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  1. Title: Magnetic Field - Secular Variation of the Vertical Component of the Total Field Intensity for the Epoch 2010.0

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    Summary: This line shapefile shows lines of equal annual change (secular variation) in the vertical component of the total field intensity of the Earth's magnetic field, derived from the International Geomagnetic Reference Field (IGRF) for the epoch 2010.0. Magnetic intensity is the strength of the magnetic field, and is described in terms of a horizontal component and a vertical component. The change in intensity is measured in nanoTeslas per year. This layer is part of the 1997-2014 edition National Atlas of the United States. These data are intended for geographic display and analysis at the national level, and for large regional areas. The data should be displayed and analyzed at scales appropriate for 1:2,000,000-scale data. No responsibility is assumed by the U.S. Geological Survey in the use of these data. National Atlas of the United States. (2011). Magnetic Field - Secular Variation of the Vertical Component of the Total Field Intensity for the Epoch 2010.0. National Atlas of the United States. Available at: http://purl.stanford.edu/tf850kx9173. The vertical component (Z) and the secular variation (ZSV, the time rate of change of Z) of the IGRF change smoothly over most of the Earth. For more information about the geomagnetic field, please visit <http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/geomag/faqgeom.shtml>. This layer is presented in the WGS84 coordinate system for web display purposes. Downloadable data are provided in native coordinate system or projection.

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  2. Title: Magnetic Field - Secular Variation of the Inclination Component for the Epoch 2010.0

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    Summary: This shapefile shows lines of equal annual change (secular variation) in the inclination of the Earth's magnetic field, derived from the International Geomagnetic Reference Field (IGRF) for the epoch 2010.0. Magnetic inclination is the angle between the magnetic field vector and the horizontal plane. The change is measured in arc minutes per year. This layer is part of the 1997-2014 edition National Atlas of the United States. These data are intended for geographic display and analysis at the national level, and for large regional areas. The data should be displayed and analyzed at scales appropriate for 1:2,000,000-scale data. No responsibility is assumed by the U.S. Geological Survey in the use of these data. National Atlas of the United States. (2011). Magnetic Field - Secular Variation of the Inclination Component for the Epoch 2010.0. National Atlas of the United States. Available at: http://purl.stanford.edu/ct661sy1974. National Atlas of the United States. (2011). Magnetic Field - Secular Variation of the Inclination Component for the Epoch 2010.0. National Atlas of the United States. Available at: http://purl.stanford.edu/ct661sy1974. The inclination component (I) and the secular variation (ISV, the time rate of change of I) of the IGRF change smoothly over most of the Earth. For more information about the geomagnetic field, please visit <http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/geomag/faqgeom.shtml>. This layer is presented in the WGS84 coordinate system for web display purposes. Downloadable data are provided in native coordinate system or projection.

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  3. Title: Magnetic Field - Horizontal Component of the Total Field Intensity for the Epoch 2010.0

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    Summary: This line shapefile shows lines of equal horizontal intensity of the Earth's magnetic field, derived from the International Geomagnetic Reference Field (IGRF) for the epoch 2010.0. Magnetic intensity is the strength of the magnetic field, and is described in terms of a horizontal component and a vertical component. Horizontal intensity is the horizontal strength of the magnetic field. This layer is part of the 1997-2014 edition of the National Atlas of the United States. These data are intended for geographic display and analysis at the national level, and for large regional areas. The data should be displayed and analyzed at scales appropriate for 1:2,000,000-scale data. No responsibility is assumed by the U.S. Geological Survey in the use of these data. National Atlas of the United States. (2011). Magnetic Field - Horizontal Component of the Total Field Intensity for the Epoch 2010.0. National Atlas of the United States. Available at: http://purl.stanford.edu/nm647kh2178. National Atlas of the United States. (2011). Magnetic Field - Horizontal Component of the Total Field Intensity for the Epoch 2010.0. National Atlas of the United States. Available at: http://purl.stanford.edu/nm647kh2178. The horizontal component (H) of the IGRF changes smoothly over most of the Earth. For more information about the geomagnetic field, please visit <http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/geomag/faqgeom.shtml>. This layer is presented in the WGS84 coordinate system for web display purposes. Downloadable data are provided in native coordinate system or projection.

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  4. Title: Magnetic Field - Secular Variation of the Declination Component for the Epoch 2010.0

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    Summary: This map layer shows isoporic lines (lines of equal annual change, or secular variation, in the declination of the Earth's magnetic field), derived from the International Geomagnetic Reference Field (IGRF) for the epoch 2010.0. Magnetic declination is the angle between true north and magnetic north (the direction of the magnetic field vector) in the horizontal plane. The change is measured in arc minutes per year. This layer is part of the 1997-2014 edition National Atlas of the United States. These data are intended for geographic display and analysis at the national level, and for large regional areas. The data should be displayed and analyzed at scales appropriate for 1:2,000,000-scale data. No responsibility is assumed by the National Atlas of the United States or the U.S. Geological Survey in the use of these data. National Atlas of the United States. (2011). Magnetic Field - Secular Variation of the Declination Component for the Epoch 2010.0. National Atlas of the United States. Available at: http://purl.stanford.edu/hc347kh4279. The declination component (D) and the secular variation (DSV, the time rate of change of D) of the IGRF change smoothly over most of the Earth with the exception of a region surrounding each of the geomagnetic poles. Near the geomagnetic poles, the isogonic lines (lines of constant declination) and isoporic lines crowd closer and closer together because at adjacent grid points (1 degree separation) the IGRF values of D and DSV upon which the lines are based vary extremely. For more information about the geomagnetic field, please visit <http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/geomag/faqgeom.shtml>. This layer is presented in the WGS84 coordinate system for web display purposes. Downloadable data are provided in native coordinate system or projection.

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  5. Title: Magnetic Field - Total Field Intensity for the Epoch 2010.0

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    Summary: This shapefile contains isodynamic lines (lines of equal total intensity of the Earth's magnetic field), derived from the International Geomagnetic Reference Field (IGRF) for the epoch 2010.0. Magnetic intensity is the strength of the magnetic field, and is described in terms of a horizontal component and a vertical component. The total field intensity is the strength of the field, not divided into its component parts. This layer is part of the 1997-2014 edition National Atlas of the United States. These data are intended for geographic display and analysis at the national level, and for large regional areas. The data should be displayed and analyzed at scales appropriate for 1:2,000,000-scale data. No responsibility is assumed by the U.S. Geological Survey in the use of these data. National Atlas of the United States. (2011). Magnetic Field - Total Field Intensity for the Epoch 2010.0. National Atlas of the United States. Available at: http://purl.stanford.edu/bf120gs4142. National Atlas of the United States. (2011). Magnetic Field - Total Field Intensity for the Epoch 2010.0. National Atlas of the United States. Available at: http://purl.stanford.edu/bf120gs4142. The total field intensity (F) of the IGRF changes smoothly over most of the Earth. For more information about the geomagnetic field, please visit <http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/geomag/faqgeom.shtml>. This layer is presented in the WGS84 coordinate system for web display purposes. Downloadable data are provided in native coordinate system or projection.

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  6. Title: Magnetic Field - Secular Variation of the Horizontal Component of the Total Field Intensity for the Epoch 2010.0

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    Summary: This line shapefile shows lines of equal annual change (secular variation) in the horizontal component of the total field intensity of the Earth's magnetic field, derived from the International Geomagnetic Reference Field (IGRF) for the epoch 2010.0. Magnetic intensity is the strength of the magnetic field, and is described in terms of a horizontal component and a vertical component. The change in intensity is measured in nanoTeslas per year. This layer is part of the 1997-2014 edition National Atlas of the United States. These data are intended for geographic display and analysis at the national level, and for large regional areas. The data should be displayed and analyzed at scales appropriate for 1:2,000,000-scale data. No responsibility is assumed by the National Atlas of the United States or the U.S. Geological Survey in the use of these data. National Atlas of the United States. (2011). Magnetic Field - Secular Variation of the Horizontal Component of the Total Field Intensity for the Epoch 2010.0. National Atlas of the United States. Available at: http://purl.stanford.edu/ws730zd1226. National Atlas of the United States. (2011). Magnetic Field - Secular Variation of the Horizontal Component of the Total Field Intensity for the Epoch 2010.0. National Atlas of the United States. Available at: http://purl.stanford.edu/ws730zd1226. The horizontal component (H) and the secular variation (HSV, the time rate of change of H) of the IGRF change smoothly over most of the Earth. For more information about the geomagnetic field, please visit <http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/geomag/faqgeom.shtml> This layer is presented in the WGS84 coordinate system for web display purposes. Downloadable data are provided in native coordinate system or projection.

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  7. Title: Magnetic Field - Vertical Component of the Total Field Intensity for the Epoch 2010.0

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    Summary: This line shapefile shows lines of equal vertical intensity of the Earth's magnetic field, derived from the International Geomagnetic Reference Field (IGRF) for the epoch 2010.0. Magnetic intensity is the strength of the magnetic field, and is described in terms of a horizontal component and a vertical component. Vertical intensity is the vertical strength of the magnetic field. This layer is part of the 1997-2014 edition National Atlas of the United States. These data are intended for geographic display and analysis at the national level, and for large regional areas. The data should be displayed and analyzed at scales appropriate for 1:2,000,000-scale data. No responsibility is assumed by the U.S. Geological Survey in the use of these data. National Atlas of the United States. (2011). Magnetic Field - Vertical Component of the Total Field Intensity for the Epoch 2010.0. National Atlas of the United States. Available at: http://purl.stanford.edu/pn554xc7879. The vertical component (Z) of the IGRF changes smoothly over most of the Earth. For more information about the geomagnetic field, please visit <http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/geomag/faqgeom.shtml>. This layer is presented in the WGS84 coordinate system for web display purposes. Downloadable data are provided in native coordinate system or projection.

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  8. Title: Magnetic Field - Inclination Component for the Epoch 2010.0

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    Summary: This shapefile shows isoclinic lines (lines of constant inclination of the Earth's magnetic field), derived from the International Geomagnetic Reference Field (IGRF) for the epoch 2010.0. Magnetic inclination is the angle between the magnetic field vector and the horizontal plane. This layer is part of the 1997-2014 edition of the National Atlas of the United States. These data are intended for geographic display and analysis at the national level, and for large regional areas. The data should be displayed and analyzed at scales appropriate for 1:2,000,000-scale data. No responsibility is assumed by the U.S. Geological Survey in the use of these data. National Atlas of the United States. (2011). Magnetic Field - Inclination Component for the Epoch 2010.0. National Atlas of the United States. Available at: http://purl.stanford.edu/yy515bz4983. National Atlas of the United States. (2011). Magnetic Field - Inclination Component for the Epoch 2010.0. National Atlas of the United States. Available at: http://purl.stanford.edu/yy515bz4983. The inclination component (I) of the IGRF changes smoothly over most of the Earth. For more information about the geomagnetic field, please visit <http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/geomag/faqgeom.shtml>. This layer is presented in the WGS84 coordinate system for web display purposes. Downloadable data are provided in native coordinate system or projection.

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  9. Title: Magnetic Field - Secular Variation of the Total Field Component for the Epoch 2010.0

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    Summary: This line shapefile shows lines of equal annual change (secular variation), in the total field intensity of the Earth's magnetic field, derived from the International Geomagnetic Reference Field (IGRF) for the epoch 2010.0. Magnetic intensity is the strength of the magnetic field, and is described in terms of a horizontal component and a vertical component. The total field intensity is the strength of the field, not divided into its component parts. The change in intensity is measured in nanoTeslas per year. This layer is part of the 1997-2014 edition of the National Atlas of the United States. These data are intended for geographic display and analysis at the national level, and for large regional areas. The data should be displayed and analyzed at scales appropriate for 1:2,000,000-scale data. No responsibility is assumed by the U.S. Geological Survey in the use of these data. National Atlas of the United States. (2011). Magnetic Field - Secular Variation of the Total Field Component for the Epoch 2010.0. National Atlas of the United States. Available at: http://purl.stanford.edu/wc571cd7743. National Atlas of the United States. (2011). Magnetic Field - Secular Variation of the Total Field Component for the Epoch 2010.0. National Atlas of the United States. Available at: http://purl.stanford.edu/wc571cd7743. The total field intensity (F) and the secular variation (FSV, the time rate of change of F) of the IGRF change smoothly over most of the Earth. For more information about the geomagnetic field, please visit <http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/geomag/faqgeom.shtml>. This layer is presented in the WGS84 coordinate system for web display purposes. Downloadable data are provided in native coordinate system or projection.

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  10. Title: Magnetic Field - Declination Component for the Epoch 2010.0

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    Summary: This map layer shows isogonic lines (lines of constant declination of the Earth's magnetic field), derived from the International Geomagnetic Reference Field (IGRF) for the epoch 2010.0. Magnetic declination is the angle between true north and magnetic north (the direction of the magnetic field vector) in the horizontal plane. This layer is part of the 1997-2014 edition National Atlas of the United States. These data are intended for geographic display and analysis at the national level, and for large regional areas. The data should be displayed and analyzed at scales appropriate for 1:2,000,000-scale data. No responsibility is assumed by the National Atlas of the United States or the U.S. Geological Survey in the use of these data. National Atlas of the United States. (2011). Magnetic Field - Declination Component for the Epoch 2010.0. National Atlas of the United States. Available at: http://purl.stanford.edu/vf147hh5908. The declination component (D) of the IGRF changes smoothly over most of the Earth with the exception of a region surrounding each of the geomagnetic poles. Near the geomagnetic poles, the isogonic lines (lines of equal declination) crowd closer and closer together. For more information about the geomagnetic field, please visit <http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/geomag/faqgeom.shtml> This layer is presented in the WGS84 coordinate system for web display purposes. Downloadable data are provided in native coordinate system or projection.

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  11. Title: Nighttime Lights of Latin America and the Caribbean - Human Settlements, 1994-1995

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    Summary: This map shows light sources from human settlements in Latin America and the Caribbean as observed during 1994-1995. The Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP) Operational Linescan System (OLS) has a unique low-light imaging capability. developed for the detection of clouds using moonlight. In addition to moonlit clouds, the OLS also detects lights from human settlements, fires, gas flares, heavily lit fishing boats, lightning and the aurora. By analyzing the location, frequency, and appearance of lights observed in an image times series, it is possible to distinguish four primary types of lights present at the earth's surface: human settlements, fires, gas flares, and fishing boats. This layer is part of the Nighttime Lights of the World dataset, a satellite-based global inventory of human settlements, derived from nighttime data from the DMSP. This dataset is intended for researchers, students, and policy makers, and the general public for reference and mapping purposes, and may be used for basic applications such as viewing, querying, and map output production, or to provide a basemap to support graphical overlays and analysis with other spatial data. National Geophysical and Solar-Terrestrial Data Center. (2003). Nighttime Lights of Latin America and the Caribbean - Human Settlements, 1994-1995. National Geophysical and Solar-Terrestrial Data Center. Available at: http://purl.stanford.edu/vt902fz3161. This layer is presented in the WGS84 coordinate system for web display purposes. Downloadable data are provided in native coordinate system or projection.

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  12. Title: Nighttime Lights of the World - Human Settlements, 1998

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    Summary: This map shows light sources from human settlements around the world observed during 1998. The Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP) Operational Linescan System (OLS) has a unique low-light imaging capability. developed for the detection of clouds using moonlight. In addition to moonlit clouds, the OLS also detects lights from human settlements, fires, gas flares, heavily lit fishing boats, lightning and the aurora. By analyzing the location, frequency, and appearance of lights observed in an image times series, it is possible to distinguish four primary types of lights present at the earth's surface: human settlements, fires, gas flares, and fishing boats. This layer is part of the Nighttime Lights of the World dataset, a satellite-based global inventory of human settlements, derived from nighttime data from the DMSP. This dataset is intended for researchers, students, and policy makers, and the general public for reference and mapping purposes, and may be used for basic applications such as viewing, querying, and map output production, or to provide a basemap to support graphical overlays and analysis with other spatial data. National Geophysical and Solar-Terrestrial Data Center. (2003). Nighttime Lights of the World - Human Settlements, 1998. National Geophysical and Solar-Terrestrial Data Center. Available at: http://purl.stanford.edu/ch107rj4927. This layer is presented in the WGS84 coordinate system for web display purposes. Downloadable data are provided in native coordinate system or projection.

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  13. Title: Nighttime Lights of West Asia - Human Settlements, 1994-1995

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    Summary: This map shows the four types of light sources as in Western Asia (the MIddle East) observed during 1994-1995. The Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP) Operational Linescan System (OLS) has a unique low-light imaging capability. developed for the detection of clouds using moonlight. In addition to moonlit clouds, the OLS also detects lights from human settlements, fires, gas flares, heavily lit fishing boats, lightning and the aurora. By analyzing the location, frequency, and appearance of lights observed in an image times series, it is possible to distinguish four primary types of lights present at the earth's surface: human settlements, fires, gas flares, and fishing boats. This layer is part of the Nighttime Lights of the World dataset, a satellite-based global inventory of human settlements, derived from nighttime data from the DMSP. This dataset is intended for researchers, students, and policy makers, and the general public for reference and mapping purposes, and may be used for basic applications such as viewing, querying, and map output production, or to provide a basemap to support graphical overlays and analysis with other spatial data. National Geophysical and Solar-Terrestrial Data Center. (2003). Nighttime Lights of West Asia - Human Settlements, 1994-1995. National Geophysical and Solar-Terrestrial Data Center. Available at: http://purl.stanford.edu/zr640xp3042. This layer is presented in the WGS84 coordinate system for web display purposes. Downloadable data are provided in native coordinate system or projection.

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  14. Title: Nighttime Lights of the World - Human Settlements, 1992

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    Summary: This map shows the four types of light sources as observed during 1992. The Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP) Operational Linescan System (OLS) has a unique low-light imaging capability. developed for the detection of clouds using moonlight. In addition to moonlit clouds, the OLS also detects lights from human settlements, fires, gas flares, heavily lit fishing boats, lightning and the aurora. By analyzing the location, frequency, and appearance of lights observed in an image times series, it is possible to distinguish four primary types of lights present at the earth's surface: human settlements, fires, gas flares, and fishing boats. This layer is part of the Nighttime Lights of the World dataset, a satellite-based global inventory of human settlements, derived from nighttime data from the DMSP. This dataset is intended for researchers, students, and policy makers, and the general public for reference and mapping purposes, and may be used for basic applications such as viewing, querying, and map output production, or to provide a basemap to support graphical overlays and analysis with other spatial data. National Geophysical and Solar-Terrestrial Data Center. (2003). Nighttime Lights of the World - Human Settlements, 1992. National Geophysical and Solar-Terrestrial Data Center. Available at: http://purl.stanford.edu/cj972dx3146. This layer is presented in the WGS84 coordinate system for web display purposes. Downloadable data are provided in native coordinate system or projection.

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  15. Title: Nighttime Lights of the World - Human Settlements, 1994-1995

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    Summary: The Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP) Operational Linescan System (OLS) has a unique low-light imaging capability. developed for the detection of clouds using moonlight. In addition to moonlit clouds, the OLS also detects lights from human settlements, fires, gas flares, heavily lit fishing boats, lightning and the aurora. By analyzing the location, frequency, and appearance of lights observed in an image times series, it is possible to distinguish four primary types of lights present at the earth's surface: human settlements, fires, gas flares, and fishing boats. We have produced a global map of the four types of light sources as observed during a 6-month period in 1994 - 1995. This dataset is intended for researchers, students, and policy makers, and the general public for reference and mapping purposes, and may be used for basic applications such as viewing, querying, and map output production, or to provide a basemap to support graphical overlays and analysis with other spatial data. National Geophysical and Solar-Terrestrial Data Center. (2003). Nighttime Lights of the World - Human Settlements, 1994-1995. National Geophysical and Solar-Terrestrial Data Center. Available at: http://purl.stanford.edu/ks847sb6288. This layer is presented in the WGS84 coordinate system for web display purposes. Downloadable data are provided in native coordinate system or projection.

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  16. Title: Nighttime Lights of Asia - Human Settlements, 1994-1995

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    Summary: This map shows light sources from human settlements in Asia as observed during 1994-1995. The Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP) Operational Linescan System (OLS) has a unique low-light imaging capability. developed for the detection of clouds using moonlight. In addition to moonlit clouds, the OLS also detects lights from human settlements, fires, gas flares, heavily lit fishing boats, lightning and the aurora. By analyzing the location, frequency, and appearance of lights observed in an image times series, it is possible to distinguish four primary types of lights present at the earth's surface: human settlements, fires, gas flares, and fishing boats. This layer is part of the Nighttime Lights of the World dataset, a satellite-based global inventory of human settlements, derived from nighttime data from the DMSP. This dataset is intended for researchers, students, and policy makers, and the general public for reference and mapping purposes, and may be used for basic applications such as viewing, querying, and map output production, or to provide a basemap to support graphical overlays and analysis with other spatial data. National Geophysical and Solar-Terrestrial Data Center. (2003). Nighttime Lights of Asia - Human Settlements, 1994-1995. National Geophysical and Solar-Terrestrial Data Center. Available at: http://purl.stanford.edu/qw719hj9004. This layer is presented in the WGS84 coordinate system for web display purposes. Downloadable data are provided in native coordinate system or projection.

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  17. Title: Nighttime Lights of the World - Human Settlements, 2003

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    Summary: This map shows light sources from human settlements around the world observed during 2003. The Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP) Operational Linescan System (OLS) has a unique low-light imaging capability. developed for the detection of clouds using moonlight. In addition to moonlit clouds, the OLS also detects lights from human settlements, fires, gas flares, heavily lit fishing boats, lightning and the aurora. By analyzing the location, frequency, and appearance of lights observed in an image times series, it is possible to distinguish four primary types of lights present at the earth's surface: human settlements, fires, gas flares, and fishing boats. This layer is part of the Nighttime Lights of the World dataset, a satellite-based global inventory of human settlements, derived from nighttime data from the DMSP. This dataset is intended for researchers, students, and policy makers, and the general public for reference and mapping purposes, and may be used for basic applications such as viewing, querying, and map output production, or to provide a basemap to support graphical overlays and analysis with other spatial data. National Geophysical and Solar-Terrestrial Data Center. (2003). Nighttime Lights of the World - Human Settlements, 2003. National Geophysical and Solar-Terrestrial Data Center. Available at: http://purl.stanford.edu/gm294gv1657. This layer is presented in the WGS84 coordinate system for web display purposes. Downloadable data are provided in native coordinate system or projection.

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  18. Title: Nighttime Lights of Africa - Human Settlements, 1994-1995

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    Summary: This map shows light sources from human settlements in Africa as observed during 1994-1995. The Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP) Operational Linescan System (OLS) has a unique low-light imaging capability. developed for the detection of clouds using moonlight. In addition to moonlit clouds, the OLS also detects lights from human settlements, fires, gas flares, heavily lit fishing boats, lightning and the aurora. By analyzing the location, frequency, and appearance of lights observed in an image times series, it is possible to distinguish four primary types of lights present at the earth's surface: human settlements, fires, gas flares, and fishing boats. This layer is part of the Nighttime Lights of the World dataset, a satellite-based global inventory of human settlements, derived from nighttime data from the DMSP. This dataset is intended for researchers, students, and policy makers, and the general public for reference and mapping purposes, and may be used for basic applications such as viewing, querying, and map output production, or to provide a basemap to support graphical overlays and analysis with other spatial data. National Geophysical and Solar-Terrestrial Data Center. (2003). Nighttime Lights of Africa - Human Settlements, 1994-1995. National Geophysical and Solar-Terrestrial Data Center. Available at: http://purl.stanford.edu/zz035mh1404. This layer is presented in the WGS84 coordinate system for web display purposes. Downloadable data are provided in native coordinate system or projection.

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  19. Title: Nighttime Lights of the World - Human Settlements, 1997

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    Summary: This map shows light sources from human settlements around the world observed during 1997. The Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP) Operational Linescan System (OLS) has a unique low-light imaging capability. developed for the detection of clouds using moonlight. In addition to moonlit clouds, the OLS also detects lights from human settlements, fires, gas flares, heavily lit fishing boats, lightning and the aurora. By analyzing the location, frequency, and appearance of lights observed in an image times series, it is possible to distinguish four primary types of lights present at the earth's surface: human settlements, fires, gas flares, and fishing boats. This layer is part of the Nighttime Lights of the World dataset, a satellite-based global inventory of human settlements, derived from nighttime data from the DMSP. This dataset is intended for researchers, students, and policy makers, and the general public for reference and mapping purposes, and may be used for basic applications such as viewing, querying, and map output production, or to provide a basemap to support graphical overlays and analysis with other spatial data. National Geophysical and Solar-Terrestrial Data Center. (2003). Nighttime Lights of the World - Human Settlements, 1997. National Geophysical and Solar-Terrestrial Data Center. Available at: http://purl.stanford.edu/kr408yd8002. This layer is presented in the WGS84 coordinate system for web display purposes. Downloadable data are provided in native coordinate system or projection.

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  20. Title: Nighttime Lights of Europe - Human Settlements, 1994-1995

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    Summary: This map shows light sources from human settlements in Europe as observed during 1994-1995. The Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP) Operational Linescan System (OLS) has a unique low-light imaging capability. developed for the detection of clouds using moonlight. In addition to moonlit clouds, the OLS also detects lights from human settlements, fires, gas flares, heavily lit fishing boats, lightning and the aurora. By analyzing the location, frequency, and appearance of lights observed in an image times series, it is possible to distinguish four primary types of lights present at the earth's surface: human settlements, fires, gas flares, and fishing boats. This layer is part of the Nighttime Lights of the World dataset, a satellite-based global inventory of human settlements, derived from nighttime data from the DMSP. This dataset is intended for researchers, students, and policy makers, and the general public for reference and mapping purposes, and may be used for basic applications such as viewing, querying, and map output production, or to provide a basemap to support graphical overlays and analysis with other spatial data. National Geophysical and Solar-Terrestrial Data Center. (2003). Nighttime Lights of Europe - Human Settlements, 1994-1995. National Geophysical and Solar-Terrestrial Data Center. Available at: http://purl.stanford.edu/jz312rm6629. This layer is presented in the WGS84 coordinate system for web display purposes. Downloadable data are provided in native coordinate system or projection.

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