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Desertification Hazard for Kenya (Model Result) from UNEP/GRID-Geneva
Entry ID: GNVd0137_104

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Summary
Abstract: Conceptual models were developed by FAO staff to assess global soils
in relation to the processes of desertification and to conduct a full
desertification hazards evaluation in Africa. The map sheet for NE
Africa was established as a test base for applying both the World and
Africa models. Preliminary versions of the models were presented at
ESRI in October 1983. Todor Boyadgiev provided ... View entire text
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Spatial coordinates   
  N: 5.07   S: -5.3   E: 42.44   W: 33.0

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Originating Center
UNEP/EAD/GRID - Geneva
Data Center
Global Resource Information Database - Geneva, Division of Early Warning and Assessment, United Nations Environment Programme Supplemental Info
Data Center URL: http://www.grid.unep.ch/

Data Center Personnel
Name: HY DAO
Phone: 41-22-917-82-25
Fax: 41-22-917-80-29
Email: Hy.Dao at unep.org
Contact Address:
Head of Metadata & Socio-Economics Unit
City: Geneva
Postal Code: 1219
Country: SWITZERLAND
Distribution
Distribution Media: 8 mm tape or ftp
Distribution Size: approximately 16 Megabytes
Personnel
CHRISTOPHER M.U. NEALE
Role: INVESTIGATOR
Email: cneale at cc.usu.edu
Contact Address:
Biological & Irrigation Engineering Department
Room EC 329
Utah State University
City: Logan
Province or State: Utah
Postal Code: 84322-4105
Country: USA
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Publications/References
Satellite/Instrument/Data Processing Documentation Hollinger, J. P., R. Lo, G. Poe, R. Savage, and J. Peirce. 1987. Special Sensor Microwave/Imager User's Guide.

Hollinger, J. P., ed. 1989.DMSP Special Sensor Microwave/Imager Calibration/Validation - Final Report - Volume I, Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC.

Hollinger, J. P. 1991. DMSP Special Sensor Microwave/Imager ... View entire text
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Creation and Review Dates
Last DIF Revision Date: 2012-05-14

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