Global Change Master Directory gsfc-gcmduso@mail.nasa.gov 50 2013-05-22T04:32:40Z http://mddemo.gsfc.nasa.gov/KeywordSearch/OpenSearch.do 78 0 http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]USDA_effectsofprescribedfire -84.32391,33.84222,-75.45698,36.58965 2012-12-12T05:00:00Z

We used the nutrient cycling model NuCM (Nutrient Cycling Model) as our platform for predicting stream and soil nutrient response after forest management with prescribed fire. Study sites were located ...

http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]ICBEMP -125.0,35.0,-115.0,49.0 2012-10-15T04:00:00Z

The mission of The Interior Columbia Ecosystem Management Project (ICBEMP) is to develop a scientifically sound and ecosystem based strategy for forest and rangelands administered by the Forest Service ...

http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]LANDFIRE -138.0,13.0,-54.0,68.0 2011-07-01T04:00:00Z

LANDFIRE National products comprise a set of 20+ digital maps of vegetation composition and structure; wildland fuel (crown and surface); and current departure from simulated historical vegetation ...

http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]USDA.ARS.NRI.ECL.TillMngt -177.1,13.71,-61.48,76.63 2011-03-21T04:00:00Z

(adapted from project description) Problem: The use of no-tillage cropping systems has increased as their advantages in sustainable crop production have been documented. This includes better maintenance ...

http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]USDA0557 -180.0,-60.0,180.0,70.0 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z T00:00:00Z 2009-08-17T04:00:00Z

The Production Estimates and Crop Assessment Division (PECAD) of USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is responsible for global crop condition assessments and estimates of area, yield, ...

http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]MSU0035 -49.0,24.0,-125.0,66.0 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z T00:00:00Z 2009-04-24T04:00:00Z

The "State Soil Geographic (STATSGO) Database" is one of three soil geographic databases established by the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation ...

http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]USDA0559 -180.0,-90.0,180.0,90.0 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z T00:00:00Z 2009-04-20T04:00:00Z

"Effects of Forest Management on Amphibians and Amphibian Habitats in a Changing Global Environment" contains multi-resource data (hydrology, water chemistry, vegetation, fauna) ...

http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]USDA0535 -85.03,38.19,-80.31,42.2 1995-09-01T00:00:00Z 1995-09-30T00:00:00Z 2009-04-20T04:00:00Z

"Use of Coupled Wetland-Agricultural Ecosystem for Water Quality Remediation" examines the water quality benefits that can be achieved in a coupled wetland-agriculture ecosystem ...

http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]USDA0090 -91.89,29.94,-87.85,35.25 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z 1980-12-31T00:00:00Z 2008-02-27T05:00:00Z

Document hydrology and sediment transport and characteristics of the water sheds. Collection Organization: USDA Agricultural Research Service Collection Methodology: Automatic (limited) recording ...

http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]MSU0041 -158.0,27.0,-72.0,44.0 1937-01-02T00:00:00Z 1994-12-31T00:00:00Z 2008-02-27T05:00:00Z

The "ARS Water Database" is a collection of rainfall and runoff data which have been collected by ARS for research in hydrologic processes which affect the conservation of natural resources in the ...

http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]MSU0040 -103.43,33.19,-94.0,37.43 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z T00:00:00Z 2008-02-27T05:00:00Z

The Little Washita River is a Red River basin tributary which is located in Grady and Caddo counties in the State of Oklahoma. The Washita Watershed Data Set contains a variety of data including rainfall, ...

http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]NRCS_NRI_SotL_URBANIZTION -127.87,22.88,-65.36,48.24157.56,49.18,-117.38,67.57-160.25,18.9,-154.76,22.22-67.96,17.67,-64.56,18.51144.54,13.23,145.9,15.29-170.84,14.16,-169.42,14.38 1997-07-01T00:00:00Z 1998-10-31T00:00:00Z 2008-01-31T05:00:00Z

The Urbanization maps contain preliminary 1997 NRI data as well as 1992 and earlier data. Some of the maps look at the amount of change in developed land area. The land may have been previously ...

http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]NRCS_NRI_SotL_WETLANDS -127.87,22.88,-65.36,48.24157.56,49.18,-117.38,67.57-160.25,18.9,-154.76,22.22-67.96,17.67,-64.56,18.51144.54,13.23,145.9,15.29-170.84,14.16,-169.42,14.38 1997-07-01T00:00:00Z 1998-10-31T00:00:00Z 2008-01-31T05:00:00Z

The Wetland maps use 1992 and earlier data. These maps show the location of different types of wetlands. The wetlands may be on crop, pasture, range, forest, developed or rural land. Some of the ...

http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]USDA0563 -75.64,-35.81,-32.74,7.12 1987-01-01T00:00:00Z 1993-12-31T00:00:00Z 2007-06-29T04:00:00Z

The research data found in "Measuring Trace Gases (Including Methyl Bromide) in Smoke in Brazil" are directed toward measuring trace gases in smoke plumes over Savannah country (Brazil) and over moist ...

http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]USDA0521 -172.0,19.0,-67.0,76.0 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z 1996-12-31T00:00:00Z 2007-06-29T04:00:00Z

"Pesticide and Water Management Systems to Minimize Contamination of Water and Air With Pesticides" is a dataset that contains information dealing with irrigation and pesticide management practices. ...

http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]USDA0529 -177.1,13.71,-61.48,76.63 1987-01-01T00:00:00Z 1996-12-31T00:00:00Z 2007-02-23T05:00:00Z

The purpose of the research data found in "Elevated CO2: Effects on Tree (Orange Trees) and Insects: Temperature Interactions and Modeling Crop Response" was to determine the long-term effects of ...

http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]NRCS_NRI_SotL_WATER_QUALITY -127.87,22.88,-65.36,48.24157.56,49.18,-117.38,67.57-160.25,18.9,-154.76,22.22-67.96,17.67,-64.56,18.51144.54,13.23,145.9,15.29-170.84,14.16,-169.42,14.38 1997-07-01T00:00:00Z 1998-10-31T00:00:00Z 2006-11-20T05:00:00Z

All of the maps, figures and tables for NRI's water quality are taken from publications. Many of the publications discuss the use of fertilizer, pesticide, or manure. Several of the maps are taken ...

http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]USDA0084 -83.0,31.0,-83.0,31.0 1968-01-01T00:00:00Z 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z 2006-08-28T04:00:00Z

The purpose of "Little River, Georgia Experimental Watershed Rainfall and Streamflow Data" is to provide for the analysis of coastal plain watershed processes, and developing and testing prediction ...

http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]USDA_FAS_Snow_Cover -180.0,-90.0,180.0,90.0 2006-06-02T04:00:00Z

Snow cover is estimated from the latest 24-hours of surface observations for each reporting WMO station. Snow depth reports are updated by additional snowfall data or decreased by calculated snow ...

http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]USDA_FAS_Snow_Depth -180.0,-90.0,180.0,90.0 2006-06-02T04:00:00Z

Snow depth is estimated from the latest 24-hours of surface observations for each reporting WMO station. Snow depth reports are updated by additional snowfall data or decreased by calculated snow ...

http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]USDACROPLAKES -180.0,-60.0,180.0,75.0 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z T00:00:00Z 2006-02-13T05:00:00Z

The U.S. Department of Agriculture?s Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA-FAS), in co-operation with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and the University of Maryland, are routinely ...

http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]USDA_FAS_Global_Reservoirs -180.0,-90.0,180.0,90.0 1999-11-01T00:00:00Z 2000-12-31T00:00:00Z 2006-02-13T05:00:00Z

The project will utilize near-real time radar altimeter data from the Poseidon-2 instrument on-board the Jason-1 satellite and construct time-series graphs of surface water height variations. The ...

http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]USDA_FAS_MODIS_1KM -180.0,-89.99993,179.99986,89.99999 2000-10-15T00:00:00Z 2001-10-15T00:00:00Z 2006-02-13T05:00:00Z

The Land Cover Classification product, MOD12Q1, identifies 17 classes of land cover in the International Geosphere-Biosphere Programme (IGBP) global vegetation classification scheme. This scheme includes ...

http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]USDA0532 -177.1,13.71,-61.48,76.63 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z 1993-12-31T00:00:00Z 2006-02-13T05:00:00Z

"Response of Crops to Free Air CO2 Enrichment (FACE)" is research that continues large cooperative experiments to determine the effects of CO2 supplied to the free air in an open agricultural field ...

http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]USDA0104 -95.0,41.0,-92.0,42.0 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z T00:00:00Z 2006-02-13T05:00:00Z

Water quality project - evaluation of current and emerging farming systems for their impact on ground and water quality. Contains water quality information but not of use to climatic model. Collection ...

http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]USDA0081 -90.0,34.0,-90.0,34.0 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z T00:00:00Z 2006-02-03T05:00:00Z

To document hydrology, sediment transport and characteristics of the watersheds. Rainfall, runoff, and sediment load data are collected. Collection Organization: USDA Agricultural Research Service, ...

http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]USDA_NRCS_SWSI -116.0,45.0,-104.0,49.0 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z T00:00:00Z 2006-02-03T05:00:00Z

The Surface Water Supply Index (SWSI) was developed by Shafer and Dezman (1982) to complement the Palmer Index for moisture conditions across the state of Colorado. The Palmer Index is basically a ...

http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]USDA0442 -177.1,13.71,-61.48,76.63 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z 1986-12-31T00:00:00Z 2005-11-23T05:00:00Z

"Bureau of Reclamation Data (Agricultural Water Use, 1979-1986)" contains data on and trends in agricultural use of federally supplied irrigation water for Bureau of Reclamation lands receiving full ...

http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]USDA0195 -177.1,13.71,-61.48,76.63 2005-11-22T05:00:00Z

Contains error analysis associated with all streamflow forecast points in the Western U.S. A regional dataset physically located at WCC, Portland, OR. Collection Organization: Natural Resources ...

http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]USDA0200 -177.1,13.71,-61.48,76.63 2005-11-22T05:00:00Z

Most current set of Hydrologic Unit Codes and names for the U.S., Alaska, Hawaii, South Pacific, and the Carribean. A national dataset physically located at WCC, Portland, OR. Collection Organization: ...

http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]USDA0144 -109.41,36.64,-101.69,42.51 2005-11-22T05:00:00Z

"Integrated Data Solutions (IDS)" is a comprehensive information structure for data about natural and cultural resources and the supporting infrastructure. This dataset is under development. Beta ...

http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]USDA0160 -97.62,43.11,-89.11,49.76 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z T00:00:00Z 2005-11-22T05:00:00Z

To monitor air temperature, precipitation and snowpack water content, and depth values. Data are used to interpret the results of treatments applied to the calibrated watersheds on the Experimental ...

http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]USDA0128 -91.89,29.94,-87.85,35.25 2005-11-22T05:00:00Z

Records of municipal sewage flow increases due to infiltration and interception of precipitation, 4 locations in Mississippi, 4 years of daily data; 30 years of simulated data based on relationships ...

http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]USDA0020 -177.1,13.71,-61.48,76.63 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z 1984-12-31T00:00:00Z 2005-11-17T05:00:00Z

The Irrigation Production Data System (IPDS) is a comprehensive analysis system; it was developed as a tool for analyzing cost and returns across states and U.S. farm production regions. It provides ...

http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]USDA0511 -96.97,-40.05,-98.82,43.83 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z 1996-12-31T00:00:00Z 2005-09-19T04:00:00Z

The purpose of "Availability of Organic Carbon for Denitrification of Nitrate in Subsoils and Groundwaters" is to determine the amounts of organic carbon and nitrate in subsoils and groundwaters from ...

http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]USDA0383 -177.1,13.71,-61.48,76.63 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z 1989-12-31T00:00:00Z 2005-09-19T04:00:00Z

The "Bernalillo Watershed/NRA: 1955-1989" dataset contains information from a study of the Bernalillo Watershed, a semiarid grassland. Data deals with vegetation dynamics, ecological succession, and ...

http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]USDA0142 -177.1,13.71,-61.48,76.63 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z 1991-12-31T00:00:00Z 2005-09-19T04:00:00Z

This dataset supports NRCS resource conservation activities nationwide. This includes wetlands determinations, soil erosion, water quality, grazing lands, chemical run-off and many other applications. ...

http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]USDA0118 -91.89,-29.94,87.85,35.25 2005-09-19T04:00:00Z

Records of catfish pond temperatures, 1 location, 2 sizes, 4 year daily records: 30 year simulated record based on relationship to other climate data. Collection Organization: CSREES - Miss. State ...

http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]USDA0192 -180.0,-90.0,180.0,90.0 2005-09-19T04:00:00Z

CDBS 2.0 contains snow, water, climate, and related hydrologic information for the U.S., Carribean, and South Pacific. Some datasets are regional (snow and water). It is a national dataset physically ...

http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]USDA0139 -177.1,13.71,-61.48,76.63 2005-09-19T04:00:00Z

Data structure to contain resource data, as agreed to by multiple Forest Service Regions and Stations. First phase of data structure, suitable for storing field survey (point) data about existing ...

http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]USDA0519 -172.0,19.0,-67.0,76.0 2005-09-19T04:00:00Z

The purpose of "Effects of Nutrient Transport in Cropping Systems in Environmental Quality and Fertilizer Efficiency" is to assess dynamic nitrogen (N) transport in high-residue conservation-tilled ...

http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]USDA0385 -177.1,13.71,-61.48,76.63-109.41,36.64,-101.69,41.36 1940-01-01T00:00:00Z T00:00:00Z 2005-09-19T04:00:00Z

The "Fraser Experimental Forest" data set contains data on long-term research on the impacts of land management activities on multi-resource outputs (timber, water, wildlife) from subalpine/alpine ...

http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]USDA0111 -81.0,35.0,-81.0,35.0 2005-09-19T04:00:00Z

Comprehensive database on water quality for the county. Collection Organization: USDA-CES - Gaston County, NC Collection Methodology: Well sampling, water quality sampling, some digitized land ...

http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]USDA0146 -124.96,41.58,-116.06,46.68 1951-01-01T00:00:00Z T00:00:00Z 2005-09-19T04:00:00Z

The purpose of this dataset is to evaluate the effects of disturbances (both natural and anthropogenic), on terrestrial and aquatic ecosystem structure, function and composition. Collection Organization: ...

http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]USDA0547 -177.1,13.71,-61.48,76.63 2005-09-19T04:00:00Z

The purpose of "Management of Soil, Water, and Nitrogen Resources to Protect Ground Water Quality" is to aid in the development of soil, water, and crop management practices to more effectively use ...

http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]USDA0157 -97.62,43.11,-89.11,49.76 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z T00:00:00Z 2005-09-19T04:00:00Z

To monitor the quantity of runoff from forested, upland and peatland watersheds. Data include water quantity (head readings, CFS values, inches of runoff, etc.) and are used to interpret results ...

http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]USDA0159 -97.62,43.11,-89.11,49.76 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z T00:00:00Z 2005-09-19T04:00:00Z

To monitor water chemistry of streamflow from the calibrated watersheds, upland runoff, ground water and some precipitation (throughfall, stemflow). Data are used to interpret results of treatments ...

http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]USDA0161 -97.62,-43.11,-89.11,49.76 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z T00:00:00Z 2005-09-19T04:00:00Z

To monitor water table elevations in peatlands and upland regional water tables. Data include water table elevations at six peatland and twelve upland sites. Data are used to interpret results of ...

http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]USDA0285 -177.1,13.71,-61.48,76.63 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z 1991-12-31T00:00:00Z 2005-09-19T04:00:00Z

The dataset supports NRCS resource conservation activities nationwide. This includes wetlands determinations, soil erosion, water quality, grazing lands, chemical run-off and many other applications. ...

http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]USDA0088 -115.0,31.0,-109.0,37.0 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z 1990-12-31T00:00:00Z 2005-09-19T04:00:00Z

To monitor precipitation for nine sites in the Walnut Gulch Experimental Watershed from 1964 to 1990. Collection Organization: USDA Agricultural Research Service Collection Methodology: There is ...