SMAPVEX08 Land Cover Classification Map, Version 1
Data set id:
SV08LC
DOI: 10.5067/CPB005XLAIIG
This is the most recent version of these data.
Overview
This data set consists of land cover classification data derived from satellite imagery and of data obtained in the field as part of the Soil Moisture Active Passive Validation Experiment 2008 (SMAPVEX08).
Parameter(s):
LAND USE/LAND COVER CLASSIFICATION
Platform(s):
FIELD SURVEYS, IRS-P6, SPOT-1
Sensor(s):
AWIFS, HRV, SOIL MOISTURE PROBE, SOIL TEMPERATURE PROBE
Data Format(s):
Binary
Temporal Coverage:
1 June 2008 to 31 October 2008
Temporal Resolution:
- Varies
Spatial Resolution:
- 10 m
- 10 m
Spatial Coverage:
N:
39.1
S:
38.8
E:
-75.6
W:
-76.3
Blue outlined yellow areas on the map below indicate the spatial coverage for this data set.
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Documentation
User Guide
Validation Campaign Documents
Help Articles
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