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Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Software for Macintosh Computers
 Entry ID: 01-MAC-GIS-Software-00

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Summary
Abstract: (Summary adapted from the macGIS web site)

macGIS 3.0 streamlines all the steps involved in creating and using a
raster geographic information system, from scanning source maps and
digitizing new data on-screen to generating new maps and wire-frame
views for use in desk top publishing.

Analytic functions include Boolean overlay, proximity and coincidence,
visibility, and a wide array of ... View entire text
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Description: macGIS 3.0 streamlines all the steps involved in creating and
using a raster geographic information system, from scanning source
maps and
digitizing new data on-screen to generating new maps and
wire-frame views for use in desk top publishing.

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Caption Description:  Aspect image of Muddy Creek watershed in Oregon.

Service Citation
Originators: David Hulse
Title: macGIS
Provider: University of Oregon, Eugene
Edition: Version 3.0
URL: http://ise.uoregon.edu/macGIS/macGISHomePage.html
Service Keywords
DATA ANALYSIS AND VISUALIZATION >GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS >DESKTOP GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS Parameter Definition

Science Keywords
LAND SURFACE >LAND USE/LAND COVER >LAND COVER Parameter Definition
LAND SURFACE >LAND USE/LAND COVER >LAND USE CLASSES Parameter Definition
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ISO Topic Category
ELEVATION
GEOSCIENTIFIC INFORMATION
IMAGERY/BASE MAPS/EARTH COVER
PLANNING CADASTRE
Use Constraints macGIS 3.0 runs on any modern Macintosh (Mac LC or newer). It is
recommended to have at least 4 megabytes of RAM and a 200 megabyte or
larger hard disk. The bigger your data sets, the more RAM and disk
space needed. A 8 mg Mac is adequate for data layers up to 100,000
cells per layer. Several software packages are quite useful as
companions to macGIS: MacDraw Pro or ... View entire text
Ancillary Keywords
Geography
GIS
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Service Provider
U-OREGON/ISE > Institute for a Sustainable Environment, University of Oregon Supplemental Info
Service Organization URL: http://ise.uoregon.edu/

Service Provider Personnel
Name: DAVID HULSE
Fax: 503-346-3626
Email: dhulse at aaa.uoregon.edu
Contact Address:
macGIS Attn: David Hulse
5234 Department of Landscape Architecture
School of Architecture and Allied Arts
University of Oregon
United States
City: Eugene
Province or State: Oregon
Postal Code: 97403-5234
Country: USA
Distribution Media
Fees: $300.00 U.S. Dollars.
Personnel
TYLER B. STEVENS
Role: SERF AUTHOR
Phone: (301) 614-6898
Fax: 301-614-5268
Email: Tyler.B.Stevens at nasa.gov
Contact Address:
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
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City: Greenbelt
Province or State: MD
Postal Code: 20771
Country: USA
Creation and Review Dates
SERF Creation Date: 2000-03-14
SERF Last Revision Date: 2006-01-30
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