Tutorial: Introduction to FAO WaPOR data
2. Data description
Spatial resolution: WaPOR data is available to users at 3 different levels corresponding to different resolutions at which different applications for the data are possible.
| Aspect | WaPOR V2 | WaPOR V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Global Coverage | No global coverage (only Africa and the Middle East) | Global coverage at 300m resolution |
| Continental Level (L1) | Covers Africa and the Middle East at 250m resolution | Global coverage at 300m resolution |
| National Level (L2) | Selected countries in Africa and the Middle East at 100m resolution | National coverage for Africa, the Middle East, Sri Lanka, and Colombia at 100m resolution |
| Sub-national Level (L3) | Specific irrigation schemes at 30m resolution | Sub-national irrigation schemes at 20m resolution |
| Temporal Resolution | Data available at daily, dekadal (10-day), monthly, seasonal, and annual intervals | Similar temporal resolution, but more refined data processing methodologies |
| Time Span | 2009-2023 | 2018 to present (with updates and improvements) |