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Geography Frequently Asked Questions (Score: 3.000)

GIS Online Science Resource Locator (Score: 1.000)

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software Links to public-domain Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software developed by or for the USGS for map production, metadata, and access for topographic, geologic, and water resources mapping plus links to non-USGS software. (Score: 1.000)

Geographic Information Systems - GIS (Score: 1.000)

Geographic information systems Comprehensive information providing an introduction to GIS technology, data gathering, modeling, information retrieval, and applications with colored maps, graphs, diagrams, and photos. (Score: 1.000)

Global Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Access to downloadable GIS databases including the Global Digital Elevation Model (DEM), remotely sensed products, data on world energy and mineral deposits, biodiversity, and geologic hazards for use with ArcView or free software. (Score: 1.000)

Planetary GIS web server - PIGWAD (Planetary Interactive G.I.S.-on-the-Web Analyzable Database) Planetary Interactive G.I.S.-on-the-Web Analyzable Database (PIGWALD), an interface to support and integrate Geographic Information Systems (GIS) graphical, statistical, and spatial relational tools for analyses of planetary datasets. (Score: 1.000)

Search for geographic data, National Geospatial Data Clearinghouse The Geospatial Data Clearinghouse is a collection of over 250 spatial data servers, with digital geographic data for use in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), image processing systems, and other modelling software. Searchable by metadata. (Score: 1.000)

The National Map pilot projects Fact sheet briefly describing pilot projects in several states to test concepts for The National Map which is planned to be a seamless and nationally consistent set of online, public domain, geographic base information. (Score: 0.801)

International Program at the Earth Resources Observation Systems (EROS) Data Center - Data portal to Africa Overview of the African component of the international program at the EROS Data Center bringing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology to Africa with archives, data, partner links, publications, workshops, and search interface for project links. (Score: 0.780)

Biological Resources geospatial technology Links to information on use of geospatial technology (remote sensing, thematic mapping, and GIS) and telemetry to analyze habitats with links to general information, centers, activities, technologies, documents, and coordinating group. (Score: 0.690)

Decision support systems Explanation of what a decision support system is, ongoing studies, and biological resources active decision support systems. (Score: 0.690)

Digital geologic map techniques clearinghouse This site is a prototype clearinghouse for techniques, procedures, documentation, software and macros that support the creation, use and release of digital geologic map datasets. (Score: 0.690)

GIS in U.S. Inland Online Science Resource Locator (Score: 0.690)

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data for water resources This site serves as a node of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) for finding and accessing USGS spatial data related to water resources. (Score: 0.690)

Geospatial technologies Homepage for geospatial technologies activities with links to Biological Resources Division Geospatial Technology programs and GIS laboratories. Providing Leadership, Coordination, and Support for GPS Users (Score: 0.690)

Information management Links to information collection, discovery, products, and policies of the USGS. Also links to information management-related factsheets. (Score: 0.690)

Resource materials for a GIS spatial analysis course This report consists of materials prepared for a GIS spatial analysis course intended for instructors preparing spatial-modeling training and scientists with advanced GIS expertise. Downloads available in many formats (PDF, ArcView, Word, etc.) (Score: 0.690)

GIS in Alaska Online Science Resource Locator (Score: 0.647)

GIS in East Coast Online Science Resource Locator (Score: 0.575)

GIS in Gulf of Mexico W/Cent Online Science Resource Locator (Score: 0.571)

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About geographic information systems (GIS):

Definition: Computer program and associated databases that store, integrate, analyze, and process geospatial data. Data is usually organized in layers containing distinct classes of geographic entities, such as hydrologic, cultural, and topographic features. [Adapted from Glossary of Geology, 4th ed.]

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