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EM Identity and Description
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Document Author
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The Natural Capital Project.org |
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Document Year
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Variable General Info
Elevation averaging radius ?Comment:User defined, required. This numeric input determines the radius in meters around each shore point within which to compute the average elevation. |
Geomorphology rank ?Comment:A constant with respect to the class variable: Geomorphology class. A relative ranking of exposure scheme based on geomorphology similar to the one proposed by Hammar-Klose and Thieler (2001) has been adopted. Supplied in Appendix A is a definition of the terms used in this classification, which applies mostly to the North American continent. If the user’s geomorphology data source has more categories than the ones presented in Example Ranking Table, it is left to the user’s discretion to reclassify their data to match the provided ranking system, as explained in the Data Needs section, and in Appendix B. It is recommend that the user include shore parallel hard structures (seawalls, bulkheads, etc.) in this classification and that they apply a low to moderate rank (1-3), depending on their characteristics.For example, a large, concrete seawall should be assigned a rank 1 as they are typically designed to prevent inundation during storm events and are designed to withstand damage or failure during the most powerful storms. It is recommended that low revetments or riprap walls be assigned a rank of 3 as they do not prevent inundation and may fail during extreme events. The ranking presented in the above table is only a suggestion. Users should change the ranking of different shoreline types as they see fit, based on local research and knowledge, and by following directions presented in the Data Needs section. |
Maximum fetch distance ?Comment:Required. The maxiumum fetch distance parameter is used to avoid casting rays across an entire ocean. |
Protection distance ?Comment:Required. This variable is a constant with respect to the class variable: Natural habitat class. Protection distance is the distance in meters beyond which this habitat will provide no protection to the coastline. |
Protection rank ?Comment:Required. This variable is a constant with respect to the class variable: Natural habitat class. Rank values 1-5, with 1 providing the greatest protection and 5 the least. |
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Variable ID
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20084 | 20133 | 20097 | 20093 | 20092 |
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Qualitative-Quantitative
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Quantitative (Cardinal Only) | Qualitative (Class, Rating or Ranking) | Quantitative (Cardinal Only) | Quantitative (Cardinal Only) | Qualitative (Class, Rating or Ranking) |
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Cardinal-Ordinal
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Cardinal | Ordinal | Cardinal | Cardinal | Ordinal |
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Variable Typology
Elevation averaging radius ?Comment:User defined, required. This numeric input determines the radius in meters around each shore point within which to compute the average elevation. |
Geomorphology rank ?Comment:A constant with respect to the class variable: Geomorphology class. A relative ranking of exposure scheme based on geomorphology similar to the one proposed by Hammar-Klose and Thieler (2001) has been adopted. Supplied in Appendix A is a definition of the terms used in this classification, which applies mostly to the North American continent. If the user’s geomorphology data source has more categories than the ones presented in Example Ranking Table, it is left to the user’s discretion to reclassify their data to match the provided ranking system, as explained in the Data Needs section, and in Appendix B. It is recommend that the user include shore parallel hard structures (seawalls, bulkheads, etc.) in this classification and that they apply a low to moderate rank (1-3), depending on their characteristics.For example, a large, concrete seawall should be assigned a rank 1 as they are typically designed to prevent inundation during storm events and are designed to withstand damage or failure during the most powerful storms. It is recommended that low revetments or riprap walls be assigned a rank of 3 as they do not prevent inundation and may fail during extreme events. The ranking presented in the above table is only a suggestion. Users should change the ranking of different shoreline types as they see fit, based on local research and knowledge, and by following directions presented in the Data Needs section. |
Maximum fetch distance ?Comment:Required. The maxiumum fetch distance parameter is used to avoid casting rays across an entire ocean. |
Protection distance ?Comment:Required. This variable is a constant with respect to the class variable: Natural habitat class. Protection distance is the distance in meters beyond which this habitat will provide no protection to the coastline. |
Protection rank ?Comment:Required. This variable is a constant with respect to the class variable: Natural habitat class. Rank values 1-5, with 1 providing the greatest protection and 5 the least. |
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Predictor-Intermediate-Response
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Predictor |
Predictor |
Predictor |
Predictor |
Predictor |
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Predictor Variable Type
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Constant or Parameter | Constant or Parameter | Constant or Parameter | Constant or Parameter | Constant or Parameter |
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Response Variable Type
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Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
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Data Source/Type
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Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
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Variable Classification Hierarchy
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2. Land Surface (or Water Body) Cover, Use, Substrate, or Metric |
N. Not classified |
N. Not classified |
5. Ecosystem Attributes and Potential Supply of Ecosystem Goods and Services |
5. Ecosystem Attributes and Potential Supply of Ecosystem Goods and Services |
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--Geographic position, horizontal or vertical |
--CICES categories: Ecosystem goods and services - or landscape-level indices of suitability to supply EGS |
--CICES categories: Ecosystem goods and services - or landscape-level indices of suitability to supply EGS |
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----Elevation, altitude, bathymetry |
----Suitability to supply regulation & maintenance services-Mediation of flows |
----Suitability to supply regulation & maintenance services-Mediation of flows |
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------Flood and storm protection |
------Flood and storm protection |
Variable Spatial Characteristics
Elevation averaging radius ?Comment:User defined, required. This numeric input determines the radius in meters around each shore point within which to compute the average elevation. |
Geomorphology rank ?Comment:A constant with respect to the class variable: Geomorphology class. A relative ranking of exposure scheme based on geomorphology similar to the one proposed by Hammar-Klose and Thieler (2001) has been adopted. Supplied in Appendix A is a definition of the terms used in this classification, which applies mostly to the North American continent. If the user’s geomorphology data source has more categories than the ones presented in Example Ranking Table, it is left to the user’s discretion to reclassify their data to match the provided ranking system, as explained in the Data Needs section, and in Appendix B. It is recommend that the user include shore parallel hard structures (seawalls, bulkheads, etc.) in this classification and that they apply a low to moderate rank (1-3), depending on their characteristics.For example, a large, concrete seawall should be assigned a rank 1 as they are typically designed to prevent inundation during storm events and are designed to withstand damage or failure during the most powerful storms. It is recommended that low revetments or riprap walls be assigned a rank of 3 as they do not prevent inundation and may fail during extreme events. The ranking presented in the above table is only a suggestion. Users should change the ranking of different shoreline types as they see fit, based on local research and knowledge, and by following directions presented in the Data Needs section. |
Maximum fetch distance ?Comment:Required. The maxiumum fetch distance parameter is used to avoid casting rays across an entire ocean. |
Protection distance ?Comment:Required. This variable is a constant with respect to the class variable: Natural habitat class. Protection distance is the distance in meters beyond which this habitat will provide no protection to the coastline. |
Protection rank ?Comment:Required. This variable is a constant with respect to the class variable: Natural habitat class. Rank values 1-5, with 1 providing the greatest protection and 5 the least. |
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Spatial Extent Area
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Not recorded for Constant or Parameter Variables | Not recorded for Constant or Parameter Variables | Not recorded for Constant or Parameter Variables | Not recorded for Constant or Parameter Variables | Not recorded for Constant or Parameter Variables |
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Spatially Distributed?
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Not recorded for Constant or Parameter Variables | Not recorded for Constant or Parameter Variables | Not recorded for Constant or Parameter Variables | Not recorded for Constant or Parameter Variables | Not recorded for Constant or Parameter Variables |
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Observations Spatially Patterned?
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Not recorded for Constant or Parameter Variables | Not recorded for Constant or Parameter Variables | Not recorded for Constant or Parameter Variables | Not recorded for Constant or Parameter Variables | Not recorded for Constant or Parameter Variables |
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Spatial Grain Type
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Not recorded for Constant or Paarameter Variables | Not recorded for Constant or Paarameter Variables | Not recorded for Constant or Paarameter Variables | Not recorded for Constant or Paarameter Variables | Not recorded for Constant or Paarameter Variables |
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Spatial Grain Size
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Not recorded for Constant or Parameter Variables | Not recorded for Constant or Parameter Variables | Not recorded for Constant or Parameter Variables | Not recorded for Constant or Parameter Variables | Not recorded for Constant or Parameter Variables |
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Spatial Density
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Not recorded for Constant or Parameter Variables | Not recorded for Constant or Parameter Variables | Not recorded for Constant or Parameter Variables | Not recorded for Constant or Parameter Variables | Not recorded for Constant or Parameter Variables |
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EnviroAtlas URL
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Variable Temporal Characteristics
Elevation averaging radius ?Comment:User defined, required. This numeric input determines the radius in meters around each shore point within which to compute the average elevation. |
Geomorphology rank ?Comment:A constant with respect to the class variable: Geomorphology class. A relative ranking of exposure scheme based on geomorphology similar to the one proposed by Hammar-Klose and Thieler (2001) has been adopted. Supplied in Appendix A is a definition of the terms used in this classification, which applies mostly to the North American continent. If the user’s geomorphology data source has more categories than the ones presented in Example Ranking Table, it is left to the user’s discretion to reclassify their data to match the provided ranking system, as explained in the Data Needs section, and in Appendix B. It is recommend that the user include shore parallel hard structures (seawalls, bulkheads, etc.) in this classification and that they apply a low to moderate rank (1-3), depending on their characteristics.For example, a large, concrete seawall should be assigned a rank 1 as they are typically designed to prevent inundation during storm events and are designed to withstand damage or failure during the most powerful storms. It is recommended that low revetments or riprap walls be assigned a rank of 3 as they do not prevent inundation and may fail during extreme events. The ranking presented in the above table is only a suggestion. Users should change the ranking of different shoreline types as they see fit, based on local research and knowledge, and by following directions presented in the Data Needs section. |
Maximum fetch distance ?Comment:Required. The maxiumum fetch distance parameter is used to avoid casting rays across an entire ocean. |
Protection distance ?Comment:Required. This variable is a constant with respect to the class variable: Natural habitat class. Protection distance is the distance in meters beyond which this habitat will provide no protection to the coastline. |
Protection rank ?Comment:Required. This variable is a constant with respect to the class variable: Natural habitat class. Rank values 1-5, with 1 providing the greatest protection and 5 the least. |
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Temporal Extent
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Not recorded for Constant or Parameter Variables | Not recorded for Constant or Parameter Variables | Not recorded for Constant or Parameter Variables | Not recorded for Constant or Parameter Variables | Not recorded for Constant or Parameter Variables |
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Temporally Distributed?
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Not recorded for Constant or Parameter Variables | Not recorded for Constant or Parameter Variables | Not recorded for Constant or Parameter Variables | Not recorded for Constant or Parameter Variables | Not recorded for Constant or Parameter Variables |
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Regular Temporal Grain?
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Not recorded for Constant or Parameter Variables | Not recorded for Constant or Parameter Variables | Not recorded for Constant or Parameter Variables | Not recorded for Constant or Parameter Variables | Not recorded for Constant or Parameter Variables |
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Temporal Grain Size Value
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Not recorded for Constant or Parameter Variables | Not recorded for Constant or Parameter Variables | Not recorded for Constant or Parameter Variables | Not recorded for Constant or Parameter Variables | Not recorded for Constant or Parameter Variables |
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Temporal Grain Size Units
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Not recorded for Constant or Parameter Variables | Not recorded for Constant or Parameter Variables | Not recorded for Constant or Parameter Variables | Not recorded for Constant or Parameter Variables | Not recorded for Constant or Parameter Variables |
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Temporal Density
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Not recorded for Constant or Parameter Variables | Not recorded for Constant or Parameter Variables | Not recorded for Constant or Parameter Variables | Not recorded for Constant or Parameter Variables | Not recorded for Constant or Parameter Variables |
Variable Values
Elevation averaging radius ?Comment:User defined, required. This numeric input determines the radius in meters around each shore point within which to compute the average elevation. |
Geomorphology rank ?Comment:A constant with respect to the class variable: Geomorphology class. A relative ranking of exposure scheme based on geomorphology similar to the one proposed by Hammar-Klose and Thieler (2001) has been adopted. Supplied in Appendix A is a definition of the terms used in this classification, which applies mostly to the North American continent. If the user’s geomorphology data source has more categories than the ones presented in Example Ranking Table, it is left to the user’s discretion to reclassify their data to match the provided ranking system, as explained in the Data Needs section, and in Appendix B. It is recommend that the user include shore parallel hard structures (seawalls, bulkheads, etc.) in this classification and that they apply a low to moderate rank (1-3), depending on their characteristics.For example, a large, concrete seawall should be assigned a rank 1 as they are typically designed to prevent inundation during storm events and are designed to withstand damage or failure during the most powerful storms. It is recommended that low revetments or riprap walls be assigned a rank of 3 as they do not prevent inundation and may fail during extreme events. The ranking presented in the above table is only a suggestion. Users should change the ranking of different shoreline types as they see fit, based on local research and knowledge, and by following directions presented in the Data Needs section. |
Maximum fetch distance ?Comment:Required. The maxiumum fetch distance parameter is used to avoid casting rays across an entire ocean. |
Protection distance ?Comment:Required. This variable is a constant with respect to the class variable: Natural habitat class. Protection distance is the distance in meters beyond which this habitat will provide no protection to the coastline. |
Protection rank ?Comment:Required. This variable is a constant with respect to the class variable: Natural habitat class. Rank values 1-5, with 1 providing the greatest protection and 5 the least. |
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Min Value
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Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
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Max Value
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Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
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Other Value Type
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Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
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Other Value
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Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
Variable Variability and Sensitivity
Elevation averaging radius ?Comment:User defined, required. This numeric input determines the radius in meters around each shore point within which to compute the average elevation. |
Geomorphology rank ?Comment:A constant with respect to the class variable: Geomorphology class. A relative ranking of exposure scheme based on geomorphology similar to the one proposed by Hammar-Klose and Thieler (2001) has been adopted. Supplied in Appendix A is a definition of the terms used in this classification, which applies mostly to the North American continent. If the user’s geomorphology data source has more categories than the ones presented in Example Ranking Table, it is left to the user’s discretion to reclassify their data to match the provided ranking system, as explained in the Data Needs section, and in Appendix B. It is recommend that the user include shore parallel hard structures (seawalls, bulkheads, etc.) in this classification and that they apply a low to moderate rank (1-3), depending on their characteristics.For example, a large, concrete seawall should be assigned a rank 1 as they are typically designed to prevent inundation during storm events and are designed to withstand damage or failure during the most powerful storms. It is recommended that low revetments or riprap walls be assigned a rank of 3 as they do not prevent inundation and may fail during extreme events. The ranking presented in the above table is only a suggestion. Users should change the ranking of different shoreline types as they see fit, based on local research and knowledge, and by following directions presented in the Data Needs section. |
Maximum fetch distance ?Comment:Required. The maxiumum fetch distance parameter is used to avoid casting rays across an entire ocean. |
Protection distance ?Comment:Required. This variable is a constant with respect to the class variable: Natural habitat class. Protection distance is the distance in meters beyond which this habitat will provide no protection to the coastline. |
Protection rank ?Comment:Required. This variable is a constant with respect to the class variable: Natural habitat class. Rank values 1-5, with 1 providing the greatest protection and 5 the least. |
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Variability Expression Given?
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Not recorded for Constant or Parameter Variables | Not recorded for Constant or Parameter Variables | Not recorded for Constant or Parameter Variables | Not recorded for Constant or Parameter Variables | Not recorded for Constant or Parameter Variables |
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Variability Metric
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None | None | None | None | None |
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Variability Value
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None | None | None | None | None |
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Variability Units
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None | None | None | None | None |
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Resampling Used?
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Not recorded for Constant or Parameter Variables | Not recorded for Constant or Parameter Variables | Not recorded for Constant or Parameter Variables | Not recorded for Constant or Parameter Variables | Not recorded for Constant or Parameter Variables |
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Variability Expression Used in Modeling?
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Not recorded for Constant or Parameter Variables | Not recorded for Constant or Parameter Variables | Not recorded for Constant or Parameter Variables | Not recorded for Constant or Parameter Variables | Not recorded for Constant or Parameter Variables |
Variable Operational Validation (Response Variables only)
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Variable ID
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Validated?
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Validation Approach (within, between, etc.)
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Validation Quality (Qual/Quant)
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Validation Method (Stat/Deviance)
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Validation Metric
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Validation Value
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Validation Units
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Use of Measured Response Data
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