[Parameters: Topic='BIOSPHERE', Term='TERRESTRIAL ECOSYSTEMS', Variable_Level_1='ALPINE/TUNDRA']
Terrain and Vegetation of Imnavait Creek, AK: Classification and Mapping
Entry ID: ARCSS112

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Summary
Abstract: Investigators classified typical and characterisic vegetation communities in an area in northern Alaska using Braun-Blanquet sorted table analysis, and mapped the communities using integrated geobotanical mapping procedures in a Geographic Information System (GIS). The vegetation classification is presented in a final sorted table, and major terrain units, vegetation, and surface forms are described. Also included is a summary of comparable vegetation types from other relevant studies and an areal analysis of the geobotanical maps of the study area. The study area is the Department of Energy R4D research site and is located near Imnavait Creek, AK. Data are distributed in PDF file format.
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Geographic Coverage
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Spatial coordinates   
  N: 68.63   S: 68.59   E: -149.26   W: -149.37
Min Altitude: 980 M Max Altitude: 790 M

Data Set Citation
Dataset Originator/Creator: Donald A. Walker, Webber, P. J., Lederer, N. D., and M. D. Walker
Dataset Title: Terrain and Vegetation of Imnavait Creek, AK: Classification and Mapping
Dataset Release Date: 1996-01-01
Dataset Release Place: Boulder, Colorado USA
Dataset Publisher: National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC)
Data Presentation Form: PDF
Online Resource: http://nsidc.org/data/arcss112.html
Temporal Coverage
Start Date: 1984-08-01
Stop Date: 1987-05-31
Location Keywords
Science Keywords
BIOSPHERE > TERRESTRIAL ECOSYSTEMS > ALPINE/TUNDRA Parameter Definition
BIOSPHERE > TERRESTRIAL ECOSYSTEMS > WETLANDS Parameter Definition
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Platform
GROUND-BASED OBSERVATIONS Ancillary Description
AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHS Ancillary Description
Instrument
CAMERAS Ancillary Description
PH METERS Ancillary Description
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National Snow and Ice Data Center Supplemental Info
Data Center URL: http://nsidc.org
Dataset ID: ARCSS112

Data Center Personnel
Name: NSIDC USER SERVICES
Phone: +1 (303) 492-6199
Fax: +1 (303) 492-2468
Email: nsidc at nsidc.org
Contact Address:
National Snow and Ice Data Center
CIRES, 449 UCB
University of Colorado
City: Boulder
Province or State: CO
Postal Code: 80309-0449
Country: USA
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Distribution
Distribution Media: Electronic data report
Distribution Size: 40 pp. + appendix
Distribution Format: PDF
Personnel
DONALD (SKIP) A. WALKER
Role: INVESTIGATOR
Phone: 907-474-2460
Email: ffdaw at uaf.edu
Contact Address:
Institute of Arctic Biology
University of Alaska Fairbanks
City: Fairbanks
Province or State: AK
Postal Code: 99775-6780
Country: USA
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Publications/References
Walker, D.A. and N.C. Barry. 1991. Toolik Lake permanent vegetation plots: Site factors, soil physical and chemical properties, plant species cover, photographs, and soil descriptions. Department of Energy R4D Program Data report, Joint Facility for Regional Ecosystem Analysis, Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research, Boulder, CO. Boulder, Colorado USA: National Snow and Ice Data Center. Digital ... View entire text
Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date: 2003-03-01
Last DIF Revision Date: 2010-12-15

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