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Created: 2010-09-06 14:24:00

Updated: 2010-09-06 14:50:00

Responsible Thematic Node: Interiors & Surfaces

Short Name: U.S.G.S. Planetary GIS Web Server - PIGWAD

Brief description: Planetary Interactive G.I.S. Database

URL: http://webgis.wr.usgs.gov/index.html

Type: DATA/Laboratory

English Language: YES

Restricted access: NO

Longer description:
(1) Produce a web-based, user-friendly interface aimed at the planetary research community that will support Geographic Information Systems (GIS) graphical, statistical, and spatial tools for analyses of planetary data, including the distribution of planetary GIS tutorials, tools, programs, and information; (2) Create planetary GIS databases consisting of peer-reviewed digital geologic maps, feature maps, topography, and remote-sensing data under the scientific oversight of the NASA Geologic Mapping Subcommittee (GEMS); and (3) Support and encourage the use of GIS in planetary research including geospatial open standards.

Non EPN location: USGS, USA

Contributor: Tirsch

Last updater: Tirsch

This is a copy (not an original): NO

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