LandScan global

Additional Titles: Also known as: LandScan global population database
Published: [Oak Ridge, Tenn.] : Oak Ridge National Laboratory, [2010-]
Minneapolis, MN : East View Information Services, [2011-]
Copyright Date: ©2010-
Physical Description: DVD-ROMs ; 4 3/4 in.
Additional Creators: Oak Ridge National Laboratory and East View Information Services

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At approximately 1 km resolution (30" X 30"), LandScan is the finest resolution global population distribution data available and represents an ambient population (average over 24 hours). The LandScan algorithm uses spatial data and imagery analysis technologies and a multi-variable dasymetric modeling approach to disaggregate census counts within an administrative boundary. Since no single population distribution model can account for the differences in spatial data availability, quality, scale, and accuracy as well as the differences in cultural settlement practices, LandScan population distribution models are tailored to match the data conditions and geographical nature of each individual country and region.

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Population—Statistics—Databases
Population geography—Maps

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Cartographic Mathematical Data

Scale not given (W 180°--E 180°/N 84°--S 90°).

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