NOAA Shoreline Mapping Program: LNG Terminal Shoreline in Corpus Christi Bay, TX

NOAA's Shoreline Mapping Program provides a high-resolution vector shoreline for the LNG Terminal in La Quinta Channel, Corpus Christi Bay, Texas. The data is compiled from imagery and structured for use in geographic information systems (GIS). It uses the NGS-developed C-COAST attribution scheme to align with international hydrographic standards.

Use Cases

• Conducting coastal erosion or accretion studies based on high-resolution shoreline data.
• Modeling coastal infrastructure vulnerability based on the LNG terminal's precise shoreline location.
• Integrating shoreline data into GIS for maritime navigation or planning.
• Validating or updating nautical charts based on the C-COAST attribution scheme.

Strengths

• Data is described as 'accurate high-resolution shoreline' compiled from imagery.
• Shoreline attribution uses the NGS-developed C-COAST scheme, influenced by the international S-57 standard.
• Data is provided in both line and point vector shapefiles for GIS use.

Limitations

• Row count and file size are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Data may reflect geographic bias specific to the Corpus Christi Bay, Texas area.

Provenance

Source

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce

Collection Method

Office interpretation of imagery to create a vector shoreline.

Time Range

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Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 21:53:28.406662; freshness should be verified.

Geography

LNG Terminal, La Quinta Channel, Corpus Christi Bay, Texas, USA