ClimateOther_WINDPWR50M

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Identification_Information:
Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: VCGI, ANR, and Massachusetts Technology Collaborative
Publication_Date: 20081021
Publication_Time: unknown
Title: ClimateOther_WINDPWR50M
Edition: 2008A
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: raster digital data
Series_Information:
Series_Name: Predicted mean wind power at 50 m height
Issue_Identification: 2008A
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Waterbury VT 05676
Publisher: VT Center for Geographic Information
Other_Citation_Details: Tile Structure - STATE
Larger_Work_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Massachusetts Technology Collaborative
Publication_Date: 20030602
Title: New England Wind Energy Resource Maps
Edition: version 1.0
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: multimedia presentation
Other_Citation_Details:
The Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, in conjunction with the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund and Northeast Utilities, commissioned and funded the preparation of Wind Energy Resource Maps for New England. Maps were developed by TrueWind Solutions, LLC and AWS Scientific, Inc.
Online_Linkage: <http://www.mtpc.org/rebates/Community_Wind/wind_maps.htm>
Online_Linkage:
<http://vcgi.vermont.gov/warehouse/?layer=ClimateOther_WINDPWR50M>
Online_Linkage:
<http://vcgi.vermont.gov/warehouse/?layer=ClimateOther_WINDPWR50M&mapit=yes>
Online_Linkage:
<http://vcgi.vermont.gov/warehouse/?servicename=DATAWARE_VCGI&VERSION=1.1.1&request=getmap&BBOX=-73.45416,42.72279,-71.46528,45.018356&SRS=EPSG:4326&LAYERS=CLIMATEOTHER_WINDPWR50M&WIDTH=300&HEIGHT=400&FORMAT=image/gif>
Description:
Abstract:
Wind power predictions at 50m are generated by a numerical model that simulates weather conditions over a 15-year period, taking into account geophysical inputs such as elevation, land use, and vegetation. The information was produced by TrueWind Solutions using their Mesomap system. This work was commissioned by the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, in conjunction with the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund and Northeast Utilities, and the results have been validated by NREL (National Renewable Energy Laboratory).
Purpose: General planning of wind power development.
Supplemental_Information:
Data is not suitable for micro-siting potential development projects. The raster dataset has a 200m x 200m cell size and raster resolution near 1:725,000 scale.
The VT portion has been extracted from the original datset and reprojected into VT State Plane, NAD83, and Meters. The original dataset covered ME, NH, VT, MA, CT, and RI in UTM Zone 19, WGS 84, and Meters.
The Wind Energy Resource Atlas of the United States estimates the resource in terms of wind power classes ranging from class 1 (the lowest) to class 7 (the highest). Each class represents a range of mean wind power density (in units of W/m2) or equivalent mean wind speed at the specified height(s) above ground. Areas designated class 3 or greater are suitable for most wind turbine applications, whereas class 2 areas are marginal. Class 1 areas are generally not suitable, although a few locations (e.g., exposed hilltops not shown on the maps) with adequate wind resource for wind turbine applications may exist in some class I areas.
NREL Wind Power Classes can be viewed at <http://rredc.nrel.gov/wind/pubs/atlas/tables/A-8T.html> Wind Energy Resource Atlas of the United States can viewed at <http://rredc.nrel.gov/wind/pubs/atlas/atlas_index.html>
Generally speaking, commercial wind power projects using large turbines require a mean power of at least 400 W/m2 (National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) class 4 or higher).
Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 20030602
Currentness_Reference: publication date
Status:
Progress: Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: None planned
Spatial_Domain:
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate: -73.455399
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -71.468730
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 45.017909
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 42.723899
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Category
Theme_Keyword: climatologyMeteorologyAtmosphere
Theme_Keyword: utilitiesCommunication
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: none
Theme_Keyword: Wind Speed
Theme_Keyword: Wind Power
Theme_Keyword: Renewable Energy
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: GNIS
Place_Keyword: Vermont
Place_Keyword: New England
Place_Keyword: Northeast
Place_Keyword: United States
Access_Constraints:
VCGI, ANR, 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.
Use_Constraints:
Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information, errors may be reflected in data supplied. The user must be aware of data conditions and bear responsibility for the appropriate use of the information with respect to possible errors, orginal map scale, collection methodology, currency of data, and other condition. Secondary distribution must be accompanied by this documentation.
Users of the information are requested to acknowledge the roles of TrueWind Solutions, LLC and the three funding organizations; Connecticut Clean Energy Fund, the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, and Northeast Utilities System.
Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: VT Center for Geographic Information
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: Mailing and Physical Address
Address: 58 South Main Street, Suite 2
City: Waterbury
State_or_Province: VT
Postal_Code: 05676
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 802/882-3000
Contact_TDD/TTY_Telephone: None
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 802/882-3001
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: info@vcgi.org
Hours_of_Service: 9am - 5pm, M-F
Browse_Graphic:
Browse_Graphic_File_Name:
<http://vcgi.vermont.gov/warehouse/?servicename=DATAWARE_VCGI&VERSION=1.1.1&request=getmap&BBOX=-73.45416,42.72279,-71.46528,45.018356&SRS=EPSG:4326&LAYERS=CLIMATEOTHER_WINDPWR50M&WIDTH=300&HEIGHT=400&FORMAT=image/gif>
Browse_Graphic_File_Description: GIF
Browse_Graphic_File_Type: GIF
Security_Information:
Security_Classification_System: N/A
Security_Classification: Unclassified
Security_Handling_Description: No Security Considerations
Native_Data_Set_Environment:
Microsoft Windows XP Version 5.1 (Build 2600) Service Pack 2; ESRI ArcCatalog 9.2.2.1350
Data_Quality_Information:
Attribute_Accuracy:
Attribute_Accuracy_Report: Not assessed.
Logical_Consistency_Report: Not assessed.
Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report:
Not assessed. The raster dataset has a 200m x 200m cell size and raster resolution near 1:725,000 scale
Vertical_Positional_Accuracy:
Lineage:
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Massachusetts Technology Collaborative
Publication_Date: 20030602
Publication_Time: unknown
Title:
New England Wind Energy Resource Maps - Predicted mean wind power at 50 m height
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: map
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: 75 North Drive - Innovation Center, Westborough, MA 01581
Publisher: Massachusetts Technology Collaborative
Source_Scale_Denominator:
The raster dataset has a 200m x 200m cell size and raster resolution near 1:725,000 scale
Type_of_Source_Media: digital
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 20030602
Time_of_Day: Unknown
Source_Currentness_Reference: Publication Date
Source_Contribution:
The Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, in conjunction with the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund and Northeast Utilities, commissioned and funded the preparation of Wind Energy Resource Maps for New England. Maps were developed by TrueWind Solutions, LLC and AWS Scientific, Inc.
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
Obtained data from Massachusetts Technology Collaborative. Clipped to VT and reprojected to VT State Plane Meters NAD83. Drafted metadata and submitted to VCGI.
Process_Date: 20081021
Process_Time: Unknown
Process_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Ryan Knox
Contact_Organization: ANR
Contact_Position: GIS Analyst
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
Recieved data from ANR. Modified metadata and loaded into the VGIS Data Warehouse for public distribution.
Process_Date: 20081104
Process_Time: Unknown
Process_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Steve Sharp
Contact_Organization: VCGI
Contact_Position: GIS Database Administrator
Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:
Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Raster
Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:
SDTS_Terms_Description:
SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: G-polygon
Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 410
Raster_Object_Information:
Raster_Object_Type: Pixel
Row_Count: 1272
Column_Count: 783
Vertical_Count: 1
Spatial_Reference_Information:
Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Planar:
Grid_Coordinate_System:
Grid_Coordinate_System_Name: State Plane Coordinate System 1983
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: row and column
Coordinate_Representation:
Abscissa_Resolution: 200.000000
Ordinate_Resolution: 200.000000
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: 1.000000
Altitude_Encoding_Method:
Explicit elevation coordinate included with horizontal coordinates
Entity_and_Attribute_Information:
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: VALUE (raster cell value)
Entity_Type_Definition: Wind power density, measured in watts per square meter (W/m2)
Entity_Type_Definition_Source: Truewind Solutions, LLC
Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: VT Center for Geographic Information
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 58 South Main St, Suite 2
City: WATERBURY
State_or_Province: VT
Postal_Code: 05676
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 802-882-3000
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 802-882-3001
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: info@vcgi.org
Hours_of_Service: 9am - 5pm, M-F
Resource_Description: ClimateOther_WINDPWR50M
Distribution_Liability:
VCGI and the Vermont ANR (Agency of Natural Resources) provides these geographic data "as is." The Vermont ANR makes no guarantee or warranty concerning the accuracy of information contained in the geographic data. VT ANR further 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 data have been processed successfully on a computer system at Vermont ANR, no warranty expressed or implied is made regarding the accuracy or utility of the data on any other system or for general or scientific purposes, nor shall the act of distribution constitute any such warranty. This disclaimer applies both to individual use of the data and aggregate use with other data. It is strongly recommended that careful attention be paid to the contents of the metadata file associated with these data. Vermont ANR shall not be held liable for improper or incorrect use of the data described and/or contained herein.
Standard_Order_Process:
Digital_Form:
Digital_Transfer_Information:
Format_Name: IMAGINE
Format_Specification: ERDAS IMAGINE raster (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:
<http://vcgi.vermont.gov/warehouse/?layer=ClimateOther_WINDPWR50M>
Access_Instructions: Download from web site.
Offline_Option:
Offline_Media: CD-ROM/DVD
Fees:
No charge when downloading from the internet, and when no custom processing is required.
Ordering_Instructions:
Download from web site or mail-fax a copy of the VCGI 'Data Request Form' which is available from the VGIS web site <http://vcgi.vermont.gov/warehouse/order_forms>
Turnaround: About 5 days
Custom_Order_Process:
Mail or Fax a copy of the VCGI 'Data Request Form' which is available from <http://vcgi.vermont.gov/warehouse/order_forms>
Technical_Prerequisites: ESRI ArcGIS Desktop, ArcView 3.x, or ArcExplorer software.
Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date: 20081029
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: Vermont Agency of Natural Resources
Contact_Person: Ryan Knox
Contact_Position: Information Technology Division, GIS Section
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 103 S MAIN ST CENTER BUILDING
City: WATERBURY
State_or_Province: VT
Postal_Code: 05772
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 802-241-3600
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 802-244-1102
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: anr.webmaster@state.vt.us
Hours_of_Service: 07:45-16:30, M-F
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: None
Metadata_Security_Classification: Unclassified
Metadata_Security_Handling_Description: No security considerations
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