METADATA FILE NAME:  c37183m
Q3 ARC/INFO COVERAGE: C37183
METADATA DATE: 19960520
 
          FGDC-Compliant Metadata for Q3 ARC/INFO Coverage
 
              Identification Information
  Citation
    Originator: Federal Emergency Management Agency
    Publication Date: 1996
     Title: Q3 Flood Data, WAKE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
    Publication Information
      Publication Place: Washington, DC
      Publisher: Federal Emergency Management Agency
  Description  
    Abstract: The Q3 Flood Data are derived from the Flood Insurance Rate 
      Maps (FIRMs) published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
      The file is georeferenced to the earth's surface using the Universal
      Transverse Mercator (UTM) projection and a zonal coordinate system 
      (units in meters).  Specifications for the horizontal control of Q3
      Flood Data files are consistent with those required for mapping at a
      scale of 1:24000.      
    Purpose:  The FIRM is the basis for floodplain management, mitigation,
      and insurance activities for the National Flood Insurance Program
      (NFIP).  Insurance applications include enforcement of the
      mandatory purchase requirement of the Flood Disaster Protection Act, 
      which "requires the purchase of flood insurance by property owners 
      who are being assisted by Federal programs or by Federally supervised,
      regulated, or insured agencies or institutions in the acquisition  
      or improvement of land facilities located or to be located in
      identified areas having special flood hazards" (Section 2 (b) (4)
      of the 1973 Flood Disaster Protection Act).  In addition to the 
      identification of Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs), the risk zones
      shown on the FIRMs are the basis for the establishment of premium rates
      for flood insurance coverage offered through the NFIP.
         Q3 Flood Data files convey certain key features from the existing
      hard copy FIRM.  Edge-matching errors, overlaps and deficiencies in
      coverage, and similar problems are not corrected during digitizing or 
      post-processing.  The Q3 Flood Data files are inteded to provide users 
      with automated flood risk data that may be used to locate SFHAs.  More
      detailed information may be obtained from the paper FIRM.
  Time Period of Content
    Single Date/Time
      Calendar Date: 1996
    Currentness Reference: Publication date
  Status
    Progress:  Complete
    Maintenance and Update Frequency: Irregular
  Spatial Domain
    Bounding Coordinates
      West Bounding Coordinate:  692741.879
      East Bounding Coordinate:  758746.957
      North Bounding Coordinate:  4001441.157
      South Bounding Coordinate:  3930370.138
  Keywords
    Theme
      Theme Keyword Thesaurus: None
      Theme Keyword:  FEMA Flood Hazard Zones
      Theme Keyword:  Q3 Flood Data
      Theme Keyword:  Q3 Coverage
      Theme Keyword:  Special Flood Hazard Areas
      Theme Keyword:  Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps
    Place
      Place Keyword Thesaurus: None
      Place Keyword:  WAKE COUNTY
      Place Keyword:  NORTH CAROLINA
      Place Keyword:  USA
    Access Constraints: None
    Use Constraints:
      None. Acknowledgment of FEMA would be appreciated in
      products derived from these data.
  Point of Contact
    Contact Organization Primary
      Contact Organization: Federal Emergency Management Agency,
        Mitigation Directorate
    Contact Address
      Address Type: mailing address
      Address:  500 C Street, S.W.
      City: Washington
      State or Province: District of Columbia
      Postal Code: 20472
    Contact Voice Telephone: 1-800-358-9616
  Native Data Set Environment:
    Original data development environment varies.  Additional manipulation,
    topological structuring, and attribute encoding were undertaken using
    ARC/INFO software on a UNIX-based workstation.
  Cross Reference
    Cross Reference Citation
      Originator: Federal Emergency Management Agency
      Publication Date: 1996
      Title: Q3 DLG, WAKE COUNTY, NC
      Publication Information
        Publication Place: Washington, DC
        Publisher: Federal Emergency Management Agency
    Cross Reference Citation
      Originator: Federal Emergency Management Agency
      Publication Date: 1996
      Title: Q3 Raster FIRM, WAKE COUNTY, NC
      Publication Information
        Publication Place: Washington, DC
        Publisher: Federal Emergency Management Agency
                    Data Quality Information 
  Attribute Accuracy  
    Attribute Accuracy Report:  The Q3 Flood Data are countywide vector
    files derived from FEMA FIRMs.  The attribute definitions may be found
    in the "Q3 Flood Data Specifications".  Attribute accuracy was tested by
    manual comparison of source graphic with hardcopy plots and a symbolized
    display on an interactive computer graphic system.  Selected attributes
    that could not be visually verified were individually queried.  In
    addition, an ARC/INFO Arc Macro Language (AML) software program was 
    applied to the dataset to test the attributes against a master set 
    of valid attributes for the specific data category and a complete set
    of valid attribute combinations.  (See also Entity Attribute Information.)
 Logical Consistency Report:  Polygon and chain-node topology are present.
    Certain node-area-line relationships are collected or generated to  
    satisfy topological requirements.  Some of these requirements  
    include the following: lines must begin and end at nodes, lines must 
    connect to each other at nodes, lines do not extend through nodes, left 
    and right areas are defined for each line segment and are consistent  
    throughout the files, and the lines representing the limits of  
    the file neatlines are free of gaps.  Tests of logical  
    consistency were performed by ARC/INFO software modules.  Check  
    plots were made to test for leaks in all internal polygons.   
 Completeness Report: Data completeness for Q3 Flood Data files 
    reflects the content of the source graphic.  Features may have been
    eliminated or generalized on the source graphic, due to scale and 
    legibility constraints.
       Flood risk data are developed for communities participating in  
    the NFIP for use in insurance rating and for floodplain  
    management.  Flood hazard areas are determined using statistical  
    analysis of records of river flow, storm tides, and rainfall;   
    information obtained through consultation with the communities:  
    floodplain topographic surveys; and hydrologic and hydraulic  
    analysis.  Both detailed and approximate analyses are employed.   
    Generally, detailed analyses are used to generate flood risk data  
    only for developed or developing areas of communities.  For  
    undeveloped areas where little or no development is expected to  
    occur, FEMA uses approximate analyses to generate flood risk  
    data.  Typically, only drainage areas that are greater than one  
    square mile are studied.
       Q3 Flood Data may be derived from DFIRM-DLGs, from FIRM-DLGs, or from
    FIRMs digitized previously for emergency applications, or they may be newly
    created.  In Q3 Flood Data derived from older data sets, certain items 
    may not have been captured or may have been captured differently from 
    the current Q3 Flood Data specifications.
       In some cases, preliminary FIRM data have been included in the Q3
    Flood Data files.  These data have been provided to the community for 
    review and comment, and may be subject to change before their
    final publication date.  In addition, in some cases, areas designated 
    as Flood Prone Areas on maps prepared by USGS and FIA have been included 
    in the Q3 Flood Data files.  These areas were delineated based on 
    available information of past floods and are described by a unique 
    attribute code that distinguishes them from areas of 1% annual chance
    flooding derived from FIRMs.
       FIRMs continually undergo revisions and updates.  Some of these 
    revisions are effected by letter (Letter of Map Revision [LOMR], 
    Letter of Map Amendment [LOMA]).  Q3 Flood Data may not reflect 
    the most current information or information that is not mappable
    at the publication scale of the FIRM.  To obtain the latest information,
    contact the address listed under distributor.
  Positional Accuracy  
    Horizontal Positional Accuracy  
      Horizontal Positional Accuracy Report: Specifications for the 
         digitizing of FIRMs to create Q3 Flood Data are consistent 
         with those requirements for mapping at a scale of 1:24000. 
         Horizontal control of Q3 Flood Data was established using USGS
         quadrangle maps at 1:24000 or other standard scales.  Users should
         assess the horizontal positional accuracy of the Q3 Flood Data with
         regard to the selected base map sources and the requirements
         of their application.  With increased frequency,  large-scale spatial
         data sets are becoming widely available for computer-based geographic  
         information systems.  Q3 Flood Data may be used in combination with
         other digital spatial data; however, users should be aware that scalar 
         enlargements do not enhance the relative accuracy of the Q3 Flood 
         Data. 
  Lineage
    Source Information
      Source Citation
        Originator: Federal Emergency Management Agency
        Publication Date: 19920303
        Title: Flood Insurance Rate Map,   WAKE  COUNTY, NC
        Geospatial Data Presentation Form: map
        Publication Information
          Publication Place: Washington, DC
          Publisher: Federal Emergency Management Agency
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      Type of Source Media: paper
      Source Time Period of Content
        Single Date/Time
          Calendar Date: 19920303
        Source Currentness Reference: Effective Date
      Source Citation Abbreviation: FIRM1
      Source Contribution: spatial and attribute information
Process Step
  Process Description:  Q3 Flood Data were produced by either scanning and
        vectorizing or manually digitizing a hardcopy version of the graphic
	materials.  The scanning and vectorization process captured the digital
        data as raster data that were vectorized and attributed on an 
        interactive editing station.  The manual digitizing process used a
        digitizing table to capture the digital data; attribution was performed
	either as the data were digitized or on an interactive edit station after
	the digitizing was completed.  The determination of the production methodology
	was based on various criteria, including availability of production systems.  
	Four to nine control points per FIRM panel were used for registration
        during manual digitizing.  A projective	transformation was performed
        on the coordinates used in the data collection and editing systems to
        register the digital data to the Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM)
        grid coordinates.  An ARC/INFO coverage of the Q3 Flood Data was
        generated and used to create the Q3-DLG file.  The Q3 Flood
        Data were checked for position and attribute accuracy by comparing
        plots of the digital data to the source graphic and by symbolized
	display on an interactive computer system.  Selected attributes that
	could not be visually verified were individually queried. In addition,
	an ARC/INFO  Arc Macro Language (AML) software program was applied to 
	the dataset to test the attributes against a master set of valid attributes
	for the specific data category and a complete set of valid attribute
	combinations.  Source graphics were revised to reflect updates
 	effected by Letters of Map Change (Letter of Map Revision [LOMR],
	Letter of Map Amendment [LOMA]).  These revisions were included in 
	the Q3 Flood Data if they were mappable at the publication scale of
	the source graphic.  Once final, the ARC/INFO coverage is projected into a
	geographic grid system, using decimal degree latitude and longitude
	coordinates and then converted into an ARC/INFO Export file. 
    Source Used Citation Abbreviation: FIRM1
    Process Date: 1996
                      Spatial Data Organization Information
  Direct Spatial Reference Method:  Vector
  Point and Vector Object Information
   SDTS Terms Description
     SDTS Point and Vector Object Type:  Point
       Point and Vector Object Count:  7622
     SDTS Point and Vector Object Type:  String
       Point and Vector Object Count:  19888
     SDTS Point and Vector Object Type:  GT-polygon composed of chains
       Point and Vector Object Count:  7623
                    Spatial Reference Information
  Horizontal Coordinate System Definition
   Geographic
     Latitude Resolution:  .000009
     Longitude Resolution: .000009
     Geographic Coordinate Units: Decimal Degrees
  Geodetic Model  
    Horizontal Datum Name: North American Datum of 1927  
    Ellipsoid Name: Clarke 1866  
    Semi-major Axis: 6378206.4  
    Demonimator of Flattening Ratio: 294.98  
                       Entity/Attribute Information  
  Overview Description  
    Entity and Attribute Overview:  In addition to locational and topological
       information, Q3 Flood data elements are explicitly encoded using
       attribute items.  Each attribute item identifies characteristics about
       the Flood Hazard Area, COBRA, Floodway, Political Jurisdiction,  
       Quadrangle, or FIRM panel.  All polygon data elements may be  
       encoded with one or more feature characteristics.  
    Entity and Attribute Detail Citation: The FEMA "Q3 Flood Data
       Specifications" contains a detailed description of each attribute code
       and a reference to other relevant information.  
  Detailed Description  
     Number of Attributes in Entity:  21  
    Entity Type  
      Entity Type label:  .PAT  
      Entity Type Definition:  Polygon attribute table comprising 21 items.  
      Entity Type Definition Source:  FEMA FIRM, digital data sources, or
		other information as appropriate.
    Attribute  
      Attribute Label:  -  
      Attribute Definition:  Polygon attribute table comprising 21 data  fields.
      Attribute Definition Source:  FEMA FIRM, digital data sources, or 
		other information as appropriate. 
    Attribute
      Attribute Label:  AREA  
      Attribute Definition:  Area of polygon/region in square coverage units.  
      Attribute Definition Source:  Computed  
        Attribute Domain Values:  
          Enumerated Domain 
            Enumerated Domain Value:  Positive real numbers  
        Attribute Value Accuracy Information:  
        Attribute Measurement Frequency:  Unknown  
    Attribute  
      Attribute Label:  PERIMETER  
      Attribute Definition:  Perimeter of polygon/region in coverage units  
      Attribute Definition Source:  Computed  
        Attribute Domain Values  
          Enumerated Domain  
            Enumerated Domain Value:  Positive real numbers  
        Attribute Value Accuracy Information
          Attribute Measurement Frequency:  Unknown  
    Attribute  
      Attribute Label:  #  
      Attribute Definition:  Internal feature number  
      Attribute Definition Source:  Computed  
        Attribute Domain Values  
          Enumerated Domain  
            Enumerated Domain Value:  Sequential unique positive integer  
        Attribute Value Accuracy Information 
          Attribute Measurement Frequency:  Unknown  
    Attribute  
      Attribute Label:  -ID  
      Attribute Definition:  User-assigned feature number  
      Attribute Definition Source:  User-defined  
        Attribute Domain Values  
          Enumerated Domain  
            Enumerated Domain Value:  Integer  
        Attribute Value Accuracy Information
          Attribute Measurement Frequency:  Unknown  
    Attribute  
      Attribute Label:  FIPS  
      Attribute Definition:  Standard 5-digit State and County FIPS codes  
      Attribute Definition Source:  Federal Information Processing Standard
	 (FIPS), National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST)
      Attribute Domain Values  
        Codeset Domain: Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS)
        Codeset Source: National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST)
      Attribute Value Accuracy Information  
          Attribute Measurement Frequency:  Unknown  
    Attribute  
      Attribute Label:  COMMUNITY  
      Attribute Definition:  Identifies a county, city, or other community
	responsible for floodplain management.  Numeric value assigned by FEMA. 
      Attribute Definition Source:  FEMA FIRM  
      Attribute Domain Values  
        Range Domain  
          Range Domain Minimum:   0 
          Range Domain Maximum:   9999  
        Attribute Value Accuracy Information  
          Attribute Measurement Frequency:  Unknown  
    Attribute  
      Attribute Label:  FIRM_PANEL  
      Attribute Definition:  Eleven-digit alpha-numeric code identifies portion 
	of community covered or not covered by a FIRM panel.  
      Attribute Definition Source: FEMA FIRM  
      Attribute Domain Values  
          Unrepresentable Domain:  Code comprises a unique alpha-numeric
	    sequence based on FIPS and FEMA Community and Panel identification
	    numbers 
        Attribute Value Accuracy Information  
         Attribute Measurement Frequency:  Unknown  
    Attribute  
      Attribute Label:  QUAD
      Attribute Definition:  USGS 7.5-minute quadrangle identifier  
      Attribute Definition Source:  USGS Quadrangle Index  
      Attribute Domain Values  
        Unrepresentable Domain: Unique sequence based on latitude and longitude
        Attribute Value Accuracy Information  
          Attribute Measurement Frequency:  Unknown  
    Attribute  
      Attribute Label:  ZONE  
      Attribute Definition:  Flood hazard zone designation  
      Attribute Definition Source:  FEMA FIRM  
      Attribute Domain Values  
        Enumerated Domain  
          Enumerated Domain Value:  Multiple Codes-refer to "Q3 Flood Data
		Specifications"  
        Attribute Value Accuracy Information  
          Attribute Measurement Frequency:  Unknown  
    Attribute  
      Attribute Label:  FLOODWAY  
      Attribute Definition:  Channel, river or watercourse reserved for flood
	discharge.  
      Attribute Definition Source:  FEMA FIRM  
      Attribute Domain Values:  
        Enumerated Domain  
          Enumerated Domain Value:  Multiple Codes-refer to "Q3 Flood Data 
		Specifications"   
        Attribute Value Accuracy Information
          Attribute Measurement Frequency:  Unknown  
    Attribute  
      Attribute Label:  COBRA  
      Attribute Definition:  Undeveloped Coastal Barrier Area.  
      Attribute Definition Source:  FEMA FIRM  
      Attribute Domain Values  
        Enumerated Domain  
          Enumerated Domain Value:  Multiple Codes-refer to "Q3 Flood Data
		Specifications"  
        Attribute Value Accuracy Information 
          Attribute Measurement Frequency:  Unknown  
    Attribute  
      Attribute Label:  SFHA  
      Attribute Definition:  In/Out of flood zone designation  
      Attribute Definition Source:  Determined from data topology  
        Attribute Domain Values  
          Enumerated Domain  
            Enumerated Domain Value:  "In"  
            Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Area located within Special
		Flood Hazard Area (SFHA)
            Enumerated Domain Value:  "Out"  
            Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Area located outside of SFHA
      Attribute Value Accuracy Information  
        Attribute Measurement Frequency:  Unknown  
    Attribute  
      Attribute Label:  SYMBOL  
      Attribute Definition:  Polygon shade symbols for graphic output  
      Attribute Definition Source:  Based on polygon codes  
        Attribute Domain Values  
          Enumerated Domain  
            Enumerated Domain Value:  Multiple Codes-refer to "Q3 Flood Data 
		Specifications"   
      Attribute Value Accuracy Information  
        Attribute Measurement Frequency:  Unknown
    Attribute  
      Attribute Label:  PANEL_TYP
      Attribute Definition:  Type of FIRM panel represented  
      Attribute Definition Source:  FEMA FIRM  
        Attribute Domain Values  
          Enumerated Domain  
            Enumerated Domain Value:  Multiple Codes-refer to "Q3 Flood Data
		Specifications"   
      Attribute Value Accuracy Information  
        Attribute Measurement Frequency:  Unknown
    Attribute
      Attribute Label:  ST-FIPS  
      Attribute Definition:  State FIPS code  
      Attribute Definition Source:  Federal Information Processing Standard
	(FIPS)-NIST
      Attribute Domain Values  
        Codeset Domain: Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS)
        Codeset Source: National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST)  
      Attribute Value Accuracy Information
        Attribute Measurement Frequency:  Unknown  
    Attribute  
      Attribute Label:  CO-FIPS  
      Attribute Definition:  County FIPS code  
      Attribute Definition Source:  Federal Information Processing Standard
 	(FIPS)-NIST  
      Attribute Domain Values  
        Codeset Domain: Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS)
        Codeset Source: National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST)
      Attribute Value Accuracy Information
        Attribute Measurement Frequency:  Unknown  
    Attribute
      Attribute Label:  STATE  
      Attribute Definition:  State FIPS code  
      Attribute Definition Source:  Federal Information Processing Standard
	(FIPS)-NIST
      Attribute Domain Values  
        Codeset Domain: Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS)
        Codeset Source: National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST)  
      Attribute Value Accuracy Information
        Attribute Measurement Frequency:  Unknown     
    Attribute  
      Attribute Label:  PCOMM  
      Attribute Definition:  FIRM Community/County Identifier  
      Attribute Definition Source:  FEMA FIRM  
      Attribute Domain Values 
        Unrepresentable Domain: Code comprises a unique alpha-numeric
	    sequence based on FIPS and FEMA Community and Panel identification
	    numbers  
      Attribute Value Accuracy Information  
        Attribute Measurement Frequency:  Unknown  
    Attribute
      Attribute Label:  PANEL  
      Attribute Definition:  FIRM Panel number and suffix  
      Attribute Definition Source:  FEMA FIRM  
        Attribute Domain Values
          Unrepresentable Domain: Unique sequence based on FEMA FIRM
      Attribute Value Accuracy Information  
        Attribute Measurement Frequency:  Unknown  
    Attribute  
      Attribute Label:  LAT  
      Attribute Definition:  Origin latitude (degrees) of 7.5-minute quadrangle  
      Attribute Definition Source:  USGS Quadrangle Index  
      Attribute Domain Values  
        Range Domain  
          Range Domain Minimum:  +0000  
          Range Domain Maximum:  +0090  
      Attribute Value Accuracy Information
        Attribute Measurement Frequency:  Unknown
    Attribute  
      Attribute Label:  LONG  
      Attribute Definition:  Origin longitude (degrees) of 7.5-minute
	quadrangle  
      Attribute Definition Source:  USGS Quadrangle Index  
      Attribute Domain Values  
        Range Domain  
          Range Domain Minimum:  -0180  
          Range Domain Maximum:  +0180     
      Attribute Value Accuracy Information  
        Attribute Measurement Frequency:  Unknown  
    Attribute 
      Attribute Label:  QUAD_UNIT  
      Attribute Definition:  Index number to 7.5 minute quadrangle  
      Attribute Definition Source:  USGS Quadrangle Index  
      Attribute Domain Values
          Unrepresentable Domain: Unique numeric sequence  
      Attribute Value Accuracy Information
        Attribute Measurement Frequency:  Unknown 

                          Distribution Information  
Distributor    
  Contact Information    
    Contact Organization Primary:  Federal Emergency Management Agency,
	Map Service Center  
    Contact Address    
      Address Type: mailing address  
      Address:  6730 Santa Barbara Court  
      City: Baltimore  
      State or Province:   Maryland  
      Postal Code: 21227-5832  
      Contact Voice Telephone:  1-800-358-9616
    Contact Instructions:  Data requests should include the full name of the
       community or county and the Flood Insurance Rate Map panel number(s) 
       or the 7.5-minute quadrangle sheet area(s) covered by the request.   
  Distribution Liability:   No warranty expressed or implied is made by FEMA
      regarding the utility of the data on any other system nor shall the act
      of distribution constitute any such warranty.  FEMA will warrant the  
      delivery of this product in a computer-readable format and will  
      offer appropriate adjustment of credit when the product is  
      determined unreadable by correctly adjusted computer input peripherals
      or when the physical medium is delivered in damaged condition.  Requests
      for adjustment of credit must be made within 90 days from the date of 
      this shipment from the ordering site.  
  Standard Order Process   
    Non-digital Form:  Printed Flood Insurance Rate Maps that match
      this data set are available from FEMA at the Map Service Center, cited
      above.    
    Digital Form:  ARC/INFO Coverage Format
    Digital Transfer Options  
     Online Option  
       Computer Contact Information 
         Network Address
           Network Resource Name: http://www.fema.gov  
             Dialup Instructions:  
       Access Instructions
         Online Computer and Operating System:
     Offline Option
       Offline Media: CD-ROM
       Recording Format: ISO 9660
                         Metadata Reference Information
  Metadata Date: 19960520
  Metadata Contact
    Contact Organization Primary:  Federal Emergency Management Agency,
              Mitigation Directorate
    Contact Address:
      Address Type: mailing address
      Address:  500 C Street, S.W.
      City: Washington
      State or Province: District of Columbia
      Postal Code:  20472
      Contact Voice Telephone: 1-800-358-9616
  Metadata Standard Name: FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata
  Metadata Standard Version:  19940608