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Soil Climate Analysis Network (SCAN)
 Entry ID: USDA_NRCS_SCAN

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Summary
Abstract: The Soil Climate Analysis Network (SCAN) is a comprehensive, nationwide soil moisture and climate information system designed to provide data to support natural resource assessments and conservation activities. Administered by the United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through the National Water and Climate Center (NWCC), in cooperation wit the NRCS National Soil Survey Center, the system focuses on agricultural areas of the U.S. monitoring soil temperature and soil moisture at several depths, soil water level, air temperature, relative humidity, solar radiation, wind, percipitation, barometric pressure, and more.

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Description: Additional information on the Soil Climate Analysis Network (SCAN).
Service Citation
Originators: U. S. Department of Agriculture
Title: Soil Climate Analysis Network (SCAN)
Provider: U. S. Department of Agriculture
Service Keywords
DATA MANAGEMENT/DATA HANDLING >CATALOGING Parameter Definition
DATA MANAGEMENT/DATA HANDLING >DATA SEARCH AND RETRIEVAL Parameter Definition

Science Keywords
AGRICULTURE >SOILS >SOIL MOISTURE/WATER CONTENT Parameter Definition
AGRICULTURE >SOILS >SOIL TEMPERATURE Parameter Definition
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ISO Topic Category
FARMING
CLIMATOLOGY/METEOROLOGY/ATMOSPHERE
GEOSCIENTIFIC INFORMATION
Access Constraints None
Ancillary Keywords
Soils
Climate Modeling
Data Access

Service Provider
USDA/NRCS/NWCC > National Water and Climate Center, National Resources Conservation Service, U. S. Department of Agriculture Supplemental Info
Service Organization URL: http://www.wcc.nrcs.usda.gov/

Service Provider Personnel
Name: MICHAEL STROBEL
Phone: 503-414-3055
Email: michael.strobel at por.usda.gov
Contact Address:
1201 NE Lloyd Blvd., Suite 802
City: Portland
Province or State: Oregon
Postal Code: 97232-1274
Country: USA
Distribution Media
Distribution_Media: Online
Fees: No fees
Personnel
GARRY L. SCHAEFER
Role: TECHNICAL CONTACT
Phone: (503) 414-3068
Phone: 503-414-3068
Fax: (503) 414-3101
Fax: 503-414-3101
Email: gschaefer at wcc.nrcs.usda.gov
Contact Address:
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
National Water & Climate Center
101 Southwest Main Street, Suite 1600
City: Portland
Province or State: OR
Postal Code: 97204-3224
Country: USA
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Creation and Review Dates
SERF Creation Date: 2011-09-22
SERF Last Revision Date: 2011-09-23
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