Elevation Survey Across Southwest Florida Coastal Wetlands, 2021
Dates
Publication Date
2022-05-23
Start Date
2021-06-21
End Date
2021-06-29
Citation
Buffington, K.J., and Thorne, K.M., 2022, Elevation survey across southwest Florida coastal wetlands, 2021: U.S. Geological Survey data release, https://doi.org/10.5066/P9POUPH5.
Summary
Accurate elevation data in coastal wetlands is crucial for planning for sea-level rise. Elevation surveys were conducted across southwest Florida wetlands to provide ground validation of LiDAR as well as target long-term monitoring stations (surface elevation tables). Surveys were conducted in June 2021 across Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Clam Bay, Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, and Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge. A combination of post-processed kinematic GPS and differential levelling survey techniques were employed, depending on the canopy cover.
Summary
Accurate elevation data in coastal wetlands is crucial for planning for sea-level rise. Elevation surveys were conducted across southwest Florida wetlands to provide ground validation of LiDAR as well as target long-term monitoring stations (surface elevation tables). Surveys were conducted in June 2021 across Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Clam Bay, Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, and Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge. A combination of post-processed kinematic GPS and differential levelling survey techniques were employed, depending on the canopy cover.
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Purpose
The elevation data were collected to serve as validation of recent LiDAR and establish the position of long-term elevation change monitoring stations (surface elevation tables).
