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Name Global Self-consistent Hierarchical High-resolution Geography (GSHHG)
Note The GSHHG is a high-resolution geography data set, amalgamated from two databases in the public domain: World Vector Shorelines (WVS) and CIA World Data Bank II (WDBII). The former is the basis for shorelines while the latter is the basis for lakes, although there are instances where differences in coastline representations necessitated adding WDBII islands to GSHHG. Used to adjust the scope of analysis. Latest version available is Version 2.3.7 (published in 2017).
Update Frequency Periodic Update
Area Global
Temporal - 15 June 2017
Timeliness Latest version available
Data Policy Full and Open
Data type Geospatial data
Copernicus service product
Data format Vector dataset
Quality Control Procedure TBD
Dissemination Download Service
Inspire themes

Annex II: Land cover
Geographical Coverage

Multiple Countries /Not a specific country
Status -
State Ready
Created on Dec. 24, 2019, 3:31 p.m.
Last modified on Jan. 11, 2024, 1:33 p.m.

Data Providers

Data provider Role Is network Created on Last modified on
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - Geoscience Originator Dec. 24, 2019, 3:31 p.m. Jan. 11, 2024, 1:33 p.m.

Requirements

Requirement Level of compliace Note Information costs Handling costs Created on Last modified on
Land mask Fully Used to adjust the scope of analysis. Dec. 24, 2019, 3:31 p.m. Jan. 11, 2024, 1:33 p.m.
Land-Sea Mask Fully used to distinguish between land and open sea water Dec. 24, 2019, 3:31 p.m. Jan. 11, 2024, 1:33 p.m.