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SOLRIS Version 1.1 (Greater Toronto Area)

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Provider

Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, Peterborough, Ontario.

Description

The landcover dataset was derived from Landsat satellite imagery (June 10, 2000 and August 10, 2002) and ancillary thematic data from the Ontario Natural Resource and Values Information System NRVIS]. The methodology is considered a modified Southern Ontario Land Resource Information System [SOLRIS] approach using a combination of spectral, textural and proximity techniques. Released November, 2006.

Projection

Grid Coordinator System: Universal Transverse Mercator.

Datum

Horizontal Geodetic Datum: NAD83
Position Accuracy of features – Horizontal: Precise +/- 10m

Format

Raster

Resolution

Pixel size: 15m x 15M.

Metadata

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Contact

519–824–4120 ext. 56417

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The DRC is located behind the Research Help desk in the McLaughlin Library.

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Last updated April 14th, 2008 by D.B. (details)