Shoreline Mapping of Narragansett Bay, RI: High-Resolution Vector Data

NOAA's National Ocean Service provides a high-resolution vector shoreline for Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island. The data is compiled from imagery and structured using the C-COAST attribution scheme to align with hydrographic standards. This resource is part of a larger NOAA shoreline mapping program.

Use Cases

• Coastal change analysis based on high-resolution shoreline vectors.
• GIS layer creation for nautical charts based on the C-COAST attribution scheme.
• Habitat and land-use mapping based on interpreted shoreline features.
• Integration with hydrographic data systems based on S-57 standard compatibility.

Strengths

• Data is described as 'accurate high-resolution shoreline'.
• Attribution follows the structured C-COAST scheme influenced by international standards.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.

Provenance

Source

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce

Collection Method

Office interpretation of imagery.

Time Range

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Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 21:48:44.668429; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island, North America