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Biophysical Resource Appraisal Support System (BRASS), Soil and Climate Data Worldwide
Entry ID:
USDA0190
Summary
Abstract:
This database management system is comprised of spatial and
tabular data of global soils and climate data sets. A model estimates soil moisture and temperature regimes. A five minute rastorized FAO Soil Map of the World is included for easy reference. Data on about 3,000 soils, georeferenced, are included. Average monthly temperature and rainfall data of 27,000 ...  Geographic Coverage
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Spatial coordinates
Temporal Coverage
Start Date:
1979-01-01
Stop Date:
1994-12-31
Location Keywords
ISO Topic Category
Quality
Databases are continuously updated and verified. More detailed
soil maps are used to validate small scale maps. Climatic data quality is function of source. Ancillary Keywords
Originating Center
Data Center
Personnel
Role:
TECHNICAL CONTACT
Phone:
202-690-0333
Fax:
202-720-4593
Email:
hari.eswaran at usda.gov
Contact Address:
World Soil Resources
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
P.O. Box 2890
City:
Washington
Province or State:
DC
Postal Code:
20013
Country:
USA
Publications/References
ADDITIONAL REFERENCES:
As in collection organization. Creation and Review Dates
Last DIF Revision Date:
2009-04-20
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