wiki:in_depth_information_about_the_alpine_permafrost_index_map_-_apim [WIKIAlps

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**PermaNET: Alpine Permafrost Index Map - APIM**\\

__Target groups__\\
Civil servants / administration; specific institutions; scientists.\\

__Area of application__\\
The map covers the European Alps (high altitude alpine areas).\\

__Time frame__\\
The map has been realized through a statistical permafrost distribution model developed using data from the evidence inventory and data related to  explanatory variables (temperature, potential solar radiation, mean annual precipitation) calculated for the entire Alps and used to elaborate a qualitative index describing how likely permafrost exists.\\ 

__Keywords__\\
Related to the type of result: map; statistical model; spatial distribution; scientific governance.\\
Related to the thematic of the result: permafrost.\\ 

__Accessibility__\\
The APIM is freely available as a kmz overlay for Google Earth (download) and as a Web Mapping Service for use in a GIS environment.\\

__Transferability and re-usability__\\
More than transferred to other regions (since it already covers the Alps), the map has to be augmented with additional information. Adaptation is required when the map is used for specific purposes at the local level, because it only shows the estimated conditions and certainty can be only achieved through local measurement. It can be considered as a decision-base tool for choosing adequate methods for detailed field investigations. \\ 

__Sector policies addressed__\\
Spatial development; land use planning and managing; territorial planning & infrastructure; natural risk management; socio-economic activities (tourism; ski resorts, ...) in high mountain areas and also in valleys at long distance from the source area.