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Barrow Area Information Database (BAID) Geospatial Data Sets, Barrow, AK, USA

Entry ID: ARCSS400

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Summary

Abstract: This data collection is comprised of geospatial data for the Barrow, Alaska, USA, region. These data were compiled by Nuna Technologies and Arctic Ecology Lab at Michigan State University under contract to the Barrow Arctic Science Consortium (BASC) to facilitate research in the Barrow area. The collection is termed the Barrow Area Information Database (BAID). Data currently available include ...

Related URL

Link: VIEW PROJECT HOME PAGE

Description: Barrow Arctic Science Consortium Digital Working Group web site

Multimedia Sample

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Caption: Screenshot of the Atlas of Antarctic Research

Description: Main frame shows a close-up view of the McMurdo Dry Valleys region with the
locations of known glaciers marked by blue dots. Map layers used to create the
map include Radarsat DEM, topography contours, and rock outcrops.

Service Citation

Originators: U.S. Geological Survey and National Science Foundation
Title: Atlas of Antarctic Research
Provider: U.S. Geological Survey
URL: http://gisdata.usgs.gov/website/antarctic_research_atlas/

Service Keywords

EDUCATION/OUTREACH >INTERACTIVE PROGRAMS >WEB-BASED

REFERENCE AND INFORMATION SERVICES >GAZETTEER

DATA ANALYSIS AND VISUALIZATION >GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS >WEB-BASED GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Science Keywords

CRYOSPHERE >SEA ICE

CRYOSPHERE >GLACIERS/ICE SHEETS >GLACIERS

ISO Topic Category

BOUNDARIES

ELEVATION

Platform

MAPS

LANDSAT-7

Instrument

ETM+ > Enhanced Thematic Mapper Plus

Access Constraints No constraints

Use Constraints Please cite U.S. Geological Survey and National Science Foundation.

Ancillary Keywords

SEYMOUR ISLAND

ROSS ISLAND

Service Provider

DOI/USGS/USARC > United States Antarctic Resource Center, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Department of the Interior

Service Organization URL: http://usarc.usgs.gov/

Service Provider Personnel
Name: CHERYL A. HALLAM Phone: 703-648-4525 Fax: 703-648-4165 Email: challam at usgs.gov Contact Address: U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive City: Reston Province or State: VA Postal Code: 20192 Country: USA