ACSAD Data Access

Data Availability: Data and products from the Arab Centre for the Studies of Arid Zones and Dry Land (ACSAD) program are not available on line but available by online request. For the most recent and up-to-date data and information users will need to contact the program through its web page to discuss access and availability. Some data sets are available through the GOSIC-GCMD Data Set Registry. (Use the free text search and the keyword "ACSAD".)

Access the Databases

Databases are available by online request:

• Up-to-date groundwater databases have been prepared for Syria and Libya.
• A Wadi Hydrology Network (WHN) was established in 1996, including central, satellite, and national networks. The central network includes ACSAD, UCO, and ALECSO. The satellite networks include Imperial College (London), ORSTOM (France), IAEA, King Saud University, and NWRC. The national networks include national water institutions. The program includes research and training activities.
• A database information system for available water resources and their uses has been developed for the whole Arab world.
• A database on animal wealth in the Arab countries is being established. Data on numbers, morphological characteristics, productive capacities, and importance in the agricultural economy are entered as available.

Data Products

Some products have been prepared. Search the Data Set Registry as above for more complete and up to date information.

Examples:

• Water resources maps have been prepared for Syria, Libya, Egypt and Tunisia at a scale of 1:1000.000.
• Regional water resource maps have been prepared for the Arab World.

Page reviewed or revised June 12, 2007