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Arc Habitat Suitability Index Computer Software (ArcHSI)
 Entry ID: USDA_FS_ArcHSI

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Summary
Abstract: This user manual describes the Arc Habitat Suitability Index (ArcHSI), which is a geographical information system (GIS) model that estimates the ability of an area to meet the food and cover requirements of an animal species. The components and parameters of the model occur in tables and can be easily edited or otherwise modified. ArcHSI runs on personal computers with the full installation of ... View entire text
Service Citation
Originators: US Forest Service
Title: Arc Habitat Suitability Index Computer Software (ArcHSI)
Provider: US Forest Service
URL: http://www.fs.fed.us/rm/rapidcity/ArcHSI.htm
Service Keywords
DATA ANALYSIS AND VISUALIZATION >GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS >DESKTOP GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS Parameter Definition
MODELS >DYNAMIC VEGETATION/ECOSYSTEM MODELS Parameter Definition

Science Keywords
BIOSPHERE >TERRESTRIAL ECOSYSTEMS Parameter Definition
BIOSPHERE >ECOLOGICAL DYNAMICS >ECOSYSTEM FUNCTIONS >FOOD-WEB DYNAMICS Parameter Definition
BIOSPHERE >ECOLOGICAL DYNAMICS >COMMUNITY DYNAMICS >COMMUNITY STRUCTURE Parameter Definition
ISO Topic Category
BIOTA
Access Constraints System requirements are platform specific, but a typical system requires 512 megabytes RAM and a 1 gHz CPU. A Unix ArcINFO version is also available.
Ancillary Keywords
GIS
Geographic Information Systems
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Service Provider
USDA/FS/RMRS > Rocky Mountain Research Station, Forest Service, U. S. Department of Agriculture Supplemental Info
Service Organization URL: http://www.fs.fed.us/rm/

Service Provider Personnel
Name: ROCKY MOUNTAIN RESEARCH STATION
Phone: (970) 295-5923
Contact Address:
Natural Resources Research Center
2150 Centre Avenue, Building A
City: Fort Collins
Province or State: CO
Postal Code: 80526
Country: USA
Distribution Media
Distribution_Media: Online
Fees: No fees
Personnel
TYLER B. STEVENS
Role: SERF AUTHOR
Phone: (301) 614-6898
Fax: 301-614-5268
Email: Tyler.B.Stevens at nasa.gov
Contact Address:
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
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City: Greenbelt
Province or State: MD
Postal Code: 20771
Country: USA
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Creation and Review Dates
SERF Creation Date: 2008-02-13
SERF Last Revision Date: 2011-01-27
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