The Topographic Engineering Center (TEC) compiled maps and other data to support the humanitarian mission to the Republic of Georgia. Visit: http://tec.army.mil/Georgia/GeorgiaMap.html
Archive for August, 2008
Georgia Map Resources
Published August 19, 2008 Maps Leave a CommentTags: conflict, Georgia, Maps, TEC
Fall GIS and Map Workshops
Published August 18, 2008 Mapping Applications , Maps , Training and Workshops Leave a CommentTags: GIS, mapping, Training and Workshops
Google Earth and Google Maps
Woodruff Library Room 314
1:45 a.m. – 12:35 p.m. Friday, November 7th, 2008
This workshop provides an introduction to the different types of virtual globes and online map applications that are available and explores how they can be used in research and instruction. Although the primary focus will be on Google Earth and Google Maps the workshop will also demonstrate other applications available.
Understanding Geographic Information Systems
Woodruff Library Room 314
11:45 a.m. – 12:35 p.m. Friday, November, 14th, 2008
A Geographic Information System (GIS) is a collection of computer hardware, software, and geographic data for capturing, managing, analyzing, and displaying all forms of geographically referenced information. Learn more about this technology and how it can be used for research and projects in the business, humanities, and the health, natural, or social sciences.
Working with Digital Topographic Maps
Woodruff Library Room 314
11:45 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. Friday, October 24th, 2008
Many paper topographic maps are now available in a new digital format known as GeoPDF. This workshop explains how to find and download maps, how to read topographic maps, and how to make use of the special functionality associated with a GeoPDF.
Locating Maps and Geospatial Data
Woodruff Library Room 314
11:45 a.m. – 12:35 p.m. Wednesday, October 1st, 2008
Get tips on finding maps and geospatial data and learn about new and important changes in spatial data infrastructures. Techniques on how to convert analog source data to digital will also be covered.
[NEW!] Working with the Global Positioning System (GPS)
Woodruff Library Room 314
5:00 p.m. – 5:50 p.m. Friday, September 26th, 2008
A “hands on” workshop that covers the fundamentals of the Global Positioning System (GPS) and how it can be used in research. Workshop will begin in the classroom and then we will move outdoors to capture data. *Please note the workshop will officially end at 5:50 but participants will have the option to continue data collection beyond that time.
The Electronic Data Center will be closed from Tuesday, August 5th through Monday, August 11th. We will re-open for business at 9:00AM on Tuesday, August 12.
