ISCGM Global Mapping Project

Available at:

 http://www.iscgm.org/html4/index.html

Data reference:

 Geographical Survey Institute, Japan

Year:

 since 1996, 2000 first release
  Version:   1.1

Available data products:

Products

 Global land cover map with eight thematic data layer (see picture below)

Scale/spatial resolution:

1km

Classification system:

 Vegetation and land use: Codes developed for the Global Map will be adopted
Land cover: Codes of characteristics developed for IGBP Land Cover Classification will be adopted

Remote sensing data:


  Interpretation process:
   Data are produced mainly by National Mapping Organizationsand integrated into the
  finished Global Map product.
  Organizations produce data not only of their own countries, but also of other countries
  based on materials developed on their own or those provided by ISCGM
  Organizations produce only data of their own countries
  Organizations do not produce the data by themselves, but provide ISCGM with
  information such as administrative boundaries and recent version of paper maps
  needed for data production, and or validation

Projection:

 No information available
  Minimum Mapping Unit:
  Land Cover Classes:
   8 thematic layer
  Objective:
   To protect the global environment in the 21st century, the Global Map is useful for
  global change monitoring and environmental analysis
  File Format:
   No information available

Data release policy:

 Login/password required

Costs:

 For free
  Updates:
   Update every five years is intended
  Contact:
   Peter Holland
ISCGM