Digital Coast

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Coastal Change Analysis Program Regional Land Cover

NOAA Coastal Services Center

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Coastal Services Center Data Access Viewer

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  • Data can be selected by a user-defined area of interest.
  • File availability is currently limited to individual dates of land cover. Files highlighting change information between various dates are available through the ftp link below only.
  • Data are available in multiple projections, but only in GeoTIFF format. It should be noted that GeoTIFF format is not supported in many common geographic information system (GIS) tools.
C-CAP FTP Site

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  • The ftp distribution is on a state-by-state basis except for areas in the Pacific Islands and Caribbean, which are distributed on a county or territory basis.
  • File availability includes individual dates of land cover, as well as files that highlight the type and location of changes between the various dates.
  • Data is available in Albers Conical Equal-Area projection and .img format only.
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C-CAP Land Cover Atlas

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  • This online tool enables users to view regional C-CAP land cover data and explore land cover changes and trends without the need for desktop geographic information system software or advanced technical expertise.
  • Data can be selected by user defined county of interest.
C-CAP Map Services

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C-CAP Google Earth

  • IMPORTANT: For proper display in Google Earth, ensure that in Tools > Options > 3D View > Texture Colors, the Compress option is unchecked, then restart Google Earth.
  • Download Google Earth