BOREAS Soil Carbon Site and Vegetation Data for Northern Study Area

1993-1994 data collection by the BOREAS Trace Gas and Biogeochemistry team #12 (TGB-12) for analyzing soil carbon content in the Northern Study Area (NSA). The dataset includes a primary soil carbon dataset, complemented by ancillary soil pit descriptions, surface vegetation transect files, and site positioning information. It was produced by NASA as part of the BOREAS project.

Use Cases

• Analyzing relationships between soil carbon content and specific soil horizons or profiles.
• Correlating site-specific soil data with surface vegetation composition and structure from transect files.
• Mapping and contextualizing soil sampling locations using the provided site description and positioning data.

Strengths

• Data was collected during a dedicated, large-scale field study (BOREAS) over two years (1993-1994).
• Includes complementary ancillary files (soil pit descriptions, vegetation transects) that provide context for the primary soil carbon measurements.
• Dataset is hosted on multiple authoritative platforms (Data.gov, NASA Earthdata), indicating established provenance.

Limitations

• Critical quantitative details like row count, file size, and specific column names are unavailable across all sources.
• There is a conflict in the 'last updated' metadata: Data.gov lists 2026-03-13, while NASA Earthdata lists 1994-08 31.

Provenance

Source

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), BOREAS TGB-12 team.

Collection Method

Field collection during the Boreal Ecosystem-Atmosphere Study (BOREAS).

Time Range

1993 to 1994

Freshness

2026-03-13 05:22:33.507920

Geography

BOREAS Northern Study Area (NSA).