Last of the Wild Project, Version 2, 2005 (LWP-2): Global Human Influence Index (HII) Dataset (Geographic)
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Citation Information:
Originator: Wildlife Conservation Society - WCS, and Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University
Publication Date: 20051231
Title: Last of the Wild Project, Version 2, 2005 (LWP-2): Global Human Influence Index (HII) Dataset (Geographic)
Edition: 2.00
Geospatial Data Presentation Form: raster, map, map service
Publication Information:
Publication Place: Palisades, NY
Publisher: Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC), Columbia University
Online Linkage: https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BP00QC
Description:
Abstract:
The Global Human Influence Index Dataset of the Last of the Wild Project, Version 2, 2005 (LWP-2) is a global dataset of 1-kilometer grid cells, created from nine global data layers covering human population pressure (population density), human land use and infrastructure (built-up areas, nighttime lights, land use/land cover), and human access (coastlines, roads, railroads, navigable rivers). The dataset in Clarke 1866 Geographic Coordinate System is produced by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and the Columbia University Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN).
Purpose:
To provide an updated map of anthropogenic impacts on the environment in geographic projection which can be used in wildlife conservation planning, natural resource management, and research on human-environment interactions.
Supplemental Information:
Changes from the LWP 2002 to LWP 2005 include the following: 1) The populated and USGS urban polygons layers are replaced by CIESIN Global Rural Urban Mapping Project (GRUMP) urban extent layer. 2) The USGS Global land Cover Characteristics layer is replaced with EU Joint Research Centre Global Land Cover 2000 dataset. 3) The roads layer is updated using Latin America and Caribbean Roads data compiled by Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT). Africa roads are updated from compilation of Africa roads data by Andy Nelson.
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Range of Dates/Times:
Beginning Date: 1995/01/01
Ending Date: 2004/12/31
Currentness Reference: publication date
Status:
Progress: Complete
Maintenance and Update Frequency: As needed
Spatial Domain:
Bounding Coordinates:
West Bounding Coordinate: -180.000000
East Bounding Coordinate: 180.000000
North Bounding Coordinate: 90.000000
South Bounding Coordinate: -90.000000
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme Keyword Thesaurus: ISO Topic
Theme Keyword: Biota
Theme Keyword: Environment
Theme Keyword: Imagery/Base Maps/Earth Cover
Theme Keyword: Planning/Cadastre
Theme:
Theme Keyword Thesaurus: Data Granularity
Theme Keyword: Global
Theme Keyword: Continent
Theme:
Theme Keyword Thesaurus: SEDAC Theme
Theme Keyword: Conservation
Theme Keyword: Land Use
Theme Keyword: Remote Sensing
Theme Keyword: Sustainability
Theme:
Theme Keyword Thesaurus: GCMD Science Keywords, Version 8.6
Theme Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > LAND SURFACE > LAND USE/LAND COVER
Theme Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > BIOSPHERE > ECOSYSTEMS > ANTHROPOGENIC/HUMAN INFLUENCED ECOSYSTEMS
Place:
Place Keyword Thesaurus: CIESIN Location Terms, Version 3.1
Place Keyword: Africa
Place Keyword: Asia
Place Keyword: Europe
Place Keyword: Global
Place Keyword: North America
Place Keyword: Oceania
Place Keyword: South America
Access Constraints: None
Use Constraints:
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York hold the copyright of this dataset. Users are prohibited from any commercial, non-free resale, or redistribution without explicit written permission from WCS or CIESIN. Users should acknowledge WCS and CIESIN as the source used in the creation of any reports, publications, new data sets, derived products, or services resulting from the use of this data set. WCS or CIESIN also request reprints of any publications and notification of any redistributing efforts.
Point of Contact:
Contact Information:
Contact Organization Primary:
Contact Organization: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC)
Contact Address:
Address Type: mailing and physical address
Address: CIESIN, Columbia University, 61 Route 9W, P.O. Box 1000
City: Palisades
State or Province: New York
Postal Code: 10964
Country: USA
Contact Voice Telephone: +1 845-365-8920
Contact Facsimile Telephone: +1 845-365-8922
Contact Electronic Mail Address: ciesin.info@ciesin.columbia.edu
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Citation Information:
Originator: Wildlife Conservation Society - WCS, and Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University
Publication Date: 20051231
Title: Last of the Wild Project, Version 2, 2005 (LWP-2): Global Human Footprint Dataset (Geographic)
Edition: 2.00
Geospatial Data Presentation Form: raster, map, map service
Publication Information:
Publication Place: Palisades, NY
Publisher: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC)
Online Linkage: https://doi.org/10.7927/H4M61H5F
Cross Reference:
Citation Information:
Originator: Wildlife Conservation Society - WCS, and Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University
Publication Date: 20051231
Title: Last of the Wild Project, Version 2, 2005 (LWP-2): Global Human Footprint Dataset (IGHP)
Edition: 2.00
Geospatial Data Presentation Form: raster
Publication Information:
Publication Place: Palisades, NY
Publisher: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC)
Online Linkage: https://doi.org/10.7927/H4GF0RFQ
Cross Reference:
Citation Information:
Originator: Wildlife Conservation Society - WCS, and Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University
Publication Date: 20051231
Title: Last of the Wild Project, Version 2, 2005 (LWP-2): Last of the Wild Dataset (Geographic)
Edition: 2.00
Geospatial Data Presentation Form: vector, map, map service
Publication Information:
Publication Place: Palisades, NY
Publisher: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC)
Online Linkage: https://doi.org/10.7927/H4348H83
Cross Reference:
Citation Information:
Originator: Wildlife Conservation Society - WCS, and Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University
Publication Date: 20051231
Title: Last of the Wild Project, Version 2, 2005 (LWP-2): Last of the Wild Dataset (IGHP)
Edition: 2.00
Geospatial Data Presentation Form: vector
Publication Information:
Publication Place: Palisades, NY
Publisher: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC)
Online Linkage: https://doi.org/10.7927/H4ZC80SS
Cross Reference:
Citation Information:
Originator: Wildlife Conservation Society - WCS, and Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University
Publication Date: 20051231
Title: Last of the Wild Project, Version 2, 2005 (LWP-2): Global Human Influence Index (HII) Dataset (IGHP)
Edition: 2.00
Geospatial Data Presentation Form: raster
Publication Information:
Publication Place: Palisades, NY
Publisher: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC)
Online Linkage: https://doi.org/10.7927/H46W980H
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Direct Spatial Reference Method: Raster
Raster Object Information:
Raster Object Type: Grid Cell
Row Count: 21582
Column Count: 43201
Vertical Count: 1
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Horizontal Coordinate System Definition:
Geographic:
Latitude Resolution: 0.008333
Longitude Resolution: 0.008333
Geographic Coordinate Units: Decimal degrees
Geodetic Model:
Horizontal Datum Name: WGS84
Ellipsoid Name: WGS84
Semi-major Axis: 6378137.000000
Denominator of Flattening Ratio: 298.257224
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Contact Information:
Contact Organization Primary:
Contact Organization: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC)
Contact Address:
Address Type: mailing and physical address
Address: CIESIN, Columbia University, 61 Route 9W, P.O. Box 1000
City: Palisades
State or Province: New York
Postal Code: 10964
Country: USA
Contact Voice Telephone: +1 845-365-8920
Contact Facsimile Telephone: +1 845-365-8922
Contact Electronic Mail Address: ciesin.info@ciesin.columbia.edu
Resource Description: CIESIN_SEDAC_LWP2_HII_GEOG
Distribution Liability:
CIESIN follows procedures designed to ensure that data disseminated by CIESIN are of reasonable quality. If, despite these procedures, users encounter apparent errors or misstatements in the data, they should contact SEDAC User Services at +1 845-365-8920 or via email at ciesin.info@ciesin.columbia.edu. Neither CIESIN nor NASA verifies or guarantees the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any data provided. CIESIN provides this data without warranty of any kind whatsoever, either expressed or implied. CIESIN shall not be liable for incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of the use of any data provided by CIESIN.
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Fees: 0
Ordering Instructions:
The data in Esri Grid (.adf) format in the Geographic Coordinate system; the maps in Portable Document Format (.pdf), and Portable Network Graphics (.png) formats; and the web map services are available from the NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC).
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Access Instructions: Data accessible via the data set landing page.
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Access Instructions: Maps accessible via the data set landing page.
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Access Instructions: Maps accessible via the data set landing page.
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Access Instructions: Web Map Services accessible via the data set landing page.
Available Time Period:
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Range of Dates/Times:
Beginning Date: 2005/12/31
Ending Date: Present
Metadata Reference Information
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Metadata Date: 2006/02/10
Metadata Review Date: 2022/04/15
Metadata Contact:
Contact Information:
Contact Organization Primary:
Contact Organization: Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN) Metadata Administration
Contact Address:
Address Type: mailing and physical address
Address: CIESIN, Columbia University, 61 Route 9W, P.O. Box 1000
City: Palisades
State or Province: New York
Postal Code: 10964
Country: USA
Contact Voice Telephone: +1 845-365-8988
Contact Facsimile Telephone: +1 845-365-8922
Contact Electronic Mail Address: metadata@ciesin.columbia.edu
Metadata Standard Name: FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata Standard Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998
Metadata Time Convention: local time
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