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Utility of National Spatial Utility of National Spatial Data for Conservation Design Data for Conservation Design

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Utility of National Spatial Utility of National Spatial Data for Conservation Design Data for Conservation Design

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Steve WilliamsSteve WilliamsBiodiversity and Spatial Information Biodiversity and Spatial Information CenterCenterNorth Carolina State UniversityNorth Carolina State University

PIF CDWPIF CDWSt. Louis, MOSt. Louis, MOApril 11, 2006April 11, 2006

Types of DataTypes of DataTypes of DataTypes of Data

BiologicalBiologicalLand cover, species occurrence (surveys)…Land cover, species occurrence (surveys)…

PhysicalPhysicalTerrain, soils…Terrain, soils…

ClimaticClimaticPrecipitation, temperature…Precipitation, temperature…

BiologicalBiologicalLand cover, species occurrence (surveys)…Land cover, species occurrence (surveys)…

PhysicalPhysicalTerrain, soils…Terrain, soils…

ClimaticClimaticPrecipitation, temperature…Precipitation, temperature…

http://edc.usgs.gov/http://edc.usgs.gov/

EROS Data CenterEROS Data CenterEROS Data CenterEROS Data Center

EDC Land Cover ProductsEDC Land Cover ProductsEDC Land Cover ProductsEDC Land Cover Products

National Land Cover Dataset 1992 (NLCD National Land Cover Dataset 1992 (NLCD 92)92) A U.S. land cover classification product based primarily on 1992 Landsat A U.S. land cover classification product based primarily on 1992 Landsat

Thematic Mapper (TM) data.Thematic Mapper (TM) data. 30m30m22 cell resolution cell resolution 21 classes21 classes

Land Use and Land cover Data (LULC)Land Use and Land cover Data (LULC) A global land cover database primarily derived from 1992 to 1993 1-km A global land cover database primarily derived from 1992 to 1993 1-km

AVHRR data.AVHRR data.

AVHRR NDVI CompositesAVHRR NDVI Composites Weekly and biweekly NDVI composites based on 1-km AVHRR data Weekly and biweekly NDVI composites based on 1-km AVHRR data

(1980 to present). (1980 to present).

National Land Cover Dataset 1992 (NLCD National Land Cover Dataset 1992 (NLCD 92)92) A U.S. land cover classification product based primarily on 1992 Landsat A U.S. land cover classification product based primarily on 1992 Landsat

Thematic Mapper (TM) data.Thematic Mapper (TM) data. 30m30m22 cell resolution cell resolution 21 classes21 classes

Land Use and Land cover Data (LULC)Land Use and Land cover Data (LULC) A global land cover database primarily derived from 1992 to 1993 1-km A global land cover database primarily derived from 1992 to 1993 1-km

AVHRR data.AVHRR data.

AVHRR NDVI CompositesAVHRR NDVI Composites Weekly and biweekly NDVI composites based on 1-km AVHRR data Weekly and biweekly NDVI composites based on 1-km AVHRR data

(1980 to present). (1980 to present).


EDC Elevation ProductsEDC Elevation ProductsEDC Elevation ProductsEDC Elevation Products

National Elevation Dataset (NED)National Elevation Dataset (NED) Seamless 10- and 30-meter digital raster elevation data covers the Seamless 10- and 30-meter digital raster elevation data covers the

conterminous U.S., Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and Virgin conterminous U.S., Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands. Features periodic updates to incorporate the best available Islands. Features periodic updates to incorporate the best available source data (primarily USGS 10 and 30-meter DEMs). source data (primarily USGS 10 and 30-meter DEMs).

Shuttle Radar Topography Mission Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM)(SRTM) Seamless SRTM "Finished" 1 arc second (30 meter posting) Seamless SRTM "Finished" 1 arc second (30 meter posting)

digital raster elevation covers the United States and its territories digital raster elevation covers the United States and its territories and possesions. Seamless SRTM "Finished" 3 arc second (90 and possesions. Seamless SRTM "Finished" 3 arc second (90 meter posting) digital raster elevation covers the globe between 60 meter posting) digital raster elevation covers the globe between 60 degrees N and 56 degrees S latitude. SRTM "Finished" was degrees N and 56 degrees S latitude. SRTM "Finished" was supplied by NGA.supplied by NGA.

National Elevation Dataset (NED)National Elevation Dataset (NED) Seamless 10- and 30-meter digital raster elevation data covers the Seamless 10- and 30-meter digital raster elevation data covers the

conterminous U.S., Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and Virgin conterminous U.S., Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands. Features periodic updates to incorporate the best available Islands. Features periodic updates to incorporate the best available source data (primarily USGS 10 and 30-meter DEMs). source data (primarily USGS 10 and 30-meter DEMs).

Shuttle Radar Topography Mission Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM)(SRTM) Seamless SRTM "Finished" 1 arc second (30 meter posting) Seamless SRTM "Finished" 1 arc second (30 meter posting)

digital raster elevation covers the United States and its territories digital raster elevation covers the United States and its territories and possesions. Seamless SRTM "Finished" 3 arc second (90 and possesions. Seamless SRTM "Finished" 3 arc second (90 meter posting) digital raster elevation covers the globe between 60 meter posting) digital raster elevation covers the globe between 60 degrees N and 56 degrees S latitude. SRTM "Finished" was degrees N and 56 degrees S latitude. SRTM "Finished" was supplied by NGA.supplied by NGA.


EDC Sensor ArraysEDC Sensor ArraysEDC Sensor ArraysEDC Sensor Arrays

ASTERASTER High-resolution (15- to 90-meter) multispectral data from the Terra satellite (2000 High-resolution (15- to 90-meter) multispectral data from the Terra satellite (2000

to present). to present). MODISMODIS

Moderate-resolution (250- to 1000-meter) multispectral data from the Terra Moderate-resolution (250- to 1000-meter) multispectral data from the Terra Satellite (2000 to present) and Aqua Satellite (2002 to present). Satellite (2000 to present) and Aqua Satellite (2002 to present).

Hyperion and Advanced Land Imager (ALI) Hyperion and Advanced Land Imager (ALI) 10- to 30-meter multispectral and hyperspectral data from the Earth Observing-1 10- to 30-meter multispectral and hyperspectral data from the Earth Observing-1

(EO-1) Extended Mission (2000 to present). (EO-1) Extended Mission (2000 to present). ETM+ (Enhanced Thematic Mapper Plus)ETM+ (Enhanced Thematic Mapper Plus)

High-resolution (15- to 60-meter) multispectral data from Landsat 7 (1999 to High-resolution (15- to 60-meter) multispectral data from Landsat 7 (1999 to present). present).

TM (Thematic Mapper)TM (Thematic Mapper) 30- to 120-meter multispectral data from Landsat 4 and 5 (1982 to present). 30- to 120-meter multispectral data from Landsat 4 and 5 (1982 to present).

MSS (Multispectral Scanner)MSS (Multispectral Scanner) 80-meter multispectral data from Landsats 1 to 5 (1972 to 1992). 80-meter multispectral data from Landsats 1 to 5 (1972 to 1992).

ASTERASTER High-resolution (15- to 90-meter) multispectral data from the Terra satellite (2000 High-resolution (15- to 90-meter) multispectral data from the Terra satellite (2000

to present). to present). MODISMODIS

Moderate-resolution (250- to 1000-meter) multispectral data from the Terra Moderate-resolution (250- to 1000-meter) multispectral data from the Terra Satellite (2000 to present) and Aqua Satellite (2002 to present). Satellite (2000 to present) and Aqua Satellite (2002 to present).

Hyperion and Advanced Land Imager (ALI) Hyperion and Advanced Land Imager (ALI) 10- to 30-meter multispectral and hyperspectral data from the Earth Observing-1 10- to 30-meter multispectral and hyperspectral data from the Earth Observing-1

(EO-1) Extended Mission (2000 to present). (EO-1) Extended Mission (2000 to present). ETM+ (Enhanced Thematic Mapper Plus)ETM+ (Enhanced Thematic Mapper Plus)

High-resolution (15- to 60-meter) multispectral data from Landsat 7 (1999 to High-resolution (15- to 60-meter) multispectral data from Landsat 7 (1999 to present). present).

TM (Thematic Mapper)TM (Thematic Mapper) 30- to 120-meter multispectral data from Landsat 4 and 5 (1982 to present). 30- to 120-meter multispectral data from Landsat 4 and 5 (1982 to present).

MSS (Multispectral Scanner)MSS (Multispectral Scanner) 80-meter multispectral data from Landsats 1 to 5 (1972 to 1992). 80-meter multispectral data from Landsats 1 to 5 (1972 to 1992).


http://www.mrlc.gov/index.asphttp://www.mrlc.gov/index.asp

11. Open Water11. Open Water 12. Perennial Ice/Snow12. Perennial Ice/Snow 21. Developed, Open Space21. Developed, Open Space 22. Developed, Low Intensity22. Developed, Low Intensity 23. Developed, Medium 23. Developed, Medium

IntensityIntensity 24. Developed, High Intensity24. Developed, High Intensity 31. Barren Land 31. Barren Land

(Rock/Sand/Clay)(Rock/Sand/Clay) 32. Unconsolidated Shore*32. Unconsolidated Shore* 41. Deciduous Forest41. Deciduous Forest 42. Evergreen Forest42. Evergreen Forest 43. Mixed Forest43. Mixed Forest 51. Dwarf Scrub51. Dwarf Scrub 52. Shrub/Scrub52. Shrub/Scrub

11. Open Water11. Open Water 12. Perennial Ice/Snow12. Perennial Ice/Snow 21. Developed, Open Space21. Developed, Open Space 22. Developed, Low Intensity22. Developed, Low Intensity 23. Developed, Medium 23. Developed, Medium

IntensityIntensity 24. Developed, High Intensity24. Developed, High Intensity 31. Barren Land 31. Barren Land

(Rock/Sand/Clay)(Rock/Sand/Clay) 32. Unconsolidated Shore*32. Unconsolidated Shore* 41. Deciduous Forest41. Deciduous Forest 42. Evergreen Forest42. Evergreen Forest 43. Mixed Forest43. Mixed Forest 51. Dwarf Scrub51. Dwarf Scrub 52. Shrub/Scrub52. Shrub/Scrub

NLCD 2001 Land Cover Class NLCD 2001 Land Cover Class Definitions (27 classes)Definitions (27 classes)

NLCD 2001 Land Cover Class NLCD 2001 Land Cover Class Definitions (27 classes)Definitions (27 classes)

71. Grassland/Herbaceous71. Grassland/Herbaceous 72. Sedge/Herbaceous72. Sedge/Herbaceous 73. Lichens73. Lichens 74. Moss74. Moss 81. Pasture/Hay81. Pasture/Hay 82. Cultivated Crops82. Cultivated Crops 90. Woody Wetlands90. Woody Wetlands

91. Palustrine Forested Wetland*91. Palustrine Forested Wetland*

92. Palustrine Scrub/Shrub Wetland*92. Palustrine Scrub/Shrub Wetland*

93. Estuarine Forested Wetland*93. Estuarine Forested Wetland*

94. Estuarine Scrub/Shrub Wetland*94. Estuarine Scrub/Shrub Wetland*

95. Emergent Herbaceous 95. Emergent Herbaceous

WetlandsWetlands 96. Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Persistent)*96. Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Persistent)*

97. Estuarine Emergent Wetland*97. Estuarine Emergent Wetland*

98. Palustrine Aquatic Bed*98. Palustrine Aquatic Bed*

99. Estuarine Aquatic Bed*99. Estuarine Aquatic Bed*

71. Grassland/Herbaceous71. Grassland/Herbaceous 72. Sedge/Herbaceous72. Sedge/Herbaceous 73. Lichens73. Lichens 74. Moss74. Moss 81. Pasture/Hay81. Pasture/Hay 82. Cultivated Crops82. Cultivated Crops 90. Woody Wetlands90. Woody Wetlands

91. Palustrine Forested Wetland*91. Palustrine Forested Wetland*

92. Palustrine Scrub/Shrub Wetland*92. Palustrine Scrub/Shrub Wetland*

93. Estuarine Forested Wetland*93. Estuarine Forested Wetland*

94. Estuarine Scrub/Shrub Wetland*94. Estuarine Scrub/Shrub Wetland*

95. Emergent Herbaceous 95. Emergent Herbaceous

WetlandsWetlands 96. Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Persistent)*96. Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Persistent)*

97. Estuarine Emergent Wetland*97. Estuarine Emergent Wetland*

98. Palustrine Aquatic Bed*98. Palustrine Aquatic Bed*

99. Estuarine Aquatic Bed*99. Estuarine Aquatic Bed*


NLCD 2001 Currently AvailableNLCD 2001 Currently Available


http://gapanalysis.nbii.gov/portal/server.pthttp://gapanalysis.nbii.gov/portal/server.pt

Gap Analysis Gap Analysis Land CoverLand Cover

for the for the Eastern USEastern US

Gap Analysis Gap Analysis Land CoverLand Cover

for the for the Eastern USEastern US


Based on NatureServe Based on NatureServe Ecological SystemsEcological Systems

135 classes expected 135 classes expected in Southeast in Southeast

Basis for habitat Basis for habitat modeling for modeling for vertebrate speciesvertebrate species

Based on NatureServe Based on NatureServe Ecological SystemsEcological Systems

135 classes expected 135 classes expected in Southeast in Southeast

Basis for habitat Basis for habitat modeling for modeling for vertebrate speciesvertebrate species

Ancillary Data to Support Ancillary Data to Support to Ecological System to Ecological System MappingMapping

Ancillary Data to Support Ancillary Data to Support to Ecological System to Ecological System MappingMapping

Fine to Mid-scale Fine to Mid-scale (1:24-1:100 k)(1:24-1:100 k)

Landform ModelLandform Model Riparian ModelRiparian Model Aerial Photo Reference DataAerial Photo Reference Data National Wetland InventoryNational Wetland Inventory NLCD 2001 Land coverNLCD 2001 Land cover

Coarse scale (1:250000)Coarse scale (1:250000) Ecological System RangesEcological System Ranges STATSGO SoilsSTATSGO Soils

Omernick’s EcoregionsOmernick’s Ecoregions

Fine to Mid-scale Fine to Mid-scale (1:24-1:100 k)(1:24-1:100 k)

Landform ModelLandform Model Riparian ModelRiparian Model Aerial Photo Reference DataAerial Photo Reference Data National Wetland InventoryNational Wetland Inventory NLCD 2001 Land coverNLCD 2001 Land cover

Coarse scale (1:250000)Coarse scale (1:250000) Ecological System RangesEcological System Ranges STATSGO SoilsSTATSGO Soils

Omernick’s EcoregionsOmernick’s Ecoregions


http://www.landfire.gov/http://www.landfire.gov/

LANDFIRE Data ProductsLANDFIRE Data ProductsLANDFIRE Data ProductsLANDFIRE Data Products

FARSITE Fuel layers:FARSITE Fuel layers: 13 Anderson (1982) Fire Behavior Fuel 13 Anderson (1982) Fire Behavior Fuel

Models Models 40 Scott and Burgan (2005) Fire Behavior 40 Scott and Burgan (2005) Fire Behavior

Fuel Models Fuel Models Forest Canopy Bulk Density Forest Canopy Bulk Density Forest Canopy Base Height Forest Canopy Base Height Forest Canopy Height Forest Canopy Height Forest Canopy Cover Forest Canopy Cover Elevation Elevation Aspect Aspect SlopeSlope

Fire Regime layers:Fire Regime layers: FRCCFRCC FRCC Departure Index Fire Regime GroupsFRCC Departure Index Fire Regime Groups Mean Fire Return IntervalMean Fire Return Interval Percent Low-severity FirePercent Low-severity Fire Percent Mixed-severity FirePercent Mixed-severity Fire Percent Replacement-severity FirePercent Replacement-severity Fire Succession Classes Succession Classes

FARSITE Fuel layers:FARSITE Fuel layers: 13 Anderson (1982) Fire Behavior Fuel 13 Anderson (1982) Fire Behavior Fuel

Models Models 40 Scott and Burgan (2005) Fire Behavior 40 Scott and Burgan (2005) Fire Behavior

Fuel Models Fuel Models Forest Canopy Bulk Density Forest Canopy Bulk Density Forest Canopy Base Height Forest Canopy Base Height Forest Canopy Height Forest Canopy Height Forest Canopy Cover Forest Canopy Cover Elevation Elevation Aspect Aspect SlopeSlope

Fire Regime layers:Fire Regime layers: FRCCFRCC FRCC Departure Index Fire Regime GroupsFRCC Departure Index Fire Regime Groups Mean Fire Return IntervalMean Fire Return Interval Percent Low-severity FirePercent Low-severity Fire Percent Mixed-severity FirePercent Mixed-severity Fire Percent Replacement-severity FirePercent Replacement-severity Fire Succession Classes Succession Classes

Vegetation layers:Vegetation layers: Environmental Site PotentialEnvironmental Site Potential Biophysical SettingsBiophysical Settings Existing VegetationExisting Vegetation Existing Vegetation HeightExisting Vegetation Height Existing Vegetation CoverExisting Vegetation Cover Vegetation Dynamics Vegetation Dynamics

Models Models

Fire Effects layers:Fire Effects layers: Fuel Loading Models Fuel Loading Models

Vegetation layers:Vegetation layers: Environmental Site PotentialEnvironmental Site Potential Biophysical SettingsBiophysical Settings Existing VegetationExisting Vegetation Existing Vegetation HeightExisting Vegetation Height Existing Vegetation CoverExisting Vegetation Cover Vegetation Dynamics Vegetation Dynamics

Models Models

Fire Effects layers:Fire Effects layers: Fuel Loading Models Fuel Loading Models

http://www.landfire.gov/http://www.landfire.gov/

PhysicalPhysicalPhysicalPhysical

http://nhd.usgs.gov/http://nhd.usgs.gov/

Based onBased onDigital Line Digital Line GraphGraph(DLG) data(DLG) data and and EPA Reach FileEPA Reach File (RF3) data(RF3) data

Initially 1:100k, Initially 1:100k, but 1:24k but 1:24k updates are updates are almost almost complete for complete for USUS

http://nhd.usgs.gov/http://nhd.usgs.gov/

http://soils.usda.gov/http://soils.usda.gov/

NaturalNaturalResourcesResources

ConservationConservationServiceService(NRCS)(NRCS)

Soil DataSoil Data

NaturalNaturalResourcesResources

ConservationConservationServiceService(NRCS)(NRCS)

Soil DataSoil Data

““Soil Data Viewer provides users access to Soil Data Viewer provides users access to soil interpretations and soil properties while soil interpretations and soil properties while shielding them from the complexity of the shielding them from the complexity of the

soil database”soil database”

““Soil Data Viewer provides users access to Soil Data Viewer provides users access to soil interpretations and soil properties while soil interpretations and soil properties while shielding them from the complexity of the shielding them from the complexity of the

soil database”soil database”

NRCS – STATSGO DatabaseNRCS – STATSGO DatabaseNRCS – STATSGO DatabaseNRCS – STATSGO Database

The STATSGO database is being The STATSGO database is being updated and renamed to the updated and renamed to the Digital General Soil MapDigital General Soil Map of the of the United States. The update is United States. The update is scheduled for completion April 30, scheduled for completion April 30, 2006. 2006.

Scale 1:250,000Scale 1:250,000

The STATSGO database is being The STATSGO database is being updated and renamed to the updated and renamed to the Digital General Soil MapDigital General Soil Map of the of the United States. The update is United States. The update is scheduled for completion April 30, scheduled for completion April 30, 2006. 2006.

Scale 1:250,000Scale 1:250,000

http://soildatamart.nrcs.usda.gov http://soildatamart.nrcs.usda.gov

NRCS – SSURGO DatabaseNRCS – SSURGO DatabaseNRCS – SSURGO DatabaseNRCS – SSURGO Database

Soil Survey Geographic DatabaseSoil Survey Geographic Database Detailed county based soil surveysDetailed county based soil surveys Completion of the SSURGO data Completion of the SSURGO data

digitizing is scheduled for 2008digitizing is scheduled for 2008

Soil Survey Geographic DatabaseSoil Survey Geographic Database Detailed county based soil surveysDetailed county based soil surveys Completion of the SSURGO data Completion of the SSURGO data

digitizing is scheduled for 2008digitizing is scheduled for 2008


NRCS – SSURGO DatabaseNRCS – SSURGO DatabaseNRCS – SSURGO DatabaseNRCS – SSURGO Database


http://datagateway.nrcs.usda.gov http://datagateway.nrcs.usda.gov

EPA EPA EcoregionEcoregionProductsProducts

EPA EPA EcoregionEcoregionProductsProducts

http://www.epa.gov/wed/pages/ecoregions.htmhttp://www.epa.gov/wed/pages/ecoregions.htm

http://www.epa.gov/wed/pages/ecoregions.htmhttp://www.epa.gov/wed/pages/ecoregions.htm

Omernik Ecoregions Level 4Omernik Ecoregions Level 4Omernik Ecoregions Level 4Omernik Ecoregions Level 4

Avian DataAvian DataAvian DataAvian Data

http://www.natureserve.org/explorerhttp://www.natureserve.org/explorer

http://bna.birds.cornell.edu/BNA/http://bna.birds.cornell.edu/BNA/

Birds of NA Birds of NA Birds of NA Birds of NA

http://bna.birds.cornell.edu/BNA/http://bna.birds.cornell.edu/BNA/

http://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/bbshttp://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/bbs

http://birdcon.nbii.govhttp://birdcon.nbii.gov

Stewardship DataStewardship DataStewardship DataStewardship Data

Protected Areas DatabaseProtected Areas DatabaseProtected Areas DatabaseProtected Areas Database

Conservation Biology Institute260 SW Madison Avenue, Suite 106Corvallis, OR 97333 USAPhone: (541) 757-0687, Fax: (541) 752-0518

Version 4 (Jan. 2006)CD-ROM $35

http://www.consbio.org/index.htmhttp://www.consbio.org/index.htm

Protected Areas DatabaseProtected Areas DatabaseProtected Areas DatabaseProtected Areas Database

http://www.consbio.org/index.htmhttp://www.consbio.org/index.htm

Climatic DataClimatic DataClimatic DataClimatic Data

http://www.ocs.oregonstate.edu/prism/index.phtmlhttp://www.ocs.oregonstate.edu/prism/index.phtml

SpatialSpatialClimateClimateAnalysisAnalysisServiceService

SpatialSpatialClimateClimateAnalysisAnalysisServiceService

Spatial Climate Analysis Service Spatial Climate Analysis Service (SCAS)(SCAS)

Spatial Climate Analysis Service Spatial Climate Analysis Service (SCAS)(SCAS)

PRISM modelingPRISM modeling PParameter-elevation arameter-elevation RRegressions on egressions on IIndependent ndependent SSlopes lopes MModel odel

MapServer ExplorerMapServer Explorer ASCII grid formatASCII grid format 4km resolution4km resolution 2km data (high resolution) available 2km data (high resolution) available

through Climate Source at through Climate Source at http://www.climatesource.comhttp://www.climatesource.com

PRISM modelingPRISM modeling PParameter-elevation arameter-elevation RRegressions on egressions on IIndependent ndependent SSlopes lopes MModel odel

MapServer ExplorerMapServer Explorer ASCII grid formatASCII grid format 4km resolution4km resolution 2km data (high resolution) available 2km data (high resolution) available

through Climate Source at through Climate Source at http://www.climatesource.comhttp://www.climatesource.com


http://www.daymet.org/http://www.daymet.org/

DAYMETDAYMET Daily Surface and Weather Climatalogical Daily Surface and Weather Climatalogical

SummariesSummaries

DAYMETDAYMET Daily Surface and Weather Climatalogical Daily Surface and Weather Climatalogical

SummariesSummaries Utilizes a digital elevation model and daily Utilizes a digital elevation model and daily

observations of minimum and maximum observations of minimum and maximum temperatures and precipitation to create data temperatures and precipitation to create data setssets

TemperatureTemperature PrecipitationPrecipitation HumidityHumidity RadiationRadiation 1 km resolution1 km resolution 18 year daily data set18 year daily data set

Utilizes a digital elevation model and daily Utilizes a digital elevation model and daily observations of minimum and maximum observations of minimum and maximum temperatures and precipitation to create data temperatures and precipitation to create data setssets

TemperatureTemperature PrecipitationPrecipitation HumidityHumidity RadiationRadiation 1 km resolution1 km resolution 18 year daily data set18 year daily data set


SummarySummarySummarySummary

Lots of data out thereLots of data out there Access is getting easierAccess is getting easier Get to know the data sets you’re Get to know the data sets you’re

working with. Most have flaws – some working with. Most have flaws – some that may be critical to your output.that may be critical to your output.

Lots of data out thereLots of data out there Access is getting easierAccess is getting easier Get to know the data sets you’re Get to know the data sets you’re

working with. Most have flaws – some working with. Most have flaws – some that may be critical to your output.that may be critical to your output.

““Although conceptually Although conceptually simple….applying the methodology simple….applying the methodology

can be onerous”can be onerous”Shifley and ThompsonShifley and Thompson

““Although conceptually Although conceptually simple….applying the methodology simple….applying the methodology

can be onerous”can be onerous”Shifley and ThompsonShifley and Thompson

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