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Energy Web Atlas ports (global), 2018
- Identification Information
- Spatial Data Organization Information
- Spatial Reference Information
- Entity and Attribute Information
- Distribution Information
- Metadata Reference Information
- Identification Information
- Citation
- Originator
- Energy Web Atlas
- Publication Date
- 20180101
- Title
- Energy Web Atlas ports (global), 2018
- Geospatial Data Presentation Form
- vector digital data
- Online Linkage
- https://figgy.princeton.edu/downloads/d33bbd03-adfe-4771-a696-21701718ba66/file/69f9bd90-92c2-47d4-89e9-23326fddf6cb
- Abstract
- Points representing major ports worldwide as of 2018. Data on harbor characteristics, navigability, capacity, and port facilities is included.
- Purpose
- For display and analysis of port facilities using GIS software.
- Supplemental Information
- Attribute definitions included in these metadata are provided by the Map and Geospatial Information Center, Princeton University, and should not be considered authoritative. Attribute definitions from the data publisher are unavailable.
- Temporal Extent
- Currentness Reference
- Year of publication.
- Time Instant
- 20180101
- Bounding Box
- West
- -177.366667
- East
- 179.366667
- North
- 78.916667
- South
- -77.850000
- Theme Keyword
- fossil fuel
- natural gas
- energy
- utilities
- ports
- harbors
- shipping
- cargo
- transportation
- Theme Keyword Thesaurus
- None
- Theme Keyword
- utilitiesCommunication
- transportation
- Theme Keyword Thesaurus
- ISO 19115 Topic Categories
- Place Keyword
- world
- Place Keyword Thesaurus
- None
- Temporal Keyword
- 2018
- Temporal Keyword Thesaurus
- None
- Access Restrictions
- None
- Use Restrictions
- Data are licensed to Princeton University-affiliated persons only.
- Status
- Complete
- Maintenance and Update Frequency
- Unknown
- Point of Contact
- Contact Organization
- Map and Geospatial Information Center, Lewis Library, Princeton University
- Delivery Point
- Map and Geospatial Information Center, Lewis Library, Princeton University
- City
- Princeton
- State
- NJ
- Postal Code
- 08544
- Country
- US
- Contact Telephone
- 609-258-1097
- Credit
- Energy Web Atlas
- Native Data Set Environment
- Version 6.2 (Build 9200) ; Esri ArcGIS 10.8.1.14362
- Spatial Data Organization Information
- Direct Spatial Reference Method
- Vector
- Point and Vector Object Information
- SDTS Terms Description
- SDTS Point and Vector Object Type
- Entity point
- Point and Vector Object Count
- 3669
- Spatial Reference Information
- Horizontal Coordinate System Definition
- Geographic
- Latitude Resolution
- 8.983152841195215e-09
- Longitude Resolution
- 8.983152841195215e-09
- Geographic Coordinate Units
- Decimal Degrees
- Geodetic Model
- Horizontal Datum Name
- D WGS 1984
- Ellipsoid Name
- WGS 1984
- Semi-major Axis
- 6378137.0
- Denominator of Flattening Ratio
- 298.257223563
- Entity and Attribute Information
- Entity Type
- Entity Type Label
- EWA_ports_world_2018
- Entity Type Definition
- Points representing ports.
- Entity Type Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- Attributes
- FID
- Internal feature number. (Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.)
- Definition Source
- Esri
- Shape
- Feature geometry. (Coordinates defining the features.)
- Definition Source
- Esri
- INDEX_NO
- Unique ID number assigned to port.
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- REGION_NO
- ID number assigned to port jurisdiction.
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- PORT_NAME
- Name of port.
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- COUNTRY
- Jurisdiction in which port is located, expressed as a two-letter abbreviation.
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- LATITUDE
- Y coordinate of port expressed in decimal degrees.
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- LONGITUDE
- X coordinate of port expressed in decimal degrees.
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- LAT_DEG
- Whole degree value of Y coordinate as expressed in degrees and minutes.
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- LAT_MIN
- Whole minute value of Y coordinate as expressed in degrees and minutes.
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- LAT_HEMI
- Latitudinal hemisphere in which port is located.
- N
- Northern
- S
- Southern
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- LONG_DEG
- Whole degree value of X coordinate as expressed in degrees and minutes.
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- LONG_MIN
- Whole minute value of X coordinate as expressed in degrees and minutes.
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- LONG_HEMI
- Longitudinal hemisphere in which port is located.
- E
- Eastern
- W
- Western
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- PUB
- Publication in which port's harbor chart is published.
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- CHART
- Chart number of port's harbor chart in the publication indicated.
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- HARBORSIZE
- Size of harbor.
- Very Small
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- HARBORTYPE
- Type of harbor.
- Typhoon Harbor
- River Tide Gate
- River Natural
- River Basin
- Open Roadstead
- Lake/Canal
- CT
- Coastal Natural
- Coastal Breakwater
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- SHELTER
- Degree of shelter harbor provides.
- Excellent
- Good
- Fair
- Poor
- None
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- ENTRY_TIDE
- Whether tides are present in harbor entrance.
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- ENTRYSWELL
- Whether swells are present in harbor entrance.
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- ENTRY_ICE
- Whether ice is present in harbor entrance.
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- ENTRYOTHER
- Whether other hazards are present in harbor entrance.
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- OVERHD_LIM
- Whether a limit on ship's height (air draft) is present in harbor.
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- CHAN_DEPTH
- Channel depth in feet.
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- ANCH_DEPTH
- Anchoring depth, classification scheme undetermined. (A-Q)
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- CARGODEPTH
- Further definition undetermined.
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- OIL_DEPTH
- Further definition undetermined.
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- TIDE_RANGE
- Further definition undetermined.
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- MAX_VESSEL
- Whether largest vessel port can accommodate is under 500 feet in length or over 500 feet.
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- HOLDGROUND
- Further definition undetermined.
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- TURN_BASIN
- Whether port includes a turning basin.
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- PORTOFENTR
- Whether port is a port of entry.
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- US_REP
- Further definition undetermined.
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- ETAMESSAGE
- Further definition undetermined.
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- PILOT_REQD
- Whether navigation of the port requires a pilot.
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- PILOTAVAIL
- Whether a pilot is available at the port.
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- LOC_ASSIST
- Further definition undetermined.
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- PILOTADVSD
- Whether a pilot is advised for navigation of the port.
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- TUGSALVAGE
- Whether port is equipped with salvage tugboats.
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- TUG_ASSIST
- Whether port is equipped with assist tugboats.
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- PRATIQUE
- Whether port grants free pratique.
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- SSCC_CERT
- Whether port issues Ship Sanitation Control Certificates.
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- QUAR_OTHER
- Further definition undetermined.
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- COMM_PHONE
- Whether port has a telephone.
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- COMM_FAX
- Whether port has a fax machine.
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- COMM_RADIO
- Whether port has a radio.
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- COMM_VHF
- Whether port has VHF communication devices.
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- COMM_AIR
- Whether port has an airport connection.
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- COMM_RAIL
- Whether port has a railroad connection.
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- CARGOWHARF
- Whether cargo ships can moor at a wharf.
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- CARGO_ANCH
- Whether cargo ships can drop anchor.
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- CARGMDMOOR
- Further definition undetermined.
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- CARBCHMOOR
- Further definition undetermined.
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- CARICEMOOR
- Further definition undetermined.
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- MED_FACIL
- Whether port has a medical facility.
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- GARBAGE
- Whether port allows waste disposal.
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- DEGAUSS
- Whether port has degaussing capability.
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- DRTYBALLST
- Further definition undetermined.
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- CRANEFIXED
- Whether port has fixed cranes.
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- CRANEMOBIL
- Whether port has mobile cranes.
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- CRANEFLOAT
- Whether port has floating cranes.
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- LIFT_100_
- Whether port has lift capacity of 100 tons or more.
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- LIFT50_100
- Whether port has 50-100 ton lift capacity.
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- LIFT_25_49
- Whether port has 25-49 ton lift capacity.
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- LIFT_0_24
- Whether port has lift capacity of under 25 tons.
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- LONGSHORE
- Whether port has longshoremen.
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- ELECTRICAL
- Further definition undetermined.
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- SERV_STEAM
- Further definition undetermined.
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- NAV_EQUIP
- Further definition undetermined.
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- ELECREPAIR
- Further definition undetermined.
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- PROVISIONS
- Further definition undetermined.
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- WATER
- Further definition undetermined.
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- FUEL_OIL
- Whether port offers fuel oil.
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- DIESEL
- Whether port offers diesel fuel.
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- DECKSUPPLY
- Further definition undetermined.
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- ENG_SUPPLY
- Further definition undetermined.
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- REPAIRCODE
- Extent of ship repairs port can accommodate.
- None
- Emergency Only
- Limited
- Moderate
- Major
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- DRYDOCK
- Drydock capacity of port.
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- RAILWAY
- Railway capacity of port.
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Definition Source
- Princeton University Library
- Distribution Information
- Name
- Metadata Reference Information
- Metadata Date
- 20220725
- Metadata Contact
- Contact Information
- Contact Organization Primary
- Contact Organization
- Map and Geospatial Information Center, Lewis Library, Princeton University
- Contact Address
- Address
- Map and Geospatial Information Center, Lewis Library, Princeton University
- City
- Princeton
- State or Province
- NJ
- Postal Code
- 08544
- Country
- US
- Contact Voice Telephone
- 609-258-1097
- Metadata Standard Name
- FGDC Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata
- Metadata Standard Version
- FGDC-STD-001-1998