China Dimensions Data Collection: Fundamental GIS: Digital Chart of China, 1:1M, Version 1
Entry ID: CIESIN_SEDAC_CD_FUNDGIS

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Summary
Abstract: Fundamental GIS: Digital Chart of China, 1:1M, Version 1 consists of vector maps of China and surrounding areas. The maps include roads, railroads, drainage systems, contours, populated places, and urbanized areas for China proper, as well as for China and neighboring countries. The maps are at a scale of one to one million (1:1M). This dataset is produced in collaboration with the University of Washington as part of the China in Time and Space (CITAS) project and the Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN).

The data in ARC/INFO Export (ARCE) format are available from the NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC).

Purpose: To provide fundamental GIS maps of China, and neighboring countries and regions.
Related URL
Description: Data download page.
Geographic Coverage
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Spatial coordinates   
  N: 54.0   S: 18.0   E: 135.0   W: 73.0

Data Set Citation
Dataset Originator/Creator: China in Time and Space (CITAS)/University of Washington, and Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN)
Dataset Title: China Dimensions Data Collection: Fundamental GIS: Digital Chart of China, 1:1M, Version 1
Dataset Release Date: 1996-09
Dataset Release Place: Saginaw, MI
Dataset Publisher: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC)
Version: 1.00
Data Presentation Form: vector
Online Resource: http://sedac.ciesin.columbia.edu/data/set/cddc-china-dcw-gis
Temporal Coverage
Start Date: 1993-01-01
Stop Date: 1993-01-01
Quality Dates provided in temporal coverage are approximate only.
Access Constraints The dataset is available for download from the url given below.
Use Constraints This data set conforms to the PICCCBY Attribution License
(http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/).
Data Set Progress
COMPLETE
Data Center
Australian Antarctic Data Centre, Australia Supplemental Info
Data Center URL: http://data.aad.gov.au

Data Center Personnel
Name: DATA OFFICER AADC
Phone: +61 3 6232 3244
Fax: +61 3 6232 3351
Email: metadata at aad.gov.au
Contact Address:
Australian Antarctic Division
203 Channel Highway
City: Kingston
Province or State: Tasmania
Postal Code: 7050
Country: Australia
Distribution
Distribution Media: HTTP
Distribution Size: 13 KB
Distribution Format: Excel
Fees: Free
Personnel
Role: INVESTIGATOR
Role: TECHNICAL CONTACT
Role: DIF AUTHOR
Phone: +61 3 6266 2980
Fax: +61 3 6226 2973
Email: Andrew.McMinn at utas.edu.au
Contact Address:
Institute of Antarctic and Southern Ocean Studies
University of Tasmania
Private Bag 77
City: Hobart
Province or State: Tasmania
Postal Code: 7001
Country: Australia
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Publications/References
Roberts, D. and McMinn, A. 1999. Diatoms of the saline lakes of the Vestfold Hills, Antarctica. Bibliotheca Diatomologica Band 44, 83pp.
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Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date: 2000-08-07
Last DIF Revision Date: 2008-04-10

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