Dec. 10, 2019
CRDPv0 released featuring global mapping of permafrost temperature and active layer thickness
Dataset gives insights into variation over time from 2013-2017
Global, consistent mapping of the parameters permafrost temperature and active layer thickness as required by GCOS based on Earth Observation records were for the first time provided by the Permafrost_CCI team.
The available data set gives insights into variation over time (transient model versus previously used equilibrium model) for the period 2003-2017 with an annual temporal resolution and a spatial resolution of 1km. Ground temperature is provided for several depths (0,1m,2m,5m, 10m). A further product type that has been produced is the permafrost extent.
The products can be downloaded via the ESA ftp: ftp://anon-ftp.ceda.ac.uk/neodc/esaCCI/permafrost. The validation based on a range of available borehole records is documented in the PVIR.