This tutorial topic addresses the links found on the SpatialData at UAS homepage. Each link on the homepage corresponds to a region of the website. Below are descriptions of each website region and their corresponding links.
Data Download:Spatial data and metadata are available for immediate download on the Data Download Page.
Atlas:Several map products created using ther data available on the Data Download page are available for viewing and download.
Interactive GIS: SpatialData at UAS Internet Map Services (IMS) are available for viewing and editing under the Interactive GIS link. These map services require only an internet browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape. The services are best viewed with IE 5 and above. Edited maps can easily be printed using your printer.
Tutorial: Use the tutorial for help with downloading data and metadata, finding GIS freeware, unpacking data, using the Internet Map Services (IMS), and to learn more about GIS and SpatialData at UAS.
Links:Find more data, metadata, GIS data sources and software providers, GIS resources, and visit SpatialData at UAS partners and affiliates.
A note on GIS user facilites and abilities:
There are many levels of GIS users; this website is designed to serve several levels of data access and GIS data display.
- Beginning and Novice GIS users will find the web-based Internet Map Services (IMS) easiest to use, as they do not require any GIS software, data decompression software, or GIS-specific training to access and manipulate GIS data. The available maps are viewable and editable using your internet browser, and the finished map is printable using your printer at home or work.
- Intermediate, advanced, or professional GIS users who do not have access to ESRI ArcGIS or other licensed GIS products can download and use the various GIS freeware available through the Software Tutorial page. Once installed, GIS freeware can be used to download, unpack, and manipulate the spatial data available on our Data Download page. The web-based Internet Map Services are also useful tools for non-licensed GIS users.
- Intermediate, advanced, or professional GIS users with licensed GIS software may prefer to skip the tutorial altogether and simply download data and metadata from the Data Download Page. Web-based Internet Map Services are also useful for previewing the data available through the Data Download page.
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