Sources of Digital Spatial Data for Geographic Information Systems.

Abstract

Several computer programs are available to help Army installations plan military training activities while ensuring environmental quality and protecting natural resources. One such system, the Geographic Resources Analysis Support System (GRASS), requires digital spatial information for developing area-specific databases. This information previously was available only on a limited basis. Today, many more digital spatial data sources have come into existence. Use of such sources, compared with generating new data, can usually save an installation a large amount of time and money. In addition, these sources ensure minimum standards for accuracy and quality. This report identifies digital data sources to help installations evaluate the feasibility of implementing systems such as GRASS. Included is a list of the following characteristics for each source: format, scale/resolution, coverage, media, costs, and a textual description. Keywords: Army facilities, Army training.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA189788

Entities

People

  • Mark O. Johnson
  • William D. Goran

Organizations

  • Construction Engineering Research Laboratory

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Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Birds
  • Computer Programs
  • Data Centers
  • Databases
  • Digital Data
  • Engineering
  • Environment
  • Environmental Protection
  • Geographic Information Systems
  • Geographic Regions
  • Geography
  • Geological Surveys
  • Information Systems
  • Natural Resources
  • Remote Sensing
  • United States

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  • Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy Engineering.
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  • Software Engineering.