[Parameters: Topic='LAND SURFACE', Term='SOILS', Variable_Level_1='SOIL HORIZONS/PROFILE']
Soil and Terrain Database for Nepal (version 1.0) - scale 1:1 million (SOTER_Nepal)
Entry ID: ISRIC_SOTER_Nepal_primary

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Summary
Abstract: The Soil and Terrain database for Nepal primary data (version 1.0), at scale 1:1 million (SOTER_Nepal). SOTER_Nepal is generalized from the original Soils and Terrain database of Nepal at scale 1:50,000 compiled by FAO and Nepal's Survey Dept. The SOTER_Nepal database provides generalized information on landform and soil properties at a scale 1:1 million. It consists of 17 SOTER units, ... View entire text
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Geographic Coverage
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Spatial coordinates   
  N: 30.5   S: 26.5   E: 88.5   W: 80.0
Min Altitude: 60 Max Altitude: 8880

Data Set Citation
Dataset Originator/Creator: Koos Dijkshoorn
Dataset Title: Soil and Terrain Database for Nepal (ver. 1.0)
Dataset Series Name: SOTER_Nepal (version 1.0)
Dataset Release Date: 2009
Dataset Release Place: Wageningen, Netherlands
Dataset Publisher: ISRIC - World Soil Information
Version: 1.0
Data Presentation Form: ArcMap9.x, ArcView3.x and MS Access database
Online Resource: http://www.isric.nl/isric/CheckRegistration.aspx?dataset=60
Location Keywords
Science Keywords
AGRICULTURE > SOILS > CALCIUM Parameter Definition
AGRICULTURE > SOILS > CARBON Parameter Definition
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ISO Topic Category
Platform
NOAA-11 > National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration-11 Ancillary Description
NOAA-12 > National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration-12 Ancillary Description
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Instrument
AVHRR-2 > Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer-2 Ancillary Description
AVHRR-3 > Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer-3 Ancillary Description
Project
Quality ATTRIBUTE ACCURACY REPORT: Root Mean Square for SST values was approximately 1 degree.

LOGICAL CONSISTENCY REPORT: NOAA CoastWatch performs validation of the data through buoy match-ups or other in situ measurements for adjusting processing algorithms as necessary.

COMPLETENESS REPORT: Unknown

HORIZONTAL POSITIONAL ACCURACY REPORT: The positional accuracy ... View entire text
Access Constraints ACCESS CONSTRAINTS: none

DISTRIBUTION LIABILITY: Disclaimer - While every effort has been made to ensure that these data are accurate and reliable within the limits of the current state of the art, NOAA cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in the data, nor as a result of the failure of the data to function on a particular system. NOAA makes no warranty, expressed or implied, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty.
Use Constraints Not intended for legal use. Data may contain inaccuracies due to clouded or mixed pixels.
Ancillary Keywords
Data Set Progress
COMPLETE
Data Center
Comprehensive Large Array-data Stewardship System, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce Supplemental Info
Data Center URL: http://www.class.noaa.gov/
Dataset ID: ______CWGRL ____

Data Center Personnel
Name: NOAA'S CLASS HELP DESK
Email: info at class.noaa.gov
Contact Address:
151 Patton Avenue
City: Asheville
Province or State: NC
Postal Code: 28801-5001
Country: USA
Distribution
Distribution Format: CoastWatch Format
Fees: FTP is free. Optical disks = $25.00, magnetic tape = $100 + service and handling
Personnel
JOHN F. SAPPER
Role: TECHNICAL CONTACT
Phone: (301) 763-8142 x 103
Email: John.Sapper at noaa.gov
Contact Address:
World Weather Building, Room 510, 5200 Auth Road
City: Camp Springs
Province or State: MD
Postal Code: 20746
Country: USA
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Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date: 2009-08-12
Last DIF Revision Date: 2011-11-02

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