Soil temperature measurements were taken at a 10 cm depth along a grid in Imnavait, Alaska on July 25, 2012. The data likely contains point measurements collected using a Taylor Temperature Probe across a Networked Info-mechanical Systems (NIMS) grid plot. The dataset was last updated on July 26, 2012.
Use Cases
- Model soil thermal properties based on point measurements at a 10 cm depth.
- Analyze spatial temperature variation across a grid plot in an Arctic environment.
- Validate remote sensing or climate model outputs with ground-based temperature data from July 2012.
- Study seasonal soil temperature dynamics in Alaska based on summer measurements.
Strengths
- Measurements were taken on a specific date (July 25, 2012) providing a precise temporal snapshot.
- Data collection used a specific instrument (Taylor Temperature Probe) suggesting standardized methodology.
- Measurements were taken at a consistent depth (about 10 cm) across a grid plot.
Limitations
- Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.
- Last updated 2012-07-26 23:59:59.999000; freshness should be verified.
- Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
Provenance
- Source
- SCIOPS
- Collection Method
- Field measurements using a Taylor Temperature Probe on a NIMS grid plot.
- Time Range
- July 25, 2012
- Geography
- Imnavait, Alaska