SMAPVEX12 Soil Texture Map, Version 1
Data set id:
SV12STM
DOI: 10.5067/5694JSVXBA3A
This is the most recent version of these data.
Overview
This data set consists of soil texture classification data derived from field surveys as part of the Soil Moisture Active Passive Validation Experiment 2012 (SMAPVEX12). The soil texture classification map provides information about vegetation present in the study area.
Parameter(s):
SOIL TEXTURE
Platform(s):
FIELD SURVEYS
Sensor(s):
SOIL SAMPLER
Data Format(s):
Shapefile
Temporal Coverage:
7 June 2012 to 19 July 2012
Temporal Resolution:
- Varies
Spatial Resolution:
- 316 m
- 316 m
Spatial Coverage:
N:
49.96
S:
49.44
E:
-97.85
W:
-98.51
Blue outlined yellow areas on the map below indicate the spatial coverage for this data set.
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User Guide
Validation Campaign Documents
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