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Datasets

The Desert LCC CPA has 301 datasets.

Datasets are member-uploaded spatial information, typically created using a Geographic Information System (GIS). They can be visualized and analyzed using mapping tools in Data Basin, and downloaded for use in desktop GIS software. Datasets include shapefiles, ArcGRID files, ESRI File Geodatabases, and NetCDF files. Most datasets can be overlayed, styled, analyzed, and downloaded.

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Maps

The Desert LCC CPA has 98 maps.

Maps are member-created dynamic web maps of spatial information, including datasets, drawings, and basemaps. They can be used to easily combine information and tell a story about a place or topic. Maps can be exported to a variety of formats.

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Galleries

The Desert LCC CPA has 35 galleries.

Galleries are created by members to easily showcase and share spatial information as a cohesive collection. They are very useful for creating a digital atlas, for organizing a set of related datasets and maps, or providing a diverse collection of resources on a particular topic.

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Use Cases

The Desert LCC CPA has 5 use cases.

Data Basin Use Cases are summaries and interpretations of research methods, models, and scientific results. Use Cases are written by Conservation Biology Institute staff, invited guests, and engaged Data Basin members. Use Cases are intended to provide examples of how key conservation datasets, maps, galleries, and supporting information are being put to use to improve well-being for people, wildlife, and landscapes. Contact us if you are interested in publishing a use case.

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Groups

The Desert LCC CPA has 10 groups.

Groups are created by members to collaborate around specific topics or geographies, and control who is granted access to resources within the system. Group members can share, analyze, and discuss public and private datasets, maps, and supporting documentation.

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