SMAPVEX16 Manitoba: Soil Survey Geodatabase for Satellite Validation

SMAPVEX16 Manitoba campaign soil survey data supports satellite soil moisture validation. This relational geodatabase was created by NSIDC_CPRD for the 2016 experiment. The data was last updated on July 31, 2016.

Use Cases

• Validate satellite soil moisture estimates based on detailed ground survey data.
• Model soil properties and hydrology based on relational geospatial soil information.
• Support agricultural and environmental research based on campaign-specific soil characteristics.

Strengths

• Data is specifically designed for the SMAPVEX16 Manitoba validation campaign.
• Provided in a structured relational geodatabase format.

Limitations

• Last updated 2016-07-31 23:59:59.999000; freshness should be verified.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count and file size are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.

Provenance

Source

NSIDC_CPRD via NASA Earthdata

Collection Method

Collected for the Soil Moisture Active Passive Validation Experiment 2016 Manitoba campaign.

Time Range

2016

Freshness

2016-07-31

Geography

Manitoba, Canada