Table 2 List of the datasets used in this study and the transformations carried out and applied to modelling purposes
From: Assessing the effects of variables and background selection on the capture of the tick climate niche
Set | Which variables | Resolution | Time | Covariates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MODIS | LST and NDVI | 0.05° and 0.1° | 2000–2011 | Monthly values: 24 variables |
MODIS | LST and NDVI | 0.05° and 0.1° | 2000–2011 | Principal components of the monthly datasets: 6 variables |
MODIS | LST and NDVI | 0.05° and 0.1° | 2000–2011 | Coefficients of harmonic regression of monthly values: 8 variables |
WorldClim | Temperature and rainfall | 10´ | 1960–1999 | Monthly values: 24 variables |
WorldClim | Temperature and rainfall | 10´ | 1960–1999 | Transformation of monthly values into “Bio variables”: 19 variables |
CliMond | Temperature and relative humidity | 10´ | 1960–1999 | Monthly values: 24 variables |
CliMond | Temperature and saturation deficit | 10´ | 1960–1999 | Monthly values: 24 variables |