Illinois Twelve Counties LiDAR Processing, Carroll County, Illinois, Digital Elevation Model USGS Contract G10PC0025, Task order G13PD00753

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Identification_Information:
Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Quantum Spatial, Inc (formerly AeroMetric, Inc.)
Publication_Date: 20140516
Title:
Illinois Twelve Counties LiDAR Processing, Carroll County, Illinois, Digital Elevation Model USGS Contract G10PC0025, Task order G13PD00753
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: remote-sensing image
Description:
Abstract:
This LiDAR data is within Illinois Department of Transportation District 2 and includes Carroll County, Illinois. The data is updated from its original format to LAS version 1.2.
The LiDAR data was collected in March 2009 as "Carroll County, Illinois LiDAR Acquisition" - ILDOT Project No. P-30-007-08, PTB 146, Item41. Data was acquired by Quantum Spatial as project 1090716 with an Optech ALTM Gemini sensor equipped with an inertial measuring unit (IMU) and GPS receiver. The acquisition was to produce first return ASCII, bare earth ASCII, DAT and TIN files. Abstract Addendum, USGS National Geospatial Technical Operations Center (NGTOC), data edited July 2015: Data may have been modified from the original, delivered data by the NGTOC to correct issues such as breakline enforcement and hydro-flattening of water bodies, pits and spikes, and to remove edge tinning and other anomalies. End Abstract Addendum.
Purpose:
The LiDAR data is updated to be more compatible within the guidelines of the National Digital Elevation Program. (NDEP)
Initial acquisition of the Carroll County, Illinois LiDAR Acquisition project provided high accuracy bare-earth processed LiDAR data suitable for FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) for the approximately 465 square miles of the county.
The project consists of acquisition, post-processing, and classification of LiDAR data. The data was acquired with a nominal horizontal spacing of 1.0 meters based on the Illinois State Plane Coordinate System, West Zone, related to the North American Datum of 1983 (NSRS2007). Vertical accuracy was to achieve a Fundamental Vertical Accuracy (FVA) at a 95% confidence level of less than 1.19 ft in the "Open Terrain" land cover category.
Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 20090320
Currentness_Reference: ground condition
Status:
Progress: Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: unknown
Spatial_Domain:
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate: -90.317
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -88.685
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 42.200
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 41.928
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Theme_Keyword: Elevation data
Theme_Keyword: Light Detection and Ranging
Theme_Keyword:

LIDAR
Theme_Keyword: Bare Earth
Theme_Keyword: Point Cloud
Theme_Keyword: Breakline
Theme_Keyword: DEM
Theme_Keyword: LAS
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Place_Keyword: US
Place_Keyword: Illinois
Place_Keyword: Mt. Carroll
Place_Keyword: Carroll County
Access_Constraints: None
Use_Constraints:
None. However, users should be aware that temporal changes may have occurred since this dataset was collected and that some parts of these data may no longer represent actual surface conditions. Users should not use these data for critical applications without a full awareness of its limitations. Acknowledgment of the Illinois Department of Transportation would be appreciated for products derived from these data.
Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: Quantum Spatial, Inc
Contact_Person: LiDAR Manager
Contact_Position: LiDAR Manager
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 4020 Technology Parkway
City: Sheboygan
State_or_Province: WI
Postal_Code: 53083
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 1-920-457-3631
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 1-920-457-0410
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: cguy@quantumspatial.com
Hours_of_Service: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Central Standard Time
Data_Set_Credit: Quantum Spatial, Inc

Data_Quality_Information:
Attribute_Accuracy:
Attribute_Accuracy_Report:
The vertical accuracy assessment is conducted by comparing ground survey check point z values to processed LiDAR data z values by horizontal proximity. Differences in z values are calculated to express an RMSEz value.
Vertical accuracy statement is based on the area of moderate to flat terrain. The accuracy of the LiDAR data as tested met the vertical accuracy of 1.19 foot or less standards, however, derived products may be less accurate in areas of dense vegetation due to a lesser number of points defining the bare-earth in these areas.
Logical_Consistency_Report: None
Completeness_Report: Complete
Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report:
All these data products were acquired at 1500 meters above mean terrain (AMT) and have a horizontal accuracy of 0.27 meters, with a nominal point spacing of 1.0 meters.
Vertical_Positional_Accuracy:
Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Report:
The Fundamental Vertical Accuracy (FVA) of the TIN was to achieve 1.19ft at a 95% confidence level in the "Open Terrain" land cover category according to ASPRS Guidelines to produce contours of two foot intervals.
The Consolidated Vertical Accuracy (CVA) of the TIN was to achieve 1.19ft at a 95% confidence level according to ASPRS Guidelines, Vertical Accuracy Reporting for LiDAR for all land cover categories. Five land cover categories were evaluated. Land Cover categories are the following: Open Terrain / Hard Surface, Short Grass, Tall Grass / crops, Brush lands / low trees, Forested / woods areas covered by trees.
Supplemental Vertical Accuracy (SVA) of the TIN at a 95% confidence level are derived by the ASPRS Guidelines. Vertical Accuracy Report results for LiDAR data based on the 95th percentile error in all of the individual land cover categories follow:
Quantitative_Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Assessment:
Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Value: 10.4 cm (0.34 ft) RMSEz .
Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Explanation:
Tested RMSE of the Classified Points 10.4 cm (0.34 ft) in Open Terrain / Short Grass as tested against the TIN.
Quantitative_Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Assessment:
Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Value: 20.1 cm (0.66 ft) FVA.
Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Explanation:
Tested FVA of 20.1 cm (0.66 ft) at the 95% confidence level on 20 points in Open Terrain / Short Grass as tested against the TIN.
Quantitative_Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Assessment:
Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Value: 18.9 cm (0.62 ft).
Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Explanation:
Tested 18.9 cm (0.62 ft) SVA at the 95th Percentile on 20 points in Open Terrain / Short Grass category against the TIN.
Quantitative_Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Assessment:
Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Value: 32.3 cm (1.06 ft).
Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Explanation:
Tested 32.3 cm (1.06 ft) SVA at the 95th Percentile on 22 points in Tall Grass category against the TIN.
Quantitative_Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Assessment:
Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Value: 44.5 cm (1.46ft).
Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Explanation:
Tested 44.5 cm (1.46 ft) SVA at the 95th Percentile on 20 points in Brush category against the TIN.
Quantitative_Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Assessment:
Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Value: 43.0 cm (1.41 ft).
Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Explanation:
Tested 43.0 cm (1.41 ft) SVA at the 95th Percentile on 20 points in Forested category against the TIN.
Quantitative_Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Assessment:
Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Value: 19.8 cm (0.65 ft).
Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Explanation:
Tested 19.8 cm (0.65 ft) SVA at the 95th Percentile on 30 points in Hard Surface category against the TIN.
Quantitative_Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Assessment:
Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Value: 32.9 cm (1.08 ft).
Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Explanation:
Tested 32.9 cm (1.08 ft) CVA at the 95th Percentile on 112 points in all ground categories against the TIN.
Lineage:
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Quantum Spatial, Inc
Publication_Date: 20090320
Title: Carroll County, Illinois LiDAR Acquisition
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: raster digital data
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Sheboygan, WI
Publisher: Quantum Spatial, Inc
Other_Citation_Details: None
Type_of_Source_Media: disc
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 20090320
Source_Currentness_Reference: ground condition
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: Quantum_LiDAR_Acqui_Proc
Source_Contribution:
This data source consists of LiDAR airborne acquisition, calibrated and classified, LAS version 1.1, and hydro breaklines.
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Quantum Spatial, Inc
Publication_Date: 20140516
Title: Illinois Twelve Counties LiDAR Processing, 1130113
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: remote sensing data
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Sheboygan, WI
Publisher: Quantum Spatial, Inc
Other_Citation_Details: None
Type_of_Source_Media: disc
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 20090320
Source_Currentness_Reference: ground condition
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: Quantum_LiDAR_Reproc
Source_Contribution:
This data source consists of LiDAR update, reclassification, LAS version 1.2, Digital Elevation Models (DEM) and hydro breaklines.
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
The LiDAR data is captured using twin-engine, fixed wing aircraft equipped with a LiDAR system. The LiDAR system includes a differential GPS unit and inertial measurement system to provide superior accuracy. LiDAR swaths are inspected, aligned to one another and indexed to surface check points. Data points are classified, inspected and breaklines added. Derivative data products are produced for delivery.

Acquisition parameters:
1. Scanner - Optech ALTM Gemini
2. Flight Height - 1500m above mean terrain
3. Swath Width - 32 degrees
4. Sidelap - 60%
5. Nominal Post Spacing - 1.0m.

GPS and IMU processing parameters:
1. Processing Programs and version - Applanix - POSGPS and POSProc, versions 4.4
2. Maximum baseline length - Not greater than 30km
3. Number of base stations during LiDAR collection - A minimum of 2 were occupied during any of the lifts to acquire the LiDAR data
4. Max separation between base stations during LiDAR collection - 0.12m
5. IMU processing monitored for consistency and smoothness - Yes Point Cloud Processing:
1. Program and version - Dashmap, version 4.0027
2. Horizontal Datum - NAD83(NSRS2007)
3. Horizontal Coordinates - Illinois State Plane Coordinate System, 1202, West Zone, in US Survey Foot
4. Vertical Datum - NAVD88
5. Geoid Model used to reduce satellite derived elevations to orthometric heights - NGS Geoid03.

LIDAR Processing: 1. Processing Programs and versions - TerraSolid TerraScan (version 009.004), TerraModeler (version 009.001 and TerraMatch (version 009.001) and MicroStation (version.08.01.02.15).
2. Point Cloud data is imported to TerraScan in a Microstation V8 (V) CAD environment on a specified 5000 foot by 5000 foot tiling scheme.
3. Analyze the data for overall completeness and consistency. This is to ensure that there are no voids in the data collection.
4. Inspect for calibration errors in the dataset using the TerraMatch software. This is accomplished by sampling the data collected across all flight lines and classify the individual lines to ground. The software will use the ground-classified lines to compute corrections (Heading, Pitch, Roll, and Scale).
5. Orientation corrections (i.e. Calibration corrections) are then applied to the entire dataset.
6. Automatic ground classification is performed using algorithms with customized parameters to best fit the project area. Several areas of varying relief and planimetric features were inspected to verify the final ground surface.
7. Quantum Spatial, Inc provided Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QAQC) data for this project. ILDOT captured QA/QC points in multiple land cover categories that were used to test the accuracy of the LiDAR ground surface. TerraScan's Output Control Report (OCR) was used to compare the QAQC data to the LIDAR data. This routine searches the LIDAR dataset by X and Y coordinates, finds the closest LIDAR point and compares the vertical (Z) values to the known data collected in the field. Based on the QAQC data, a bias adjustment was determined, and the results were applied to the LIDAR data. A final OCR was performed with a resulting RMSE of 0.09 feet.
8. Once the automatic processing and the testing of LiDAR is complete, Quantum Spatial reviews the generated bare-earth surface data to insure that proper classification was achieved as part of a Quality Control process.
9. Final deliverables are generated and output to a client specified 2000 ft by 2000 ft tiling scheme.
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: Quantum_LiDAR_Acqui_Proc
Process_Date: 20090320
Process_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: Quantum Spatial, Inc (formerly AeroMetric, Inc.)
Contact_Person: LiDAR Manager
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: 4020 Technology Parkway
City: Sheboygan
State_or_Province: WI
Postal_Code: 53083
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 1-920-457-3631
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 1-920-457-0410
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: cguy@quantumspatial.com
Hours_of_Service: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Central Time)
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
LiDAR data acquired and processed in 2009 is reprocessed in LAS tiles to LAS version 1.2. The data is reclassified to ASPRS point classification. Derivative data products are produced for delivery. Processing programs and versions - TerraSolid TerraScan (version 013.004), TerraModeler (version 013.002) and TerraMatch (version 013.002) and MicroStation (version.08.05.02.70).
1. LAS version 1.0 data is processed through TScan to assign point classifications as:
Class 1: Processed, but unclassified / non-ground
Class 2: Ground
Class 7: Noise / Low Points
Class 8: Model Key Points (mass points)
Class 9: Water
Class 10: Ignored Ground, (Breakline proximity)

2. Data is written to LAS version 1.2 format files on a per tile base 2000 feet by 2000 feet.
3. Bare earth DEM files are generated from classified LAS data and output as hydro flattened models according to the tile layout scheme.
4. Using TerraScan, the DEMs are generated in an ASCII format on a per tile basis with neighboring tile information available to minimize seams between tiles and with hydro Breaklines in place to delineate surface water. These DEM are reviewed using GlobalMapper for adherence and completeness to the data and tile layout used during the creation process.
5. Following review acceptance, the ASCII files are processed through GlobalMapper into a FLOAT format. These files are converted using ArcMap to the delivered GRID format.
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: Quantum_LiDAR_Reproc
Process_Date: 201312
Process_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: Quantum Spatial, Inc
Contact_Person: LiDAR Manager
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: 4020 Technology Parkway
City: Sheboygan
State_or_Province: WI
Postal_Code: 53083
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 1-920-457-3631
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 1-920-457-0410
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: cguy@quantumspatial.com
Hours_of_Service: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Central Time)
Cloud_Cover: Unknown

Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:
Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Point

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: 1202 Illinois State Plane West
Transverse_Mercator:
Scale_Factor_at_Central_Meridian: .999941176
Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: -90.16666667
Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 36.6666667
False_Easting: 2296583.333
False_Northing: 0
Planar_Coordinate_Information:
Planar_Coordinate_Encoding_Method: coordinate pair
Coordinate_Representation:
Abscissa_Resolution: 0.01
Ordinate_Resolution: 0.01
Planar_Distance_Units: survey feet
Geodetic_Model:
Horizontal_Datum_Name: North American Datum of 1983 (HARN)
Ellipsoid_Name: Geodetic Reference System 80
Semi-major_Axis: 6378137.000000
Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 298.25722210088
Vertical_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Altitude_System_Definition:
Altitude_Datum_Name: North American Vertical Datum of 1988
Altitude_Resolution: 0.01
Altitude_Distance_Units: survey feet
Altitude_Encoding_Method:
Explicit elevation coordinate included with horizontal coordinates

Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date: 20140509
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: Quantum Spatial, Inc
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: Mailing and physical address
Address: 4020 Technology Parkway
City: Sheboygan
State_or_Province:

WI
Postal_Code: 53083
Country: US
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 1-920-457-3631
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 1-920-457-0410
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: cguy@quantumspatial.com
Hours_of_Service: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Central Time)
Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998

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