[Parameters: Topic='CRYOSPHERE', Term='SNOW/ICE', Variable_Level_1='ICE EXTENT']
The development of the Antarctic ice shelves during the period 1770-1950 based on expedition maps
Entry ID: shelf_ice_1770-1950

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Summary
Abstract: Since about 1773 when the British captain James Cook first crossed
the Antarctic Circle a vast amount of scientific data on conditions
around Antarctica have been collected. Many of these data originate
from the hundreds of Antarctic expeditions of exploration and commerce
that have taken place. The data exist largely in the form of maps,
charts and logbooks, a large ... View entire text
Geographic Coverage
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Spatial coordinates   
  N: -67.0   S: -90.0   E: 180.0   W: -180.0

Temporal Coverage
Start Date: 1770-01-01
Stop Date: 1950-01-01
Location Keywords
Science Keywords
ISO Topic Category
Platform
MAPS Ancillary Description
Instrument
DIGITIZER Ancillary Description
Access Constraints Contact Nanka Karstkarel or Frits Steenhuisen
Use Constraints Contact Nanka Karstkarel or Frits Steenhuisen
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Data Set Progress
IN WORK
Originating Center
Data Center
Arctic Centre, University of Groningen, The Netherlands Supplemental Info
Data Center URL: http://www.let.rug.nl/arctic

Data Center Personnel
Name: FRITS STEENHUISEN
Phone: +31 (0) 50 363 6056
Email: f.steenhuisen at rug.nl
Contact Address:
Aweg 30
City: Groningen
Province or State: Groningen
Postal Code: 9718 CW
Country: The Netherlands
Personnel
NANKA KARSTKAREL
Role: DIF AUTHOR
Phone: +31 50 3636056
Fax: +31 50 3634900
Email: n.karstkarel at let.rug.nl
Contact Address:
P.O. Box 716
9700 AS Groningen
Country: The Netherlands
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Creation and Review Dates
Last DIF Revision Date: 2009-01-21
Future DIF Review Date: 2003-07-03

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