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5-minute Gridded Global Relief Data (ETOPO5) (Version Superseded)

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This version has been superseded by a newer version. It is highly recommended for users to access the current version. Users should only access this superseded version for special cases, such as reproducing studies. Earth topography five minute grid (ETOPO5) is a gridded data base of worldwide elevations derived from several sources at a resolution of 5 minutes of latitude and longitude.
  • Cite as: National Geophysical Data Center, 1993. 5-minute Gridded Global Relief Data (ETOPO5). National Geophysical Data Center, NOAA. doi:10.7289/V5D798BF [access date].
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    Distributor DEM Information
    NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
    dem.info@noaa.gov
    Dataset Point of Contact DEM Information
    NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
    dem.info@noaa.gov
    Time Period 1985-01-01 to Present
    Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates
    West: -180.0
    East: 180.0
    South: -90.0
    North: 90.0
    Spatial Coverage Map
    General Documentation
    Associated Resources
    • ETOPO 2022 15 Arc-Second Global Relief Model
    Publication Dates
    • publication: 1988-01-01
    Edition First
    Dataset Progress Status Superseded - replaced by new
    Data Update Frequency Unknown
    Purpose Marine Research, Instruction, and Exploration
    Use Limitations
    • This version has been superseded by a newer version. It is highly recommended for users to access the current version. Users should only access this superseded version for special cases, such as reproducing studies. If necessary, this version can be accessed by contacting NCEI.
    • Not to be used for navigation. Although these data are of high quality and useful for planning and modeling purposes, they are not suitable for navigation. For navigation, please refer to the NOS nautical chart series.
    • Produced by the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Not subject to copyright protection within the United States.
    Dataset Citation
    • Cite as: National Geophysical Data Center, 1993. 5-minute Gridded Global Relief Data (ETOPO5). National Geophysical Data Center, NOAA. doi:10.7289/V5D798BF [access date].
    Originators
    • U.S. Geological Survey
    • National Geophysical Data Center
    Publishers
    • NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
    • National Geophysical Data Center
    Theme keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science and Services Keywords
    • Earth Science > Oceans > Bathymetry/Seafloor Topography > Water Depth
    • Earth Science > Oceans > Bathymetry/Seafloor Topography > Bathymetry
    • Earth Science > Land Surface > Topography > Terrain Elevation > Topographical Relief Maps
    Uncontrolled Keywords
    • Topography
    • Earth Science > Interior & Crust
    Data Center keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords
    • DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
    • DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NGDC > National Geophysical Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
    Place keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords
    • Geographic Region > Global
    • Earth Science > Oceans > Bathymetry/Seafloor Topography
    Project keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Project Keywords
    • ICSU-WDS > International Council for Science - World Data System
    Use Constraints No constraint information available
    Access Constraints
    • Distribution liability: NOAA and NCEI make no warranty, expressed or implied, regarding these data, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty. NOAA and NCEI cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in these data. If appropriate, NCEI can only certify that the data it distributes are an authentic copy of the records that were accepted for inclusion in the NCEI archives.
    Other Constraints Cite as: National Geophysical Data Center, 1993. 5-minute Gridded Global Relief Data (ETOPO5). National Geophysical Data Center, NOAA. doi:10.7289/V5D798BF [access date].
    Fees
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    Processing Steps
    • 2015-04-22T00:00:00 - NOAA created the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) by merging NOAA's National Climatic Data Center (NCDC), National Geophysical Data Center (NGDC), and National Oceanographic Data Center (NODC), including the National Coastal Data Development Center (NCDDC), per the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015, Public Law 113-235. NCEI launched publicly on April 22, 2015.
    Acquisition Information (collection)
    Instrument
      Platform
      • ship
      Operation
      • Climate and Global Change
      Last Modified: 2023-09-14
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