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Annual Solar Radiation 1971-2000

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The data represents the annual solar radiation in Alberta over the 30-year period from 1971 to 2000. A 30-year period is use to describe the present climate since it is enough time to filter out... More ≫

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The data represents the annual solar radiation in Alberta over the 30-year period from 1971 to 2000. A 30-year period is use to describe the present climate since it is enough time to filter out short-term fluctuation by is not dominated by any long-term trend in the climate. Daily total incoming solar radiation is measured in megajoules per square metre (MJ/m2). Southern Alberta receives the greatest amount of annual global solar radiation with the amount gradually decreasing as you move farther north. However, cropping is successful in the northern (Peace River) area of Alberta because the longer summer day length helps compensate for the less intense solar radiation. Cloud cover in the mountains will reduce the amount of solar radiation received there.The amount of solar radiation received at the earth's surface varies with two factors that depend on latitude: the angle of the sun's rays and the hours of daylight. The distance from the equator, and therefore the intensity of the...

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Annual Total Precipitation 1971-2000

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The data represents the annual total precipitation in Alberta over the 30-year period from 1971 to 2000. A 30-year period is used to describe the present climate since it is enough time to filter... More ≫

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The data represents the annual total precipitation in Alberta over the 30-year period from 1971 to 2000. A 30-year period is used to describe the present climate since it is enough time to filter our short-term fluctuations but is not dominated by any long-term trend in the climate. Annual total precipitation refers to rain, snow and other forms of moisture such as hail. Annual precipitation is greatest in the mountains and decreases at lower elevations. In the agricultural areas of the province, 50 to60 percent of annual precipitation generally occurs during the growing season, mostly as rain.Precipitation in any month can be extremely variable with the variability of precipitation being greater in southern Alberta than in the Peace River Region and central Alberta. However, long-term (30-year) data provides a reliable indication of what to expect in any given location. Climate information is used as a long-term planning tool, in selecting a location for a farm or planning a...

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84C Peace River - Provincial Access/Topographic Map Series

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This series of 1:250 000 scale colour maps covers the provincial extent of Alberta and is comprised of 50 maps that are individually named using the National Topographic System (NTS) map sheet... More ≫

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This series of 1:250 000 scale colour maps covers the provincial extent of Alberta and is comprised of 50 maps that are individually named using the National Topographic System (NTS) map sheet identifier. These maps display: Alberta Township System (ATS), contours (50m intervals), major hydrographic features, municipalities, major roads, railways, and select geo-administrative features (parks, reserves, etc.).

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Surficial Geology of the Slims Creek Area (NTS 84F/SW) (GIS data, polygon features)

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This GIS dataset depicts the surficial geology of the Slims Creek area (NTS 84F/SW) (GIS data, polygon features). The data were created in geodatabase format and output for public distribution in... More ≫

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This GIS dataset depicts the surficial geology of the Slims Creek area (NTS 84F/SW) (GIS data, polygon features). The data were created in geodatabase format and output for public distribution in shapefile format. These data comprise the polygon features of Alberta Geological Survey Map 581, Surficial Geology of the Slims Creek Area (NTS 84F/SW).

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Surficial Geology of the Slims Creek Area (NTS 84F/SW) (GIS data, permafrost polygon features)

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This GIS dataset depicts the surficial geology of the Slims Creek area (NTS 84F/SW) (discontinuous permafrost features). The data were created in geodatabase format and output for public... More ≫

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This GIS dataset depicts the surficial geology of the Slims Creek area (NTS 84F/SW) (discontinuous permafrost features). The data were created in geodatabase format and output for public distribution in shapefile format. These data comprise the permafrost polygon features of Alberta Geological Survey Map 581, Surficial Geology of the Slims Creek Area (NTS 84F/SW).

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Surficial Geology of the Slims Creek Area (NTS 84F/SW) (GIS data, line features)

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This GIS dataset depicts the surficial geology of the Slims Creek area (NTS 84F/SW) (GIS data, line features). The data were created in geodatabase format and output for public distribution in... More ≫

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This GIS dataset depicts the surficial geology of the Slims Creek area (NTS 84F/SW) (GIS data, line features). The data were created in geodatabase format and output for public distribution in shapefile format. These data comprise the line features of Alberta Geological Survey Map 581, Surficial Geology of the Slims Creek Area (NTS 84F/SW).

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Surficial Geology of the Carcajou Area (NTS 84F/NW) (GIS data, polygon features)

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This GIS dataset depicts the surficial geology of the Carcajou area (NTS 84F/NW) (GIS data, polygon features). The data were created in geodatabase format and output for public distribution in... More ≫

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This GIS dataset depicts the surficial geology of the Carcajou area (NTS 84F/NW) (GIS data, polygon features). The data were created in geodatabase format and output for public distribution in shapefile format. These data comprise the polygon features of Alberta Geological Survey Map 580, Surficial Geology of the Carcajou Area (NTS 84F/NW).

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Surficial Geology of the Carcajou Area (NTS 84F/NW) (GIS data, line features)

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This GIS dataset depicts the surficial geology of the Carcajou area (NTS 84F/NW) (GIS data, line features). The data were created in geodatabase format and output for public distribution in... More ≫

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This GIS dataset depicts the surficial geology of the Carcajou area (NTS 84F/NW) (GIS data, line features). The data were created in geodatabase format and output for public distribution in shapefile format. These data comprise the line features of Alberta Geological Survey Map 580, Surficial Geology of the Carcajou Area (NTS 84F/NW).

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Surficial Geology of the Carcajou Area (NTS 84F/NW) (GIS data, permafrost polygon features)

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This GIS dataset depicts the surficial geology of the Carcajou area (NTS 84F/NW) (discontinuous permafrost features). The data were created in geodatabase format and output for public distribution... More ≫

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This GIS dataset depicts the surficial geology of the Carcajou area (NTS 84F/NW) (discontinuous permafrost features). The data were created in geodatabase format and output for public distribution in shapefile format. These data comprise the permafrost polygon features of Alberta Geological Survey Map 580, Surficial Geology of the Carcajou Area (NTS 84F/NW).

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Structures and Faults in the Peace River Arch Region, Alberta, 2006 (GIS Data, line features)

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This GIS data set depicts the faults in the Peace River Arch Region, based on petroleum well log data including formation picks. Well data were sourced from Accumap and EUB data sets. These faults... More ≫

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This GIS data set depicts the faults in the Peace River Arch Region, based on petroleum well log data including formation picks. Well data were sourced from Accumap and EUB data sets. These faults are interpreted from structure top residual surfaces generated by the removal of geological trend. The geological trend was modelled using geostatistical analysis to highlight local offset in multiple, easily recognizable formation tops.The stratigraphic interval considered was from the Cretaceous down to the top of the PreCambrian.

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