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Elizabeth Nelson, SSAI, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Maryland

Jeffrey A. Newcomer, Raytheon ITSS, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Maryland

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NASA/TMm2000-209891, Vol. 94

Technical Report Series on the

Boreal Ecosystem-Atmosphere Study (BOREAS)

Forrest G. Hall, Editors

Volume 94

BOREAS Hardcopy Maps

Elizabeth Nelson, SSAI, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Maryland

Jeffrey A. Newcomer, Raytheon ITSS, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Maryland

National Aeronautics and

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Goddard Space Flight Center

Greenbelt, Maryland 20771

September 2000
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BOREAS Hardcopy Maps

Elizabeth Nelson, Jeffrey A. Newcomer

Summary

BOREAS hardcopy maps are a collection of approximately 1,000 hardcopy maps representing the

physical, climatological, and historical attributes of areas covering primarily the Manitoba and

Saskatchewan provinces of Canada. These maps were collected by BORIS and CCRS staff to provide

basic information about site positions, manmade features, topography, geology, hydrology, land cover

types, fire history, climate, and soils of the BOREAS study region. These maps are not available for

distribution through the BOREAS project but may be used as an onsite resource. Information is

provided within this document for individuals who want to order copies of these maps from the

original map source.

Note that the maps are not contained on the BOREAS CD-ROM set. An inventory listing file is

supplied on the CD-ROM to inform users of the maps that are available.

Table of Contents

1) Data Set Overview

2) Investigator(s)

3) Theory of Measurements

4) Equipment

5) Data Acquisition Methods

6) Observations

7) Data Description

8) Data Organization

9) Data Manipulations

10) Errors

11) Notes

12) Application of the Data Set

13) Future Modifications and Plans

14) Software

15) Data Access

16) Output Products and Availability

17) References

18) Glossary of Terms

19) List of Acronyms

20) Document Information

1. Data Set Overview

1.1 Data Set Identification

BOREAS Hardcopy Maps

1.2 Data Set Introduction

BOReal Ecosystem-Atmosphere Study (BOREAS) hardcopy maps are a collection of

approximately 1,000 hardcopy maps representing the physical, climatological, and historical attributes

of areas covering primarily the Manitoba and Saskatchewan provinces of Canada. These maps were

collected by BOREAS Information System (BORIS) and Canada Centre for Remote Sensing (CCRS)

staff to provide basic information about site positions, manmade features, topography, geology,

hydrology, land cover types, fire history, climate, and soils of the BOREAS study region. These maps

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arenot availablefor distributionthroughtheBOREASprojectbutmaybeusedasanonsiteresource.

Informationisprovidedwithin thisdocumentfor individualswhowantto ordercopiesof thesemaps

from theoriginalmapsource.

1.3 Objective/Purpose

TheBOREASStaffScienceeffort coveredproject-levelactivitiesrequiringuniformdatacollection

proceduresacrosssitesandtime.Locatingandacquiringvariousmap-basedinformationoverthe

BOREASstudyareaswasincludedin thisundertaking.Themapswereacquiredto providebasic

informationaboutthegeographicpositionof manmadefeaturesandpotentialsites,topography,

geology,hydrology,landcovertypes,fire historyrecords,climate,andsoilsof theBOREASstudy

area.Themapswereusedin theplanningandexecutionstagesof theexperimentin siteselectionand

use,in aircraftmissionplanning,andfor providingbaselineinformationto investigatorsaboutthe

historicalandphysicalcharacteristicsof thearea.

1.4 Summary of Parameters

Themaptypesfoundin theBOREAScollectionincludeBedrock,Climate,FireHistory,Forest

Cover,Geochemistry,Soils,Surficial Geology,Topography,andWaterResources,primarily of the

ManitobaandSaskatchewanprovinces.

1.5 Discussion

BOREASstaffinteractedwithnumerousscientistsandagencyrepresentativesin findingthemaps

thatexistin thiscollection.Themapsin thecollectionwerepurchasedwithprojectfundsandare

copyrighted.Becausethisis copyrightedinformation,BORIScannotcopyordistributethemaps.

Contactinformationaboutthevariousmapsisprovidedin Section7.3.4of thisdocument.

1.6 Related Data Sets

BOREASForestCover Data Layers of the NSA in Raster Format

BOREAS Elevation Contours over the NSA and SSA in ARC/Info Generate Format

BOREAS HYD-08 DEM Data over the NSA-MSA and SSA-MSA in the UTM Projection

BOREAS Regional DEM in Raster Format and AEAC Projection

2.1 Investigator Name and Title

BOREAS Staff Science

2. Investigator

2.2 Title of Investigation

BOREAS Staff Science GIS Data Collection Program

2.3 Contact Information

Contact 1:

Beth Nelson

SSAI

Code 923

NASA GSFC

Greenbelt, MD 20771

(301) 286-4005

(301) 286-0239 (fax)

Elizabeth.Nelson@gsfc.nasa.gov

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Contact 2:

Jeffrey A. Newcomer

Raytheon ITSS

Code 923

NASA GSFC

Greenbelt, MD 20771

(301) 286-7858

(301) 286-0239 (fax)

Jeffrey.Newcomer@ gsfc.nasa.gov

3. Theory of Measurements

The maps in the BOREAS collection were obtained from various sources. Map types and the original

map sources are listed in detail in Section 7.3.4. Overall, the maps were derived and updated from

interpretation of aerial photography and from ground surveys. Any details on the compilation and

derivation for a particular map may be obtained by contacting the original map source.

4. Equipment

4.1 Sensor/Instrument Description

Unknown.

4.1.1 Collection Environment

Unknown.

4.1.2 Source/Platform

Unknown.

4.1.3 Source/Platform Mission Objectives

Unknown.

4.1.4 Key Variables

Bedrock, Climate, Fire History, Forest Cover, Geochemistry, Soils, Surficial Geology,

Topography, and Water Resources.

4.1.5 Principles of Operation

Unknown.

4.1.6 Sensor/Instrument Measurement Geometry

Unknown.

4.1.7 Manufacturer of Sensor/Instrument

Unknown.

4.2 Calibration

4.2.1 Specifications

Unknown.

4.2.1.1 Tolerance

Unknown.

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4.2.2 Frequency of Calibration

Unknown.

4.2.3 Other Calibration Information

Unknown.

5. Data Acquisition Methods

The BOREAS hardcopy maps were located and acquired from various sources by BOREAS staff at

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) and

CCRS. Details on the map sources are given in Section 7.3.4 of this document.

6.1 Data Notes

None.

6.2 Field Notes

None.

6. Observations

7. Data Description

7.1 Spatial Characteristics

7.1.1 Spatial Coverage

The BOREAS map collection covers various portions of the Saskatchewan and Manitoba provinces

as well as the entire Canadian region for some parameters. Details on specific coverage can be obtained

by contacting the designated persons in Section 2.3 or by contacting the map sources given in Section

7.3.4.

The climatic map data cover the entire region of Canada, as does the topographic map index. All

other maps cover areas in Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) zone 13 and/or 14.

The North American Datum of 1983 (NAD83) comer coordinates of the overall BOREAS region,

which includes both the Southern Study Area (SSA) and the Northern Study Area (NSA), are:

Latitude Longitude

Northwest 58.979 N iii.000 W

Northeast 58.844 N 93.502 W

Southwest 51.000 N iii.000 W

Southeast 50.089 N 96.969 W

The NAD83 corner coordinates of the BOREAS SSA are:

Latitude Longitude

Northwest 54.321 N 106.228 W

Northeast 54.225 N 104.237 W

Southwest 53.515 N 106.321 W

Southeast 53.420 N 104.368 W

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The NAD83 corner coordinates of the NSA are:

Latitude Longitude

Northwest 56.249 N 98.825 W

Northeast 56.083 N 97.234 W

Southwest 55.542 N 99.045 W

Southeast 55.379 N 97.489 W

7.1.2 Spatial Coverage Map

Not available.

7.1.3 Spatial Resolution

The spatial resolution is specific to the scale of the individual maps.

7.1.4 Projection

The maps are in various projections and need to be referenced specifically for this information.

7.1.5 Grid Description

Not available.

7.2 Temporal Characteristics

7.2.1 Temporal Coverage

The original compilation and revision dates of the maps are specific to the individual map sheets.

7.2.2 Temporal Coverage Map

Not available.

7.2.3 Temporal Resolution

Not available.

7.3 Data Characteristics

7.3.1 Parameter/Variable

The maps in the collection provide information on the following features:

CLIMATE

FIRE HISTORY

FOREST COVER

GEOLOGY - BEDROCK

GEOLOGY - CHEMISTRY

GEOLOGY - PHOTOGRAPHY

GEOLOGY - QUATERNARY

GEOLOGY - SURFICIAL

FORESTRY - HYPSOMETRY

LAND CAPACITY

LAND COVER

LAND TYPE

OBSERVING STATIONS

PLANT COMMUNITY

RADIATION NETWORK

SOILS

SOIL CAPACITY

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SOIL LANDSCAPE

SUNSHINE NETWORK

SYNOPTIC AND HOURLY STATIONS

TOPOGRAPHY INDEXES

TOPOGRAPHY

WATER RESOURCES

The parameters contained in the map inventory listing file on the CD-ROM are:

Column Name

PROVINCE

MAP NAME

MAP SUBJECT

SCALE

MAP FORM

MAP SOURCE

NW LONGITUDE

NE LONGITUDE

SE LONGITUDE

SW LONGITUDE

NW LATITUDE

NE LATITUDE

SE LATITUDE

SW LATITUDE

7.3.2 Variable Description/Definition

The descriptions of the parameters contained in the inventory listing file on the CD-ROM are:

Column Name Description

PROVINCE

MAP NAME

MAP SUBJECT

SCALE

MAP FORM

MAP SOURCE

NW LONGITUDE

NE LONGITUDE

SE LONGITUDE

SW LONGITUDE

The Canadian province covered by the map.

Examples include SASKATCHEWAN and MANITOBA.

The name of the map.

The subject material covered by the map.

Examples include GEOLOGY, FIRE, HISTORY, and

FOREST COVER.

The scale of the map. Examples include 1:24,000,

i:i00,000, and 1:250,000.

The form in which the map data are stored.

Examples include PAPER and DIGITAL

The source from which the map is available.

The NAD83 based longitude coordinate of the

northwest corner of the minimum bounding rectangle

for the data.

The NAD83 based longitude coordinate of the

northeast corner of the minimum bounding rectangle

for the data.

The NAD83 based longitude coordinate of the

southeast corner of the minimum bounding rectangle

for the data.

The NAD83 based longitude coordinate of the

southwest corner of the minimum bounding rectangle

for the data.

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NW LATITUDE

NE LATITUDE

SE LATITUDE

SW LATITUDE

The NAD83 based latitude coordinate of the

northwest corner of the minimum bounding rectangle

for the data.

The NAD83 based latitude coordinate of the

northeast corner of the minimum bounding rectangle

for the data.

The NAD83 based latitude coordinate of the

southeast corner of the minimum bounding rectangle

for the data.

The NAD83 based latitude coordinate of the

southwest corner of the minimum bounding rectangle

for the data.

7.3.3 Unit of Measurement

The measurement units for the parameters contained in the inventory listing file on the CD-ROM

are:

Column Name Units

PROVINCE [none]

MAP NAME [none]

MAP SUBJECT [none]

SCALE [none]

MAP FORM [none]

MAP SOURCE [none]

NW LONGITUDE [degrees]

NE LONGITUDE [degrees]

SE LONGITUDE [degrees]

SW LONGITUDE [degrees]

NW LATITUDE [degrees]

NE LATITUDE [degrees]

SE LATITUDE [degrees]

SW LATITUDE [degrees]

7.3.4 Data Source

The source of the parameter values contained in the inventory listing file on the CD-ROM are:

Column Name Data Source

PROVINCE

MAP NAME

MAP SUBJECT

SCALE

MAP FORM

MAP SOURCE

NW LONGITUDE

NE LONGITUDE

SE LONGITUDE

SW LONGITUDE

NW LATITUDE

NE LATITUDE

SE LATITUDE

SW LATITUDE

[Determined by BORIS staff from map information]

[Taken from the map sheet or derived by BORIS

staff based on map content]

[Determined by BORIS staff from map information]

[Determined by BORIS staff from map information]

[Determined by BORIS staff]

[Determined by BORIS staff from map information]

[Determined by BORIS staff from map information]

[Determined by BORIS staff from map information]

[Determined by BORIS staff from map information]

[Determined by BORIS staff from map information]

[Determined by BORIS staff from map information]

[Determined by BORIS staff from map information]

[Determined by BORIS staff from map information]

[Determined by BORIS staff from map information]

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The original sources for the various maps are:

Map Theme Scale (s)

Climate Unknown

(All Canada)

Source

...............................

Atmospheric Environment Service

Information Branch

4905 Dufferin Street

Downsview, Ontario

CANADA M3H 5T4

Forestry Canada

(Manitoba)

1:15,840 Forestry Branch

Manitoba Natural Resources

300-530 Kenaston Boulevard

Winnipeg, Manitoba

CANADA R3N IZ4

Forestry Canada

(Saskatchewan)

1:12,500 Saskatchewan Environment & Resource Management

Forest Inventory

Forests and Lands Branch

Box 3003, McIntosh Mall

Prince Albert, Saskatchewan

CANADA S6V 6GI

Fire History 1:250,000 Forestry Branch

Manitoba Natural Resources

300-530 Kenaston Boulevard

Winnipeg, Manitoba

CANADA R3N IZ4

Forest Cover 1:15,840

(Manitoba)

Forestry Branch

Manitoba Natural Resources

300-530 Kenaston Boulevard

Winnipeg, Manitoba

CANADA R3N IZ4

Forest Cover

(Manitoba)

1 31,680 Forestry Branch

Manitoba Natural Resources

300-530 Kenaston Boulevard

Winnipeg, Manitoba

CANADA R3N IZ4

Forest Cover

(Saskatchewan)

1 12,500 Saskatchewan Environment & Resource Management

1 1,000,000 Forest Inventory

Forests and Lands Branch

Box 3003, McIntosh Mall

Prince Albert, Saskatchewan

CANADA S6V 6GI

Forest Cover

(Saskatchewan)

i 50,000

i 125,000

i 300,000

Agriculture Canada

Land Resources Research Centre

K.W. Neatby Building

Central Experimental Farm

Ottawa, Ontario

CANADA KIA 0C6

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Geology - Bedrock

Manitoba)

i:i,000,000 Manitoba Energy and Mines

Publication and Information

555-330 Graham Avenue

Winnipeg, Manitoba

CANADA R3C 4E3

Geology - Bedrock

Saskatchewan)

1:250,000 Saskatchewan Research Council

Resources Division

15 Innovation Boulevard

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

CANADA S7N 2X8

Geology - Bedrock

Saskatchewan)

i:i,000,000 Saskatchewan Energy and Mines

Marketing and Publications

1914 Hamilton Street, 3rd Floor

Regina, Saskatchewan

CANADA S4P 4V4

Geology - Bedrock

Saskatchewan)

1:1,267,200 Saskatchewan Research Council

Geological Division

15 Innovation Boulevard

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

CANADA S7N 2X8

Geology-Chemistry

Manitoba)

1:250,000 Energy, Mines, and Resources

Geological Survey of Canada Publications Office

601 Booth Street

Ottawa, Ontario

CANADA KIA 0E8

Geology-Photography 1:125,000

Manitoba)

Energy, Mines, and Resources

Geological Survey of Canada Publications Office

601 Booth Street

Ottawa, Ontario

CANADA KIA 0E8

Geology-Quaternary 1:250,000

Saskatchewan)

Saskatchewan Energy and Mines

Marketing and Publications

1914 Hamilton Street, 3rd Floor

Regina, Saskatchewan

CANADA S4P 4V4

Geology-Surficial

Manitoba)

1:250,000 Energy, Mines, and Resources, Canada

Geological Survey of Canada Publications Office

601 Booth Street

Ottawa, Ontario

CANADA KIA 0E8

Geology-Surficial

Manitoba)

i:i,000,000 Manitoba Energy and Mines

Publication and Information

555-330 Graham Avenue

Winnipeg, Manitoba

CANADA R3C 4E3

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Geology-Surficial

(Saskatchewan)

1:250,000 Saskatchewan Research Council

Resources Division

15 Innovation Boulevard

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

CANADA S7N 2X8

Geology-Surficial

(Saskatchewan)

1:300,000 Agriculture Canada

Land Resources Research Centre

K.W. Neatby Building

Central Experimental Farm

Ottawa, Ontario

CANADA KIA 0C6

Forestry-Hypsometry i:i,000,000 Energy, Mines, and Resources, Canada

(Saskatchewan) Surveys and Mapping Branch

Canada Map Office

615 Booth Street

Ottawa, Ontario

CANADA KIA 0E9

Land Capacity

(Forested)

(Saskatchewan)

1:250,000 Information Canada

Ottawa, Ontario

CANADA KIA 0S9

Land Capacity

(Forested)

(Saskatchewan)

1:250,000 F.R.S.C.

Queen's Printer and Controller of Stationery

Ottawa, Ontario

CANADA

Land Capacity

(Forested)

(Saskatchewan)

1:250,000 Energy, Mines, and Resources, Canada

Surveys and Mapping Branch

Canada Map Office

615 Booth Street

Ottawa, Ontario

CANADA KIA 0E9

Land Capacity

(Wilderness)

(Saskatchewan)

1:250,000 Energy, Mines, and Resources, Canada

Surveys and Mapping Branch

Canada Map Office

615 Booth Street

Ottawa, Ontario

CANADA KIA 0E9

Land Capacity

(Wilderness)

(Saskatchewan)

1:250,000 Information Canada

Ottawa, Ontario

CANADA KIA 0S9

Land Cover

(AVHRR image based)

(Saskatchewan)

(Manitoba)

i:i,000,000 Surveys and Mapping Branch

Manitoba Natural Resources

1007 Century Street

Winnipeg, Manitoba

CANADA R3H 0W4

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Land Type 1:250,000

(Manitoba)

Office of Canada Manitoba Soil Survey

Department of Soil Science

Ellis Building

University of Manitoba

Winnipeg, Manitoba

CANADA R3T 2N2

Observing Stations Unknown Atmospheric Environment Service

Information Branch

4905 Dufferin Street

Downsview, Ontario

CANADA M3H 5T4

Radiation Network Unknown Atmospheric Environment Service

Information Branch

4905 Dufferin Street

Downsview, Ontario

CANADA M3H 5T4

Plant Community

(Saskatchewan)

1:50,000 Agriculture Canada

Land Resources Research Centre

K.W. Neatby Building

Central Experimental Farm

Ottawa, Ontario

CANADA KIA 0C6

Soils 1:50,000

(Saskatchewan) 1:300,000

Agriculture Canada

Land Resources Research Centre

K.W. Neatby Building

Central Experimental Farm

Ottawa, Ontario

CANADA KIA 0C6

Soils

(Saskatchewan)

1:125 000

1:126 720

Saskatchewan Soil Survey

5C26 Agriculture Building

University of Saskatchewan

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

CANADA S7N 0W0

Soil Capacity

(Agriculture)

(Saskatchewan)

1:250 000 Saskatchewan Soil Survey

5C26 Agriculture Building

University of Saskatchewan

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

CANADA S7N 0W0

Soil Landscape

(Saskatchewan)

(Manitoba)

i:i,000,000 Agriculture Canada

Land Resources Research Centre

K.W. Neatby Building

Central Experimental Farm

Ottawa, Ontario

CANADA KIA 0C6

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Sunshine Network

(All Canada)

Unknown Atmospheric Environment Service

Information Branch

4905 Dufferin Street

Downsview, Ontario

CANADA M3H 5T4

Synoptic and Hourly Unknown

Stations

(All Canada)

Atmospheric Environment Service

Information Branch

4905 Dufferin Street

Downsview, Ontario

CANADA M3H 5T4

Topography Indexes All Energy, Mines, and Resources, Canada

Surveys and Mapping Branch

Canada Map Office

615 Booth Street

Ottawa, Ontario

CANADA KIA 0E9

Topography Maps

(Saskatchewan)

(Manitoba)

1:50,000

1:125,000

1:250,000

Energy, Mines, and Resources, Canada

Surveys and Mapping Branch

Canada Map Office

615 Booth Street

Ottawa, Ontario

CANADA KIA 0E9

Water Resources

(Saskatchewan)

1:250,000 Environment Canada

i:i,000,000 Water Resources Branch

75 Farquhar Street

Guelph, Ontario

CANADA NIH 3N4

7.3.5 Data Range

The following table gives information about the p_ameter values found in the inventory table on the

CD-ROM.

Minimum Maximum Missng Unrel Below Data

Data Data Data Data Detect Not

Column Name Value Value Value Value Limit Cllctd

PROVINCE ALBERTA SASKATCHEWAN None None None None

MAP NAME N/A N/A None None None None

MAP SUBJECT N/A N/A None None None None

SCALE i:i,000,000 1:12,500 None None None None

MAP FORM N/A N/A None None None None

MAP SOURCE N/A N/A None None None None

NW LONGITUDE -112.00002 -96.00016 None None None None

NE LONGITUDE -110.00099 -90.00001 None None None None

SE LONGITUDE -110.0009 -90.00006 None None None None

SW LONGITUDE -112.00003 -96.00016 None None None None

NW LATITUDE 50.00000 60.00022 None None None None

NE LATITUDE 49.25003 60.00022 None None None None

SE LATITUDE 48.99998 59.00019 None None None None

SW LATITUDE 48.99998 59.0002 None None None None

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Minimum Data Value --

Maximum Data Value --

Missng Data Value --

Unrel Data Value --

Below Detect Limit --

Data Not Cllctd --

The minimum value found in the column.

The maximum value found in the column.

The value that indicates missing data. This is used to

indicate that an attempt was made to determine the

parameter value, but the attempt was unsuccessful.

The value that indicates unreliable data. This is used

to indicate an attempt was made to determine the

parameter value, but the value was deemed to be

unreliable by the analysis personnel.

The value that indicates parameter values below the

instruments detection limits. This is used to

indicate that an attempt was made to determine the

parameter value, but the analysis personnel determined

that the parameter value was below the detection

limit of the instrumentation.

This value indicates that no attempt was made to

determine the parameter value. This usually

indicates that BORIS combined several similar but

not identical data sets into the same data base table

but this particular science team did not

measure that parameter.

Blank

N/A

None

-- Indicates that blank spaces are used to denote that type of value.

-- Indicates that the value is not applicable to the respective column.

-- Indicates that no values of that sort were found in the column.

7.4 Sample Data Record

A sample data record for the hardcopy maps is not applicable.The following are wrapped versions

of the first few records from the hardcopy maps inventory table on the CD-ROM:

PROVINCE,MAP NAME,MAP SUBJECT,SCALE,MAP FORM, MAP SOURCE,NW LONGITUDE,

NE LONGITUDE,SE LONGITUDE,SW LONGITUDE,NW LATITUDE,NE LATITUDE,SE LATITUDE,

SW LATITUDE

'MANITOBA', 'T 75 R04 W', 'FC AUX', '15840', 'PAPER', 'MNR-FB',-98.08332,-97.92575,

-97.92809,-98.08531,55.54781,55.54653,55.46055,55.46182

'MANITOBA', 'T 75 R05 W', 'FC AUX', '15840', 'PAPER', 'MNR-FB',-98.23855,-98.08131,

-98.08332,-98.24021,55.5478,55.54672,55.46055,55.46162

'MANITOBA', 'T 76 R04 W', 'FC AUX', '15840', 'PAPER', 'MNR-FB',-98.08331,-97.92573,

-97.92808,-98.08532,55.63508,55.6338,55.54781,55.54908

8. Data Organization

8.1 Data Granularity

The maps can be obtained singly or in groups by contacting the sources indicated in Section 7.3.4.

8.2 Data Format

Each map varies in its size, format, and projection.

The CD-ROM inventory listing file consists of numerical and character fields of varying length

separated by commas. The character fields are enclosed with single apostrophe marks. There are no

spaces between the fields.

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9. Data Manipulations

9.1 Formulae

9.1.1 Derivation Techniques and Algorithms

Not available.

9.2 Data Processing Sequence

9.2.1 Processing Steps

BORIS staff processed the maps by:

• Extracting geographic coordinate, scale, and thematic information from the maps and placing

it in an American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII) file on disk

• Reading the ASCII information in the disk file and loading the online data base with needed

information

9.2.2 Processing Changes

None.

9.3 Calculations

9.3.1 Special Corrections/Adjustments

None.

9.3.2 Calculated Variables

None.

9.4 Graphs and Plots

None.

10. Errors

10.1 Sources of Error

Each of the map suppliers should be contacted regarding any errors in the maps.

10.2 Quality Assessment

Each of the map suppliers should be contacted regarding any quality information.

10.2.1 Data Validation by Source

Unknown.

10.2.2 Confidence Level/Accuracy Judgment

Unknown.

10.2.3 Measurement Error for Parameters

Unknown.

10.2.4 Additional Quality Assessments

Unknown.

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10.2.5 Data Verification by Data Center

BORIS staff visually inspected at the maps to assess that they did in fact seem to depict the

parameters listed but did not perform any ground checks of the accuracy. The inventory and

description of the maps was deemed accurate.

11. Notes

11.1 Limitations of the Data

Individuals desiring to use the maps must acquire their own copies through the sources provided in

Section 7.3.4.

11.2 Known Problems with the Data

None.

11.3 Usage Guidance

None.

11.4 Other Relevant Information

Not available.

12. Application of the Data Set

The maps can be used as visual references or can be digitized to create digital data sets for computer

analyses.

None.

13. Future Modifications and Plans

14. Software

14.1 Software Description

BORIS staff tabulated the needed information in Microsoft Excel spreadsheet files and used the

output spreadsheets to load the data base tables.

14.2 Software Access

Microsoft Excel is commercially available.

15. Data Access

Note that the maps are not contained on the BOREAS CD-ROM set. An inventory listing file is

supplied on the CD-ROM to inform users of the maps that are available. This inventory listing is

available from the Earth Observing System Data and Information System (EOSDIS) Oak Ridge

National Laboratory (ORNL) Distributed Active Archive Center (DAAC). For hardcopies of the

individual maps, contact the sources provided in Section 7.3.4.

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15.1 Contact Information

For BOREAS data and documentation please contact:

ORNL DAAC User Services

Oak Ridge National Laboratory

P.O. Box 2008 MS-6407

Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6407

Phone: (423) 241-3952

Fax: (423) 574-4665

E-mail: ornldaac@ornl.gov or ornl@eos.nasa.gov

15.2 Data Center Identification

Earth Observing System Data and Information System (EOSDIS) Oak Ridge National Laboratory

(ORNL) Distributed Active Archive Center (DAAC) for Biogeochemical Dynamics

http://www-eosdis.ornl.gov/.

15.3 Procedures for Obtaining Data

Users may obtain data directly through the ORNL DAAC online search and order system

[http://www-eosdis.ornl.gov/] and the anonymous FTP site [ftp://www-eosdis.ornl.gov/data/] or by

contacting User Services by electronic mail, telephone, fax, letter, or personal visit using the contact

information in Section 15.1.

15.4 Data Center Status/Plans

The ORNL DAAC is the primary source for BOREAS field measurement, image, GIS, and

hardcopy data products. The BOREAS CD-ROM and data referenced or listed in inventories on the

CD-ROM are available from the ORNL DAAC.

16. Output Products and Availability

16.1 Tape Products

None.

16.2 Film Products

None.

16.3 Other Products

The maps referenced here exist in hardcopy form.

17. References

17.1 Platform/Sensor/Instrument/Data Processing Documentation

None.

17.2 Journal Articles and Study Reports

Newcomer, J., D. Landis, S. Conrad, S. Curd, K. Huemmrich, D. Knapp, A. Morrell, J. Nickeson,

A. Papagno, D. Rinker, R. Strub, T. Twine, F. Hall, and P. Sellers, eds. 2000. Collected Data of The

Boreal Ecosystem-Atmosphere Study. NASA. CD-ROM.

Sellers, P. and F. Hall. 1994. Boreal Ecosystem-Atmosphere Study: Experiment Plan. Version

1994-3.0, NASA BOREAS Report (EXPLAN 94).

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Sellers,P.andF.Hall. 1996.BorealEcosystem-AtmosphereStudy:ExperimentPlan.Version

1996-2.0,NASA BOREASReport(EXPLAN 96).

Sellers,P.,F. Hall, andK.F. Huemmrich.1996.BorealEcosystem-AtmosphereStudy:1994

Operations.NASA BOREASReport(OPSDOC94).

Sellers,P.,F. Hall, andK.F. Huemmrich.1997.BorealEcosystem-AtmosphereStudy:1996

Operations.NASA BOREASReport(OPSDOC96).

Sellers,P.,F. Hall, H. Margolis,B. Kelly, D. Baldocchi,G. denHartog,J.Cihlar, M.G. Ryan,B.

Goodison,P.Crill, K.J.RansomD. Lettenmaier,andD.E. Wickland. 1995.Theboreal

ecosystem-atmospherestudy(BOREAS):anoverviewandearlyresultsfrom the1994field year.

Bulletinof theAmericanMeteorologicalSociety.76(9):1549-1577.

Sellers,P.J.,F.G.Hall, R.D.Kelly, A. Black, D. Baldocchi,J. Berry, M. Ryan,K.J. Ranson,P.M.

Crill, D.P.Lettenmaier,H. Margolis,J.Cihlar, J.Newcomer,D. Fitzjarrald,P.G.Jarvis,S.T.

Gower,D. Halliwell, D. Williams, B. Goodison,D.E.Wickland, andF.E.Guertin.1997.BOREAS

in 1997:ExperimentOverview,ScientificResultsandFutureDirections.Journalof Geophysical

Research102(D24):28,731-28,770.

17.3 Arehive/DBMS Usage Documentation

None.

None.

18. Glossary of Terms

ASCII

BOREAS

BORIS

CCRS

DAAC

EOS

EOSDIS

GIS

GSFC

NAD83

NASA

NSA

ORNL

PANP

SSA

URL

UTM

19. List of Acronyms

- American Standard Code for Information

- BOReal Ecosystem-Atmosphere Study

- BOREAS Information System

- Canada Centre for Remote Sensing

- Distributed Active Archive Center

- Earth Observing System

- EOS Data and Information System

- Geographic Information System

- Goddard Space Flight Center

- North American Datum of 1983

- National Aeronautics and Space

- Northern Study Area

- Oak Ridge National Laboratory

- Prince Albert National Park

- Southern Study Area

- Uniform Resource Locator

- Universal Transverse Mercator

Interchange

Administration

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20. Document Information

20.1 Document Revision Date

Written: 10-Aug- 1995

Last Updated: 05-Feb- 1999

20.2 Document Review Date(s)

BORIS Review: 23-Jan- 1997

Science Review: 03-Feb- 1997

20.3 Document ID

20.4 Citation

When using these data, please include the following acknowledgement as well as citations of

relevent papers in Section 17.2:

The BOREAS hardcopy maps were located and acquired from various sources by BORIS staff at

NASA GSFC and CCRS. Their conscientious effort in finding the maps is greatly appreciated.

Also, cite the BOREAS CD-ROM set as:

Newcomer, J., D. Landis, S. Conrad, S. Curd, K. Huemmrich, D. Knapp, A. Morrell, J.

Nickeson, A. Papagno, D. Rinker, R. Strub, T. Twine, F. Hall, and P. Sellers, eds. Collected Data of

The Boreal Ecosystem-Atmosphere Study. CD-ROM. NASA, 2000.

20.5 Document Curator

20.6 Document URL

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6. AUTHOR(S) RTOP: 923-462-33-01

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BOREAS hardcopy maps are a collection of approximately 1,000 hardcopy maps representing the

physical, climatological, and historical attributes of areas covering primarily the Manitoba and

Saskatchewan provinces of Canada. These maps were collected by BORIS and CCRS staff to provide

basic information about site positions, manmade features, topography, geology, hydrology, land cover

types, fire history, climate, and soils of the BOREAS study region. These maps are not available for

distribution through the BOREAS project but may be used as an onsite resource. Information is

provided within this document for individuals who want to order copies of these maps from the original map source.

14. SUBJECT TERMS

BOREAS, remote sensing science, maps.

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