Environmental Data from the Colville River Delta, Alaska

Identification_Information:

Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Ruthrauff, Daniel R. (ORCID: 0000-0003-1355-9156)
Originator: Hupp, Jerry W. (ORCID: 0000-0002-6439-3910)
Originator: Patil, Vijay P. (ORCID: 0000-0002-9357-194X)
Originator: Ward, David H. (ORCID: 0000-0002-5242-2526)
Publication_Date: 20211214
Title: Environmental Data from the Colville River Delta, Alaska
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: tabular digital data
Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Anchorage, Alaska
Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey, Alaska Science Center

Other_Citation_Details:

Suggested Citation: Ruthrauff, D.R., Hupp, J.W., Patil, V.P., Ward, D.W., 2021, Environmental data from the Colville River Delta, Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey data release, https://doi.org/10.5066/P9UE2Q73

Online_Linkage: https://doi.org/10.5066/P9UE2Q73
Larger_Work_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: U.S. Geological Survey, Alaska Science Center
Publication_Date: 2010
Title:

USGS Changing Arctic Ecosystems: Measuring and forecasting the response of wildlife populations to changes in ecosystem processes on the Arctic Coastal Plain

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: website
Series_Information:

Series_Name: Alaska Science Portal
Issue_Identification: 279

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Anchorage, Alaska
Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey, Alaska Science Center

Other_Citation_Details:

This is a link to the broader USGS Alaska Science Center research project supported by these data. Users will find a description of the research project and links to associated reports, publications, and data products.

Online_Linkage: https://alaska.usgs.gov/portal/project.php?project_id=279

Description:

Abstract:

This data release contains two tables with information on seasonal values for temperature, wind, and snow cover collected at the Colville River Delta, Alaska, 2011-2018. Researchers with the U.S. Geological Survey used an on-site weather station to automatically record the temperature and speed and direction of the wind across the duration of their field season. Researchers also established permanent plots that they visited to record the percent cover of snow from their arrival at the site each spring until all snow had melted.

Purpose:

These observations were collected to better understand how changing environmental conditions may affect the reproductive output of Arctic-breeding birds.

Supplemental_Information:

This release contains multiple tables that contribute to a more comprehensive collection with information on avian demographics and associated environmental conditions collected at the Colville River Delta, Alaska, 2011-2018. Researchers with the U.S. Geological Survey began studying the reproductive ecology of birds at this site near the Beaufort Sea coast in 2011, focusing study efforts on geese and shorebirds. Researchers also collected information on seasonal trends in snow cover, temperature, wind, and the abundance of arthropods (data included in this data package).

Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Range_of_Dates/Times:

Beginning_Date: 2011
Ending_Date: 2018

Currentness_Reference: observed

Status:

Progress: Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: None planned

Spatial_Domain:

Description_of_Geographic_Extent: Colville River delta, Alaska
Bounding_Coordinates:

West_Bounding_Coordinate: -150.86
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -150.25
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 70.47
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 70.36

Keywords:

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: USGS Metadata Identifier
Theme_Keyword: USGS:ASC421

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Category
Theme_Keyword: Environment

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: NASA GCMD Earth Science Keyword Thesaurus
Theme_Keyword: Air temperature
Theme_Keyword: Humidity
Theme_Keyword: Wind speed/Wind direction

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: USGS Thesaurus
Theme_Keyword: Terrestrial ecosystems
Theme_Keyword: Wetland ecosystems
Theme_Keyword: Tundra ecosystems

Place:

Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)
Place_Keyword: Alaska
Place_Keyword: Arctic Coastal Plain
Place_Keyword: Colville River Delta

Access_Constraints: None
Use_Constraints:

It is requested that the authors and the USGS Alaska Science Center be cited for any subsequent publications that reference this dataset.

Point_of_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey, Alaska Science Center

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: Mailing and Physical
Address: 4210 University Drive
City: Anchorage
State_or_Province: Alaska
Postal_Code: 99508
Country: USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 907-786-7000
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: ascweb@usgs.gov

Cross_Reference:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Ruthrauff, D.R.
Originator: Patil, V.P.
Originator: Hupp, J.W.
Originator: Ward, D.H.
Publication_Date: 2021
Title:

Life-history attributes of Arctic-breeding birds drive uneven responses to environmental variability across different phases of the reproductive cycle

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: journal article
Series_Information:

Series_Name: Ecology and Evolution
Issue_Identification: 11(24):18514-18530

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: online
Publisher: Wiley

Other_Citation_Details:

Ruthrauff, D.R., Patil, V.P., Hupp, J.W., Ward, D.H. 2021. Life-history attributes of Arctic-breeding birds drive uneven responses to environmental variability across different phases of the reproductive cycle. Ecology and Evolution 11(24):18514-18530 doi:10.1002/ece3.8448

Online_Linkage: https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.8448

Cross_Reference:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Ward, D.H.
Originator: Helmericks, J.
Originator: Hupp, J.W.
Originator: McManus, L.
Originator: Budde, M.
Originator: Douglas, D.C.
Originator: Tape, K.D.
Publication_Date: 2016
Title:

Multi-decadal trends in spring arrival of avian migrants to the central Arctic coast of Alaska: effects of environmental and ecological factors

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: journal article
Series_Information:

Series_Name: Journal of Avian Biology
Issue_Identification: 47(2):197-207

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: online
Publisher: Wiley

Other_Citation_Details:

Ward, D.H., Helmericks, J., Hupp, J.W., McManus, L., Budde, M., Douglas, D.C., Tape, K.D. 2016. Multi-decadal trends in spring arrival of avian migrants to the central Arctic coast of Alaska: effects of environmental and ecological factors. Journal of Avian Biology 47(2):197-207 doi:10.1111/jav.00774

Online_Linkage: https://doi.org/10.1111/jav.00774

Data_Quality_Information:

Attribute_Accuracy:

Attribute_Accuracy_Report:

Field measurements of snow cover were cross-checked and verified to match original field data. Weather station data were downloaded at the end of each season and checked for improbable values.

Logical_Consistency_Report: Attribute values fall within expected ranges.
Completeness_Report:

Blank cells indicate data that were not recorded or not provided.

Lineage:

Methodology:

Methodology_Type: Field
Methodology_Description:

In 2011, we established 20 plots for snow-cover monitoring. Plots were distributed across a 2.6 square-km study plot where researchers concurrently studied the breeding ecology of birds. Ten plots were distributed on the north half of the plot, and ten plots were distributed to the south half of the plot. These plots were visited each year at 2-6 day intervals in the course of normal daily activities (typically two days) from the time researchers arrived at camp until all snow had melted from the plots. Observers visually estimated the percent cover (to the nearest 1%) of snow, standing water, and land in a 25-m radius centered on each plot. Plots did not include permanent water bodies, so the standing water estimates indicate standing water resulting from melting snow or ice and/or flooding.

Methodology_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Brown, S.C.
Originator: Gates, H.R.
Originator: Liebezeit, J.R.
Originator: Smith, P.A.
Originator: Hill, B.L.
Originator: Lanctot, R.B.
Publication_Date: Unknown
Title: Arctic Shorebird Demographics Network breeding camp protocol
Edition: 5
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: document
Other_Citation_Details:

Brown, S.C., Gates, H.R., Liebezeit, J.R., Smith, P.A., Hill, B.L., Lanctot, R.B. 2014. Arctic Shorebird Demographics Network breeding camp protocol, Version 5, April 2014. Unpublished paper by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences, 118 pp.

Methodology:

Methodology_Type: Field
Methodology_Description:

We deployed a solar-powered HOBO U30 (Onset Computers, Inc.) weather station upon arrival at our study site each spring. The location of the station was approximately 70.437 N, 150.675 W, and the unit recorded wind speed and direction, temperature, and relative humidity. Data collection rates varied from 15 minutes (2017 & 2018) to hourly (2011-2016). At the end of each field season, we downloaded the information from the weather station to computer as a csv file.

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

Values of snow, water, and land cover were collected at each plot and transcribed from field notebooks into digital spreadsheets. At the end of each field season, we downloaded the information from the weather station to computer as a csv file.

Process_Date: Unknown

Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:

Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Point

Spatial_Reference_Information:

Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:

Geographic:

Latitude_Resolution: 0.001
Longitude_Resolution: 0.001
Geographic_Coordinate_Units: Decimal degrees

Geodetic_Model:

Horizontal_Datum_Name: World Geodetic System of 1984
Ellipsoid_Name: World Geodetic System of 1984
Semi-major_Axis: 6378137
Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 298.257223563

Entity_and_Attribute_Information:

Detailed_Description:

Entity_Type:

Entity_Type_Label: weatherStationData_colvilleRiverDelta_alaska_2011_2018.csv
Entity_Type_Definition:

Table with data from on-site weather station at the Colville River, Alaska, 2011-2018. Presented in a Comma Separated Value (CSV) formatted table.

Entity_Type_Definition_Source: Author defined

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: year
Attribute_Definition: Year observation was recorded.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 2011
Range_Domain_Maximum: 2018
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Year (YYYY)

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: date
Attribute_Definition: Day on which observation was recorded.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 2011-06-10
Range_Domain_Maximum: 2018-08-02
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Date (YYYY-MM-DD)

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: time
Attribute_Definition: Time of day when observation was recorded
Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 00:00:00
Range_Domain_Maximum: 23:56.07
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Local Time (HH:mm:ss)

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: windSpeed_mph
Attribute_Definition:

Average wind speed recorded over logging interval (hourly, 2011-2016; 15-minutes, 2017-2018).

Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 0.0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 37.8
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Miles per hour

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: gustSpeed_mph
Attribute_Definition:

Highest 3-second gust recorded during logging interval (hourly, 2011-2016; 15-minutes, 2017-2018).

Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 0.0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 48.6
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Miles per hour

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: windDirection
Attribute_Definition: Average wind direction for the logging interval.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 0.0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 355.2
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Degrees (compass heading)

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: temp_C
Attribute_Definition: Average temperature recorded over the logging interval.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: -20.21
Range_Domain_Maximum: 28.72
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Degrees Celsius

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: relHumidity
Attribute_Definition: Average relative humidity recorded over logging interval.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 35.4
Range_Domain_Maximum: 100.0
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Percent

Detailed_Description:

Entity_Type:

Entity_Type_Label: snowPlotMeasures_colvilleRiverDelta_alaska_2011_2018.csv
Entity_Type_Definition:

Table with data relating to seasonal trends in snow cover at a site on the Colville River, Alaska, 2011-2018. Presented in a Comma Separated Value (CSV) formatted table.

Entity_Type_Definition_Source: Author defined

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: year
Attribute_Definition: Year observation was recorded.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 2011
Range_Domain_Maximum: 2018
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Year (YYYY)

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: plot
Attribute_Definition: Location of snow plot within long-term study plot.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: north
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Snow plot located on north half of plot.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: south
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Snow plot located on south half of plot.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: date
Attribute_Definition: Day on which observation was recorded.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 2011-05-20
Range_Domain_Maximum: 2018-06-24
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Date (YYYY-MM-DD)

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: locationID
Attribute_Definition: Individual plot identification value.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain:

Alphanumeric value with prefix 'S' for snow, 'N' or 'S' for north or south, and number (1-10) to identify the 20 plots where snow cover was recorded.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: latitude
Attribute_Definition: Latitude of plot center.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 70.4168
Range_Domain_Maximum: 70.4485
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Decimal degrees (WGS 84)

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: longitude
Attribute_Definition: Longitude of plot center.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: -150.7153
Range_Domain_Maximum: -150.6663
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Decimal degrees (WGS 84)

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: snow_prcnt
Attribute_Definition: Percent of 25-m radius plot covered by snow.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 100
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Percent

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: water_prcnt
Attribute_Definition: Percent of 25-m radius plot covered by water.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 100
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Percent

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: land_prcnt
Attribute_Definition: Percent of 25-m radius plot covered by land.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 100
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Percent

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: snowdepth_cm
Attribute_Definition: Depth of snow at center of plot.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 0.0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 86.0
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Centimeters

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: notes
Attribute_Definition: Notes pertaining to a particular day's observations.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Notes pertaining to a particular day's observations.

Distribution_Information:

Distributor:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey, Alaska Science Center

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: Mailing and Physical
Address: 4210 University Drive
City: Anchorage
State_or_Province: Alaska
Postal_Code: 99508
Country: USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 907-786-7000
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: ascweb@usgs.gov

Resource_Description:

The U.S. Geological Survey, Alaska Science Center is the authoritative source and distributor of these data.

Distribution_Liability:

Unless otherwise stated, all data, metadata and related materials are considered to satisfy the quality standards relative to the purpose for which the data were collected. Although these data and associated metadata have been reviewed for accuracy and completeness and approved for release by the U.S. Geological Survey, no warranty expressed or implied is made regarding the display or utility of the data for other purposes or on all computer systems, nor shall the act of distribution constitute any such warranty. Any use of trade, firm, or product names is for descriptive purposes only and does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

Standard_Order_Process:

Digital_Form:

Digital_Transfer_Information:

Format_Name: CSV
Format_Information_Content:

Data are distributed in a Zip package containing data in CSV format and FGDC metadata in XML and HTML formats.

File_Decompression_Technique:

Compression applied by the 7-Zip utility using the default compression level [5]. The Zip package can be decompressed and unpacked by open source or commercially available unzip tools.

Digital_Transfer_Option:

Online_Option:

Computer_Contact_Information:

Network_Address:

Network_Resource_Name: https://doi.org/10.5066/P9UE2Q73

Fees: None

Environmental Data from the Colville River Delta, Alaska

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