ROS Summer Final Pre2008

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

Identification_Information:

Citation:

Citation_Information:

Title:

ROS Summer Final Pre2008

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form:vector digital data

Description:

Abstract:

The Bureau of Forestry uses a modified version of the Recreational Opportunity Spectrum (ROS) to estimate the wild character of state forest land and the experience that recreationists can be expected to find in different portions of state forest system. This dataset represents the excepted ROS experience prior to Shale-Gas development (pre-2008). The Bureau of Forestry’s ROS zones are defined as: Primitive: greater than 1,000 acres and more than 1 mile from motorized roads, trails, and railroads. Semi-Primitive: greater than 500 acres and more than 1/2 mile from motorized roads, trails, and railroads.Semi-Primitive Non-motorized: greater than 250 acres and more than 1/4 mile from motorized roads, trails, and railroads.Semi-Developed and Developed (Other Zones): No minimum size or remoteness criteria. The ROS model considers all changes. Non-shale gas related changes do affect the results of the analysis.

Purpose:

The expected recreation experience and characterization of wild character that users can expect to find on the state forest system prior to shale-gas development (pre-2008). This dataset was used in part to develop the Bureau of Forestry’s Shale Gas Monitoring Report (released April 2014).

Spatial_Domain:

Bounding_Coordinates:

West_Bounding_Coordinate:-78.693800

East_Bounding_Coordinate:-76.389314

North_Bounding_Coordinate:41.965510

South_Bounding_Coordinate:40.818197

Keywords:

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus:None

Theme_Keyword:recreational

Theme_Keyword:oportunity

Theme_Keyword:spectrum

Theme_Keyword:DCNR

Theme_Keyword:remoteness

Theme_Keyword:ROS

Theme_Keyword:recreation

Access_Constraints:None

Use_Constraints:

The data is intended for demonstration, education, planning, and monitoring purposes only. The user is advised not to use this dataset beyond its stated accuracy. To do so may yield unusual, undesirable, or incorrect results. Users of this dataset shall save the Commonwealth harmless from any suits, claims, or actions arising out of the use of or any defect in the data files or accompanying documentation. The Commonwealth excludes any and all implied warranties and makes no warranty or representation with respect to the data files or accompanying documentation, including quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose. These data files and documentation are provided as is and the user assumes the entire risk as to their quality and performance. This data was based on the best available information at the time and may contain errors or omissions.

Data_Set_Credit:

PA DCNR, Bureau of Forestry, USDA Forest Service (original developer of ROS)

Native_Data_Set_Environment:

Microsoft Windows 7 Version 6.1 (Build 7601) Service Pack 1; Esri ArcGIS 10.2.0.3348

Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:

Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method:Vector

Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:

SDTS_Terms_Description:

SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type:GT-polygon composed of chains

Point_and_Vector_Object_Count:1196

Spatial_Reference_Information:

Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:

Planar:

Map_Projection:

Map_Projection_Name:NAD 1983 Lambert Conformal Conic

Lambert_Conformal_Conic:

NAD 1983 Lambert Conformal Conic

Standard_Parallel:40.25

Standard_Parallel:41.5

Longitude_of_Central_Meridian:-78.0

Latitude_of_Projection_Origin:39.0

False_Easting:0.0

False_Northing:0.0

Planar_Coordinate_Information:

Planar_Coordinate_Encoding_Method:coordinate pair

Coordinate_Representation:

Abscissa_Resolution:0.0003280833333333334

Ordinate_Resolution:0.0003280833333333334

Planar_Distance_Units:foot_us

Geodetic_Model:

Horizontal_Datum_Name:D North American 1983

Ellipsoid_Name:GRS 1980

Semi-major_Axis:6378137.0

Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio:298.257222101

Entity_and_Attribute_Information:

Detailed_Description:

Entity_Type:

Entity_Type_Label:ROS_SummerFinal_Pre2008

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:ROS_ZONE

Attribute:

Attribute_Label:ACREAGE

Attribute:

Attribute_Label:Shape

Attribute_Definition:

Feature geometry.

Attribute_Definition_Source:

ESRI

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain:

Coordinates defining the features.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label:RuleID

Attribute:

Attribute_Label:Override

Attribute:

Attribute_Label:Shape_Length

Attribute_Definition:

Length of feature in internal units.

Attribute_Definition_Source:

ESRI

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain:

Positive real numbers that are automatically generated.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label:Shape_Area

Attribute_Definition:

Area of feature in internal units squared.

Attribute_Definition_Source:

ESRI

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain:

Positive real numbers that are automatically generated.

Distribution_Information:

Distributor:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Contact_Organization:Pennsylvania Spatial Data Access (PASDA)

Contact_Address:

Address_Type:mailing and physical address

Address:

115 Land and Water building

City:University Park

State_or_Province:Pennsylvania

Postal_Code:16802

Country:United States

Contact_Voice_Telephone:(814) 865 - 8792

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address:pasda@psu.edu

Distribution_Liability:

    The USER shall indemnify, save harmless, and, if requested, defend those parties involved with the development and distribution of this data, their officers, agents, and employees from and against any suits, claims, or actions for injury, death, or property damage arising out of the use of or any defect in the FILES or any accompanying documentation. Those parties involved with the development and distribution excluded any and all implied warranties, including warranties or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and makes no warranty or representation, either express or implied, with respect to the FILES or accompanying documentation, including its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose. The FILES and documentation are provided "as is" and the USER assumes the entire risk as to its quality and performance. Those parties involved with the development and distribution of this data will not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the FILES or any accompanying documentation.

Standard_Order_Process:

Digital_Form:

Digital_Transfer_Information:

Transfer_Size:13.908

Metadata_Reference_Information:

Metadata_Date:20140714

Metadata_Standard_Name:FGDC Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata

Metadata_Standard_Version:FGDC-STD-001-1998

Metadata_Time_Convention:local time