Xan Fredericks
Xan is the Emergency Response Coordinator for the USGS National Geospatial Program, overseeing emergency response activities and the Bureau’s Geospatial Information Response Team. She collaborates with a variety of partners to aid discovery and coordination of geospatial data, as well as the delivery of actionable, science-based information to the Bureau, other agencies, and emergency responders.
Connect with GIRT
Connect with GIRT
The USGS Geospatial Information Response Team supports geospatial data access during disaster events.
Alexandra “Xan” Fredericks works for the USGS National Geospatial Program as the Emergency Response Coordinator and is Chair of the USGS Geospatial Information Response Team, facilitating the effective coordination, communication, and dissemination of geospatial data and information during disaster events.
Xan is Co-Chair of the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) Bathymetry Working Group and previously chaired the USGS Lidar User Group for over seven years. She is a past National Director of the ASPRS GIS Division and a past President of the ASPRS Florida Region, having also served on the Geospatial Professional Network (formerly URISA) Board of Directors. Xan is a GISCI-certified GIS Professional with an MGIS from Penn State University and a BS in Marine Science-Geology from Eckerd College.
Prior to her current role, Xan served as the National Map Liaison to Florida, Georgia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands for the USGS NGP User Engagement Office during which time she used her expertise on National Map products and services to engage with users and stakeholders in all 50 states and U.S. territories. Before joining NGP, she was the Lidar Coordinator for the USGS Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program for five years.
Professional Experience
USGS NGP Emergency Response Coordinator, 2024-Present
USGS National Map Liaison, 2021-2024
USGS Associate National Map Liaison, 2018-2021
USGS Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program Lidar Coordinator, 2016-2021
Education and Certifications
GISCI-certified Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP) #90578
Master of Geographic Information Systems (MGIS); Penn State University
Postbaccalaureate Certificate, Geographic Information Systems; Penn State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marine Science – Geology; Eckerd College
Affiliations and Memberships*
ASPRS, 2015-Present
Geospatial Professional Network (formerly URISA), 2015-Present
Honors and Awards
The USGS Geospatial Information Response Team received a 2021 Esri Special Achievement in GIS award
Xan was named one of the 2021 Geospatial World 50 Rising Stars
Abstracts and Presentations
USGS National Geospatial Program: Emergency Response Coordination; 2024 Central Florida GIS Workshop Keynote: Daytona Beach, FL, September 9, 2024
USGS National Geospatial Program: Leaping into Trusted Topographic Information; 2024 Wisconsin Land Imaging Association Annual Conference Keynote: Green Bay, WI, February 29, 2024
USGS National Geospatial Program: Lighting the Path to Trusted Topographic Information; 2023 Minnesota GIS/LIS Consortium Annual Conference & Workshops Keynote: Duluth, MI, October 5, 2023
USGS National Geospatial Program: Resources for Resilience; 2023 Central Florida GIS Workshop Keynote: Daytona Beach, FL, September 11, 2023
USGS Geospatial Information Response & User Engagement; 2021 Esri Ocean, Weather, and Climate GIS Forum Technical Keynote: Virtual, November 4, 2021
How the USGS Serves Florida Geospatially; 2021 MAPPS Winter Meeting Keynote: Virtual, January 26, 2021
How the USGS Empowers West-Central Florida Geospatially; 2019 GeoFlo Summit Keynote: Plant City, FL, November 5, 2019
How the USGS Serves Florida Geospatially; 2019 Central Florida GIS Workshop Keynote: Daytona Beach, FL, September 9, 2019
From Citizens to Scientists: How the USGS Serves Florida Geospatially; 2019 South Florida GIS Expo Keynote: West Palm Beach, FL, August 22, 2019
Why GIS Matters; 2018 Ohio GIS Conference Keynote: Columbus, OH, September 24, 2018
Science and Products
Mapping Florida's Coastal Waters
The FCMaP approach divides Florida into 6 regions that are geologically and physiographically distinct in terms of coastal characteristic.
The Florida Coastal Mapping Program
The Florida Coastal Mapping Program (FCMaP) is an initiative between Federal and Florida State agencies and institutions to coordinate and facilitate the collection and accessibility of Florida coastal seafloor data in order to fill priority areas and gaps. FCMaP is affiliated with the Florida Institute of Oceanography (FIO) whose activities are guided by the FCMaP Science and Technical Advisory...
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Coastal Topography-Upper Florida Keys Reef Tract, Florida, 26-30 June 2016
Lidar-derived seamless (bare earth and submerged) topography Digital Elevation Model (DEM) mosaic and classified point-cloud datasets of a portion of the upper Florida Keys reef tract were produced from remotely sensed, geographically referenced elevation measurements collected June 26-30, 2016.
Coastal Topography-Chandeleur Islands, Louisiana, 23-25 June 2016
Lidar-derived seamless (bare earth and submerged) topography Digital Elevation Model (DEM) mosaic and classified point-cloud datasets of the Chandeleur Islands, Louisiana were produced from remotely sensed, geographically referenced elevation measurements collected June 23-25, 2016.
EAARL Coastal Topography-Eastern Louisiana Barrier Islands, 09 March 2008
These datasets, prepared cooperatively by the U.S. Geological Survey St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center and the National Park Service (NPS), provide lidar-derived first-surface and bare-earth topography for a portion of eastern Louisiana. Elevation measurements were acquired by the Experimental Advanced Airborne Research Lidar (EAARL) on March 9, 2008.
EAARL Coastal Topography-Northwest Florida, Post-Hurricane Katrina, 2005
These datasets, prepared by the U.S. Geological Survey St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, provide lidar-derived first-surface and bare-earth topography for a portion of northwest Florida. Elevation measurements were acquired by the Experimental Advanced Airborne Research Lidar (EAARL) in September 2005, immediately following Hurricane Katrina landfall.
EAARL Coastal Topography-Chandeleur Islands, Post-Hurricane Katrina, 2005
These datasets, prepared by the U.S. Geological Survey St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, provide lidar-derived first-surface and bare-earth topography for the Chandeleur Islands, Louisiana. Elevation measurements were acquired by the Experimental Advanced Airborne Research Lidar (EAARL) on September 1?4, 2005, immediately following Hurricane Katrina's landfall.
Coastal Topography - Assateague Island, Maryland and Virginia, Post-Hurricane Hermine, 10-12 September 2016
Lidar-derived seamless (bare earth and submerged) topography Digital Elevation Model (DEM) mosaic and classified point-cloud datasets were produced from remotely sensed, geographically referenced elevation measurements collected post-Hurricane Hermine on September 10-12, 2016.
EAARL Coastal Topography-Northern Assateague Island National Seashore, Maryland and Virginia, 2003: Bare Earth
These datasets, prepared by the U.S. Geological Survey St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center in collaboration with the National Park Service, provide lidar-derived bare-earth topography for Northern Assateague Island National Seashore, Maryland and Virginia. Elevation measurements were acquired by the Experimental Advanced Airborne Research Lidar (EAARL) during February 2003.
EAARL Coastal Topography-Assateague Island National Seashore, Maryland and Virginia, 2005
These datasets, prepared by the U.S. Geological Survey St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center in collaboration with the National Park Service, provide lidar-derived first-surface and bare-earth topography for Assateague Island National Seashore, Maryland and Virginia. Elevation measurements were acquired by the Experimental Advanced Airborne Research Lidar (EAARL) during...
EAARL Coastal Topography-Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, Pre- and Post-Hurricane Isabel, 2003
These XYZ datasets provide lidar-derived bare-earth topography for Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. Elevation measurements were acquired pre-Hurricane Isabel on September 16 and post-Hurricane Isabel on September 21, 2003 by the first-generation Experimental Advanced Airborne Research Lidar (EAARL), in cooperation with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
Coastal Topography-Long Island, New York, Post-Hurricane Irene, 30 August 2011
Lidar-derived bare-earth topography Digital Elevation Model (DEM) mosaic and classified point-cloud datasets were produced from remotely sensed, geographically referenced elevation measurements collected post-Hurricane Irene on August 30, 2011 for Long Island, New York, using a Leica ALS50-II.
EAARL Coastal Topography-Fire Island, New York, 2002
These Digital Elevation Model (DEM) and XYZ datasets provide lidar-derived bare-earth topography for Fire Island, New York. Elevation measurements were acquired on October 25 and November 8, 2002 by the first-generation Experimental Advanced Airborne Research Lidar (EAARL) in cooperation with the National Park Service (NPS) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)...
EAARL-B Submerged Topography-Crocker Reef, Florida, 2014
These datasets provide lidar-derived topography for a portion of the submerged environs of Crocker Reef, Florida. Elevation measurements were acquired on April 13 and 22, 2014 by the second-generation Experimental Advanced Airborne Research Lidar (EAARL-B). The authors acknowledge Emily Klipp, Richard Mitchell, Karen Morgan, Chris Pali, Virgil Rabine, Rudy Troche, and Wayne Wright for...
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The 3D Elevation Program—Supporting Florida's economy
IntroductionFlorida has the longest coastline of any State in the contiguous United States, and its coastal resources are one of the main drivers of its economic growth. High-quality elevation data are beneficial for use in emergency management, especially for hurricane response, recovery, and mitigation, as well as for coastal zone management, flood risk management, infrastructure...
Authors
Xan Fredericks, Chris Cretini
A federal-state partnership for mapping Florida's coast and seafloor
The Florida Coastal Mapping Program, a partnership of state and federal agencies, has a goal of having modern, consistent, high- resolution sea-floor data for all of Florida’s coastal zone in the next decade to support a myriad of coastal zone science and management applications. One of the early steps in the implementation process is to prioritize and justify mapping needs. This is...
Authors
Cheryl Hapke, Ryan Druyor, Rene D. Baumstark, Philip A. Kramer, Ekaterina Fitos, Xan Fredericks, Elizabeth H. Fetherston-Resch
Florida Coastal Mapping Program—Overview and 2018 workshop report
The Florida Coastal Mapping Program is a nascent but highly relevant program that has the potential to greatly enhance the “Blue Economy” of Florida by coordinating and facilitating sea-floor mapping efforts and aligning partner and stakeholder activities for increased efficiency and cost reduction. Sustained acquisition of modern coastal mapping information for Florida may improve...
Authors
Cheryl Hapke, Philip A. Kramer, Elizabeth H. Fetherston-Resch, Rene D. Baumstark, Ryan Druyor, Xan Fredericks, Ekaterina Fitos
EAARL-B coastal topography: Chandeleur Islands, Louisiana, 2012: seamless (bare earth and submerged)
These remotely sensed, geographically referenced elevation measurements of light detection and ranging (lidar)-derived seamless (bare-earth and submerged) topography datasets were produced by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, St. Petersburg, Florida. This project provides datasets acquired on August 7 and 8, 2012, for a portion of the...
Authors
C. Wayne Wright, Emily S. Klipp, Christine J. Kranenburg, Rodolfo J. Troche, Xan Fredericks, Melanie L. Masessa, David B. Nagle
EAARL-B submerged topography: Barnegat Bay, New Jersey, pre-Hurricane Sandy, 2012
These remotely sensed, geographically referenced elevation measurements of lidar-derived submerged topography datasets were produced by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, St. Petersburg, Florida. This project provides highly detailed and accurate datasets for part of Barnegat Bay, New Jersey, acquired pre-Hurricane Sandy on October 18, 22...
Authors
C. Wayne Wright, Rodolfo J. Troche, Emily S. Klipp, Christine J. Kranenburg, Xan Fredericks, David B. Nagle
EAARL-B coastal topography: Fire Island, New York, pre-Hurricane Sandy, 2012: seamless (bare earth and submerged)
These remotely sensed, geographically referenced elevation measurements of lidar-derived seamless (bare-earth and submerged) topography datasets were produced by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, St. Petersburg, Florida. This project provides highly detailed and accurate datasets for part of Fire Island, New York, acquired pre-Hurricane...
Authors
C. Wayne Wright, Christine J. Kranenburg, Emily S. Klipp, Rodolfo J. Troche, Xan Fredericks, Melanie L. Masessa, David B. Nagle
EAARL-B submerged topography: Barnegat Bay, New Jersey, post-Hurricane Sandy, 2012-2013
These remotely sensed, geographically referenced elevation measurements of lidar-derived submerged topography datasets were produced by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, St. Petersburg, Florida. This project provides highly detailed and accurate datasets for part of Barnegat Bay, New Jersey, acquired post-Hurricane Sandy on November 1, 5...
Authors
C. Wayne Wright, Rodolfo J. Troche, Christine J. Kranenburg, Emily S. Klipp, Xan Fredericks, David B. Nagle
EAARL-B coastal topography: eastern New Jersey, Hurricane Sandy, 2012: first surface
These remotely sensed, geographically referenced elevation measurements of lidar-derived first-surface (FS) topography datasets were produced by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, St. Petersburg, Florida. This project provides highly detailed and accurate datasets for a portion of the New Jersey coastline beachface, acquired pre-Hurricane...
Authors
C. Wayne Wright, Xan Fredericks, Rodolfo J. Troche, Emily S. Klipp, Christine J. Kranenburg, David B. Nagle
EAARL coastal topography and imagery–Western Louisiana, post-Hurricane Rita, 2005: First surface
These remotely sensed, geographically referenced color-infrared (CIR) imagery and elevation measurements of lidar-derived first-surface (FS) topography datasets were produced by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, St. Petersburg, Florida, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia. This...
Authors
Jamie M. Bonisteel-Cormier, Wayne C. Wright, Xan Fredericks, Emily S. Klipp, Doug D. Nagle, Asbury Sallenger, John C. Brock
Coastal topography–Northeast Atlantic coast, post-hurricane Sandy, 2012
This Data Series contains lidar-derived bare-earth (BE) topography, dune elevations, and mean-high-water shoreline position datasets for most sandy beaches for Fire Island, New York, and from Cape Henlopen, Delaware to Cape Lookout, North Carolina. The data were acquired post-Hurricane Sandy, which made landfall as an extratropical cyclone on October 29, 2012.
Authors
Hilary F. Stockdon, Kara S. Doran, Kristin L. Sopkin, Kathryn Smith, Xan Fredericks
EAARL coastal topography--North Shore, Lake Pontchartrain, Louisiana, 2010
This DVD contains lidar-derived coastal topography GIS datasets of a portion of the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain, Louisiana. These datasets were acquired on February 28, March 1, and March 5, 2010.
Authors
Jamie M. Bonisteel-Cormier, Amar Nayegandhi, Xan Fredericks, C. Wayne Wright, J. C. Brock, D.B. Nagle, Saisudha Vivekanandan, J.A. Barras
EAARL coastal topography--Central Wetlands, Louisiana, 2010
This DVD contains lidar-derived coastal topography GIS datasets of a portion of the Central Wetlands, Louisiana. These datasets were acquired on March 4 and 5, 2010.
Authors
Amar Nayegandhi, Xan Fredericks, Jamie M. Bonisteel-Cormier, C. Wayne Wright, J. C. Brock, D.B. Nagle, Saisudha Vivekanandan, J.A. Barras
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Science and Products
Mapping Florida's Coastal Waters
The FCMaP approach divides Florida into 6 regions that are geologically and physiographically distinct in terms of coastal characteristic.
The Florida Coastal Mapping Program
The Florida Coastal Mapping Program (FCMaP) is an initiative between Federal and Florida State agencies and institutions to coordinate and facilitate the collection and accessibility of Florida coastal seafloor data in order to fill priority areas and gaps. FCMaP is affiliated with the Florida Institute of Oceanography (FIO) whose activities are guided by the FCMaP Science and Technical Advisory...
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Coastal Topography-Upper Florida Keys Reef Tract, Florida, 26-30 June 2016
Lidar-derived seamless (bare earth and submerged) topography Digital Elevation Model (DEM) mosaic and classified point-cloud datasets of a portion of the upper Florida Keys reef tract were produced from remotely sensed, geographically referenced elevation measurements collected June 26-30, 2016.
Coastal Topography-Chandeleur Islands, Louisiana, 23-25 June 2016
Lidar-derived seamless (bare earth and submerged) topography Digital Elevation Model (DEM) mosaic and classified point-cloud datasets of the Chandeleur Islands, Louisiana were produced from remotely sensed, geographically referenced elevation measurements collected June 23-25, 2016.
EAARL Coastal Topography-Eastern Louisiana Barrier Islands, 09 March 2008
These datasets, prepared cooperatively by the U.S. Geological Survey St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center and the National Park Service (NPS), provide lidar-derived first-surface and bare-earth topography for a portion of eastern Louisiana. Elevation measurements were acquired by the Experimental Advanced Airborne Research Lidar (EAARL) on March 9, 2008.
EAARL Coastal Topography-Northwest Florida, Post-Hurricane Katrina, 2005
These datasets, prepared by the U.S. Geological Survey St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, provide lidar-derived first-surface and bare-earth topography for a portion of northwest Florida. Elevation measurements were acquired by the Experimental Advanced Airborne Research Lidar (EAARL) in September 2005, immediately following Hurricane Katrina landfall.
EAARL Coastal Topography-Chandeleur Islands, Post-Hurricane Katrina, 2005
These datasets, prepared by the U.S. Geological Survey St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, provide lidar-derived first-surface and bare-earth topography for the Chandeleur Islands, Louisiana. Elevation measurements were acquired by the Experimental Advanced Airborne Research Lidar (EAARL) on September 1?4, 2005, immediately following Hurricane Katrina's landfall.
Coastal Topography - Assateague Island, Maryland and Virginia, Post-Hurricane Hermine, 10-12 September 2016
Lidar-derived seamless (bare earth and submerged) topography Digital Elevation Model (DEM) mosaic and classified point-cloud datasets were produced from remotely sensed, geographically referenced elevation measurements collected post-Hurricane Hermine on September 10-12, 2016.
EAARL Coastal Topography-Northern Assateague Island National Seashore, Maryland and Virginia, 2003: Bare Earth
These datasets, prepared by the U.S. Geological Survey St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center in collaboration with the National Park Service, provide lidar-derived bare-earth topography for Northern Assateague Island National Seashore, Maryland and Virginia. Elevation measurements were acquired by the Experimental Advanced Airborne Research Lidar (EAARL) during February 2003.
EAARL Coastal Topography-Assateague Island National Seashore, Maryland and Virginia, 2005
These datasets, prepared by the U.S. Geological Survey St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center in collaboration with the National Park Service, provide lidar-derived first-surface and bare-earth topography for Assateague Island National Seashore, Maryland and Virginia. Elevation measurements were acquired by the Experimental Advanced Airborne Research Lidar (EAARL) during...
EAARL Coastal Topography-Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, Pre- and Post-Hurricane Isabel, 2003
These XYZ datasets provide lidar-derived bare-earth topography for Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. Elevation measurements were acquired pre-Hurricane Isabel on September 16 and post-Hurricane Isabel on September 21, 2003 by the first-generation Experimental Advanced Airborne Research Lidar (EAARL), in cooperation with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
Coastal Topography-Long Island, New York, Post-Hurricane Irene, 30 August 2011
Lidar-derived bare-earth topography Digital Elevation Model (DEM) mosaic and classified point-cloud datasets were produced from remotely sensed, geographically referenced elevation measurements collected post-Hurricane Irene on August 30, 2011 for Long Island, New York, using a Leica ALS50-II.
EAARL Coastal Topography-Fire Island, New York, 2002
These Digital Elevation Model (DEM) and XYZ datasets provide lidar-derived bare-earth topography for Fire Island, New York. Elevation measurements were acquired on October 25 and November 8, 2002 by the first-generation Experimental Advanced Airborne Research Lidar (EAARL) in cooperation with the National Park Service (NPS) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)...
EAARL-B Submerged Topography-Crocker Reef, Florida, 2014
These datasets provide lidar-derived topography for a portion of the submerged environs of Crocker Reef, Florida. Elevation measurements were acquired on April 13 and 22, 2014 by the second-generation Experimental Advanced Airborne Research Lidar (EAARL-B). The authors acknowledge Emily Klipp, Richard Mitchell, Karen Morgan, Chris Pali, Virgil Rabine, Rudy Troche, and Wayne Wright for...
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The 3D Elevation Program—Supporting Florida's economy
IntroductionFlorida has the longest coastline of any State in the contiguous United States, and its coastal resources are one of the main drivers of its economic growth. High-quality elevation data are beneficial for use in emergency management, especially for hurricane response, recovery, and mitigation, as well as for coastal zone management, flood risk management, infrastructure...
Authors
Xan Fredericks, Chris Cretini
A federal-state partnership for mapping Florida's coast and seafloor
The Florida Coastal Mapping Program, a partnership of state and federal agencies, has a goal of having modern, consistent, high- resolution sea-floor data for all of Florida’s coastal zone in the next decade to support a myriad of coastal zone science and management applications. One of the early steps in the implementation process is to prioritize and justify mapping needs. This is...
Authors
Cheryl Hapke, Ryan Druyor, Rene D. Baumstark, Philip A. Kramer, Ekaterina Fitos, Xan Fredericks, Elizabeth H. Fetherston-Resch
Florida Coastal Mapping Program—Overview and 2018 workshop report
The Florida Coastal Mapping Program is a nascent but highly relevant program that has the potential to greatly enhance the “Blue Economy” of Florida by coordinating and facilitating sea-floor mapping efforts and aligning partner and stakeholder activities for increased efficiency and cost reduction. Sustained acquisition of modern coastal mapping information for Florida may improve...
Authors
Cheryl Hapke, Philip A. Kramer, Elizabeth H. Fetherston-Resch, Rene D. Baumstark, Ryan Druyor, Xan Fredericks, Ekaterina Fitos
EAARL-B coastal topography: Chandeleur Islands, Louisiana, 2012: seamless (bare earth and submerged)
These remotely sensed, geographically referenced elevation measurements of light detection and ranging (lidar)-derived seamless (bare-earth and submerged) topography datasets were produced by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, St. Petersburg, Florida. This project provides datasets acquired on August 7 and 8, 2012, for a portion of the...
Authors
C. Wayne Wright, Emily S. Klipp, Christine J. Kranenburg, Rodolfo J. Troche, Xan Fredericks, Melanie L. Masessa, David B. Nagle
EAARL-B submerged topography: Barnegat Bay, New Jersey, pre-Hurricane Sandy, 2012
These remotely sensed, geographically referenced elevation measurements of lidar-derived submerged topography datasets were produced by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, St. Petersburg, Florida. This project provides highly detailed and accurate datasets for part of Barnegat Bay, New Jersey, acquired pre-Hurricane Sandy on October 18, 22...
Authors
C. Wayne Wright, Rodolfo J. Troche, Emily S. Klipp, Christine J. Kranenburg, Xan Fredericks, David B. Nagle
EAARL-B coastal topography: Fire Island, New York, pre-Hurricane Sandy, 2012: seamless (bare earth and submerged)
These remotely sensed, geographically referenced elevation measurements of lidar-derived seamless (bare-earth and submerged) topography datasets were produced by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, St. Petersburg, Florida. This project provides highly detailed and accurate datasets for part of Fire Island, New York, acquired pre-Hurricane...
Authors
C. Wayne Wright, Christine J. Kranenburg, Emily S. Klipp, Rodolfo J. Troche, Xan Fredericks, Melanie L. Masessa, David B. Nagle
EAARL-B submerged topography: Barnegat Bay, New Jersey, post-Hurricane Sandy, 2012-2013
These remotely sensed, geographically referenced elevation measurements of lidar-derived submerged topography datasets were produced by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, St. Petersburg, Florida. This project provides highly detailed and accurate datasets for part of Barnegat Bay, New Jersey, acquired post-Hurricane Sandy on November 1, 5...
Authors
C. Wayne Wright, Rodolfo J. Troche, Christine J. Kranenburg, Emily S. Klipp, Xan Fredericks, David B. Nagle
EAARL-B coastal topography: eastern New Jersey, Hurricane Sandy, 2012: first surface
These remotely sensed, geographically referenced elevation measurements of lidar-derived first-surface (FS) topography datasets were produced by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, St. Petersburg, Florida. This project provides highly detailed and accurate datasets for a portion of the New Jersey coastline beachface, acquired pre-Hurricane...
Authors
C. Wayne Wright, Xan Fredericks, Rodolfo J. Troche, Emily S. Klipp, Christine J. Kranenburg, David B. Nagle
EAARL coastal topography and imagery–Western Louisiana, post-Hurricane Rita, 2005: First surface
These remotely sensed, geographically referenced color-infrared (CIR) imagery and elevation measurements of lidar-derived first-surface (FS) topography datasets were produced by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, St. Petersburg, Florida, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia. This...
Authors
Jamie M. Bonisteel-Cormier, Wayne C. Wright, Xan Fredericks, Emily S. Klipp, Doug D. Nagle, Asbury Sallenger, John C. Brock
Coastal topography–Northeast Atlantic coast, post-hurricane Sandy, 2012
This Data Series contains lidar-derived bare-earth (BE) topography, dune elevations, and mean-high-water shoreline position datasets for most sandy beaches for Fire Island, New York, and from Cape Henlopen, Delaware to Cape Lookout, North Carolina. The data were acquired post-Hurricane Sandy, which made landfall as an extratropical cyclone on October 29, 2012.
Authors
Hilary F. Stockdon, Kara S. Doran, Kristin L. Sopkin, Kathryn Smith, Xan Fredericks
EAARL coastal topography--North Shore, Lake Pontchartrain, Louisiana, 2010
This DVD contains lidar-derived coastal topography GIS datasets of a portion of the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain, Louisiana. These datasets were acquired on February 28, March 1, and March 5, 2010.
Authors
Jamie M. Bonisteel-Cormier, Amar Nayegandhi, Xan Fredericks, C. Wayne Wright, J. C. Brock, D.B. Nagle, Saisudha Vivekanandan, J.A. Barras
EAARL coastal topography--Central Wetlands, Louisiana, 2010
This DVD contains lidar-derived coastal topography GIS datasets of a portion of the Central Wetlands, Louisiana. These datasets were acquired on March 4 and 5, 2010.
Authors
Amar Nayegandhi, Xan Fredericks, Jamie M. Bonisteel-Cormier, C. Wayne Wright, J. C. Brock, D.B. Nagle, Saisudha Vivekanandan, J.A. Barras
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