Last of the Wild Project, Version 1, 2002 (LWP-1): Global Human Footprint Dataset (IGHP)

Citation:

Citation Information:

Originator: Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), and Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN)/Columbia University
Publication Date: 2002
Title: Last of the Wild Project, Version 1, 2002 (LWP-1): Global Human Footprint Dataset (IGHP)
Edition: 1.00
Geospatial Data Presentation Form: raster
Publication Information:

Publication Place: Palisades, NY
Publisher: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC)

Online Linkage: http://sedac.ciesin.columbia.edu/data/set/wildareas-v1-human-footprint-ighp

Description:

Abstract:
The Global Human Footprint Dataset of the Last of the Wild Project, Version 1, 2002 (LWP-1) is the Human Influence Index (HII) normalized by biome and realm. The HII is a global dataset of 1-kilometer grid cells, created from nine global data layers covering human population pressure (population density, population settlements), human land use and infrastructure (built up areas, nighttime lights, land use/land cover), and human access (coastlines, roads, railroads, navigable rivers). This dataset is produced by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and Columbia University Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN), and is available in the Interrupted Goode Homolosine Projection (IGHP) system.
Purpose:
To provide a map of anthropogenic impacts on the environment in the Interrupted Goode Homosoline Projection which can be used in wildlife conservation planning, natural resource management, and research on human-environment interactions.
Time Period of Content:

Time Period Information:

Range of Dates/Times:

Beginning Date: 1992
Ending Date: 1995

Currentness Reference: publication date

Status:

Progress: Complete
Maintenance and Update Frequency: As needed

Spatial Domain:

Bounding Coordinates:

West Bounding Coordinate: -16139650.000000
East Bounding Coordinate: 19600350.000000
North Bounding Coordinate: 8849527.000000
South Bounding Coordinate: -6815472.000000

Keywords:

Theme:

Theme Keyword Thesaurus: CIESIN Indexing Vocabulary Version 2.1 (GCMD Format)
Theme Keyword: CIESIN > Environmental Protection > Ecological Dynamics > Ecosystems
Theme Keyword: CIESIN > Environmental Protection > Land Use
Theme Keyword: CIESIN > Environmental Protection > Water Forms > Rivers
Theme Keyword: CIESIN > Population Dynamics > Demographic Characteristics > Population Distribution
Theme Keyword: CIESIN > Population Dynamics > Demographic Characteristics > Population Size

Theme:

Theme Keyword Thesaurus: GCMD Parameter Valids
Theme Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Human Dimensions > Population > Population Distribution
Theme Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Human Dimensions > Population > Population Size
Theme Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Terrestrial Hydrosphere > Surface Water > Rivers/Streams
Theme Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Land Surface > Land Use/Land Cover > Land Cover

Theme:

Theme Keyword Thesaurus: General
Theme Keyword: Biomes
Theme Keyword: Builtup Areas
Theme Keyword: Coastlines
Theme Keyword: Ecoregions
Theme Keyword: Human Access
Theme Keyword: Human Footprint
Theme Keyword: Human Population Pressure
Theme Keyword: Human Settlements
Theme Keyword: Navigable Rivers
Theme Keyword: Nighttime Lights
Theme Keyword: Population Density
Theme Keyword: Railroads
Theme Keyword: Realms
Theme Keyword: Roads

Theme:

Theme Keyword Thesaurus: EI Gateway Vocabulary
Theme Keyword: Infrastructure
Theme Keyword: Land Cover
Theme Keyword: Population

Theme:

Theme Keyword Thesaurus: Data Granularity
Theme Keyword: Global

Theme:

Theme Keyword Thesaurus: SEDAC Topic
Theme Keyword: Biodiversity

Theme:

Theme Keyword Thesaurus: CSA-NBII Biocomplexity
Theme Keyword: Conservation
Theme Keyword: Human Population Density
Theme Keyword: Human Settlements
Theme Keyword: Infrastructure
Theme Keyword: Land Use

Theme:

Theme Keyword Thesaurus: ISO Topic
Theme Keyword: Biota
Theme Keyword: Environment
Theme Keyword: Imagery/Base Maps/Earth Cover
Theme Keyword: Planning/Cadastre

Theme:

Theme Keyword Thesaurus: WDC Theme
Theme Keyword: Conservation
Theme Keyword: Hazards
Theme Keyword: Population
Theme Keyword: Sustainability

Place:

Place Keyword Thesaurus: CIESIN Location Terms, version 2.0
Place Keyword: Region > Equatorial
Place Keyword: Global
Place Keyword: Region > Mid-Latitude
Place Keyword: Region > Polar

Access Constraints: Registration is required to download the dataset. Access is immediate after registration.
Use Constraints:
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York hold the copyright of this dataset. Users are prohibited from any commercial, non-free resale, or redistribution without explicit written permission from WCS and CIESIN. Users should acknowledge WCS and CIESIN as the source used in the creation of any reports, publications, new datasets, derived products, or services resulting from the use of this dataset. WCS and CIESIN also request reprints of any publications and notification of any redistributing efforts.
Point of Contact:

Contact Information:

Contact Organization Primary:

Contact Organization: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC)

Contact Address:

Address Type: mailing and physical address
Address: CIESIN, Columbia University, 61 Route 9W, P.O. Box 1000
City: Palisades
State or Province: NY
Postal Code: 10964
Country: USA

Contact Voice Telephone: +1 845-365-8920
Contact Facsimile Telephone: +1 845-365-8922
Contact Electronic Mail Address: ciesin.info@ciesin.columbia.edu

Cross Reference:

Citation Information:

Originator: Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), and Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN)/Columbia University
Publication Date: 2002
Title: Last of the Wild Project, Version 1, 2002 (LWP-1): Global Human Footprint Dataset (Geographic)
Edition: 1.00
Geospatial Data Presentation Form: raster
Publication Information:

Publication Place: Palisades, NY
Publisher: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC)

Online Linkage: http://sedac.ciesin.columbia.edu/data/set/wildareas-v1-human-footprint-geographic

Cross Reference:

Citation Information:

Originator: Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), and Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN)/Columbia University
Publication Date: 2002
Title: Last of the Wild Project, Version 1, 2002 (LWP-1): Top One Percent Wild Areas Dataset (Geographic)
Edition: 1.00
Geospatial Data Presentation Form: vector
Publication Information:

Publication Place: Palisades, NY
Publisher: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC)

Online Linkage: http://sedac.ciesin.columbia.edu/data/set/wildareas-v1-top-one-percent-wild-areas-geographic

Cross Reference:

Citation Information:

Originator: Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), and Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN)/Columbia University
Publication Date: 2002
Title: Last of the Wild Project, Version 1, 2002 (LWP-1): Top One Percent Wild Areas Dataset (IGHP)
Edition: 1.00
Geospatial Data Presentation Form: vector
Publication Information:

Publication Place: Palisades, NY
Publisher: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC)

Online Linkage: http://sedac.ciesin.columbia.edu/data/set/wildareas-v1-top-one-percent-wild-areas-ighp

Cross Reference:

Citation Information:

Originator: Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), and Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN)/Columbia University
Publication Date: 2002
Title: Last of the Wild Project, Version 1, 2002 (LWP-1): Last of the Wild Dataset (Geographic)
Edition: 1.00
Geospatial Data Presentation Form: vector
Publication Information:

Publication Place: Palisades, NY
Publisher: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC)

Online Linkage: http://sedac.ciesin.columbia.edu/data/set/wildareas-v1-last-of-the-wild-geographic

Cross Reference:

Citation Information:

Originator: Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), and Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN)/Columbia University
Publication Date: 2002
Title: Last of the Wild Project, Version 1, 2002 (LWP-1): Last of the Wild Dataset (IGHP)
Edition: 1.00
Geospatial Data Presentation Form: vector
Publication Information:

Publication Place: Palisades, NY
Publisher: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC)

Online Linkage: http://sedac.ciesin.columbia.edu/data/set/wildareas-v1-last-of-the-wild-ighp

Direct Spatial Reference Method: Raster
Raster Object Information:

Raster Object Type: Grid Cell
Row Count: 27740
Column Count: 37120
Vertical Count: 1

Horizontal Coordinate System Definition:

Planar:

Grid Coordinate System:

Grid Coordinate System Name: Other Grid System's Definition
Other Grid System's Definition:

Other Grid System's Definition: Interrupted Goode Homolosine Projection (IGHP)

Planar Coordinate Information:

Planar Coordinate Encoding Method: Row and Column
Coordinate Representation:

Abscissa Resolution: 1000.000000
Ordinate Resolution: 1000.000000

Planar Distance Units: meters

Geodetic Model:

Horizontal Datum Name: WGS84
Ellipsoid Name: WGS84
Semi-major Axis: 6378137.000000
Denominator of Flattening Ratio: 298.257224

Detailed Description:

Entity Type:

Entity Type Label: Band_1

Distributor:

Contact Information:

Contact Organization Primary:

Contact Organization: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC)

Contact Address:

Address Type: mailing and physical address
Address: CIESIN, Columbia University, 61 Route 9W, P.O. Box 1000
City: Palisades
State or Province: NY
Postal Code: 10964
Country: USA

Contact Voice Telephone: +1 845-365-8920
Contact Facsimile Telephone: +1 845-365-8922
Contact Electronic Mail Address: ciesin.info@ciesin.columbia.edu

Resource Description: CIESIN_SEDAC_LWP_HFP_IGHP
Distribution Liability:
CIESIN follows procedures designed to ensure that data disseminated by CIESIN are of reasonable quality. If, despite these procedures, users encounter apparent errors or misstatements in the data, they should contact SEDAC User Services at +1 845-365-8920 or via email at ciesin.info@ciesin.columbia.edu. Neither CIESIN nor NASA verifies or guarantees the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any data provided. CIESIN provides this data without warranty of any kind whatsoever, either expressed or implied. CIESIN shall not be liable for incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of the use of any data provided by CIESIN.
Standard Order Process:

Ordering Instructions: The data in Band Interleaved by Line (BIL) format in the Interrupted Goode Homolosine Projection (IGHP) system are available from the NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC).

Standard Order Process:

Digital Form:

Digital Transfer Information:

Format Name: BIL
File Decompression Technique: Unzip

Digital Transfer Option:

Online Option:

Computer Contact Information:

Network Address:

Network Resource Name: http://sedac.ciesin.columbia.edu/data/set/wildareas-v1-human-footprint-ighp/data-download

Access Instructions: Data accessible via direct download.

Available Time Period:

Time Period Information:

Single Date/Time:

Calendar Date: 2002

Metadata Date: 2002/04/02
Metadata Review Date: 2012/07/13
Metadata Future Review Date: 2013/07/13
Metadata Contact:

Contact Information:

Contact Organization Primary:

Contact Organization: Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN) Metadata Administration

Contact Address:

Address Type: mailing and physical address
Address: CIESIN, Columbia University, 61 Route 9W, P.O. Box 1000
City: Palisades
State or Province: NY
Postal Code: 10964
Country: USA

Contact Voice Telephone: +1 845-365-8988
Contact Facsimile Telephone: +1 845-365-8922
Contact Electronic Mail Address: metadata@ciesin.columbia.edu

Metadata Standard Name: FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata Standard Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998
Metadata Time Convention: local time