NEON Prototype Geomorphology Data, KING 2016

This package provides raw survey data that quantifies stream channel geomorphology within the aquatic reach boundaries of NEON Kings Creek wadeable stream site. This survey was conducted as part of testing process for initial NEON geomorphology protocol (NEON.DOC.003162). The package includes raw survey data, benchmark transformations using the Columbian Habitat Monitoring Program (CHaMP) transformation tool, and kmz map files for the projected survey and benchmark points. The CHaMP tool preserves relative accuracy of the survey with an affine transformation and worked as an add-in for ArcGIS 10.1. Three projected GPS benchmark coordinates were used to interactively select the most appropriate transformation method based on a combination of visual inspection and residual error calculations.