EnvironOther_WIND

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Metadata:

Identification_Information:
Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: VT Center for Geographic Information
Publication_Date: 20101130
Publication_Time: Unknown
Title: EnvironOther_WIND
Edition: 2010
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Series_Information:
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Waterbury VT 05676
Publisher: VT Center for Geographic Information
Larger_Work_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: The Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
Publication_Date: April 22, 2010
Title: The Renewable Energy Atlas of Vermont
Edition: 2010
Online_Linkage: www.vtenergyatlas.com
Online_Linkage: <http://www.vtenergyatlas-info.com/how-it-works/methodology>
Online_Linkage: <http://www.vtenergyatlas-info.com/wind/methodology>
Online_Linkage: <http://www.vtenergyatlas-info.com/wind/vermont-resources>
Description:
Abstract:
The Renewable Energy Atlas of Vermont and this dataset were created to assist town energy committees, the Clean Energy Development Fund and other funders, educators, planners, policy-makers, and businesses in making informed decisions about the planning and implementation of renewable energy in their communities - decisions that ultimately lead to successful projects, greater energy security, a cleaner and healthier environment, and a better quality of life across the state. Energy flows through nature into social systems as life support. Human societies depended on renewable, solar powered energy for fuel, shelter, tools, and other items for most of our history. Today, when we flip on a light switch, turn an ignition or a water faucet, or eat a hamburger, we engage complex energy extraction systems that largely rely on non-renewable energy to power our lives. About 90% of Vermont's total energy consumption is currently generated from non-renewable energy sources. This dependency puts Vermont at considerable risk, as the peaking of world oil production, global financial instability, climate change, and other factors impact the state.
Purpose:
Note: See links for methodologies, attribute descriptions and other details etc. in Online Linkages above or from the links below.
Wind resources at various "hub heights" processed to remove none viable areas.
The Renewable Energy Atlas of Vermont currently features these wind energy options: * Wind: Potential Residential and Small and Large Commercial Areas:(Environ_Wind_poly_LrgCmrcl70m); (Environ_Wind_poly_SmlCmrcl50m); (Environ_Wind_poly_Residential30m); See Methodology link(s): - <http://www.vtenergyatlas-info.com/wind/methodology>
Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 20100422
Time_of_Day: unknown
Currentness_Reference: ground condition
Status:
Progress: In work
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: Irregular
Spatial_Domain:
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate: -73.448184
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -71.465413
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 45.018281
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 42.723163
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Category
Theme_Keyword: climatologyMeteorologyAtmosphere
Theme_Keyword: Renewable Energy Atlas of Vermont
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Place_Keyword: Vermont
Temporal:
Temporal_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Temporal_Keyword: 2010
Access_Constraints:
VCGI and the State of VT make no representations of any kind, including but not limited to the warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular use, nor are any such warranties to be implied with respect to the data.
Use_Constraints: None.
Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: VT Center for Geographic Information
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: Mailing and Physical Address
Address: 1 National Life Dr, Dewey Building, 2nd Floor
City: Montpelier
State_or_Province: VT
Postal_Code: 05620-2001
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: (802) 585-0820
Contact_TDD/TTY_Telephone: None
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone:
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: vcgi@vermont.gov
Hours_of_Service: 9am - 5pm, M-F
Data_Set_Credit:
Created by VCGI, Inc. Underwritten by The Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund, Office of Senator Patrick Leahy and the U.S. Department of Energy, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, the Vermont Clean Energy Development Fund and the Vermont Community Foundation. EnvironOther_Wind : Dr. John Kidder (Vermont Technical College), David Blittersdorf (NRG Systems and AllEarth Renewables), Lawrence Mott (New Generation Partners), and Nils Behn (Alteris Renewables) were instrumental in the creation of the wind data layer. AWS TrueWind source data underwritten by the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund and the Renewable Energy Trust Northeast Utilities.
Security_Information:
Security_Classification_System: N/A
Security_Classification: Unclassified
Security_Handling_Description: No Security Considerations
Native_Data_Set_Environment:
Microsoft Windows Vista Version 6.1 (Build 7600) ; ESRI ArcCatalog 9.3.1.4000
Data_Quality_Information:
Attribute_Accuracy:
Attribute_Accuracy_Report:
Note: See corresponding section for all Data Quality Information from input source dataset metadata by following links contained within: <http://www.vtenergyatlas-info.com/how-it-works/methodology>
Logical_Consistency_Report:
Data production was automated using both the Python scripting and ESRI Model Builder environments. Since all of the RE Atlas GIS data is static and a representation of reality taken at a snapshot in time, the effects of data quality, accuracy and timeliness are in force and impact the results here as they would any other project. All analytical results should be qualified relative to the data sources employed and a judicious view adopted when comparing data from different sources. All data was processed within a set spatial data extent in the Vermont State Plane coordinate system. All raster data processed using a consistent extent, snap raster and cell size. Points, nodes, lines, and areas conform to topological rules. Lines intersect only at nodes, and all nodes anchor the ends of lines. Lines do not overshoot or undershoot other lines where they are supposed to meet. There are no duplicate lines. Lines bound areas and lines identify the areas to the left and right of the lines. Gaps and overlaps among areas do not exist. All areas close.
Completeness_Report:
Refer to source metadata from the table in: <http://www.vtenergyatlas-info.com/how-it-works/methodology> These layer(s) represents the "best available" data of their kind using current source information available for the ENTIRE STATE. While there are better individual sources of data covering portions of the state, the goal of producing consistent, statewide renewable layers required the use of only statewide available source data.
Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report: Refer to source metadata from the table in:
Quantitative_Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Assessment:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Value:
Refer to source metadata from the table in: <http://www.vtenergyatlas-info.com/how-it-works/methodology>
Vertical_Positional_Accuracy:
Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Report:
Refer to source metadata from the table in: <http://www.vtenergyatlas-info.com/how-it-works/methodology>
Lineage:
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator:
VCGI, Inc.; Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund, Agency of Natural Resources, Biomass Energy Resource Center, Central Vermont Public Service, Clean Energy Development Fund, Contact form, Efficiency Vermont, Green Mountain Power and VT Public Service Board.
Title:
Base map layers used in developing the Renewable Energy Atlas of Vermont - <http://www.vtenergyatlas-info.com/how-it-works/methodology>.
Type_of_Source_Media: online
Source_Citation_Abbreviation:
See "Online_linkage" for www.vtenergyatlas-info.com/* Overview and Methodology links.
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
Original version of the data layer finalized for initial website release
Process_Date: 20100422
Process_Time: Unknown
Process_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Your name
Contact_Organization: VCGI
Contact_Position: GIS Database Administrator
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
Data processed for dissemination on The Vermont Geographic Information System (VGIS).
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation:
Process_Date: 20101122
Process_Time: 14185000
Process_Step:
Process_Description: Metadata imported.
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: C:\Users\MIKEB~1.VCG\AppData\Local\Temp\xmlC1EB.tmp
Process_Date: 20101119
Process_Time: 16344900
Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:
Indirect_Spatial_Reference: POLYGON
Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Vector
Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:
SDTS_Terms_Description:
Spatial_Reference_Information:
Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Planar:
Grid_Coordinate_System:
Grid_Coordinate_System_Name: State Plane Coordinate System
State_Plane_Coordinate_System:
SPCS_Zone_Identifier: 4400
Transverse_Mercator:
Scale_Factor_at_Central_Meridian: 0.999964
Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: -72.500000
Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 42.500000
False_Easting: 500000.000000
False_Northing: 0.000000
Planar_Coordinate_Information:
Planar_Coordinate_Encoding_Method: coordinate pair
Coordinate_Representation:
Abscissa_Resolution: 0.000156
Ordinate_Resolution: 0.000156
Planar_Distance_Units: meters
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: 0.000156
Altitude_Encoding_Method:
Explicit elevation coordinate included with horizontal coordinates
Entity_and_Attribute_Information:
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label:
Environ_Wind_poly_Residential30m; Environ_Wind_poly_SmlCmrcl50m, Environ_Wind_poly_LrgCmrcl70m
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: WindRsc_Cls
Attribute_Definition:
Wind Resource Class (1-7): Class 1 = 9.3 - 11.4mph; 2 = 11.5 - 13.2mph; 3 = 13.3 - 14.5mph; 4 = 14.6 - 15.7mph; 5 = 15.8 - 16.6mph; 6 = 16.7 - 18.3mph; 7 = 18.4 - 23.1mph
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: WindSpd_ms
Attribute_Definition: Wind speed in meters per second (ms)
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: WindSpd_mph
Attribute_Definition: Wind speed in miles per hour (mph)
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Dist2ETL_LCP
Attribute_Definition:
Distance to existing transmission lines calculated using "least cost path" anlaysis.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Dist2RD_LCP
Attribute_Definition:
Distance to existing roads calculated using "least cost path" anlaysis.
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.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: KeyFld_ID
Attribute_Definition: Key Field ID - unique identifier for each feature.
Attribute_Definition_Source: VCGI, Inc.
Overview_Description:
Entity_and_Attribute_Overview: See "Purpose" section.
Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: VT Center for Geographic Information
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: Mailing and Physical Address
Address: 1 National Life Dr, Dewey Building, 2nd Floor
City: Montpelier
State_or_Province: VT
Postal_Code: 05620-2001
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: (802) 585-0820
Contact_TDD/TTY_Telephone: None
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone:
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: vcgi@vermont.gov
Hours_of_Service: 9am - 5pm, M-F
Resource_Description: EnvironOther_WIND
Distribution_Liability:
VCGI and the State of Vermont make no representations of any kind, including but not limited to the warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular use, nor are any such warranties to be implied with respect to the data.
Standard_Order_Process:
Digital_Form:
Digital_Transfer_Information:
Format_Name: SHP
Format_Specification: ESRI Shapefile format (compressed into ZIP file format)
Format_Information_Content: geospatial data
File_Decompression_Technique: ZIP extraction tool
Digital_Transfer_Option:
Online_Option:
Computer_Contact_Information:
Network_Address:
Network_Resource_Name:
https://maps.vcgi.vermont.gov/gisdata/vcgi/packaged_zips/EnvironOther_WIND.zip
Access_Instructions: Download from web site.
Offline_Option:
Offline_Media: USB drive
Fees:
No charge when downloading from the internet, and when no custom processing is required.
Ordering_Instructions: Send an email describing data request to vcgi@vermont.gov
Turnaround: About 5 days.
Custom_Order_Process: Send an email describing data request to vcgi@vermont.gov
Technical_Prerequisites: GIS Software
Available_Time_Period:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Time_of_Day: unknown
Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date: 20101118
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: VT Center for Geographic Information
Contact_Person: GIS Database Administrator
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: Mailing and Physical Address
Address: 1 National Life Dr, Dewey Building, 2nd Floor
City: Montpelier
State_or_Province: VT
Postal_Code: 05620-2001
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: (802) 585-0820
Contact_TDD/TTY_Telephone: None
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone:
Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998
Metadata_Time_Convention: local time
Metadata_Access_Constraints: None
Metadata_Use_Constraints: None
Metadata_Security_Information:
Metadata_Security_Classification_System: N/A
Metadata_Security_Classification: Unclassified
Metadata_Security_Handling_Description: No security considerations
Metadata_Extensions:
Online_Linkage: <http://www.esri.com/metadata/esriprof80.html>
Profile_Name: ESRI Metadata Profile
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