GCIP reference data set (GREDS) / by Alan Rea & Joel R. Cederstrand.

Author/creator Rea, Alan
Format Electronic
Publication InfoOklahoma City, Okla. : U.S. Geological Survey ; [Denver, Colo.] : [USGS Distribution Branch], 1994.
Description1 computer laser optical disc ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 user's guide.
Subjects

Other author/creatorCederstrand, Joel R.
Other author/creatorGlobal Energy and Water Cycle Experiment.
Other author/creatorWorld Climate Research Programme.
Other author/creatorGEWEX Continental-Scale International Project.
Other author/creatorGeological Survey (U.S.)
SeriesU.S. Geological Survey open-file report ; 94-388
U.S. Geological Survey open-file report 94-388. ^A632201
Abstract Data sets include: locations and periods of record for stream gages, reservoir gages, and meteorological stations; a 500-meter-resolution DEM; grid-node locations for Eta numerical weather prediction model; and digital map data sets of: geology, land use, streams, large reservoirs, average annual runoff, precipitation, temperature, heating and cooling degree days; hydrologic units and state and county boundaries; and digital index maps for: LANDSAT scenes, USGS 1:250,000, 1:100,000 and 1:24,000-scale map series; and a listing of Hydro-Climatic Data Network stream gages.
General noteTitle from title screen.
General noteFunded by the USGS Global-Change Research Program.
General note"GEWEX Continental-Scale International Project GCIP"--Disc label.
General note"GEWEX WCRP Global Energy Water Cycle Experiment"--Container insert.
General noteMost of data sets cover only conterminous US, although DEM also includes part of southern Canada.
General noteUser's guide contains brief excerpts from README 1ST file.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references.
Technical detailsDisc characteristics: Specifically formatted according to ISO 9960 level 1 Interchange Standard. Data sets provided in at least 2 formats: a generic or public-domain format; and ARC/INFO export files (except the DEM).
Technical detailsSystem requirements: Computer system capable of using CD-ROM drive with appropriate software; 640K; if IBM PC compatible, requires MS-DOS; CD-ROM software such as Microsoft CD-ROM Extensions (version 3.1 or higher); CD-ROM drive.
Technical file specsIBM PC MS-DOS
Technical file specsCD-ROM
GPO item number0624-H
Govt. docs number I 19.76:94-388/CD

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