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Appendix B: Data Sets Survey
Appendix B: Data Sets Survey
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This was followed by a list of polar geophysical data sets from NASA and non-NASA sources that respondents could mark if they used them in their research. The final four questions dealt with satisfaction issues.
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. Table B-2 shows the breakdown of "types of research data sets used" by the survey respondents, broken down by whether they use only NASA data sets or some combination of data supplied by NASA and others.
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Those who were simply unaware of existing data sets were more frequently (but not exclusively) new to the field or from more isolated institutional environments; however, even experienced researchers had problems.
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Similar concern was expressed about insufficient overview guidance for DAAC holdings, which is standard information that typically should appear on or near the main home page. Recommendations for NASA data set providers to help improve the utility of existing data sets are included in Chapter 5.
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Which of the following areas best describes the focus of your research: Sea Ice/Oceans Ice Sheets/Sea Level Clouds/Radiation Terrestrial Biology and Biogeochemistry Related Terrestrial Physics and Land-Atmosphere Linkages ~ Other please specify: 3. What NASA geophysical data-sets and products relevant to polar regions do you use in your research and for what purposes?
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Areal Average NASA ~ Other What specific product? Water Equivalent NASA ~ Other What specific product?
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Surface Temperature NASA ~ Other What specific product? 117 Ice Sheet Glacier Data Atmospheric Data
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Moisture Profiles NASA ~ Other What specific product? Other NASA ~ Other What specific product?
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Indicies of Biomass NASA ~ Other What specific product? Indicies of Absorbed Radiation NASA ~ Other What specific product?
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4. If you are not using NASA data-sets or don't find these useful, please explain why: 5.
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