BOREAS TE-20 Forest Site Characteristics Data

BOREAS TE-20 team collected this dataset for developing and testing forest ecosystem dynamics models. It contains measurements of site characteristics from the Southern Study Area (SSA) in July 1994. The data is provided by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

Use Cases

• Calibrating forest growth and succession models using site-specific vegetation data.
• Analyzing relationships between plant species composition and site conditions.
• Studying spatial patterns of vegetation cover and biosphere characteristics in boreal regions.

Strengths

• Data originates from the NASA-led BOREAS project, a major ecological field campaign.
• Provides specific temporal context with measurements taken from 18-Jul-1994 to 30-Jul-1994.
• Cross-platform presence on Data.gov and NASA EarthData indicates recognized importance.

Limitations

• Key structural details like column names, row counts, and exact file sizes are unavailable.
• Conflicting 'last updated' dates exist between platforms (1994 vs. 2026), creating uncertainty about metadata maintenance.

Provenance

Source

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, BOREAS TE-20 team.

Collection Method

Field measurements conducted in the Southern Study Area (SSA).

Time Range

1994-07-18 to 1994-07-30

Freshness

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Geography

BOREAS Southern Study Area (SSA).