Summary

Abstract: Access to timely, comprehensive, and quality cryospheric data is an obstacle to improved knowledge and understanding of the cryosphere in Canada. Important datasets often reside in various government and university labs where they remain largely unknown or access restrictions prevent effective use. Through a data and information management infrastructure, the Canadian Cryospheric Information Network (CCIN) addresses these problems by improving availability and access to Canadian cryospheric datasets. Developed in concert with the CRYSYS project, as a collaborative partnership between the Federal Government (Canadian Space Agency, Meteorological Service of Canada, Natural Resources Canada), University of Waterloo and Noetix Research Inc., the CCIN has established a one-stop entry point for researchers to discover and access legacy data, near real-time data, current state of the cryosphere information, on-demand statistical-graph analysis, and dynamic linkages to other major data providers including GeoConnections, The Climate and Cryosphere Project, and the National Snow and Ice Data Center. All data provided by the CCIN, locally or remotely, is accessible via the World Wide Web. Beyond data storage, distribution, and providing tools for graphical analysis, CCIN has invested in outreach initiatives for greater visibility within the public community. The CCIN presents special online sections for cryosphere news, the media, and a youth oriented Canadian cryosphere website comprised of facts, quizzes and interactive games. As a data and information centre, CCIN continues to build upon its aggregate features to improve existing tools, implement new technologies, to promote the awareness of the Canadian cryosphere, while progressing with data collection and data rescue.To provide accurate and timely information on cryospheric variability and change to the public and decision makers. Spatial Data Organization Information - Indirect Spatial Reference: Direct Spatial Reference: Raster Object Type: Row Count: Column Count: Vertical Count: Spatial Reference Information - Horizontal Coordinate System Definition - Planar - Planar Coordinate Encoding Method: Coordinate Representation: Abscissa Resolution: Ordinate Resolution: Distance and Bearing Representation: Distance Resolution: Bearing Resolution: Bearing Units: Bearing Reference Direction: Bearing Reference Meridian: Planar Distance Units: Geodetic Model: Horizontal Datum Name: Ellipsoid Name: Semi-major Axis: Denominator of Flattening Ratio:

Related URL

Link: GET SERVICE

Service Citation

Originators: Canadian Cryospheric Information Network Title: Polar Data Catalogue Search Tool URL: http://www.polardata.ca/

Service Keywords

DATA MANAGEMENT/DATA HANDLING >CATALOGING   [Definition]

DATA MANAGEMENT/DATA HANDLING >DATA SEARCH AND RETRIEVAL   [Definition]

Science Keywords

CRYOSPHERE >SEA ICE   [Definition]

CRYOSPHERE >SNOW/ICE   [Definition]

ISO Topic Category

GEOSCIENTIFIC INFORMATION INLAND WATERS OCEANS

Keywords

Arctic Polar Shelf Data

SIMMS Project

Satellite Imagery

Sea Ice

Snow

Snow Water Equivalent

Ice Motion of Arctic

Lake Ice

Landsat

National Snow Information System for Water

Permafrost

Arctic Snow and Permafrost Data

C-Ice Datasets

Freshwater Ice

Glacier

INRS-Eau

Service Provider

Canadian Cryospheric Information Network Service Provider Personnel Name: CANADIAN CRYOSPHERIC INFORMATION NETWORK INFORMATION SERVICES AND SCIENCE MANAGER Phone: +01-519-888-4567 ext. 32689 Email: PDC at mailservices.uwaterloo.ca Contact Address: Canadian Cryospheric Information Network (CCIN) Department of Geography University of Waterloo 200 University Avenue West City: Waterloo Province or State: ON Postal Code: N2L 3G1 Country: Canada

Personnel

CANADIAN CRYOSPHERIC INFORMATION NETWORK INFORMATION SERVICES AND SCIENCE MANAGER Role: TECHNICAL CONTACT Phone: +01-519-888-4567 ext. 32689 Email: PDC at mailservices.uwaterloo.ca Contact Address: Canadian Cryospheric Information Network (CCIN) Department of Geography University of Waterloo 200 University Avenue West City: Waterloo Province or State: ON Postal Code: N2L 3G1 Country: Canada

STEPHANIE K GREBAS Role: SERF AUTHOR Email: gsfc-gcmduso at mail.nasa.gov

Creation and Review Dates

SERF Creation Date: 2009-12-03 SERF Last Revision Date: 2009-12-03