Spatial Search

Spatial search allows users to search for data by manually drawing a bounding box, inputting coordinates, or selecting a pre-defined area on a map. Results from your search are filtered by the location you entered and weighted for datasets geographically closest to the area you have entered.

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Begin Spatial Search

To start your search, click on the map to open the pop-up from the Home page.

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You then can select from three options to enter your search area:

1. Drawing a bounding box

  • Select DRAW ON MAP to the left of the map;
  • Use the navigation arrows and plus or minus sign on the left hand side of the map to navigate to the area you are interested in;
  • Use your curser to click and drag, from one corner of the area to the next (below);

  • Once the area is covered, you can un-click the cursor and the coordinates of the area should appear in the coordinate boxes (below);
  • Select APPLY AND SEARCH to see datasets associated or close to the bounding box you drew.

 

2. Entering latitude and longitude coordinates of the bounding box

  • Select ENTER COORDINATES to the left of the map;
  • Input the latitude and longitude into the coordinate boxes to the left of the map;
  • Note, if a single location is being searched, duplicate the latitude and longitude coordinates in the search boxes (see image below).
  • Select APPLY AND SEARCH to see datasets associated or close to the coordinates you entered.

3. Searching pre-defined areas

  • Click SELECT LOCATION to the left of the map

  • Choose from CanWIN's pre-selected areas, lakes, or research stations

  • Select APPLY AND SEARCH to see datasets associated or close to the pre-defined area you selected

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