Online Resources for Earth Scientists (ORES)
By Bill Thoen
June 15, 1994
This is a list of on-line resources available through the Internet and other
networks that may be useful to those who have an interest in the earth
sciences. These resources consist of digital documents, news sources,
software, data sets and other on-line services that are available to the
public.
Changes (since the June 2, 1994 release)
* Section 2.6.4 Changed domain name for CLIMLIST
* Section 2.6.27 Added Quaternay FTP site
* Section 3.11.34 Deleted (file has been removed)
* Section 3.15.5 Combined with 3.15.6, and section 3.15.6 was consolidated.
* Renumbered Topics 3.11 and 3.15
Table of Contents
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1.1. Copyright Notice
1.2. Introduction
1.3. URL Examples
1.4. Information on Internet Services
2. Resource References, Indexes and Pointers
2.1. Online Documents
2.2. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Files
2.3. Online Catalogs and Resource Pointers
2.4. Newsletters
2.5. Usenet Newsgroups
2.6. Mailing Lists
2.7. Bibliographies
3. Resources by Subject
3.1. Bulletin Board Systems (BBS)
3.2. Jobs in Earth Sciences
3.3. Programming - Algorithms Source Code and Data Formats
3.4. Digital Data
3.5. Environmental
3.6. Forestry
3.7. Geography
3.8. Geology & Geophysics
3.9. Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
3.10. GPS & Geodesy
3.11. Mapping
3.12. Paleontology
3.13. Remote Sensing
3.14. Space & Planetary Science
3.15. Standards
3.16. Transportation
3.17. Meteorology
3.18. Wildlife
1.1. Copyright Notice
This document is copyright (c) 1994 by Bill Thoen. It may be freely
distributed in electronic and printed form for non-commercial purposes
provided this entire copyright notice is included intact. The latest version
is available at ftp://ftp.csn.org/ores.txt.
The information in this article is provided as-is, with no warranties or
assurances as to its accuracy or suitability. If you find errors or
omissions, please send a message to Bill Thoen at bthoen@gisnet.com.
1.2. Introduction
The rapid growth and expansion of the on-line web of information is really
challenging our best efforts to manage it. Various new software tools have
appeared such as World Wide Web's Mosaic and Lynx browsers, Gopher, and WAIS,
in addition to e-mail and FTP and telnet. There are new services appearing
that serve mainly as gateways to other resources, and explosion of FAQ
(Frequently Asked Questions) documents, resource documents (like this one)
and books on navigating the Internet. Efforts like the Interpedia project are
attempting to index the entire matrix, and diversions like the monthly
Internet Hunt explore the ways people can find obscure information from the
matrix, and to test its limits. New experiments in developing network
"scavengers" such as automatic news filters and "knowbots" are becoming more
common.
This is a guide for earth scientists who would like to get to know this
cyberspace world better. The first section covers methods and resources that
you can use to explore on your own, and the last part is a fairly exhaustive
list of known resources that are related to the earth sciences.
There are many different services that can be used to retrieve electronic
documents from the Internet. Each service is designed to serve different
needs and is usually accessed through different software or methods. The
resources section of this article is organized by subject, and so you will
often see several methods listed that can be used to access resources on a
subject. In this article we use the proposed Universal Resource Locator (URL)
convention so that each resource can be presented in a standard way.
For more information about the URL, see Tim Brenner-Lee's article, "Uniform
Resource Locators" at:
URL: http://info.cern.ch/hypertext/WWW/Addressing/URL/Overview.html
If you don't have a clue what this address means, you can find references to
this document by using gopher, and searching for "Brenner-Lee".
1.3. URL Examples
So that you aren't left totally in the dark, the following is a simplified
explanation of how to interpret URLs.
1.3.1. FTP
ftp://ftp.uu.net/usenet/news.answers/ftp-list/ftp.Z
This is a URL for an FTP resource. To get this using FTP, enter the
following:
ftp ftp.uu.net
When you connect to this site, you will be asked to enter a username; enter
'anonymous' (without the quotes, of course). Next you will be asked for a
password. Enter your e-mail address and press the Enter or Return key. After
you are logged in, and you see the ftp prompt, change to the desired
directory. In this case, you enter:
cd usenet/news.answers/ftp-list
Since the file we want here is in UNIX compressed format, it is a binary file
(as opposed to plain text, or ASCII). To successfully transfer binary files,
you must set the transfer mode to binary. To do this, enter:
binary
To actually transfer the file to your system, enter the get command, like so:
get ftp.Z
The file will now start downloading to your system. When it's finished, and
you are done transferring files, enter the 'bye' command to leave FTP. Now
that you have this file, run 'uncompress' on it, and read it for more of the
fine details on how to use FTP and Archie.
1.3.2. Telnet
telnet://strongmo:nceer@duke.ldgo.columbia.edu:23/8
The above example is a fairly complete URL for a the telnet site to access
the NCEER service that reports strong seismic activity. The host name is
'duke.ldgo.columbia.edu', the port is 23; the type is 8; the username is
'strongmo'; and the password is 'nceer'. Some telnet URL's may omit
everything except the host name, which means there is no special port or
login procedure.
To access a telnet site (using the above as an example) enter
telnet duke.ldgo.columbia.edu 23
At the username prompt, enter 'strongmo' (without the quotes), and when asked
for a password, enter 'nceer'. then simply follow the menus from there on.
1.3.3. Gopher
gopher://una.hh.lib.umich.edu:70/11/inetdirs
This is a typical gopher URL. To access this site, you must have a gopher
client set up on your system or be able to connect to one. In this case the
host name is 'una.hh.lib.umich.edu', the port is 70, the type is 1, and the
selector path is 1/inetdirs. If you use gopher interactively, all you'll need
to worry about is the host name and port (if it is present). Note that if
there is a port specified, you may not get access if you don't include it
after the host name.
In this case, enter the command:
gopher una.hh.lib.umich.edu 70
To access the gopher menu for the "Clearinghouse for Subject-Oriented
Internet Resource Guides"
1.3.4. World Wide Web
http://info.er.usgs.gov/fgdc-catalog/title.html
The http stands for "hypertext transfer protocol", and this indicates that
you need to use a World Wide Web (WWW) client to access this site or, in this
case, the main USGS hypertext "home page". See the WWW FAQ file or the
documentation for your WWW client software (e.g. Mosaic, Cello or Lynx, etc.)
for more information on how to set up these resources.
1.3.5. E-Mail
mailto:geoinfo@geovax.edinburgh.ac.uk
Some resources require that you send an e-mail message and simply ask for
them. In the above example, send and e-mail message to
geoinfo@geovax.edinburgh.ac.uk and ask for (in this case) information on the
"Catalogue of Digital Elevation Data".
1.4. Information on Internet Services
It is beyond the scope of this document to teach you how to use all the
Internet services, but there are several very good books out on the market
right now, so check your local bookstore. A good one (but rapidly getting out
of date) is Ed Krol's "the Whole Internet". The ISBN number is 1-56592-025-2.
Everything you need can also be found on-line (but you have to learn to dig
around). The following section contains pointers to these files.
1.4.1. File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
URL: ftp://ftp.uu.net/usenet/news.answers/ftp-list/ftp.Z
1.4.2. Gopher
URL: ftp://rtfm.mit.edu/pub/usenet/news.answers/gopher-faq
1.4.3. Wide Area Information Servers (WAIS)
URL: ftp://rtfm.mit.edu/pub/usenet-by-group/news.answers/wais-faq/getting-
started
1.4.4. World Wide Web (WWW)
URL: ftp://rtfm.mit.edu/pub/usenet/news.answers/www/faq
2. Resource References, Indexes and Pointers
As the volume of online information increases, it becomes more and more
difficult to locate exactly what you want. To solve this problem, new tools
are appearing to make it easier for both the beginner and the experienced
internaut to navigate the vast web of knowledge known as the Internet.
Information organization and retrieval in a dynamic and decentralized
environment like the Internet is proving to be a formidable challenge even
for those who have studied the problem for years. Still, the difficulty of
cataloging information hasn't stopped people from making the attempt.
Services such as Gopher and World Wide Web (WWW) are becoming very popular as
organizing tools. Resource catalogs (like this one) and Frequently Asked
Questions (FAQ) files are also common.
However, a "list of resources" is out of date almost as soon as it is
published or distributed. It would be incomplete if it did not also provide
the reader with methods for extending his or her knowledge as the Matrix
evolves. The following section provides a list of resources that are
themselves continually updated pointers to resources.
2.1. Online Documents
These are files that are relatively static. They are updated occasionally,
but generally they are designed to be a summary of the current state of
things in the are they attempt to cover.
2.1.1. Online Resources for Earth Scientists (ORES)
This is what you are reading now. It is updated only as I get time (about
every two years it seems). An appropriate reference would be:
Thoen, Bill (1994), "Online Resources for Earth Scientists", digital text
file, June 1994 version. Available via ftp from ftp.csn.org in the COGS
directory, 114K
URL: ftp://ftp.csn.org/COGS/ores.txt
Contact: bthoen@gisnet.com (Bill Thoen)
2.1.2. List of Mailing Lists
This list describes many mailing lists; not just those related to earth
sciences.
URL: ftp://rtfm.mit.edu/pub/usenet/news.answers/mail/mailing-lists
2.1.3. The Clearinghouse for Subject-Oriented Internet Resource Guides
(UMich)
The Clearinghouse for Subject-Oriented Internet Resource Guides is a joint
effort of the University of Michigan's University Library and the School of
Information and Library Studies (SILS). Its goal is to collect and make
widely available guides to Internet resources which are subject-oriented.
These guides are produced by members of the Internet community, and by SILS
students who participate in the Internet Resource Discovery project..
URL: ftp://una.hh.lib.umich.edu/inetdirs
URL: gopher://una.hh.lib.umich.edu:70/11/inetdirs
Contact: Lou Rosenfeld (lou@umich.edu)
2.1.4. Manual of Federal Geographic Data Products
The Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) has compiled the Manual of
Federal Geographic Data Products to promote the coordinated development, use,
sharing, and dissemination of surveying, mapping, and related spatial data.
The manual describes Federal geographic data products that are national in
scope and commonly distributed to the public. Geographic data products
include maps, digital data, aerial photography and multispectral imagery,
earth science, and other geographically-referenced data sets. Federal
agencies were encouraged to list only those geographic data products that
are supported by an office to which the public could make inquiries and place
orders. Data products are described in a standard format and grouped by
producing agency. A cross-reference matrix is provided to help readers find
products by data type.
Federal Geographic Data Committee Secretariat
U.S. Geological Survey
590 National Center
Reston, VA 22092
Tel 703-648-4533
Fax 703-648-5755
However, the supply of printed copies of the "Manual of Federal Geographic
Data Products" has been exhausted. The following options are available to
obtain the information from the manual:
(1) black-and-white reproductions of the manual are being sold by the NTIS.
Paper copies are sold for $44.50; microfiche for $17.50. In addition, there
is a $3 fee for handling (US/Canada/Mexico). Telephone orders can be paid
for by VISA, MasterCard, American Express, or NTIS Deposit Account. Be sure
to mention stock number PB 93236503 in correspondence with NTIS.
National Technical Information Service
5285 Port Royal Road
Springfield, Virginia 22161
Attention: Order Desk
Tel 703-487-4650
The FGDC manual is also available via the World Wide Web Service on the
Internet. The text of the manual, and some of the illustrations, are
available from:
URL: http://info.er.usgs.gov/fgdc-catalog/title.html
2.1.5. GPS Information Sources
Langley, Richard B., 1994, "GPS Information Sources", digital text file,
updated periodically, Apr 1994 version, 20747 bytes
URL: ftp://unbmvs1.csd.unb.ca/PUB.CANSPACE.GPS.INFO.SOURCES
2.1.6. World Wide Elevation Data Sources
Gittings, Bruce (1994) "Catalogue of Digital Elevation Data", Usenet
comp.infosystems.gis; periodic posting
URL: mailto:geoinfo@geovax.edinburgh.ac.uk
Contact: bruce@geovax.ed.ac.uk (Bruce Gittings)
2.2. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Files
These are files that are created to provide answers to the most often asked
questions in their particular area of interest. If you have any questions
about a particular subject, you should first see if there is a "FAQ" on it,
and read it first if there is.
2.2.1. Data Standards
Lutz, Dale (1994), "SAIF Frequently Asked Questions", Usenet
comp.infosystems.gis, digital text file.
Contact: infosafe@safe.com (Dale Lutz)
2.2.2. GIS
Nyman, Lisa and Virgil Sealy, (1994) "Frequently Asked Questions with Answers
about Geographic Information Systems", Usenet comp.infosystems.gis, updated
monthly, 117K.
URL: ftp://abraxas.adelphi.edu/pub/gis/FAQ
URL: ftp://ftp.census.gov/pub/geo/gis-faq.txt
Contact: panda@syrinx.umd.edu (Lisa Nyman)
2.2.2.1. IDRISI
Morgan, Jay, 1994, "IDRISI-L Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) List (Version
1.3)", digital text file, 27K.
URL: ftp://midget.towson.edu/
Contact: E7G4MOR@TOE.TOWSON.EDU (Jay Morgan)
2.2.2.2. MapInfo
McCombs, John (1994), "MapInfo Frequently Asked Questions", Windows Help
file, updated monthly, 139K.
URL: ftp://ftp.csn.org/mapinfo/mi_faq.zip
Contact: john@inmap.co.nz (John McCombs)
2.2.3. Geology
Ramshaw, R. Spencer (1994) "FAQ sci.geo.geology", Usenet sci.geo.geology,
digital text file. updated monthly
Contact: rsr@amthyst.dweomer.org (R. Spencer Ramshaw)
2.2.4. Biology
Smith, Una R. (1993), "A Biologist's Guide to Internet Resources", Usenet
sci.answers. Available via gopher, anonymous FTP and e-mail from various
archives. For a free copy via e-mail, send the text "send
pub/usenet/sci.answers/biology/guide/*" to the e-mail address mail-
server@rtfm.mit.edu. ~45 pages.
Contact: smith-una@yale.edu (Una Smith)
2.2.5. Meteorology
Stern, Illana (1994), "Sources of Meteorological Data Frequently Asked
Questions (FAQ)". Usenet news.answers (bi-monthly). digital text file, 68K
To recieve this document via e-mail, send a message to mail-
server@rtfm.mit.edu with the line:
send /pub/usenet/news.answers/weather/data/part1
in the body. Other sources are listed below.
URL: ftp://rtfm.mit.edu/pub/usenet/news/answers/weather/data/part1
URL: ftp://vmd.cso.uiuc.edu/wx/sources.doc
URL: http://www.cis.ohio-state.edu/hypertext/faq/usenet/weather/top.html
Contact: ilana@ncar.ucar.edu (Ilana Stern)
2.3. Online Catalogs and Resource Pointers
As the Internet grows we are beginning to see an explosion of growth in
"pointer to resources" like WWW pages and gopher sites. These are great to
find out the latest resources, but they tend to be overly-redundant, and some
are not organized as long lists of pointers without much help on where to
find anything specific.
2.3.1. Information Sources: the Internet and Computer-Mediated
Communication
URL: file://ftp.rpi.edu/pub/communications/internet-cmc.html
This points to just about every Internet reference guide around!
2.3.2. Michael McDermott's GIS Resources Pointers
URL: ftp://gis.queensu.ca/pub/gis/docs/gissites.txt
URL: ftp://gis.queensu.ca/pub/gis/docs/gissites.html
IP: 130.15.94.1
Contact: mcdermom@gisdog.gis.queensu.ca (Michael J. McDermott)
2.3.3. Roland Stahl's GIS Resource Pointers
URL: http://www.laum.uni-hannover.de/gis/gisnet/gisnet.html
2.3.4. A GIS User Guide to Tools
Murnion, Shane and George Munroe (1994?) "A GIS User Guide to Tools", Html
text file.
This guide provides a good overview of some of the software tools that can be
used to find GIS information on the Internet.
URL: file://jupiter.qub.ac.uk/pub/GIS/GIS.html
2.3.5. United States Geological Survey Home Page
This is the main starting point for on-line information about the USGS, its
programs and missions. It also contains an extensive list of other pointers
to Earth Science and GIS resources not specifically managed by the USGS.
URL: http://info.er.usgs.gov/
2.3.6. CERN - WWW Virtual Library on the subject of Geography
URL:
http://info.cern.ch/hypertext/DataSources/bySubject/Geography/Overview.html
2.3.7. Annotated Scientific Visualization URL Bibliography
This is a collection of pointers to weblets on the subject of scientific
visualisaztion. It looks well-maintained.
URL: http://www.nas.nasa.gov/RNR/Visualization/annotatedURLs.html
2.3.8. EINet Galaxy's Pointers to Geosciences Resources
Large list of pointers to earth science resources.
URL: http://galaxy.einet.net/galaxy/Science/Geosciences.html
2.3.9. Software Support Laboratory for Space and Earth Scientists
Software tools for Space and Earth Scientists
URL: http://sslab.colorado.edu:2222/ssl_homepage.html
2.3.10. National Geophysical Data Center
This is the main starting point for information on NGDC programs and
activities.
URL: gopher://gopher.ngdc.noaa.gov
URL: http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/ngdc.html
2.3.11. MIT Earth Resources Laboratory - Home Page
URL: http://www-erl.mit.edu/
2.3.12. CIESIN - Information Gateway
The Consortium for International Earth Science Information Network(CIESIN) is
cataloging metadata on the human dimensions of global environmental change,
also in the Directory Interchange Format(DIF).
URL: telnet://gopher@gopher.ciesin.org
Contact: MDUSO@NSSDCA.GSFC.NASA.GOV
2.3.13. ERIN - Environment Environmental Resources Information Network
Environmental Resources Information Network (ERIN) has been established in
Australia to draw together and distribute any information on the environment.
URL: http://kaos.erin.gov.au:80/erin.html
URL: gopher://kaos.erin.gov.au
2.3.14. GCMD - The Global Change Master Directory
The Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) is a multidisciplinary on-line
information system containing descriptions of Earth and space science data
holdings available to the science community. These include data from NASA,
NOAA, NCAR, USGS, DOE (CDIAC), EPA, NSF and other U.S. agencies,
universities, research centers as well as international agencies.
URL: telnet://NSSDC@128.183.36.23: (U.S.A.)
URL: telnet://GCNET@132.156.47.218 : (Canada)
URL: telnet://ESAPID@192.106.252.160: (Europe)
URL: telnet://NASDADIR@133.56.72.1 : (Japan)
Contact: mduso@nssdca.gsfc.nasa.gov
2.3.15. GLIS - Global Land Information System
This is a Telnet hypertext system about land information databases. You can
order data through here as well as download some of it directly to your PC.
Most of the data sets available through government agencies are referenced
here.
URL: telnet//glis.cr.usgs.gov
IP: 152.62.192.54 (unofficial)
2.3.16. NASA Information by Subject
URL: http://hypatia.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasa_subjects/nasa_subjectpage.html
2.3.17. NASA Master Directory of Earth Science Data Sets
To find high-level information about any science data from earth satellites
or planetary missions, including land observations, ocean data, meteorology,
astronomy, earth/sun science, etc., use the NASA Master Directory. Also
available are data/observations made from earth or of earth. Navigate the
menus and you'll find out where to get the information you want on any
satellite or instrument on a satellite.
Once you locate interesting data sets through the MD, it's often possible to
link to the specific system that holds the data and order it online. From
NSI/DECNet, SET HOST NSSDCA.
URL: ftp://nssdca.gsfc.nasa.gov
Contact: mduso@nssdca.gsfc.nasa.gov
2.3.18. NSSDC- National Space Science Data Center On-Line Data
The National Space Science Data Center (NSSDC) On-Line Data and Information
Service (NODIS) is a menu-driven interactive system which provides
information on services and data supported by NSSDC. Includes *NASA Master
Directory* -- an online search system providing brief overview information
about NASA and many important non-NASA space and earth science data, and data
information systems. In some cases, the directory offers automatic network
connections to catalogs or other systems. Some topics: Nimbus-7 GRID TOMS
Data, Geophysical Models, Standards and Technology Information System.
URL: telnet://NSSDC@nssdca.gsfc.nasa.gov
IP: 128.183.36.23
2.3.19. Naval Observatory Automated Data Service
URL: telnet://ads@tycho.usno.navy.mil
IP: 192.5.41.239
2.3.20. NCAR - National Center for Atmospheric Research data support
archive
URL: ftp://ncardata.ucar.edu
IP: 128.117.8.111
2.3.21. STIS - Science & Technology Information Service
Science & technology Information Service STIS is maintained by the National
Science Foundation.
URL: telnet://public@stis.nsf.gov
IP: 128.150.195.40
2.3.22. NCSU Library - Earth and Geography gophers
URL: gopher://dewey.lib.ncsu.edu:70/11/library/disciplines/earth
URL: gopher://dewey.lib.ncsu.edu:70/11/library/disciplines/geography/gis
2.3.23. UCSC- University of California - Santa Cruz Earth and Marine
Science Gopher
URL: gopher://scilibx.ucsc.edu:70/11/The Researcher/Science and
Engineering/Earth and Marine Sciences
2.3.24. Rice University
URL: gopher://chico.rice.edu:70/11/Subject/Geology
2.3.25. UTEP - University of Texas at El Paso GeoGopher
This is one of the better subject-oriented lists of resource pointers for
Geology interests.
URL: gopher://dillon.geo.ep.utexas.edu:70/11/EarthScienceRes
2.3.26. Oklahoma Geological Survey gopher
URL: gopher://wealaka.okgeosurvey1.gov
2.3.27. UCSB - University of California - Santa Barbara Geological
Sciences Gopher
URL: gopher://gopher.geol.ucsb.edu
2.3.28. Northwestern University, Dept. of Geological Sciences gopher
URL: gopher://gopher.earth.nwu.edu
2.4. Newsletters
2.4.1. Electronic Atlas Newsletter
This is a hard copy newsletter "dedicated to information about 'real-life'
and professional applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)". To
receive a free sample copy of the newsletter contact:
Brian J. Matuschak
c/o Electronic Atlas Newsletter
1414 N Northgate #101
Seattle, WA 98133
Tel: 206-525-7155
Contact: bjm@hebron.connected.com (Brian Matuschak)
2.4.2. HOTLINE Climate Change Newsletter
HOTLINE is an occasional newsletter from the US Climate Action Network
dedicated to updates and information on climate change science and policy.
HOTLINE will include information on climate change science, as well as
updates on current events: from local initiatives in the United States, to
international treaty negotiations. HOTLINE is intended to inform scientists,
local activists and organizations about the science surrounding the potential
threat of climate change, and current policy efforts to avoid this threat.
URL: ftp://igc.apc.org/pub/ECIX/hotlineMMYY (MMYY = month/year, e.g.
0194=Jan 94)
IP: 192.82.108.1
Contact: uscan@igc.org
US Climate Action Network
1350 New York Ave.
NW Suite 300
Washington, D.C. 20005
2.4.3. GPS Digest
The GPS Digest is a forum for the discussion of topics related to the USAF
Global Positioning System (GPS) and other satellite navigation positioning
systems. The GPS Digest is moderated and is not presently available via
USENET newsgroup. Submissions should be made to gps@tws4.si.com.
Administrative requests should be made to gps-request@tws4.si.com.
Past issues of the GPS Digest can be found in the file archives of the
Canadian Space Geodesy Forum are at:
URL: ftp://unbmvs1.csd.unb.ca/PUB.CANSPACE.GPS.DIGEST.V1
URL: ftp://unbmvs1.csd.unb.ca/PUB.CANSPACE.GPS.DIGEST.V2
IP: 131.202.1.2
Contact: lang@unb.ca (Richard Langley)
2.5. Usenet Newsgroups
Usenet newsgroups are one of the biggest firehoses you can drink from on the
Internet. These are public mailing lists where people from all over the world
post their comments, opinions, wisdom, flames, and insanities. It can often
be a challenge to separate the signal from the noise in these channels, but
most of this document originally developed from message on these lists.
There are thousands of these topically oriented lists ranging from hard
science to sexual fantasy interests, to gaming, to lawn care, to you-name-it-
it's here.
Unfortunately, these are not available to everybody. Ask you system
administrator if you have access to Usenet. If you don't have access, ask
why not. you are missing a big part of the experience.
2.5.1. comp.infosystems.gis
Discussion of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) topics. This is the main
GIS newsgroup.
2.5.2. sci.geo.fluids
Discussion of geophysical fluid dynamics.
2.5.3. sci.geo.geology
Discussion of general interest geological topics. This is the main newsgroup
for geology.
2.5.4. sci.geo.meteorology
Discussion of general interest meteorological topics. This is the main
newsgroup for meteorology.
2.5.5. sci.techniques.spectroscopy
The main aim of sci.techniques.spectroscopy is to provide an open forum for
the discussion of spectroscopy and related fields on the Internet and to
provide a catalyst for improved dissemination of information between those
working with spectroscopy.
2.5.6. sci.geo.hydrology
The objective of this newsgroup is to provide a forum for discussion on
issues pertaining to surface and groundwater hydrology, their relation to
climate, water quality issues and water resource management and policy
issues.
2.6. Mailing Lists
Mailing lists, or mailing reflectors, are e-mail services set up to send
messages to a group of subscribers automatically. Once you subscribe, you
receive a copy of every e-mail message sent to the list. There are two
addresses associated with every list, and it is important to understand how
each address differs. First, there is the server address. This is the address
you send requests to in order to subscribe or unsubscribe, receive files, get
help, etc. Second, there is the list address itself, which is the address you
send public messages related to the list's topic. Never, EVER send a
subscribe or unsubscribe command to the list--these messages must only go to
the server! You'll only look stupid and annoy everybody else if you send
"subscribe" messages to the list.
There are several types of list server software, but most common is the
'listserv' software. To subscribe to any of the following lists send a
messages to the SERVER address that contains the line:
subscribe list-name FirstName LastName
Replace 'list-name' with the actual list name, and 'FirstName LastName' with
your name, or the name you want to be known as on this list. For example, if
your name is 'Gerhardus Mercator' and you wished to subscribe to GIS-L, the
Geographic Information Systems mailing list, you would send a message to
listserv@ubvm.cc.buffalo.edu, and put on the first line:
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Then, within a day or so, you will receive an e-mail message from the server
confirming your subscription, and providing you with additional information
and instructions about using the GIS-L list. Save this 'welcome' message! It
contains important information that you will want to have later.
Messages posted to the list would start to appear automatically in your
mailbox. You can get quite a lot of mail this way (GIS-L generates over 50
messages a day), so be prepared to clean out your mailbox regularly.
Note that not all mailing lists use the listserv software. In the following
descriptions, exceptions to the listserv convention are mentioned if they
apply. If subscription information is not specifically described, then you
can assume that the listserv example mentioned above is what you use.
2.6.1. ACDGIS-L GIS Discussions for German-speaking Countries
Topics include GIS, Cartography, Remote Sensing and Image Processing as
related to GIS, Geo-Statistics. This list aims at improving local/regional
communication and is viewed as complementary to GIS-L.
Server: listserv@awiimc12.bitnet
List: ACDGIS-L@awiimc12.bitnet
Contact: wigeoarn@awiwuw11.bitnet (Zoltan Daroczy)
2.6.2. AQUIFER Pollution and Groundwater Recharge
Server: listserv@ibacsata.bitnet
List: AQUIFER@ibacsata.bitnet
2.6.3. CANSPACE Canadian Space Geodesy Forum
Any topic related to the space geodetic techniques of GPS, Transit, VLBI,
SLR, satellite altimetry, etc., may be discussed. Information concerning
satellite launches and orbital elements may be posted. Questions are
particularly encouraged. GPS Constellation daily status reports and
ionospheric disturbance warnings are posted.
Server: listserv@unbvm1.bitnet
List: CANSPACE@unbvm1.bitnet
Contact: lang@unb.ca (Richard B. Langley)
2.6.4. CLIMLIST Climatology Information and News
Server: listserv@psuvm.psu.edu
List: CLIMLIST@psuvm.psu.edu
2.6.5. COASTGIS Coastal GIS Mailing List
This is set up to discuss issues relating to Coastal Applications of GIS.
Server: listserv@irlearn.ucd.ie
List: COASTGIS@irlearn.bitnet
Contact: STGG8004@iruccvax.ucc.ie (Darius Bartlett)
2.6.6. COASTNET Coastal Management and Resources
This discussion list covers topics related to Coastal Management and
Resources.
Server: Listserv@uriacc.uri.edu or listserv@uriacc.bitnet
List: COASTNET@uriacc.uri.edu or COASTNET@uriacc.bitnet
Contact: rpuf4584@uriacc.uri.edu or puf4584@uriacc.bitnet (Robert H. Puffer)
2.6.7. CONSGIS Conservation Biology And GIS
Server: listserv@uriacc.bitnet
List: CONSGIS@uriacc.bitnet
2.6.8. ENERGY-L Energy Discussion List
Server: listserv@taunivm.bitnet
List: ENERGY-L@taunivm.bitnet
2.6.9. ESRI-L Arc/Info Support List
The purpose of this list is to provide users of ESRI software with a forum to
ask questions of each other and exchange technical information and expertise.
It is not seen as a competitor to our CompuServe forum which serves a
different clientele and is primarily to support ESRI's PC based products.
Server: listserv@esri.com
List: ESRI-L@esri.com
Contact: esri-l-human@esri.com
2.6.10. GEOCAL Geography, Geology, Town and Regional Planning, Meteorology
The CTI Centre for Geography has established a discussion list on Computer
Assisted Learning at the University of Leicester. This moderated list will
discuss all aspects of CAL/CBT/CAI/CML within the Centre's 'community' of
Geography, Geology, Town and Regional Planning and Meteorology.
To subscribe, send e-mail to the list server, and put
JOIN GEOCAL FirstName LastName
as the first line of the message. An example would be:
join geocal Chris Columbus
from outside UK:
Server: mailbase@mailbase.ac.uk
List: GEOCAL@mailbase.ac.uk
Within UK:
Server: mailbase@uk.ac.mailbase
List: GEOCAL@uk.ac.mailbase
Contact: cti@uk.ac.leicester (John Castleford)
2.6.11. GEOGRAPH Geography discussion list
GEOGRAPHy is an experimental BULLETIN BOARD and DISCUSSION FORUM for academic
geography - faculty, students and other persons having interests in the field
of modern geographic research.
Server: listserv@searn.sunset.se
List: GEOGRAPH@searn.sunset.se
2.6.12. GEOLOGY Geology discussion list
Discussion of Geology topics
Server: listserv@ptearn.bitnet
List: GEOLOGY@ptearn.bitnet
Contact: AMORIM@PTEARN.bitnet (Pedro Amorim)
2.6.13. GEONET-L Geoscience Librarians & Information Specialists
Server: listserv@iubvm.bitnet
List: GEONET-L@iubvm.bitnet
2.6.14. GIS-L Geographic Information Systems Topics
This discussion group focuses on all aspects of GIS and digital cartography
and analysis. This is generally considered to be the main list for GIS. It is
also available as a Usenet newsgroup as comp.infosystems.gis.
Server: listserv@ubvm.cc.buffalo.edu or listserv@ubvm.bitnet
List: GIS-L@ubvm.cc.buffalo.edu or GIS-L@ubvm.bitnet
Contact: GIS-L-Request@ubvm.cc.buffalo.edu
2.6.15. GIST-L GIS Transport Discussion Group
Server: listserv@ukacrl.bitnet
List: GIST-L@ukacrl.bitnet
2.6.16. GPS-L Globally Positioned Satellite Topics
Server: gps-request@tws4.si.com
List: GPS-L@tws4.si.com
2.6.17. GRASS lists
Sending mail to either server address with "SUB Your Name" in the subject
line or in the text (left-justified, no quotes) will sign you up for the list
and you will begin receiving mail from others. To quit, just replace SUB
above with UNSUB.
GRASS Users' list
Server: grassu-request@moon.cecer.army.mil
List: grassu-list@moon.cecer.army.mil
GRASS Programmers List
Server: grassp-request@moon.cecer.army.mil
List: grassp-list@moon.cecer.army.mil
Contact: grass-lists-owner@moon.cecer.army.mil
2.6.18. HYDROLOGY Hydrology Topics
Monash University in Australia has a Hydrology Mailing List set up for
general open discussion on all matters concerning hydrology.
Server: listserv@eng.monash.edu.au
List: HYDROLOGY@eng.monash.edu.au
2.6.19. IDRISI-L Idrisi Support List
IDRISI-L is an Internet and Bitnet discussion group for users of the IDRISI
software package developed by the Graduate School of Geography at Clark
University. The purposes of IDRISI-L are: 1) to foster communication among
the community of IDRISI users; 2) to encourage the application of IDRISI to
real world problems; and 3) to provide user feedback regarding IDRISI to the
Graduate School of Geography at Clark University. IDRISI-L is supported by
the Department of Geography and Environmental Planning at Towson State
University.
Server: mailserv@towsonvx.bitnet or mailserv@toe.towson.edu
List: IDRISI-L@towsonvx.bitnet or IDRISI-L@toe.towson.edu
Contact: e7g4mor@toe.towson.edu (Dr. John M. Morgan, III).
2.6.20. IMGRS-L Digital Image Processing of Remotely Sensed Data
Server: listserv@csearn.bitnet
List: IMAGRS-L@csearn.bitnet or IMAGRS-L@csearn.earn
2.6.21. MAPHIST Historical Maps Topics
MAPHIST-L is a discussion group whose primary focus is historical maps,
atlases, globes and other cartographic formats. This listserv is open to all
persons interested in the history of cartography and discussion is encouraged
on all aspects of this broad subject.
The primary purpose of MAPHIST-L is to encourage individuals to communicate
current research; evaluate methods and tools of analysis; announce important
acquisitions and news; announce position vacancies; announce new publications
(direct advertising, however, is discouraged); investigate library holdings;
and to share information between conferences and the appearance of relevant
journals.
Server: listserv@harvarda.harvard.edu
List: MAPHIST@harvarda.harvard.edu
Contact: cobb@widener1.mhs.harvard.edu (David Cobb)
2.6.22. MAPINFO-L MapInfo Discussion Group
The purpose of the MAPINFO-L mailing list is to provide a world-wide E-mail
forum for discussing issues of interest to users, dealers, and developers of
MapInfo software, applications and data sets. Topics can range from narrow
technical details of using MapInfo to broad issues about GIS and Mapping.
To join, send e-mail to the server, and put
SUBSCRIBE MAPINFO-L
On the first line of the message. You will receive a confirmation message
with additional information once you are successfully signed up. Note that
this list does not use 'listserv' software, so do not put your name on the
subscribe line!. Also the word 'subscribe' must be spelled out completely,
but it can be in either upper or lower case text.
Server: majordomo@csn.org
List: MAPINFO-L@csn.org
Contact: MAPINFO-L-Owner@gisnet.com (Bill Thoen)
2.6.23. MAPS-L Maps and Air Photos Systems Forum
This list is strongly oriented towards issues involved in map librarianship;
such as storing, cataloging, preserving, classification, etc. of maps and air
photos. Also good source for information on ancient sites and maps, and hard-
to-answer geography questions.
Server: listserv@uga.bitnet
List: MAPS-L@uga.bitnet or MAPS-L@uga.cc.uga.edu
Contact: jsutherl@uga.cc.uga.edu (Johnnie D. Sutherland)
2.6.24. MDGIS-L Discussion list for Maryland GIS users
Server: mailserv@towsonvx.bitnet or mailserv@toe.towson.edu
List: MDGIS-L@towsonvx.bitnet or MDGIS-L@toe.towson.edu
2.6.25. NSDI-L US National Spatial Data Infrastructure
The purpose of this list is to discuss issues in the US National Spatial Data
Infrastructure (NSDI). The National Research Council definition of NSDI is
given as: The National Spatial Data Infrastructure is the means to assemble
geographic information that describes the arrangement and attributes of
features and phenomena on the Earth. The infrastructure includes the
materials, technology, and people necessary to acquire, process, store, and
distribute such information to meet a wide variety of needs.
Server: listproc@grouse.umesve.maine.edu
List: NSDI-L@grouse.umesve.maine.edu
Contact: stevef@grouse.umesve.maine.edu (Steven Frank)
2.6.26. QUAKE-L General Earthquake Discussion
The focus of this mailing list is on the ways various national and
international computer networks can help in the event of an earthquake. One
of the basic problems discussed might be network reconfigurations which would
be temporarily required; others might be in actually putting various groups
in electronic contact with each other.
Public notebooks for the list will be available from the server (send the
command "information database" to the server for details), and are available
via anonymous FTP.
URL: ftp://vm1.nodak.edu/LISTARCH/QUAKE-L.*
IP: 134.129.111.1
Server: listserv@vm1.nodak.edu or listserv@ndsuvm1.bitnet
List: QUAKE-L@vm1.nodak.edu or QUAKE-L@ndsuvm1.bitnet
Contact: nu021172@vm1.nodak.edu
Contact: nu021172@ndsuvm1.bitnet (Marty Hoag)
2.6.27. QUATERNARY List
This mailing list is for all interested in research in the Quaternary
geological period, including geologists, geomorphologists, soil scientists,
palaeoenvironmentalists, archaeologists, palaeontologists, geochronologists,
palynologists, and others. An FTP site is also available.
Server: listserv@morgan.ucs.mun.ca
List: QUATERNARY@morgan.ucs.mun.ca
URL: ftp://zeppo.geosurv.gov.nf.ca
Contact: dgl@zeppo.geosurv.gov.nf.ca (Dave Liverman)
2.6.28. RAILROAD List
To subscribe to the railroad list, send a message to listserv@cunyvm.cuny.edu
with the line "subscribe railroad" in the body.
2.6.29. SEISM-L Seismological Data Distribution
Seismological data for general distribution
Server: listserv@bingvmb or listserv@bingvmb.cc.binghamton.edu
List: SEISM-L@bingvmb or SEISM-L@bingvmb.cc.binghamton.edu
Contact: fwu@bingvmb.bitnet (Francis Wu)
2.6.30. SEISMD-L Seismological Discussion
Seismological topics of general interest
Server: listserv@bingvmb or listserv@bingvmb.cc.binghamton.edu
List: SEISMD-L@bingvmb.bitnet or SEISMD-L@bingvmb.cc.binghamton.edu
Contact: fwu@bingvmb.bitnet (Francis Wu)
2.6.31. SOILS-L Soil Science
A forum for the discussion of all subjects dealing with soil science. Soil
physics, chemistry, genesis, classification, mineralogy, fertility,
conservation, etc. may be discussed within this unmoderated group. The
formation of this group has been sanctioned by The American Society of
Agronomy and the Soil Science Society of America.
Server: listserv@unl.edu
List: SOILS-L@unl.edu
Contact: jp@unl.edu (Jerome Pier)
2.6.32. STAT-GEO Quantitative Methods In Geosciences
Forum of quantitative methods in geosciences.
Server: listserv@ufrj.bitnet or listserv%ufrj.bitnet@vtbit.cc.vt.edu
List: STAT-GEO@ufrj.bitnet or STAT-GEO@%ufrj.bitnet@cunyvm.cuny.edu
Contact: igg02001@ufrj.bitnet (Hugo Richard)
2.6.33. TGIS-L Temporal Topics in GIS Mailing List
TGIS-L is a listserver set up to facilitate discussion of all issues
regarding temporal topics in GIS (Geographic Information Systems). TGIS-L has
been established by joint effort of the ICA Interest Group on Temporal Topics
in GIS and the US National Center for Geographic Information and Analysis.
The ICA Interest group is chaired by Gail Langran (langran@u.washington.edu).
The NCGIA's research initiative #10, on "Spatio-Temporal Reasoning and GIS",
is co-led by Max Egenhofer (max@mecan1.maine.edu) and Reg Golledge
(golledge@ncgia.ucsb.edu).
Postings to this list should focus on research, commentary, and business
concerning spatiotemporal subjects. These include, but are not limited to:
time in GIS; spatio-temporal reasoning; representing time on maps; dynamic
cartography; temporal aspects of spatial cognition.
Server: listserv@ubvm.cc.buffalo.edu or listserv@ubvm.bitnet
List: TGIS-L@ubvm.cc.buffalo.edu or TGIS-L@ubvm.bitnet
Contact: geodmm@ubvms.cc.buffalo.edu (David Mark)
2.6.34. TRANSIT List
Send a message to listserv@gitvm1.bitnet with the message "subscribe transit"
in the body, to subscribe to the transit list.
2.6.35. TRANSP-L Transportation Planning
Send a message to listproc@gmu.edu with the message "subscribe transp-l" in
the body, to subscribe to the transportation planning list.
2.6.36. UIGIS-L GIS User Interface issues
The central theme of this discussion group is the issues about the user
interface for GIS software.
Server: listserv@ubvm.bitnet
List: UIGIS-L@ubvm.bitnet
2.6.37. URBAN-L Urban Planning
Send a message to listserv@trearn.bitnet with the message "subscribe urban-l"
in the body, to subscribe to the urban planning list.
Server: listserv@trearn.bitnet
List: URBAN-L@trearn.bitnet
2.6.38. VIGIS-L Virtual World Interfaces for GIS
VIGIS-L is a mailing list for those specifically interested in Virtual World
Interfaces and their application to Geographic Information Systems.
Its purpose is to provide a forum for issues specifically surrounding the use
of Virtual Worlds (Virtual Reality) Interfaces for Geographic Information
Systems as well as any and all spatial information/decision support systems.
The broad goal is to generate constructive discussions about how Virtual
Worlds will be used in GIS, as well as approach the fundamental issue of why
implement VR at all.
Server: listserv@uwavm.bitnet
List: VIGIS-L@uwavm.bitnet
2.6.39. VOLCANO Volcano Discussion list
It carries some discussions about volcano-related issues, as well as the
monthly Global Volcanism Network reports. The latter are published by a group
of geologists at the Smithsonian; we receive the reports a few weeks before
they come out in print. I also maintain a list of volcanologists called VLIST
FILE. VLIST contains names, e-mail addresses, research interests, job titles,
and fax numbers for a hundred or so volcanologists and assorted fans.
If you would like to join volcano listserv, send a brief note to Jon Fink at
AIJHF@ASUACAD.BITNET.
List: VOLCANO@asuacad.bitnet
Contact: aijhf@asuacad.bitnet (Jon Fink)
2.7. Bibliographies
2.7.1. NCGIA Publications
NCGIA publications, Initiatives, annual reports, and tech reports.
URL: ftp://ncgia.ucsb.edu/pub/biblio
IP: 128.111.254.105
Contact: postmaster@ncgia.ucsb.edu or raj@ncgia.ucsb.edu (Richard A. Johnson)
The NCGIA Bibliographies can also be found at U Maine.
URL: ftp://grouse.umesve.maine.edu/pub/NCGIA/Biblio
Contact: stevef@grouse.umesve.maine.edu
2.7.2. Bibliography from the Tectonics and Topography Conference
This directory includes the bibliography from the Tectonics and Topography
conference held on Aug 31 to Sept 4, 1992. The bibliography is in several
formats: text, text for procite import, and macintosh endnote. The macintosh
version is compressed, and binhexed.
URL: ftp://magic.ucsb.edu/pub/chapman
Contact: dwv@magic.ucsb.edu (David Valentine)
2.7.3. EPA National Library
EPA National Library on-line database can be accessed for bibliographic
searches.
URL: telnet://epaibm.rtpnc.epa.gov
IP: 134.67.180.1
2.7.4. Multidisipline Bibliographic Database
This contains a lot in geology but is not near as good as commercial
databases like GeoRef.
URL: telnet://database.carl.org
3. Resources by Subject
3.1. Bulletin Board Systems (BBS)
BBS systems are often the best sources of good up-to-date and organized
information. Because they are run by individuals who try to reach an audience
every day with news and fresh perspectives, you get the benefit of an active
site of information. Ask a question of the Sysop (the system operator of the
BBS), and you'll get an answer within a day at least. They also tend to
specialize in a particular field, so if you want to know something about that
field, chances are the BBS is the place to check first, even before you go
searching the Internet. Most BBS operators are often well aware of what's out
there on the net already.
For example, GISnet BBS specializes in GIS resources, and even though it is
not as big as the whole Internet, if you log in there you can usually find
just the pointer you need to the multi-megabyte database you've been looking
for. Even things that don't get saved on the Internet (like interesting
message threads) are often archived here.
To reach BBSes, you need to use a modem and dial out over regular telephone
lines.
3.1.1. The GeoInfo Network
GeoInfo Network is an association of BBS systems throughout North America
that specialize in earth science or GIS interests.
CDMG Online 916-327-1208 Sacramento, CA
COGSnet 303-526-1617 Golden, CO
Computer Plumber 319-337-6723 Iowa City, IA
Computer Solutions 504-542-9600 Hammond, LA
Dark Matter 604-534-7667 Langley, BC
GeoFuel 416-829-0858 Oakville, ONT
GeoNet 316-265-6457 Witchita, KS
Geotechnica 303-933-0712 Littleton, CO
GISnet 303-447-0927 Boulder, CO
NASA MLP 206-871-3965 Port Orchard, WA
PSN (Memphis) 901-360-0302 Memphis, TN
PSN (Pasadena) 818-797-0536 Pasadena, CA
PSN (San Jose) 408-226-0675 San Jose, CA
RMAG BBS 303-473-0048 Boulder, CO
SurveyNet 207-549-3213 Whitefield, ME
3.2. Jobs in Earth Sciences
3.2.1. GIS Jobs Clearinghouse
Intended to be a simple listing of jobs related to GIS and other similar
fields (image processing, GPS etc...). The archive will be accessible via
gopher and WWW. This is NOT a new mailing list, rather an archive of
submissions from those advertising positions. Please, only send
announcements if you're the originator of the announcement. To post a send
mail to: jobs@torpedo.forestry.umn.edu and please include the following on
the subject line: job title, location (state, country, zip code) and a
closing date.
Look under "Remote Sensing and GIS Information" on either server.
URL: gopher://walleye.forestry.umn.edu:70/11/gopher
URL: http://walleye.forestry.umn.edu/0/www/main.html
Contact: sdlime@soils.umn.edu (Steve Lime)
3.2.2. Federal Government Jobs
This site has a sub section of jobs listed by the Federal government. This
includes many different offers, not just those related to earth sciences.
URL: telnet://fedworld.gov
3.2.3. The GeoInfo Network BBSes -- Job conferences
The GeoInfo BBS network maintains a conference of jobs available in the earth
sciences. Most of these are originally advertised over the Internet, but if
you aren't following all the relevant Internet conferences, you can catch up
here. See the listing of BBSes above to find the one nearest to you.
3.2.4. Jobs listed by keyword/geographic search
Current job announcements in many, many fields. The gopher index is
searchable by geographic area, keyword (like gis), etc.
URL: gopher://nero.aa.msen.com
3.3. Programming - Algorithms Source Code and Data Formats
3.3.1. Computers & Geoscience Source Code
The IAMG will establish an ftp site effective June 1st, 1994. This service
will provide Internet users access to programs and test data that have been
published in the journals, Computers and Geosciences and Mathematical
Geology. The service is intended to assist members in obtaining programs/data
which have been previously difficult or time consuming to obtain.
Programs will be stored in both tar (UNIX) and zip (PKZIP-DOS) forms. Code
access will be by Journal, Volume and Number. Thus, for Computers &
Geosciences, the file v20-5-10.zip will contain programs published in Volume
20, Number 5, Paper/Note #10. The files are in the directory: /pub/CG.
For the Journal Mathematical Geology, program code from Volume 25, No. 5,
Paper/Article #1 will be in file v25-5-1 in directory /pub/MG.
URL: ftp://imag.org
Contact: rsr@amthyst.dweomer.org (Spencer Ramshaw)
3.3.2. Point In Polygon
Fastest Point in Polygon Test, Eric Haines, in Ray Tracing News, vol. 5, no.
3, September, 1992; ftp://princeton.edu/pub/Graphics/RTNews/RTNv5n3.Z
3.3.3. Voronoi Tessellation source code
Source code from the article Spatial Data And The Voronoi Tessellation, Dr.
Dobbs Journal, Dec 1992
URL: ftp://ftp.mv.com/pub/ddj/dec94
3.3.4. Viewshed Algorithms
skatz@DSC.BLM.GOV (Sol Katz 303-236-0101) writes:
"Look at yalemap (original and 2 prettified versions). It has a viewshed
program written in f77. You can see how it works using cogsmap or skmap in
the same directory. (skmap has better graphics)."
URL: ftp://dsc.blm.gov/pub/gis/yalemap.zip
Contact: skatz@DSC.BLM.GOV (Sol Katz 303-236-0101)
3.3.5. TIN "Linear Time Algorithm" Software
An article is published in IJGIS, 1993, Vol. 7, No. 6, pp. 501-524 describes
a "linear-time algorithm". The associated DOS-executable program developed
by the author is available.
URL: ftp://shelf.ersc.wisc.edu/pub/CHIDTVD.ZIP
3.3.6. Thiessen / Voronoi Polygons & Delauney Triangle Algorithms
C source code for calculating vectors for Thiessen Polygons:
URL: ftp://netlib.att.com:netlib/voronoil/sweep2.Z
The GRASS module, s.voroni.
URL: ftp://pasture.ecn.purdue.edu/pub/mccauley/grass/s.voroni
The NCSA 'MinMaxer' is a triangulation system that does, amongst others,
Delaunay triangulation, which is the dual to Voronoi or Thiessen polygons.
URL: ftp://ftp.ncsa.uiuc.edu/SGI/MinMaxer
3.3.7. AML code for ARC/INFO 5.0, 6.11
URL: ftp://dis2qvarsa.er.usgs.gov/amls
3.3.8. AML code for GIRAS data
URL: ftp://dis2qvarsa.er.usgs.gov/data/giras
3.3.9. AML ftp site
There is a very small ftp site of AMLs at:
URL: ftp://wigeo.wu-wien.ac.at/pub/acdgis-l/aml
URL: ftp://wigeo.wu-wien.ac.at/pub/acdgis-l/sml: PC Arc/Information
3.3.10. Coordinate Conversion Software
USGS General Cartographic Transformation package converted to C
URL: edcftp.cr.usgs.gov/software/gctpc
3.3.11. Topographic Analysis source code (FORTRAN)
URL: ftp://edcftp.cr.usgs.gov/software/topo
3.3.12. DCW to DXF conversion:
URL: ftp://dsc.blm.gov/pub/gis/dcw2dxf.zip
3.3.13. UNIX version of VPFView 1.1 (to view DCW data) is available from:
URL: ftp://jupiter.drev.dnd.ca
URL: ftp://cc.drev.dnd.ca
IP: 131.132.32.2
Contact: parento@cc.drev.dnd.ca (Marc Parenteau)
3.3.14. LAS (Land Analysis System) Documentation
URL: ftp://edcftp.cr.usgs.gov/software/las/doc
3.4. Digital Data
3.4.1. ARC/INFO Coverages
380 ARC/INFO coverages online
URL: ftp://gsb.igsb.uiowa.edu
Contact: jgiglierano@gsbth-po.igsb.uiowa.edu (Jim Giglierano)
3.4.2. Counties
3.4.2.1. ARC/INFO Export Coverage of selected U.S. States
URL: ftp://csdokokl.cr.usgs.gov/pub/gis_data
IP: 136.177.176.4
Contact: ahrea@csdokokl.cr.usgs.gov (Alan Rea, Hydrologist, USGS)
3.4.2.2. ARC/INFO export files of US statewide county coverages
The maps were derived from the Census TIGER files. As such, the data in metro
areas may be the old, crude DIME data, but the rest of the boundaries are
derived from USGS 1:100K DLGs.
URL: ftp://dis2qvarsa.er.usgs.gov/state100
3.4.2.3. County outlines as Versatec plot file
URL: ftp://ftp.uu.net/graphics/maps/USmap.Z
IP: 192.48.96.9
3.4.3. Micro World Databank II
URL: ftp://ftp.uu.net/graphics/maps/wdb-ii.Z
IP: 192.48.96.9
3.4.4. Census County Boundaries
URL: Part 1 of the 1980 Census boundaries
URL: ftp://ftp.uu.net/graphics/maps/Census.Part1.Z
IP: 192.48.96.9
3.4.5. US Census Bureau Data
This is the main Bureau of the Census FTP site, and looks like it will be a
rich source of population, business, health and other demographic data.
URL: ftp://ftp.census.gov
3.4.6. US Hydrologic Units Data
This directory contains all the 1:100,000-scale and 1:250,000-scale data
files of Hydrologic Units for the United States.
URL: ftp://dis2qvarsa.er.usgs.gov/data/giras/hu
3.4.7. GIRAS Land Use Data
This directory contains all the 1:100,000-scale and 1:250,000-scale data
files of land use and land cover maps for the United States. These files
were obtained from the National Mapping Division in GIRAS format and were
compressed using the UNIX compress command.
URL: ftp://dis2qvarsa.er.usgs.gov/data/giras/lu
3.4.8. Digital Data on India
Digital data for India includes nationwide district-level data from the 1961,
1971, and 1981 censuses and from annual agricultural production statistics.
URL: ftp://cwmills.umd.edu/pub/india
3.4.9. Timezone Boundary Data
Arthur David Olson has created a public domain time zone database, but it
does not include latitude/longitude boundaries.
URL: ftp://elsie.nci.nih.gov/pub/tzcode94d.tar.gz: code
URL: ftp://elsie.nci.nih.gov/pub/tzdata94d.tar.gz: data
3.4.10. EROS Data Center
The EROS site contains all the 1:100,000 and 1:2,000,000 scale Digital Line
Graph (DLG), Land Use/Land Cover and 1:250,000 scale Digital Elevation Model
(DEM) data for the United States. This site also contains numerous Arc/Info
coverages and AMLs. Source code for manipulating these data can also be found
here.
URL: edcftp.cr.usgs.gov
3.4.13. Digital Elevation Models (DEMs)
3.4.13.1. Software
3.4.13.1.1. MicroDEM - DEM Software
Microdem is a set of pascal programs with source code which do all kinds of
things with DEM data, and includes one data set. The program is shareware
and available from the author:
Dr. Peter Guth
PETMAR TRILOBITE BREEDING RANCH
252 Lower Magothy Beach Road
Severna Park, MD 21146
URL: ftp://ftp.blm.gov/gis/microdem.zip
3.4.13.1.2. GRIDPAK - 3D Gridding Software
URL: ftp://ahab.rutgers.edu/pub/gridpak
3.4.13.1.3. SPLAT - Contouring Software
SPLAT is a contouring package.
The file to download is called SPLATSFX.EXE which is a self extracting (PK)
archive of the program SPLAT.EXE and a short manual in windows write format.
URL: ftp://ftp.cica.indiana.edu /pub/pc/win3
URL: ftp://nic.funet.fi/pub/msdos
3.4.13.2. Data
3.4.13.2.1. Mars DEMs
Mars DEM data (Valles Marineris region) sampled at a variety of spatial
resolutions.
URL: ftp://stardent.arc.nasa.gov/pub/
IP: 128.102.21.44
3.4.13.2.2. US 3-Arc-second DEMs
3 arc-second DEM data in 1 degree square segments for most of the U.S.
URL: ftp://resdgs1.er.usgs.gov/dems
IP: 130.11.52.55
3.4.13.2.3. DEMs of USA 1:250,000 scale
URL: edcftp.cr.usgs.gov/data/DEM/250/
3.4.13.2.4. ETOPO5 World Topographic Dataset
These files contain worldwide bathymetric and elevation data in meters with a
5 minute by 5 minute latitude/longitude data density.
URL: ftp://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/pub/data/etopo5.northern.bat.Z (8.3 Mb)
URL: ftp://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/pub/data/etopo5.southern.bat.Z (7.9 Mb)
IP: 130.118.7.254
Contact: norman@OCTOPUS.WR.USGS.GOV (Norman Maher)
URL: ftp://ahab.rutgers.edu/pub/gridpak/etopo5
3.4.13.2.5. Map Datasets -- DLG, DEM, TIGER USGS DLG
This is a gold mine of a site for mapping data. It is a DEM, DTM, TIGER Data
exchange site for all kinds of public domain map data.
URL: ftp://spectrum.xerox.com/pub/map/
IP: 192.70.225.78
Contact: Moore.Wbst128@Xerox.Com (Lee Moore)
3.4.13.2.6. DEMs of the San Francisco Area
The data have a horizontal resolution of 3.0 X 3.0 seconds of lat/long
degrees and have a vertical resolution of 1.0 meters.
sf24.dem 38.0 37.0 -123.0 -122.0 SAN FRANCISCO, CA
sj13.dem 38.0 37.0 -122.0 -121.0 SAN JOSE, CA
sx24.dem 37.0 36.0 -123.0 -122.0 SANTA CRUZ, CA
zp13.dem 37.0 36.0 -122.0 -121.0 MONTEREY, CA
URL: ftp://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/pub/data/dem/
IP: 130.118.7.254
Contact: norman@OCTOPUS.WR.USGS.GOV (Norman Maher)
3.4.13.2.7. DEMs of Haiti and Madagascar
These are 30 arc-second DEMs created by EROS from the elevation contours from
the Digital Chart of the World CD-ROM dataset.
URL: ftp://edcftp.cr.usgs.gov/data/30ASDCWDEM/
3.4.14. CIA World Map database
The CIA World map database is a set of coastlines, rivers, political
boundaries developed by the CIA years ago, and released via the Freedom of
Information Act. The data was captured at a scale of 1:5,000,000 I believe.
It's got a few errors as some counties have changed boundaries since its
release, but it's not bad for world maps. The data are not topologically
structured, so all you can get is lines, no polygons. Pity, that. This is all
over the place too. A few sites that have it now are:
URL: ftp://gis.queensu.ca/pub/gis/cia/
URL: ftp://ftp.cs.toronto.edu/doc/geography/
URL: ftp://ftp.uu.net/graphics/maps/WorldMap.tar.Z-split
3.4.15. City Locations
3.4.15.1. World Cities
Coarse lat/long file for cities around the world.
URL: ftp://gis.queensu.ca/pub/gis/city/
3.4.15.2. World & US Cities
URL: ftp://ftp.cs.toronto.edu/doc/geography/
3.5. Environmental
3.5.1. GERMINAL project (GIS for Environmental Management and Planning)
Document follows developments on the GERMINAL project (GIS for Environmental
Management and Planning). Subject headings are "Geographic Information
Systems" and "Environment".
URL: http://dgrwww.epfl.ch/GERMINAL/Germinal.html
3.5.2. ANU - Australian National University - Bioinformatics
URL: http://life.anu.edu.au:80/
3.5.3. ANU - Landscape Ecology Services
URL: http://life.anu.edu.au/landscape_ecology/landscape.html
3.5.4. ERIN - Australian Environmental Resources Information Network
ERIN is experimenting with providing metadata through database queries,
automatic generation of species distribution maps, biological modelling, many
and varied documents, and actual geographic information bits and bytes. They
also have links to all sorts of other interesting environmental and GIS
servers and resources.
ERIN's purpose is to make environmental information available to the
Commonwealth of Australia Department of Environment and associated agencies.
URL: http://kaos.erin.gov.au/erin.html
Contact: davidc@ERIN.GOV.AU (David Crossley)
3.5.5. HOLIT - Israel Ecological & Environmental Information System
URL: http://vms.huji.ac.il/www_teva/db000.html
3.5.6. Environmental Science Gopher at UC Santa Cruz
URL: gopher://scilibx.ucsc.edu:70/11/The Researcher/Science and
Engineering/Environmental Science
3.5.7. EnviroGopher at Carnegie Mellon University
URL: gopher://envirolink.hss.cmu.edu:70/1
3.6. Forestry
3.6.1. Forest Management DSS software
HSG (Harvest Schedule Generator) is a spatially referenced forest inventory
projection tool developed by Tom Moore and Cary Lockwood of the Petawawa
National Forestry Institute. This tool is designed to assist forest managers
and others in the design and evaluation of forest management strategies.
URL: ftp://pi19.pnfi.forestry.ca/pub/hsglite
3.6.2. Oregon State Univ, Forestry Sciences Laboratory
This gopher is maintained by the Forest Science Laboratory of Oregon State
University, Corvallis, Oregon. The primary purpose is to allow users to find
GIS (Geographic Information System) files among our rather extensive
collection of geographic data.
The gopher operates solely as an index. This means that you will not be able
to retrieve GIS files directly through the gopher system.
If you are interested in obtaining GIS data, we recommend that you first use
the gopher to identify the particular files that you want. Once you have
identified the files, please fill out the request form (if you do not have
accounts on fsl machines) and email it to:
GIS-request@fsl.orst.edu
When the available data are ready for transfer, you will receive a
confirmation of the name of your file and the date it can be accessed in an
anonymous ftp area for downloading. Data is made available within 1 - 2
working days of your request, although priority may be given to financial
benefactors.
URL: gopher://gopher.fsl.orst.edu:70/1
3.7. Geography
3.7.1. Geographic Name Server
Zipcode, population, lat/long other stats from 1980 census for US cities.
Enter name of city at the (non-existent) prompt and press Enter. Include
state (as in Ipswich, MA) or you'll get that city's information in every
state it is found. Type 'quit' to exit.
Tom Liebert (author of the GNS) reports: GNS covers only USA now, but I just
received global city data from CIA RWDB2. I'll incorporate that fairly soon.
URL: telnet://martini.eecs.umich.edu:3000
IP: 141.212.99.9, 141.212.100.9
Contact: libert@eecs.umich.edu (Tom Libert, GNS author)
3.7.2. Japan Geography
URL: http://www.ntt.jp/japan/index.html
3.7.3. Project GeoSim - Geography education software
URL: http://geosim.cs.vt.edu/index.html
3.7.4. Gazetter for the U.S.
URL: http://wings.buffalo.edu/geogw
3.7.5. Geography Datasets -- US Census Data
The file Census.part1.Z contains part 1 of the 1980 US Census county
boundaries. The other parts do not seem to be available. This site also
contains a copy of the CIA World Databank II and a shell archive file to
create two C programs to compress and/or map the WDB data (wdb-ii.Z) Note:
This site is extremely fussy about the password you use. You must use your
actual, full email address, or you won't be granted access.
URL: ftp://ftp.uu.net/pub/Census
IP: 192.48.96.9
3.7.6. CIA World Fact Book
The CIA World Factbook contains summary information about the countries of
the world including size and population,, commercial, military, and political
data.
There are many places where this data set can be found on the Internet. The
best way to find the latest versions is to use Veronica and search for "world
factbook". Also note that this is updated each year.
URL: ftp://ftp.cs.toronto.edu/doc/geography
3.8. Geology & Geophysics
3.8.1. Mineralogy
3.8.1.1. Minerals Database
This is a database containing the names and chemical formulas of all
currently accepted mineral species, 3507 or so of them. It is now available
in a plain ASCII version which is easily importable in your favorite database
program, and in a Microsoft RTF format.
URL: ftp://c.scs.uiuc.edu
Contact: mcdonald@aries.scs.uiuc.edu (Doug McDonald)
3.8.1.2. Mineral ID database
Mineral ID for the Macintosh computer is an interactive database of
minerals, crystallographic systems, and mineralogy terms for both educational
and reference purposes. For more information, e-mail me, and I will send you
a full information sheet.
Contact: liquori@lamar.ColoState.EDU (Michael Liquori)
3.8.1.3. Rock forming mineral compositional database; PROBE software
URL: ftp://perry.berkeley.edu/outgoing/donovan/
3.8.1.4. Crystallography for the Macintosh
URL: ftp://mac.archive.umich.edu/Crystal
URL: ftp://mac.archive.umich.edu/CrystalView
Contact: thomas.h.kosel.1@nd.edu (Tom Kosel)
3.8.2. Earthquakes
3.8.2.1. NCEER Strong Motion Data Facility
URL: telnet://strongmo:nceer@duke.ldgo.columbia.edu:23/8
3.8.2.2. Center for Earthquake Research and Information
(CERI Memphis St U)
URL: gopher://141.225.56.24:70/1
URL: gopher://41.225.56.24:70
3.8.2.3. USGS Branch of Global Seismology and Geomagnetism
URL: telnet://QED@neis.cr.usgs.gov
3.8.2.4. Oklahoma Earthquake Catalog
URL: gopher://wealaka.okgeosurvey1.gov:70/11/okeqcat
3.8.2.5. Earthquake Information
The Usenet newsgroup ca.earthquakes is a good source of earthquake
information and news.
Northern California
URL: finger:quake@andreas.wr.usgs.gov
Other sources
URL: finger:quake@eqinfo.seis.utah.edu
URL: finger:quake@geophys.washington.edu
Official office of emergency services bulletin site
URL: telnet://oes1.oes.ca.gov:5501
3.8.2.6. Geologic Faults Map Data
Digitized database of geologic faults (primarily for different parts of the
U.S.) and California earthquake locations.
URL: ftp://alum.wr.usgs.gov/pub/map: Faults data
URL: ftp://alum.wr.usgs.gov/pub/summary: Earthquake locations
Contact: oppen@alum.wr.usgs.gov (David Oppenheimer)
3.8.2.7. Earthquake Maps & Charts of the Northridge earthquake
This site contains data, graphs, and maps relating to the Northridge Quake.
They have been collected from sci.geo.geology and ca.earthquakes, and ftped
from caltech. There are postscript (ps), GIF (gif), and text (txt) files.
URL: ftp://laplace.stat.ucla.edu/pub/data/various/quake/
3.8.2.8. World Earthquake Data via "Finger"
URL: finger://quake@geophys.washington.edu
3.8.3. USGS Digital Map Open-File Reports
The Geologic Division of the USGS (Central Region) has a server that
functions as a repository for on-line publications. You can find the
following digital map Open-file Reports:
ofr-92-0328: The digital geologic map of the Roswell Resource Area, New
Mexico, in ARC/INFO export format.
ofr-92-0507: The digital geologic map of Colorado in ARC/INFO export format.
ofr-90-0676: Interactive Macintosh display of petroleum exploration through
time across the continental United States.
URL: ftp://greenwood.cr.usgs.gov/pub/open-file-reports/
IP: 136.177.48.5
Contact: gellis@ctr-dms1.cr.usgs.gov (Eugene Ellis)
3.8.4. Geologic finite-element software
Three finite-element programs for modeling plate deformation are now
available by anonymous FTP. They can be used to model deformation of the
lithosphere, formulate tectonic hypotheses, fit geodetic data, estimate long-
term seismic hazard, study the rheology of the plates, or teach students.
Each program is accompanied by explanatory text files, sample input and
output files, and accessory programs for help in preparing the input and
plotting graphics from the output.
Source code (FORTRAN77) is available.
URL: ftp://pong.igpp.ucla.edu/pub/pbird/read_me
Contact: Peter Bird
3.8.5. StereoNet for Windows
StereoNet for Windows is a program for plotting on stereonets and performing
3D analysis and recalculations. If you are working on any of the above named
subjects a lot of time can be saved by letting your PC do this work. The
plots are ready for publication when they come out of your printer.
Some features:
- Schmidt or Wulff nets.
- Plotting planar data, as great circles.
- Plotting points, with a number of different symbols
- Plotting density contours.
- Plotting rose diagrams.
- Plotting statistics (mean, girdle, pole to girdle)
- Plotting slip linear plots
- Color support, the user can define any color.
URL: ftp://torsken.nfh.uit.no/STEREO/
IP: 129.242.211.254
Contact: perivar@ibg.uit.no (Per Ivar Steinsund)
3.8.6. USGS - United States Geological Survey
URL: http://sun1.cr.usgs.gov
3.8.7. Arizona Geologic Survey (AzGS)
URL:
gopher://dillon.geo.ep.utexas.edu:70/11/EarthScienceRes/Publications/AZ.GeolS
urv
3.8.8. El Paso Geological Society Publication list
URL:
gopher://dillon.geo.ep.utexas.edu:70/00/EarthScienceRes/Publications/ElPasoGS
3.8.9. Computer Oriented Geological Society (COGS)
Archives Contains COGS diskettes and other software collected from COGSnet
BBS including geologic, GIS, mapping, earth science software for the PC and
Macintosh. Includes several mapping data sets of use to all, or pointers to
where they can be found. GSMAP and MOSS can be found here.
URL: ftp://ftp.csn.org/COGS/
IP: 128.138.213.21
Contact: bthoen@gisnet.com (Bill Thoen)
3.8.10. Geological Symbol Font
Font in Adobe Type 1 and True Type formats (both for the PC) contains
geological symbols. It has also been converted to a CorelDRAW "wfn" file so
it may be installed as a symbol for FCorelDRAW 3.x and 4.x.
Also CorelDRAW "pat" files containing geological patterns.
URL: ftp://opal.geology.utoronto.ca/pub/geology/corel/symbols/: Fonts
URL: ftp://opal.geology.utoronto.ca/pub/geology/corel/patterns/:
Patterns
Contact: charters@madhaus.uucp (Jim Charters)
3.8.11. CIA World Databank-II Map Data
This is a data file of coastlines, countries, rivers, islands and lakes of
the world compiled by the CIA and now de-classified into the public domain.
It's a large database; over 12 megabytes, compressed! This file is broken up
into 5 pieces, so you have to get them all separately and 'cat' them
together. The file is tightly packed in a binary format, and to read it you
will need to use the C program contained in the archive, 'domap.c'. The
national boundary data is out-of-date as there have been many changes in the
world since the late 80's. However it seems to be the best source for free
world map data.
URL: ftp://sepftp.stanford.edu/
3.8.12. Sunrise/sunset Calculations
Calculate sunrise and sunset for anyplace not 'close' to the poles. The
source includes both 'print to screen' and 'print to printer' versions.
Executable versions are here too.
URL: ftp://ftpnssl.nssl.uoknor.edu/pub/skaggs/sunrise.bas
IP: 129.15.66.34
3.8.13. World Paleomagnetic Database
Databases, programs and information related to paleomagnetism.
URL: ftp://earth.eps.pitt.edu/pub
IP: 130.49.3.1
3.8.14. Magnetic Field Computing programs
URL: ftp://ftp.ngdc.noaa.gov
Contact: npeddie@isdres.er.usgs.edu
3.8.15. Geochemistry -- NewPet Software
This is an ftp site for NewPet, a geochem/igneous petrology data handling
program. Includes ternary plots. MS-DOS compatible shareware ($25 voluntary).
URL: ftp://sparky2.esd.mun.ca
IP: 134.153.11.101
3.8.16. Geological Hypercard Stacks
Macintosh Hypercard stacks pertaining to geology: bedforms An application for
geometric simulation of sedimentary structures produced by migrating bedforms
over time. Companion to the book "Bedforms, Cross-Bedding, and Sedimentary
Structures" by David M. Rubin, published by SEPM. QuickTime animations of
selected figures from the book. Best viewed on a screen 640x480 pixels or
larger, set to 256 *grays* (not colors). Each of these files is a HyperCard
stack with instructions and a pattern for making a three-dimensional model of
one or more interesting landforms:
earthquake_effects
effects_of_ice
island_coral_reefs
loma_prieta
seven_faults
volcano map projections:
Hypertext files on USGS map projections usa-exploration:
USA Exploration -- USGS OFR 90-676. This application illustrates the
history of oil and gas exploration in the United States from 1900 to 1986.
URL: ftp://ftp.walrus.wr.usgs.gov/pub/mac
IP: 130.118.7.254
Contact: dr@octopus.wr.usgs.gov
3.8.17. University of Minnesota Soil Science Gopher
URL: gopher://gopher.soils.umn.edu:70/11
3.8.18. Time Dependent Topography Through the Glacial Cycle
This site contains data sets of topography and ice coverage during the last
glacial maximum. The topography data set contains elevation at 1 Kyr
intervals, with elevations in meters. The second data set contains ice-cover
data at 1 Kyr intervals. Area of coverage is the entire globe in a 1 x 1
degree grid, with a temporal range of 21KBP to the present.
URL: ftp://rainbow.physics.utoronto.ca/pub/iceA/README
IP: 128.100.75.19 (unofficial)
3.8.19. Water Quality Data Directory
URL: gopher://scilibx.ucsc.edu:70/7/waissrc:/.WAIS/water-quality.src
3.8.20. IGWR - Institute for Ground Water Research
URL: gopher://igwmc.mines.colorado.edu/3851/1
3.9. Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
3.9.1. Tallahassee Freenet (Internet GIS BBS)
Select SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CENTRE from their main menu.
URL: telnet://freenet.fsu.edu
3.9.2. USGS beginners tutorial on GIS
URL: http://waisqvarsa.er.usgs.gov/wais/home.html
3.9.3. GeoSim module (MigModel)
Project GeoSim is a multidisciplinary effort by members of Virginia Tech's
Departments of Geography and Computer Science, and College of Education, to
develop computer-aided education software for introductory geography at the
college and high school levels. Supported by NSF and FIPSE (US Dept. of
Education), GeoSim's goal is to produce major changes in undergraduate
geography education by applying the immense capabilities of Geographic
Information Systems (GIS) and simulation.
Project GeoSim's primary activity is the creation of a series of computerized
laboratory modules applicable to virtually all introductory geography
courses. The first module, Intlpop/Humpop is meant to teach the basics of
demographics and population modeling.
Intlpop is an interactive simulation and Humpop is a multimedia tutorial on
population issues. The version presently available runs under MS-DOS
(Intlpop alone) or MS Windows (both Humpop and Intlpop together). Versions
running under the X Window System and the Macintosh operating system should
be available sometime during Spring 1994.
MigModel, a program for studying modeling of migration patterns between
counties of the US, is now available in preliminary form. This program
allows students to select several variables from a larger list that the
student hypothesizes affect migration patterns. The patterns that would
result if the hypothesis were true are compared against the actual migration
patterns to determine the level of correlation.
URL: http://geosim.cs.vt.edu/index.html
URL: ftp://geosim.cs.vt.edu
IP: 128.173.40.85
URL: gopher://geosim.cs.vt.edu
IP: 128.173.40.85
Contact: shaffer@vtopus.cs.vt.edu (Cliff Shaffer)
Contact: carstens@vtvm1.cc.vt.edu (Bill Carstensen)
3.9.4. CERL/GRASS welcome file
URL: http://baldrick.cecer.army.mil:80/welcome.html
3.9.5. OzGIS Mapping System
OzGIS is a software system for displaying geographically referenced data,
such as Census data or environment data, as maps and diagrams on screens,
printers and plotters on an IBM PC compatible. The system can be used to
analyze socio-economic data produced by censuses and surveys and to support
management decisions associated with for example Government planning,
marketing, sales, site and personnel location, advertising. Digitized map
data (e.g.Census boundaries, GIS) and attribute data (e.g. sales,
environmental) are accepted as Ascii files and preprocessed (e.g.
amalgamation, line thinning, polygon construction, subsetting) before
display. Maps of polygons, lines and points can be displayed according to one
or two attributes along with various overlays. About 130 menus provide
extensive options for interactively designing the layout and appearance of
the map, and for attribute handling, classification, interrogation and saving
maps. Maps can be output on plotters, printers and various file types.
Applications such as territory definition and retail site catchment analysis
are supported.
URL: ftp://oak.oakland.edu
IP: 141.210.10.117
URL: ftp://wuarchive.wustl.edu
IP: 128.252.135.4
URL: ftp://archive.orst.edu
IP: 128.193.2.13
URL: ftp://ftp.uu.net
IP: 137.39.1.9
URL: ftp://nic.funet.fi
IP: 128.214.6.100
URL: ftp://src.doc.ic.ac.uk
IP: 146.169.3.7
URL: ftp://nic.switch.ch
IP: 130.59.1.40
URL: ftp://archie.au
IP: 139.130.4.6
URL: ftp://nctuccca.edu.tw
IP: 140.111.3.21
Contact: lws@ITD0.DSTO.GOV.AU (Lloyd Simons)
3.9.6. GRASS/Linux Support Group
The old address (st00@siuemus) is no longer valid. For information or
technical support on GRASS/Linux, please send a message to the following new
address.
Contact: CCAO@SIUEMUS.BITNET
Contact: ahrensl@daisy.siue.edu
XIS Solutions
Box 1459, SIUE
Edwardsville, IL 62026
Tel: 618-692-2090
3.9.7. GRASS GIS Source Code
In addition to the GRASS GIS source code, there is an extensive database for
the Spearfish (South Dakota) area to be used with GRASS. Although intended
for GRASS, some of the data could easily be used for other purposes. For
example, Arc/Information can display GRASS raster data. The README in /grass
says that it is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.)
URL: ftp://moon.cecer.army.mil/grass
IP: 129.229.1.16
3.9.8. Idrisi Files FTP site
This is the ftp site for Idrisi support files.
URL: ftp://midget.towson.edu/pub/gis
The Idrisi FAQ file:
URL: ftp://midget.towson.edu/IDRISI/OTHER
3.9.9. Miscellaneous GIS source code
This site has been known to briefly contain some interesting-looking files on
the subjects of GIS, MOSS, mapping and other code fragments and subroutines
along the same lines.
URL: ftp://ftp.blm.gov/pub/gis/
IP: 158.68.32.62
Contact: skatz@dsc.blm.gov
3.9.10. Hydrology
USGS Streamflow Data sets 1874-1988 This site contains data on USGS
streamflow statistics from 1874 to 1988 (that's no typo... it's 1874).
The USGS Open-File Report 92-129, "Hydro-Climatic Data Network (HCDN): A
U.S. Geological Survey streamflow data set for the United States for the
study of climate variations, 1874-1988", by J.R. Slack and Jurate Maciunas
Landwehr is available here also, and serves as documentation for the data
set. See the 1ST_READ.ME file for details.
URL: ftp://srv1rvares.er.usgs.gov/hcdn92
IP: 130.11.51.209
3.10. GPS & Geodesy
GPS satellite current constellation status.
URL: finger:gps@geomac.se.unb.ca
3.10.1. GPS & Loran Information Center, U.S. Coast Guard
This service is actually a Bulletin Board System (BBS) linked up to the
Internet. From this site you can reach many other government sites and
resources.
URL: telnet://fedworld.gov
3.10.2. GPStech Mailing List
Mailing list for the discussion of GPS technical issues. The intended
audience is earth scientists and geodesists interested in high-precision GPS
geodesy.
The mailing list is accessible by sending a message to the server
Server: gpstech-request@cotopaxi.stanford.edu
Contact: Jeff Freymueller at Stanford
3.10.3. CANSPACE - Canadian Space Geodesy Forum
This site is one of the best for GPS and Geodesy information
URL: gopher://unbmvs1.csd.unb.ca:1570/1EXEC%3aCANSPACE
3.10.4. Earth Disc image
This is a 2500x2499 pixel full-disc 11.5um (infrared) image of the earth
taken by the METEOSAT 4 satellite on 16 September 1993.
Rick Kohrs (rickk@ssec.wisc.edu) colored the image as follows. He used a
threshold temperature to determine which pixels in the image corresponded to
clouds. He then removed the cloud pixels from consideration. Since the
temperatures over land and sea overlap, he used a base map to separate the
remaining pixels into sea and land groups. At this point he had three
partial images: (a) clouds, (b) unclouded sea, and (c) unclouded land. Based
on temperatures he colored each of these separately using an appropriate
fraction of the total number of cells available in an 8-bit color map. The
combined image you see here uses the whole set of 256 colors.
URL: ftp://ssec.wisc.edu/pub/dws/em930916.jpg: JPEG version
URL: ftp://ssec.wisc.edu/pub/dws/em930916.gif: GIF version
IP: 144.92.108.61
3.11. Mapping
3.11.1. GeoVu - Windows Mapping software
URL: ftp://ftp.ngdc.noaa.gov/Acess_Tools
Contact: amh@ngdc.noaa.gov (Allen Hittelman)
3.11.2. JHU/APL Digital relief maps of U.S.
URL: http://ageninfo.tamu.edu/apl-us/
3.11.3. WWW map for Japan
URL: http://www.ntt.jp/japan/map
3.11.4. VPFVIEW (DCW) program for UNIX (Sun workstations)
Program for UNIX systems to view maps from the DMA's Digital Chart of the
World CD-ROM data set.
URL: ftp://jupiter.drev.dnd.ca/pub/gis/vpfview
IP: 131.132.32.2
3.11.5. EPI-MAP GIS source and data
Thematic mapping system developed by the Center for Disease Control and
Prevention in Atlanta, GA. (USA). Includes many data sets of various country
political boundaries down to the state/province (2nd order) level. US
counties are also included.
URL: ftp://oak.oakland.edu/pub/msdos/mapping/epi-map*
IP: 141.210.10.117
3.11.6. GMT - Generic Mapping Tools software source
URL: ftp://kiawe.soest.hawaii.edu/pub/gmt
IP: 128.171.151.16
3.11.7. GRASS GIS source for LINUX
URL: ftp://topquark.cecer.army.mil/pub/grass
IP: 129.229.32.13
3.11.8. KHOROS - Scientific Visualizaion Software
URL: pprg.eece.unm.edu/pub/khoros/release
IP: 129.24.24.10
3.11.9. MapInfo & MapBasic Files
MapBaisc applications, many with source code, data sets for MapInfo, and
information files of tips and tricks for working with MapInfo. See also
MAPINFO-L , the MapInfo mailing list.
URL: ftp://ftp.csn.org/pub/mapinfo/
IP: 128.138.213.21
Contact: bthoen@gisnet.com (Bill Thoen)
3.11.10. MOSS - PC GIS
PC MOSS executables and data.
URL: ftp://ftp.csn.org/COGS/MOSS/
IP: 128.138.213.21
Contact: skatz@dsc.blm.gov (Sol Katz)
3.11.11. Sample ETOPO5 data set relief images
Texas A&M University
URL: ftp://ageninfo.tamu.edu/11/apl-us
IP: 128.194.173.6
3.11.12. LINUX - UNIX on DOS platform
URL: ftp://sc.tamu.edu
IP: 128.194.167.3
3.11.13. MAPGEN/PLOTGEN Mapping Software
This is the primary source of the MAPGEN/PLOTGEN public-domain software.
Other source code of general interest, including the USGS General
Cartographic Transformation Package (GCTP-II), is also available here. A
newer projection package, proj4.2 is available here.
URL: ftp://charon.er.usgs.gov/pub/
IP: 128.128.40.24
Contact: gie@charon.er.usgs.gov (G.I. Evenden)
3.11.14. USGS General Cartographic Transformation Package
Source code for the USGS General Cartographic Transformation Package (GCTP-
II). This software can be used to calculate lat/long conversions between
various projections used on USGS maps.
URL: ftp://isdres.er.usgs.gov/usgs/gctp/
IP: 130.11.48.2
3.11.15. Generic Mapping Tools (GMT) Software
Contains the Generic Mapping Tools (gmt) software by Paul Wessel for map
projections, spatial interpolation, contouring, 3D perspective, raster
processing (postscript). This is C code designed for UNIX workstations (Sun,
DEC, SGI, and NeXT).
URL: http://www.soest.hawaii.edu/soest/about.ftp.html
URL: ftp://kiawe.soest.hawaii.edu/pub/gmt/
IP: 128.171.151.16
Contact: wessel@soest.hawaii.edu (Paul Wessel)
3.11.16. USGS Cartographic Software and Data Documentation
The National Mapping Division of the U. S. Geological Survey (NMD) provides a
national series of base cartographic data. Computer software supporting
these data is primarily in the FORTRAN language. The software programs are
supported on a variety of mainframe, minicomputer, and workstation hardware
platforms. This software was previously available to the general public only
on 9-track magnetic tape or diskette through the Earth Sciences Information
Center (ESIC) for a nominal reproduction and handling fee. Fifteen FORTRAN
programs, sample data and job control language are now available on Internet
using file transfer protocol (FTP). A limited amount of soft-copy computer
program documentation is also available in both Word Perfect and ASCII.
URL: ftp://nmdpow9.er.usgs.gov/
IP: 130.11.52.92
Contact: mlinck@usgs.gov (Michael K. Linck, Jr.)
3.11.17. Oceanography Physical oceanography data
URL: ftp://shrimp.jpl.nasa.gov
3.11.18. Ocean Network Information Center
OCEANIC database -- data about ocean currents for climatic change, subduction
zones and deep sea dumping, among other things. A list of information and
oceanographers involved in the WOCE project is also available. Also contains
descriptions of the following data sets:
NODC data sets
NCAR data sets
Hawaii Sea Level Center data sets
JPL DAAC (formerly NODS)
ECMWF data sets
NSIDC data sets
University of Miami data sets
University of Rhode Island data sets
CDIAC data sets
URL: telnet://oceanic@delocn.udel.edu
URL: gopher://diu.cms.udel.edu/
URL: http://diu.cms.udel.edu/
IP: 128.175.24.1
3.11.19. Marine and Aquatic Sciences Libraries (UC Santa Cruz)
URL: gopher://gopher.ucsc.edu:70/11/The Library/Other Libraries/Marine
and Aquatic Sciences Serials Lists
3.11.20. National Oceanographic Data Center (NODC, NOAA)
URL: gopher://gopher.nodc.noaa.gov:70/11/
3.11.21. Virginia Coast Reserve Information System (VCRIS)
URL: gopher://atlantic.evsc.virginia.edu:70/1
3.11.22. Geological Survey Atlantic Marine Geology
This is a good gateway to other resources, Marine geology, Bathymetry, Great
Lakes and more.
URL: gopher://bramble.er.usgs.gov:70/1
3.11.23. Bedford Institute of Oceanography (Canada) Gopher System
URL: gopher://biome.bio.dfo.ca:70/1
3.11.24. Ocean Network Information Center Software
Home of the World Ocean Circulation Experiment (WOCE) Data Information Unit
(DIU). Files include programs to do various oceanographic computations.
URL: ftp://delocn.udel.edu/FORTRAN
IP: 128.175.24.1
Contact: walt@delocn.udel.edu
3.11.25. East Coast Tidal Heights & Winds Database
From the file "README" at this site: "This account is intended to provide an
easily accessible data base of tidal heights and winds along the U.S. east
coast. This project of the FSU Sea Level Center is funded by C&GC, NOAA.
The data set is at present still being accumulated: In the directory
'pub/Tidedata' files labeled .hrly. are hourly data from standard NOAA tidal
stations; monthly data are labeled .mon. etc Thus, "fernand.mon.9791" is
monthly data, Fernandina, Fla, 1897-1991; the data are in standard NOAA
format: tides in hundredths of ** FEET** relative to the mean for 1960-1978
National Tidal Datum epoch. (missing data are 9999's) In the directory
pub/Opcplot is a set of files from Dr Murray Brown; a flexible set of
routines for plotting ocean data; see readme file. In the directory
pub/Tides: a Shareware program "Tides" computes tidal heights and currents;
in QuickBasic,for IBM PC-comps; In the directory pub/LiveAtlas is a set of
files of the oceanographic atlas of Luyten & Stommel. Please see the readme
file. In the directory 'pub' the single file "tsftdem.ftp" is a set of files
which constitute the "terribly slow Fourier transform" that recovers the low-
frequency spectrum of a gappy data set (under Matlab)"
URL: ftp://atlantic.ocean.fsu.edu/pub/Tidedata
IP: 128.186.3.39
Contact: sturges@atlantic.ocean.fsu.edu
3.11.26. Sea-surface temperature data (near real-time)
The data are AVHRR images within the radius of reception of the university's
HRPT station, approximately 5S to 45N and 125W to 165E. Other tiles (windows)
are available over California, Gulf of Mexico and West Atlantic as well.
URL: ftp://satftp.soest.hawaii.edu/pub/avhrr/images
IP: 128.171.154.29
Contact: sat_lab@soest.hawaii.edu
3.11.27. Digital relief images of USA
Topographic relief images created from the ETOPO5 data set by Ray Sterner.
URL: http://ageninfo.tamu.edu/apl-us/
URL: gopher://ageninfo.tamu.edu/11/apl-us.
Contact: hmueller@amethyst.tamu.edu (Hal Mueller)
3.11.28. Color Shaded Relief Map of the U.S.
A color shaded relief map of the US is available as 60 GIF images.
Individual GIF images cover a 5 deg by 5 deg area. These images are being
made available on a trial basis on our ftp site. Please do not copy more than
1 or 2 images during working hours (8:30 to 7:00 pm Eastern Standard Time) or
they may have to be removed.
The elevation data is from ETOPO5 which has a horizontal resolution of 1/2
arc minute for both East/West and North/South, and a vertical resolution of
20 feet. The vector data (coastlines, rivers, boundaries) are from the world
vector data base. There are some areas where the two data bases have minor
differences in positioning, most noticeable for some rivers. The errors are
not constant over the map and no attempt has been made to correct for them in
this version of the map.
URL: ftp://fermi.jhuapl.edu/pub/gifmap
IP: 128.244.147.18
Contact: sterner@tesla.jhuapl.edu (Ray Sterner)
3.11.29. Diamondhead Oahu 3D GIF Image
Images of a honolulu dem file converted to several .gif files.
URL: ftp://ftp.cerf.net/pub/inbound/KV_TMP
3.11.30. 3D DEM images of San Francisco
Images of USGS San Francisco topography created with VisionForm's Vdm; JPEG
compressed.
URL: ftp://ftp.cerf.net/pub/inbound/KV_TMP/README_SANF
Contact: jsquires@nic.cerf.net (James A. Squires)
3.11.31. Digital relief maps of U.S.
Created from the ETOPO5 data set (5 arc-minute resolution)
URL: http://www.doc.ic.ac.uk/public/geology/maps/gifmaps/
URL: ftp://src.doc.ic.ac.uk/geology/maps/gifmaps
IP: 146.169.2.10
3.11.32. Mid-East Maps from 1000 BCE to Gulf War
This service is primarily dedicated to information about Israel politics, and
other government information, but the "graphics" option contains GIF maps of
Israel and the nearby Arab states. Maps depict the limits of the Kingdom of
David and Solomon of 1000 BCE to missile strikes during the Gulf War.
URL: gopher://israel-info.gov.il
3.11.33. US GeoData indexes
These indexes are the same as the graphic indexes showing the availability of
the DEM 7.5' and 15' Units, DEM 1-Degree Units, DLG 7.5' and 15' Units, DLG
30' Units, LULC 30' Units, LULC 1-Degree Units, CD ROM Data, and also about
400 DOQ listings.
URL: ftp://greenwood.cr.usgs.gov/pub/open-file-reports/
IP: 136.177.48.5
Contact: gellis@ctr-dms1.cr.usgs.gov (Eugene Ellis)
3.11.35. Color Shaded Relief Map Images
GIF images are made with ER Mapper.
URL: ftp://earth.eps.pitt.edu/pub/ermapper/
IP: 130.49.3.1
3.12. Paleontology
3.12.1. University of California - Berkeley, Museum of Paleontology
URL: gopher://ucmp1.berkeley.edu:70/1
3.13. Remote Sensing
3.13.1. AVHRR Images - Western US
AVHRR (Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer) images from 1989 through 7
Jan 1992 cover CO, WY, KS, NE, and NM, as well as parts of AZ, UT, OK, and
TX. Since 7 Jan 1992, coverage includes these plus CA, OR, NV, WA, and MT,
to 1000 km off Pacific coast. Total coverage of US for 1989-present will be
available soon. West coast data from 1980-1985 will be available some time
this year.
Images are 1024 lines x 1024 elements before 7 Jan 1992, 2560 lines x 1024
elements after. Images are 1 km resolution and 8-bit format.
Contact Tim Kelley by e-mail kelley@sanddunes.scd.ucar.edu or telephone
303/497-1221 for login, password, and manual. Service is free to Internet
users and is funded by NASA.
URL: telnet://sanddunes.scd.ucar.edu (for login password, contact Tim
Kelly)
Contact: kelley@sanddunes.scd.ucar.edu (Tim Kelly)
3.13.2. Satellite Images
URL: http://web.nexor.co.uk/places/satellite.html
3.13.3. SRSC - Space Remote Sensing Center satellite flood images
(U.S./Europe)
URL: http://ma.itd.com:8000/flood.html
3.13.4. EROS Data Center, the USGS repository for Remote Sensing data
URL: http://sun1.cr.usgs.gov/eros-home.html
3.13.5. Institute for Photogrammetry - University of Stuttgart
URL: http://hpux.bauingenieure.uni-stuttgart.de
3.13.6. NASA - Images from the Voyager and Magellan missions
URL: ftp://explorer.arc.nasa.gov/pub/SPACE/
IP: 128.102.32.18
3.13.7. Images of Planets
Planetary images from Magellean and Viking missions. News about other NASA
missions.
URL: ftp://ames.arc.nasa.gov/pub/SPACE/CDROM/
URL: ftp://ames.arc.nasa.gov/pub/SPACE/GIF/
Famous image of Earth taken by one of the Apollo missions to the moon:
URL: ftp://ames.arc.nasa.gov/pub/SPACE/GIF/earth.gif
IP: 128.102.18.3
3.13.8. Snow Cover Satellite Images
US Map of snow cover for the US, derived from 12km reduction of GOES data.
Also 1km resolution snow cover maps of California and Nevada, Snow Water
Equivalent and other images The National Operational Hydrologic Remote
Sensing Center is now distributing satellite snow data derived from AVHRR and
GOES for major portions of the U.S., southern Canada and Alaska. North
America is split into 26 windows, each approx 1000x1000 pixels, at a
resolution of 1.1 km/pixel. There are a number of types of GIF images in this
directory: the Satellite Snow Cover Maps, weekly national and regional
summaries and a special blow-up of the Upper Colorado basin.
URL: ftp://snow.nohrsc.nws.gov/pub/snow
IP: 192.46.108.1
Contact: tim@snow.nohrsc.nws.gov (Tim Szeliga)
3.13.9. Space Shuttle Earth Observation Project Photography Database
Space Shuttle Earth Observation Project photography database of the Flight
Science Support Office (FSSO). Contains references to over 120,000
photographs of Earth from space during the last 3 decades. Also some
digitized images. These are in band- sequential format with a 512-byte
header, and 512 x 512 bytes of red, green, and blue data layers. The images
are stored in .DAT files and are binary. There are two types of photos
available: 1024 x 1024 and 512 x 512. Some are 3 channel, Some are 1 channel.
Note: Get the file 'pho.list' to see descriptions of selected images, and
which are color and which are grey-scale. The 1024x1024 are 1 channel and
the 512x512 are 3 channel. Adobe Photoshop (Macintosh) reads these just
fine.
URL: ftp://sseop.jsc.nasa.gov
IP: 146.154.11.34
Contact: pitts@sn.jsc.nasa.gov (Dr. David E. Pitts, Manager)
3.13.10. NOAA-11/12 Mosaic Images of North America
NOAA-11/12 mosaic GIF images of North America derived from HRPT (High
Resolution Picture Transmission) data stream
URL: ftp://rainbow.physics.utoronto.ca/pub/sat_images
IP: 128.100.75.19 (unofficial)
Contact: moore@rainbow.physics.utoronto.ca (Professor G.W.K. Moore)
3.13.11. AVHRR sample images and viewers - U.S. Weather Service Hydrologic RS
Center
URL: ftp://snow.nohrsc.nws.gov/AVHRR_sample
IP: 192.46.108.1
3.13.12. Satellite images
URL: http://web.nexor.co.uk/places/satellite.html
3.14. Space & Planetary Science
3.14.1. CASS - Center for Advanced Space Studies
The Center for Advanced Space Studies (previously Lunar/Planetary Institute,
or LPI) provides resources on geology, geophysics, astronomy and
astrophysics. Support services are provided for other departments, such as
publications, and computer. Materials on these topics are available. Menu
driven -- use VT100 emulation or equivalent.
URL: telnet://cass:online@cass.jsc.nasa.gov
URL: http://cass.jsc.nasa.gov/CASS_home.html
Contact: bigwood@cass.jsc.nasa.gov (David Bigwood)
3.14.2. SPAN - Space Physics Analysis Network
Space Physics Analysis Network (SPAN) Network Information Center (NIC),
managed by the National Space Science Data Center (NSSDC), an online facility
to provide a central source for information.
URL: telnet://span_nic@nssdca.gsfc.nasa.gov
3.14.3. NED - NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database
NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database
URL: telnet://ned@ipac.caltech.edu
IP: 131.215.139.35
3.14.4. Earth, space science data
URL: ftp://huntress.jpl.nasa.gov
3.14.5. JPL public information
URL: ftp://pubinfo.jpl.nasa.gov/
3.14.6. The NASA Home Page
URL: http://hypatia.gsfc.nasa.gov/NASA_homepage.html
3.15. Standards
3.15.1. Spatial Data Standards documents
Documentation on the Distributed Spatial Data Library (DSDL), 1992 ASTM
Spatial Data Standard, and policy statements.
URL: ftp://dis2qvarsa.er.usgs.gov/docs
(Mar 1993) Metadata Standard documents, FGDC definitions, minutes of ASTM,
GIS/LIS and URISA meetings
URL: ftp://dis2qvarsa.er.usgs.gov/metadata
3.15.2. European Mapping Standards & Reference systems
MEGRIN (Multipurpose European Ground-Related Information Network) is an
initiative of the Comité Européen des Responsables de la Cartographie
Officielle - C.E.R.C.O.
The concept of MEGRIN is to be a service open to all of those who want to use
in their own systems digital spatial data which are produced and
administrated in other systems. There you can find information about national
spatial information systems in Europe and the European Transfer Format (ETF)
(Note: this site may be closed after June 1, 1994)
URL: telnet://megrin:megrin@v2.ifag.de
IP: 141.74.240.1
3.15.3. Nova Scotia Land Information Standards Initiative
The Province of Nova Scotia, under the direction of the Department of
Municipal Affairs, has formed the Nova Scotia Land Information Standards
Committee. This committee has been established to address the issues
surrounding the development of land-related information standards within Nova
Scotia. The initiative is an open, consensus building one which has
representation from a variety of organization including: federal,
provincial, municipal and private sector. Efforts are now underway to
develop a communication strategy to disseminate information regarding the
activities of the committee and its associated task groups. If you or your
organization are interested in the Nova Scotia standards initiative and would
like additional information either on the process or how you might become
involved, please contact Ed Light, Land Information Analyst, Department of
Municipal Affairs, Land Information Management Services Division [phone]
(902) 424-3761; [fax] (902) 424-5872; or [e-mail] poirier@fox.nstn.ns.ca
Contact: poirier@FOX.NSTN.NS.CA (Mark Poirier)
3.15.4. FGDC metadata standard
The latest documents on the (US) Federal Geographic Data Committee's (FGDC)
draft of the spatial metadata standard is available in WordPerfect (ver.
5.1), and postscript formats.
URL: ftp://isdres.er.usgs.gov/GDC/
IP: 130.11.48.2
URL: ftp://waisqvarsa.er.usgs.gov/wais/docs/
IP: 130.11.51.187
Contact: GDC@USGS.GOV
Contact: MDOMARAT@USGS.GOV (Michael A. Domaratz)
3.15.5. Spatial Data Transfer Standard
This seems to be the official site for informaiton and source code in support
of the SDTS standard. This site contains files of all the text to the latest
release of the Spatial Data Transfer Standard (SDTS). The standard is quite
extensive and covers every type of spatial data that you are ever likely to
encounter. A must-read for GIS data developers! You can also find sample SDTS
data sets including DLG-3, TIGER, and digital orthophoto quarterquadrangle. A
large collection of SDTS source code is available here too.
URL: ftp://sdts.er.usgs.gov/pub/sdts
IP: 130.11.52.170
Contact: sdts@usgs.gov
3.15.6. NMD Map Standards Documents (DLG, DOQ)
The National Mapping Division of the U.S. Geological Survey now offers
certain of its computer software programs and associated documentation on
Internet. The NMD provides a national series of base cartographic data.
Computer software supporting these data is primarily in the FORTRAN language.
The software programs are supported on a variety of mainframe, minicomputer,
and workstation hardware platforms. This software was previously available
to the general public only on 9-track magnetic tape or diskette through the
Earth Sciences Information Center (ESIC) for a nominal reproduction and
handling fee. Fifteen FORTRAN programs, sample data and job control language
are now available on Internet using file transfer protocol (FTP). A limited
amount of soft-copy computer program documentation is also available in both
Word Perfect and ASCII. Additional documentation will be added. Any
documentation not available via FTP can be obtained in hard copy from USGS's
Earth Sciences Information Center for a nominal charge. Ordering information
and price quotes may be obtained by calling 1-800-USA-MAPS.
URL: ftp://nmdpow9.er.usgs.gov/public
IP: 130.11.52.92
Contact: mlinck@usgs.gov (Michael K. Linck, Jr.)
3.15.7. Open Geodata Interoperability Specification (OGIS)
Draft specs (OGIS is sponsored by the Open GIS Foundation)
URL: ftp://moon.cecer.army.mil/ogis/spec
3.15.8. Metadata standards and minutes of GISLIS, ASTM, URISA meetings
URL: ftp://dis2qvarsa.er.usgs.gov/metadata
3.16. Transportation
3.16.1. Institute for Transportation Research and Education at the U. of
North Carolina
URL: http://itre.uncecs.edu
3.17. Meteorology
Stern, Illana (1994), "Sources of Meteorological Data Frequently Asked
Questions (FAQ)". Usenet news.answers (bi-monthly). digital text file, 68K
This is the best source for online meteorological resources. It is well-
maintained, accurate, and pretty much the authoritative reference on the
subject.
This document contains a good introduction to Internet use and resources, and
specifically covers information on the following topics:
1) Current weather (satellite images)
a) North America
b) Europe
c) Pacific
d) Other
2) Current weather and forecasts (maps, radar, soundings)
3) Current weather and forecasts (text)
4) Special event information (may be transient)
5) Other images
6) Map data
7) Research data and metadata
8) Software
9) Pointers to other resources
To receive this document via e-mail, send a message to mail-
server@rtfm.mit.edu with the line:
send /pub/usenet/news.answers/weather/data/part1
in the body. Other sources are listed below.
URL: ftp://rtfm.mit.edu/pub/usenet/news/answers/weather/data/part1
URL: ftp://vmd.cso.uiuc.edu/wx/sources.doc
URL: http://www.cis.ohio-state.edu/hypertext/faq/usenet/weather/top.html
Contact: ilana@ncar.ucar.edu (Ilana Stern)
3.17.1. CDIAC - Climatic Data Sets Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis
Center
Contains data sets of world-wide climatic data including Atmospheric CO2
content, tree-core/precip. correllations, historical air temp., pressure,
precip. (some going back to the 1600's!) for world, global paleoclimate to
6000 B.P., historical weather station data back to 1800's, and more.
URL: ftp://cdiac.esd.ornl.gov/pub
URL: ftp://suns01.esd.ornl.gov/pub
IP: 128.219.24.36
Contact: OMNET: CDIAC
Contact: INTERNET: CDP@STC10.CTD.ORNL.GOV
Contact: BITNET: CDP@ORNLSTC
3.18. Wildlife
3.18.1. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) WAIS Server
The following items can be found here:
1. A Catalog of Automated Information Systems (CAIS) of the FWS. This
catalog of metadata (descriptive information) lists both active and
proposed information systems. Contact points are included for each
system.
2. The CAIS currently describes 87 information systems. A new version of
the CAIS will be available by the end of June. This version will serve
updated metadata on 120 systems.
3. A description of the various servers (WAIS, World Wide Web, Gopher, File
Transfer Protocol, etc.) maintained by the FWS.
4. State codes, County codes, and USGS Hydrologic Units, as defined in FIPS
publications 5-2, 6-4 and 103.
5. The latest copy of the "Content Standards for Digital Spatial Metadata"
produced by the Federal Geographic Data Committee.
6. The President's Executive Order implementing the National Spatial Data
Infrastructure.
7. A list of State fish and wildlife agency contacts for fish and wildlife
information systems produced by the Fish and Wildlife Information
Exchange.
8. The WinWAIS client software produced by the U.S. Geological Survey for
accessing WAIS servers.
9. The MOSAIC client software for accessing World Wide Web servers.
The easiest way to establish communications with this WAIS server is to
access the Directory of Servers, search for "wildlife" (without the
quotes), and download the address information.
URL: wais://
USFWS_Region_9_Info_Res_Mgt_Data_Admin:1028//data/wais/spxwais/irmindex/irmse
rv
IP: 164.159.126.3
Contact: fishera@mail.fws.gov (Dr. Alan R. Fisher)
3.18.2. USFWS Forensics Laboratory
URL: ftp://ash.lab.r1.fws.gov/
URL: http://ash.lab.r1.fws.gov/
Contact: mitchellStu@mail.fws.gov
3.18.3. USFWS National Wetlands Inventory
URL: ftp://192.189.43.33
Contact: herman@enterprise.nwi.fws.gov
3.18.4. USFWS Division of Information Resources Management Library Server
The library server is an automated mechanism for distributing information via
Internet mail. The library server responds to requests for specific files.
For more information, send an e-mail message to r9irmlib@mail.fws.gov with
"send help" (without the quotes) as the subject.
URL: mailto:r9irmlib@mail.fws.gov
Contact: fishera@mail.fws.gov
3.18.5. USFWS Division of Refuges WWW Server
URL: http://bluegoose.arw.r9.fws.gov/
Contact: furnisss@mail.fws.gov