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Global Land Cover Characterization Program
Entry ID:
USGS_GLCC
Summary
Abstract:
The Global Land Cover Characterization Project was established to meet science
data requirements identified by the International Geosphere and Biosphere Programme (IGBP), and the U. S. Global Change Research Program. The overall goal is to produce flexible large-area land cover databases to meet evolving requirements of the earth science research community. The project was ... ![]()
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Geographic Coverage
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Data Set Citation
Dataset Originator/Creator:
USGS
Dataset Title:
Global Land Cover Characterization Program
Dataset Release Date:
1997-11-01
Dataset Publisher:
USGS
Version:
1.2
Online Resource:
http://landcover.usgs.gov/glcc/
Temporal Coverage
Start Date:
1992-04-01
Stop Date:
1993-03-01
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Quality
A revised version of the database is available but still requires a full
accuracy assessment.
Access Constraints
None
Use Constraints
There is no guarantee of warranty concerning the accuracy of these data. Users should be aware that temporal changes may have occurred since the data was collected and that some parts of these data may no longer represent actual surface conditions. Users should not use these data for critical applications without a full awareness of their limitations. Acknowledgement of the originating agencies would be appreciated in products derived from these data. Any user who modifies the data set is obligated to describe the types of modifications they perform. User specifically agrees not to misrepresent the data set, nor to imply that changes made were approved or endorsed by the U.S. Geological Survey. Please refer to http://www.usgs.gov/privacy.html for the USGS disclaimer.
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Data Set Progress
COMPLETE
Originating Center
Data Center
Distribution
Distribution Media:
Online
Distribution Format:
various
Fees:
No fees
Personnel
Publications/References
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Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date:
2004-07-16
Last DIF Revision Date:
2012-12-12
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