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titleHow do I connect with the FEWS NET Data Warehouse API?

The FEWS NET Data Warehouse has a comprehensive REST API that can be used to access data stored in the data warehouse. For detailed guidance see our API connection guide.

Definitions

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titleI don’t know what “x” field means, is . Is there a glossary?

Check our definitions and standards page for links to an acronym list, glossary, list of standards used in the system, and /wiki/spaces/TKB/pages/1986625552 metadata glossary. If you are working on a specific data domain, check out the specific domain page for a full list of definitions of words used on that page.

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titleAre there restrictions on how I use the data from the FEWS NET Data Explorer or the FEWS NET website?

Check out our data and information use and attribution policy for more information.

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titleCan I share links to data in the FEWS NET Data Explorer?

Check out our how to video on sharing direct pathways to specific data using deep links. Keep in mind that in order to successfully access these links, the user will need to have the appropriate permissions for both the domain and the data series included in the link.

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titleWhere can I find the data sources and data usage policies for data in FDE?

The data sources and data usage policies can be found in several places, including the Data Series table, the Data Facts table, the Metadata tab, and the Usage Requirements drawer in the Customize section. Check out our how to video for more details.

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titleHow do I use the start and end date filters?

You can use the start and end date filters to filter data series by the period dates of all data points within the series. Check out our how to video for more details.

API

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titleHow do I connect with the FEWS NET Data Warehouse API?

The FEWS NET Data Warehouse has a comprehensive REST API that can be used to access data stored in the data warehouse. For detailed guidance see our API connection guide.

Spatial Domain

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titleHow can I extract population estimates data from the Spatial domain?

The Customize menu in the Spatial domain allows you to extract population estimates. Under Population Data in the Customize menu, select Include population estimates. Learn more about accessing and using the customization options in the Spatial domain.

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titleHow can I extract all the attributes associated with a shapefile from the spatial domain?

The Customize menu in the Spatial domain allows you to extract shapefile attributes. Under Include Shapefile Attributes in the Customize menu, select Yes. Learn more about accessing and using the customization options in the Spatial domain.