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Geolocation measurement
Methods for establishing a geographic location on the surface of the earth.
Subtopics:
Altimetry measurement (1 items)
Bathymetry measurement (20 items)
GPS measurement (9 items)
Land surveying (3 items)
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Detection and measurement of land subsidence using Global Positioning System surveying and interferometric synthetic aperture radar, Coachella Valley, California, 1996-2005 [New Window]
Detailed measurements of elevation help to understand the extent and severity of subsidence. Study asks if subsidence indicates the aquifer system is compacting temporarily or permanently, and are the changes human-induced or tectonic.
PDF A volcano rekindled; the renewed eruption of Mount St. Helens, 2004-2006 [New Window]
Atlantic margin offshore sediments: cooperative database and GIS development website [New Window]
This site is designed to provide information on federal interagency and cooperative developments related to coastal sand and gravel resources and management issues along the Atlantic continental margin.
Bering and Chukchi Sea databases bathymetry coverages [New Window]
Downloadable files of digital bathymetry of U.S. waters, the Bering and Chukchi Seas, Bering Strait, and Gulf of Anadyr in polygon ARC/INFO. Coverage generated from both digital and paper bathymetry sources developed to support marine research.
Central California Digital Elevation Model (DEM) and bathymetry images [New Window]
Digital Elevation Model (DEM) images and bathymetry data of the San Francisco Bay, Santa Clara, and the Monterey Bay and Canyon areas.
Coastal and Marine Geology (CMG) InfoBank [New Window]
Access to InfoBank, an online data catalog, to browse or retrieve coastal and marine geology program information, images, and data on gravity, bathymetry, seismic activity, magnetics, samples, facilities, cruises and equipment.
Cruise report by Coastal Surveyor Cruise C-1-99-SC: multibeam mapping of the Long Beach, California, continental shelf [New Window]
Description of the work and results of a cruise by the Pacific Sea Floor Mapping project to map the Long Beach, California continental shelf based on data from high-resolution multibeam technology.
Gulf of the Farallones regional bathymetry and sidescan-sonar digital mosaics [New Window]
Remotely sensed image products covering the Gulf of the Farallones region west of San Francisco.
Hurricane and extreme storm impact studies: coastal and nearshore mapping with oblique aerial video and still photography [New Window]
Information on video and still photography used to supplement laser altimetry measurements of the coast. The photography is used for recognizing geomorphic and cultural features impacted by storms. Links to photo collections of hurricanes and El Nino.
Hurricane and extreme storm impact studies: coastal and nearshore mapping with scanning airborne laser (LIDAR) [New Window]
Airborne scanning laser surveys (LIDAR) are used to obtaining data to investigate the magnitude and causes of coastal changes that occur during severe storms. Links to examples of coastal mapping during specific hurricanes.
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