Data Set Overview
| Data set | Global Vegetation Types, 1971-1982 (Matthews) |
| DOI | 10.3334/ORNLDAAC/419 |
| Release date | 1999-05-05 |
| Project | Vegetation Collections |
| Time Period | 1971-01-01 to 1982-01-01 |
Description
A global digital data base of vegetation was compiled at 1 degree latitude by 1 degree longitude resolution, drawing on approximately 100 published sources. Vegetation data from varied sources were consistently recorded using the hierarchical UNESCO classification system. The raw data base distinguishes about 180 vegetation types that have been collapsed to 32.
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Vegetation Collections: The ORNL DAAC compiles, archives, and distributes gridded data on vegetation from regional to continental scales.
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| Data File (Granule) | File Size | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| matthews.dat | 319.6 KB | 1971-01-01 - 1982-01-01 |
| matthews.e00 | 921.8 KB | 1971-01-01 - 1982-01-01 |
| veg1x1.matthews | 525.1 KB | 1971-01-01 - 1982-01-01 |
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