National Permafrost Database in Canada
Entry ID: Canada_GSC_NationalPermafrostDB

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Summary
Abstract: The National Permafrost Database contains data on permafrost thermal regime,
permafrost thickness and active layer characteristics in Canada. The data has
been measured and/or compiled by the GSC over the last 30 years, as both
published and unpublished databases. Site attributes include: type of
observation (shallow or deep), status of measurement program (active monitoring
or inactive), active ... View entire text
Related URL
Description: GeoConnections Discovery Portal. Canada's IDN Node.
Geographic Coverage
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Spatial coordinates   
  N: 84.0   S: 42.0   E: -52.0   W: -141.0

Data Set Citation
Dataset Originator/Creator: Government of Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Geological Survey of Canada, Terrain Sciences Division
Dataset Title: National Permafrost Database in Canada
Dataset Release Place: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Dataset Publisher: Government of Canada, National Resources Canada, Geological Survey of Canada, Terrain Sciences Division
Online Resource: http://sts.gsc.nrcan.gc.ca/clf/geoserv_permafrost.asp
Temporal Coverage
Start Date: 1986-01-01
ISO Topic Category
Access Constraints None
Use Constraints Crown copyright
Data Set Progress
IN WORK
Originating Center
Data Center
Terrain Sciences Division,Geological Survey of Canada-Atlantic, Earth Sciences Sector, Natural Resources Canada Supplemental Info
Data Center URL: http://gsc.nrcan.gc.ca/hydrogeo/orm/index_e.php

Data Center Personnel
Name: MARGO BURGESS
Phone: 613 996 9317
Fax: 613 992 0190
Email: mburgess at nrcan.gc.ca
Contact Address:
Geological Survey of Canada
Natural Resources Canada
601 Booth Street
City: Ottawa
Province or State: Ontario
Postal Code: K1A 0E8
Country: Canada
Distribution
Fees: Gratuit-Free
Personnel
Role: DIF AUTHOR
Phone: +01-613-992-4917
Fax: +01-613-992-0190
Email: dlemieux at nrcan.gc.ca
Contact Address:
601 Booth Street, Room 362
City: Ottawa
Province or State: Ontario
Postal Code: K1A 0E8
Country: Canada
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Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date: 2002-07-08
Last DIF Revision Date: 2005-04-05
Future DIF Review Date: 2005-06-04

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