z - NCEI Accession 0014927 v1.1 was published.
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Processing Steps
  • 2015-04-22T00:00:00 - NOAA created the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) by merging NOAA's National Climatic Data Center (NCDC), National Geophysical Data Center (NGDC), and National Oceanographic Data Center (NODC), including the National Coastal Data Development Center (NCDDC), per the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015, Public Law 113-235. NCEI launched publicly on April 22, 2015.
Acquisition Information (collection)
Instrument
  • visual analysis
  • visual observation
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