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Record Search Query: [Keyword='GTOS']
Biophysical Resource Appraisal Support System (BRASS), Soil and Climate Data Worldwide
Entry ID: USDA0190

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Summary
Abstract: This database management system is comprised of spatial and
tabular data of global soils and climate data sets. A model
estimates soil moisture and temperature regimes. A five minute
rastorized FAO Soil Map of the World is included for easy
reference. Data on about 3,000 soils, georeferenced, are
included. Average monthly temperature and rainfall data of
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Geographic Coverage
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Spatial coordinates   
  N: 90.0   S: -90.0   E: 180.0   W: -180.0

Temporal Coverage
Start Date: 1979-01-01
Stop Date: 1994-12-31
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Science Keywords
ISO Topic Category
Quality Databases are continuously updated and verified. More detailed
soil maps are used to validate small scale maps. Climatic data
quality is function of source.
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Originating Center
USDA/NRCS/WSR
Data Center
World Soil Resources, National Resources Conservation Service, U. S. Department of Agriculture Supplemental Info
Data Center URL: http://soils.usda.gov/use/worldsoils/

Data Center Personnel
Name: HARI ESWARAN
Phone: 202-690-0333
Fax: 202-720-4593
Email: hari.eswaran at usda.gov
Contact Address:
World Soil Resources
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
P.O. Box 2890
City: Washington
Province or State: DC
Postal Code: 20013
Country: USA
Personnel
HARI ESWARAN
Role: TECHNICAL CONTACT
Phone: 202-690-0333
Fax: 202-720-4593
Email: hari.eswaran at usda.gov
Contact Address:
World Soil Resources
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
P.O. Box 2890
City: Washington
Province or State: DC
Postal Code: 20013
Country: USA
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Publications/References
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Creation and Review Dates
Last DIF Revision Date: 2009-04-20

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