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Last of the Wild Project, Version 2, 2005 (LWP-2): Global Human Footprint Dataset (Geographic)

Entry ID: CIESIN_SEDAC_LWP2_HF_GEOG

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Summary

Abstract: The Global Human Footprint Dataset of the Last of the Wild Project, Version 2, 2005 (LWP-2) is the Human Influence Index (HII) normalized by biome and realm. The HII is a global dataset of 1-kilometer grid cells, created from nine global data layers covering human population pressure (population density population settlements), human land use and infrastructure (built up areas, nighttime lights, ...

Purpose: To provide an updated map of anthropogenic impacts on the environment in geographic projection which can be used in wildlife conservation planning, natural resource management, and research on human-environment interactions.

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Link: GET DATA

Description: Data download page.

Geographic Coverage

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Spatial coordinates

N: 89.93

S: -89.92

E: 180.0

W: -180.0

Data Set Citation

Dataset Originator/Creator: Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), and Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN)/Columbia University

Dataset Title: Last of the Wild Project, Version 2, 2005 (LWP-2): Global Human Footprint Dataset (Geographic)

Dataset Release Date: 2005

Dataset Release Place: Palisades, NY

Dataset Publisher: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC)

Version: 2

Data Presentation Form: raster, map

Online Resource: http://sedac.ciesin.columbia.edu/data/set/wildareas-v2-human-footpr...

Temporal Coverage

Start Date: 1995-01-01

Stop Date: 2004-01-01

Location Keywords

CONTINENT > AFRICA

CONTINENT > ASIA

Data Resolution

Latitude Resolution: 1 km
Longitude Resolution: 1 km
Horizontal Resolution Range: 1 km - < 10 km or approximately .01 degree - < .09 degree
Temporal Resolution: Two day repeat observations with a repeat orbit pattern every 16 days.
Temporal Resolution Range: Daily - < Weekly

Science Keywords

SPECTRAL/ENGINEERING > INFRARED WAVELENGTHS > INFRARED RADIANCE

SPECTRAL/ENGINEERING > INFRARED WAVELENGTHS > REFLECTED INFRARED

SPECTRAL/ENGINEERING > INFRARED WAVELENGTHS > THERMAL INFRARED

SPECTRAL/ENGINEERING > VISIBLE WAVELENGTHS > VISIBLE RADIANCE

ISO Topic Category

IMAGERY/BASE MAPS/EARTH COVER

Platform

AQUA > Earth Observing System, AQUA

Instrument

MODIS > Moderate-Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer

Project

EOS > Earth Observing System

EOSDIS > Earth Observing System Data Information System

ESIP > Earth Science Information Partners Program

AQUA > Earth Observing System (EOS), AQUA

Ancillary Keywords

BRDF

CALIBRATED

Data Set Progress

IN WORK

Data Center

L1 and Atmosphere Archive and Distribution System,Biospheric Information Systems Branch, Hydrospheric and Biospheric Sciences Laboratory, Earth Sciences Division, Science and Exploration Directorate, Goddard Space Flight Center, NASA

Data Center URL: http://ladsweb.nascom.nasa.gov/
Dataset ID: MYD021KM Collection 005

Data Center Personnel
Name: LAADS USER SUPPORT TEAM Phone: 301-731-2917, 1-866-506-6347 (toll-free - US only) Fax: 301-577-6622 Email: modapsuso at sigmaspace.com Contact Address: LAADS User Support Team 4801 Forbes Boulevard City: Lanham Province or State: MD Postal Code: 20706 Country: USA