Areas Selected for Exploration and Leasing (Estimated), New Jersey, Edition 2010 (Grid_OWP_interest_block)

Metadata:

• Identification_Information
• Data_Quality_Information
• Spatial_Data_Organization_Information
• Spatial_Reference_Information
• Entity_and_Attribute_Information
• Distribution_Information
• Metadata_Reference_Information

Identification_Information:

Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator:

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), Office of Science

Publication_Date: Unpublished Material

Title:

Areas Selected for Exploration and Leasing (Estimated), New Jersey, Edition 2010 (Grid_OWP_interest_block)

Edition:

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Trenton, NJ

Publisher: NJ Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)

Online_Linkage: <http://www.nj.gov/dep/gis/listall.html>

Online_Linkage: <http://www.nj.gov/dep/gis/geowebsplash.htm>

Description:

Abstract:

The blocks shown in this layer indicate areas chosen by different wind farm developers for exploration and leasing. These are estimated areas, and may change in the future and are roughly depicted in the general locations shown. Blocks with name attributes are SPECIFIC locations, and should be distinguished between other projects (un-named blocks) where these areas overlap.

Purpose:

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), Division of Science, Research & Technology (now the Office of Science) issued a Solicitation for Research Proposals (SRP) in order to address the need for baseline ecological/natural resource data as recommended by the State of New Jersey Blue Ribbon Panel on Development of Wind Turbine Facilities in Coastal Waters.

The objective of this study is to conduct baseline studies in waters off New Jersey's coast to determine the current distribution and usage of this area by ecological resources. The scope of work includes the collection of data on the distribution, abundance and migratory patterns of avian, marine mammal, sea turtle and other species in the study area over an 24-month period.

Supplemental_Information:

Please see "Cross Reference Information" for additional information.

Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date: 201008

Currentness_Reference: ground condition

Status:

Progress: In work

Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: As needed

Spatial_Domain:

Bounding_Coordinates:

West_Bounding_Coordinate: -74.483915

East_Bounding_Coordinate: -73.884676

North_Bounding_Coordinate: 39.415518

South_Bounding_Coordinate: 38.960498

Keywords:

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: none

Theme_Keyword: Wind Power

Theme_Keyword: Area of Interest

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: User

Theme_Keyword: Grid_OWP_interest_block

Theme_Keyword: areas_of_interest_blocks

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Category

Theme_Keyword: imageryBaseMapsEarthCover

Access_Constraints: None.

Use_Constraints:

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Native_Data_Set_Environment:

Microsoft Windows XP Version 5.1 (Build 2600) Service Pack 3; ESRI ArcCatalog 9.3.1.3500

Cross_Reference:

Citation_Information:

Originator:

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), Office of Science

Publication_Date: Unknown

Title: Ocean Wind Power Ecological Baseline Study

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Trenton, NJ

Publisher:

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), Office of Science

Online_Linkage: <http://www.nj.gov/dep/dsr/ocean-wind/index.htm>

Online_Linkage: <http://www.nj.gov/dep/dsr/ocean-wind/report.htm>

Data_Quality_Information:

Attribute_Accuracy:

Attribute_Accuracy_Report: Unknown

Logical_Consistency_Report: Unknown

Completeness_Report: Unknown

Positional_Accuracy:

Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:

Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report: Unknown

Lineage:

Process_Step:

Process_Description: Block areas were drawn from reference pdf document.

Process_Date: 201008

Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:

Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Vector

Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:

SDTS_Terms_Description:

SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: G-polygon

Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 6

Spatial_Reference_Information:

Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:

Planar:

Map_Projection:

Map_Projection_Name: Transverse Mercator

Transverse_Mercator:

Scale_Factor_at_Central_Meridian: 0.999900

Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: -74.500000

Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 38.833333

False_Easting: 492125.000000

False_Northing: 0.000000

Planar_Coordinate_Information:

Planar_Coordinate_Encoding_Method: coordinate pair

Coordinate_Representation:

Abscissa_Resolution: 0.000000

Ordinate_Resolution: 0.000000

Planar_Distance_Units: survey feet

Geodetic_Model:

Horizontal_Datum_Name: North American Datum of 1983

Ellipsoid_Name: Geodetic Reference System 80

Semi-major_Axis: 6378137.000000

Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 298.257222

Vertical_Coordinate_System_Definition:

Altitude_System_Definition:

Altitude_Resolution: 1.000000

Altitude_Encoding_Method:

Explicit elevation coordinate included with horizontal coordinates

Entity_and_Attribute_Information:

Detailed_Description:

Entity_Type:

Entity_Type_Label: areas of interest_blocks

Entity_Type_Definition: Selected block study area of interest

Entity_Type_Definition_Source: NJDEP

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: OBJECTID

Attribute_Definition: Internal feature number.

Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain:

Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Shape

Attribute_Definition: Feature geometry.

Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Coordinates defining the features.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: NAME

Attribute_Definition: Name of selected block study area

Attribute_Definition_Source: NJDEP

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: unique entry

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SHAPE.AREA

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SHAPE.LEN

Overview_Description:

Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:

Entity_and_Attribute_Overview The data provided through the NOAA ENC Direct to GIS service is derived from elctronic data that conforms to the International Hydrographic Organization Transfer Standard for Digital Hydrographic Data, Special Publication S-57, ENC Product Specification Edition 2.0. The entity and attribute descriptions are contained in the standard. The standard is available from the IHO at <http://www.iho.shom.fr>.

Entity_and_Attribute_Detail_Citation: IHO S-57, Edition 3.1 .

Distribution_Information:

Distributor:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization: NJDEP/OIRM/Bureau of GIS

Contact_Person: GIS Help Desk

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical address

Address: 401 East State Street

City: Trenton

State_or_Province: NJ

Postal_Code: 08625

Contact_Voice_Telephone: (609) 777-0672

Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (609) 292-7900

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: gisnet@dep.state.nj.us

Resource_Description: Downloadable Data

Distribution_Liability:

This organization provides the geographic data "as is". This organization makes no guarantee or warranty concerning the accuracy of information contained in the geographic data. Also, this organization makes no warranty either expressed or implied, regarding the condition of the product or its fitness for any particular purpose. The burden for determining fitness for use lies entirely with the user. Although these files have been processed successfully on computers at this organization, no warranty is made by this organization regarding the use of these data on any other system, nor does the fact of distribution constitute or imply any such warranty. See also "Use Constraints" for additional distribution and/or data use requirements.

Standard_Order_Process:

Digital_Form:

Digital_Transfer_Information:

Format_Name:

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Format_Version_Number: latest version

File_Decompression_Technique: WinZip

Digital_Transfer_Option:

Online_Option:

Computer_Contact_Information:

Network_Address:

Network_Resource_Name: <http://www.nj.gov/dep/gis/listall.html>

Network_Resource_Name: <http://www.nj.gov/dep/gis/geowebsplash.htm>

Offline_Option:

Offline_Media: None

Recording_Format: None

Fees: None

Ordering_Instructions:

All available NJDEP public GIS data can be downloaded for free. Some data shown in NJGeoWeb application may not yet be available for download due to various data or distribution issues. Please email gisnet@dep.state.nj.us with any data distribution questions.

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The NJDEP may distribute GIS data in a variety of formats, such as the ESRI shapefile and/or various versions of the file geodatabase format. The data also may be available for viewing on various profiles of the NJ GeoWeb online mapping application.

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Please rename .prj to the name of the downloadable filename. (for example: If Head of Tides filename is HOT.shp, please rename .prj to HOT.prj). This allows ESRI software to recognize the projection information.

Metadata_Reference_Information:

Metadata_Date: 20100812

Metadata_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Contact_Person: Joseph J. Bilinski

Contact_Organization:

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), Office of Science

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing address

Address: 428 E. State Street, 1st Floor

Address: P.O. Box 420

City: Trenton

State_or_Province: NJ

Postal_Code: 08625-0409

Contact_Voice_Telephone: (609) 984-1503

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: Joseph.Bilinski@dep.state.nj.us

Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata

Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998

Metadata_Time_Convention: local time

Metadata_Extensions:

Online_Linkage: <http://www.esri.com/metadata/esriprof80.html>

Profile_Name: ESRI Metadata Profile