LS-500: Global 500m-resolution Cropland Suitability

<p><strong>LS-500</strong> is a global cropland suitability dataset at the highest-ever resolution of <strong>500 m</strong> (18 arcsec) developed from a brand-new cropland extent data. The data incorporated the topographical effects on the cropland growth by using recently developed digital elevation model. Cropland suitability with the distinction of irrigation, i.e. the suitability of crop cultivation in a natural condition was also estimated and archived in the dataset. Please refer to the following published paper for the detailed description and the methodology.</p> <p>Ishikawa Y., &amp; Yamazaki D.&nbsp;Global high-resolution estimation of cropland suitability and its comparative analysis to actual cropland distribution,&nbsp;<em>Hydrological Research Letters</em>, 15(2), 9-15.&nbsp;2021. https://doi.org/10.3178/hrl.15.9</p>