Antarctic Digital Database: Vector Topographic Data

First published on CD-ROM in 1993, the Antarctic Digital Database (ADD) is the premier source of vector topographic data for Antarctica. The data are supplied in ARC/INFO uncompressed export format and are maintained by the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) for the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR).

Use Cases

• Create detailed topographic maps of Antarctica based on vector data.
• Analyze geospatial features and terrain for scientific research in polar regions.
• Support logistical planning and environmental monitoring in Antarctica based on topographic features.

Strengths

• Data has been maintained and updated since its first publication in 1993.
• It is described as the premier source of vector topographic data for Antarctica.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.

Provenance

Source

British Antarctic Survey (BAS) for the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR).

Geography

Antarctica