USGS Lidar Point Cloud PA LuzerneCounty 2018 255003975 LAS 2019
Identification_Information:
Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator:U.S. Geological Survey
Publication_Date:20191001
Title:
USGS Lidar Point Cloud PA LuzerneCounty 2018 255003975 LAS 2019
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form:map
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place:Reston, VA
Publisher:U.S. Geological Survey
Online_Linkage: https://nationalmap.gov/3DEP/
Online_Linkage: http://nationalmap.gov/viewer.html
Description:
Abstract: 
Lidar (Light detection and ranging) discrete-return point cloud data are available in the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) LAS format. The LAS format is a standardized binary format for storing 3-dimensional point cloud data and point attributes along with header information and variable length records specific to the data. Millions of data points are stored as a 3-dimensional data cloud as a series of x (longitude), y (latitude) and z (elevation) points. A few older projects in this collection are in ASCII format.  Please refer to http://www.asprs.org/Committee-General/LASer-LAS-File-Format-Exchange-Activities.html for additional information.  This data set is a LAZ (compressed LAS) format file containing lidar point cloud data. Compression to an LAZ file was done with the LAStools 'laszip' program and can be unzipped with the same free program (laszip.org).
Purpose: 
High-resolution digital elevation maps generated by airborne and stationary LiDAR have led to significant advances in geomorphology, the branch of geoscience concerned with the origin and evolution of Earth's surface topography. LiDAR provides unique characteristics relative to other remotely sensed data sources by providing three-dimensional feature information that cannot be derived from traditional imaging sensors.
Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date:20171123
Ending_Date:20171208
Currentness_Reference: 
publication date
Status:
Progress:Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency:None planned
Spatial_Domain:
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate:-75.6354517288
East_Bounding_Coordinate:-75.6265876349
North_Bounding_Coordinate:41.2381718807
South_Bounding_Coordinate:41.2311448317
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus:ISO 19115 Topic Category
Theme_Keyword:elevation
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus:NGDA Portfolio Themes
Theme_Keyword:Elevation
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus:National Elevation Dataset (NED)
Theme_Keyword:National Elevation Dataset
Theme_Keyword:NED
Theme_Keyword:Elevation
Theme_Keyword:LIght Detection And Ranging
Theme_Keyword:LIDAR
Theme_Keyword:High Resolution
Theme_Keyword:Topographic Surface
Theme_Keyword:Topography
Theme_Keyword:Terrain Elevation
Theme_Keyword:Cartography
Theme_Keyword:DEM
Theme_Keyword:Digital Elevation Model
Theme_Keyword:Digital Mapping
Theme_Keyword:Digital Terrain Model
Theme_Keyword:Geodata
Theme_Keyword:GIS
Theme_Keyword:Mapping
Theme_Keyword:USGS
Theme_Keyword:U.S. Geological Survey
Theme_Keyword:3DEP
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus:Geographic Names Information System
Place_Keyword:US
Place_Keyword:United States
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus:The National Map Place Thesaurus
Place_Keyword:US
Access_Constraints:None. Any downloading and use of these data signifies a user's agreement to comprehension and compliance of the USGS Standard Disclaimer. Insure all portions of metadata are read and clearly understood before using these data in order to protect both user and USGS interests.
Use_Constraints: 
There is no guarantee or warranty concerning the accuracy of these data.  Users should be aware that temporal changes may have occurred since these data were collected and that some parts of these data may no longer represent actual surface conditions.  Users should not use these data for critical applications without a full awareness of its limitations.  Acknowledgement of the originating agencies would be appreciated in products derived from these data.  Any user who modifies the data is obligated to describe the types of modifications they perform.  User specifically agrees not to misrepresent the data, nor to imply that changes made were approved or endorsed by the USGS.  Please refer to http://www.usgs.gov/privacy.html for the USGS disclaimer.
Browse_Graphic:
Browse_Graphic_File_Name: https://prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com/StagedProducts/Elevation/LPC/Projects/USGS_LPC_PA_LuzerneCounty_2018_LAS_2019/browse/USGS_LPC_PA_LuzerneCounty_2018_255003975_LAS_2019_thumb.jpg
Browse_Graphic_File_Description:
Thumbnail JPG image
Browse_Graphic_File_Type:JPEG
Data_Set_Credit: 
Acknowledgement of the originating agencies would be appreciated in products derived from these data.
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Data_Quality_Information:
Attribute_Accuracy:
Attribute_Accuracy_Report: 
Data are provided in las format version LAS 1.4.  Header attributes and point attribute for LAS files can be found on ASPRS website listed below.  USGS not making any promises on the accuracy or completeness of the attribute information.
Logical_Consistency_Report: 
Please refer to the Metadata Section at the end of this document for a live link to a copy of the original data source's metadata file if one was provided.
Completeness_Report: 
The lidar collection has been acquired by the USGS through contracts, partnerships with other Federal, state, tribal, or regional agencies, from direct purchases from private industry vendors, and through volunteer contributions from the science community.  While USGS makes every effort to provide accurate and complete information, USGS provides no warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of furnished lidar point clouds. Please note that USGS does not control and cannot guarantee the relevance, timeliness, or accuracy of these outside materials.
Lineage:
Process_Step:
Process_Description: 
unknown
Process_Date:2019
Process_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization:U.S. Geological Survey
Contact_Person:Unknown
Contact_Address:
Address_Type:mailing and physical
Address: 
USGS National Geospatial Program Office
Address: 
12201 Sunrise Valley Drive
City:Reston
State_or_Province:VA
Postal_Code:20192
Country:USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone:1-888-ASK-USGS (1-888-275-8747)
Hours_of_Service:0800 - 1600 CT, M - F (-6h CST/-5h CDT GMT)
Contact Instructions: 
Please visit http://www.usgs.gov/ask/ to contact us.
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Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:
Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method:Point
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Spatial_Reference_Information:
Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Planar:
Map_Projection:
Map_Projection_Name:N/A
Lambert_Conformal_Conic:
N/A
Standard_Parallel:41.95
Standard_Parallel:40.8833333333
Longitude_of_Central_Meridian:0.0
Latitude_of_Projection_Origin:40.1666666667
False_Easting:1968500.0
False_Northing:0.0
Planar_Coordinate_Information:
Planar_Coordinate_Encoding_Method:coordinate pair
Coordinate_Representation:
Planar_Distance_Units:N/A
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Entity_and_Attribute_Information:
Overview_Description:
Entity_and_Attribute_Overview: 
The attributes for LAS is described in LAS specifications.
Entity_and_Attribute_Detail_Citation: 
A link to the LAS specifications describing information that is included for the LAS file and each point record it contains is provided at the end of the Metadata Section of this document.
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Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization:U.S. Geological Survey
Contact_Person:Unknown
Contact_Address:
Address_Type:mailing and physical
Address: 
USGS National Geospatial Program Office
Address: 
12201 Sunrise Valley Drive
City:Reston
State_or_Province:VA
Postal_Code:20192
Country:USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone:1-888-ASK-USGS (1-888-275-8747)
Hours_of_Service:Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time Zone USA
Contact Instructions: 
Please visit http://www.usgs.gov/ask/ to contact us.
Resource_Description:Downloadable Data
Distribution_Liability: 
Although these data have been processed successfully on a computer system at the U.S. Geological Survey, no warranty, expressed or implied, is made by either regarding the utility of the data on any system, nor shall the act of distribution constitute any such warranty.  The USGS will warranty the delivery of this product in computer-readable format and will offer appropriate adjustment of credit when the product is determined unreadable by correctly adjusted computer peripherals, or when the physical medium is delivered in damaged condition.  Requests for adjustments of credit must be made within 90 days from the date of this shipment from the ordering site.
Standard_Order_Process:
Digital_Form:
Digital_Transfer_Information:
Format_Name:LAZ
Transfer_Size:073.343249
Digital_Transfer_Option:
Online_Option:
Computer_Contact_Information:
Network_Address:
Network_Resource_Name: ftp://rockyftp.cr.usgs.gov/vdelivery/Datasets/Staged/Elevation/LPC/Projects/USGS_LPC_PA_LuzerneCounty_2018_LAS_2019/laz/USGS_LPC_PA_LuzerneCounty_2018_255003975_LAS_2019.laz
Fees:NONE
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Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_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.
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Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date:20191001
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization:U.S. Geological Survey
Contact_Person:Unknown
Contact_Address:
Address_Type:mailing and physical
Address: 
USGS National Geospatial Program Office
Address: 
12201 Sunrise Valley Drive
City:Reston
State_or_Province:VA
Postal_Code:20192
Country:USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone:1-888-ASK-USGS (1-888-275-8747)
Hours_of_Service:Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time Zone USA
Contact Instructions: 
Please visit http://www.usgs.gov/ask/ to contact us.
Metadata_Standard_Name:FGDC Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata_Standard_Version:FGDC-STD-001-1998
Metadata_Extensions:
Online_Linkage: http://www.asprs.org/Committee-General/LASer-LAS-File-Format-Exchange-Activities.html
Profile_Name:ASPRS LAS specifications
Metadata_Extensions:
Online_Linkage: ftp://rockyftp.cr.usgs.gov/vdelivery/Datasets/Staged/Elevation/LPC/Projects/USGS_LPC_PA_LuzerneCounty_2018_LAS_2019/metadata/USGS_LPC_PA_LuzerneCounty_2018_LAS_2019.zip
Profile_Name:Lidar Point Cloud (LPC) Metadata
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