Summary

(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 statistical and spatial analytic
tools. Features include a macro-maker which translates menu selections
and mouse clicks into a text-based version of any analytic command
which can then be edited, stored as a separate document, or
re-executed.

Some of the new features in this version of macGIS include extended
legends with room for as many label categories as desired, improved
color handling with editing capabilities, new analytic tools, and
digital import/export routines.

Related URL

Link: VIEW RELATED INFORMATION Description: Apple Computers home page. Link: GET SERVICE > GET SOFTWARE PACKAGE 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.

Multimedia Sample

View full image 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

Science Keywords

LAND SURFACE >TOPOGRAPHY >CONTOURS LAND SURFACE >TOPOGRAPHY >LANDFORMS LAND SURFACE >TOPOGRAPHY >TOPOGRAPHICAL RELIEF LAND SURFACE >TOPOGRAPHY >SURFACE ROUGHNESS LAND SURFACE >TOPOGRAPHY >TERRAIN ELEVATION LAND SURFACE >TOPOGRAPHY >TOPOGRAPHIC EFFECTS LAND SURFACE >LAND USE/LAND COVER >LAND COVER LAND SURFACE >LAND USE/LAND COVER >LAND USE CLASSES

ISO Topic Category

GEOSCIENTIFIC INFORMATION IMAGERY/BASE MAPS/EARTH COVER PLANNING CADASTRE ELEVATION

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 Canvas, a bit map editor such as
Photoshop, and a scanning device. There are no special operating
system requirements. macGIS 2.0 is System 7.5 and PowerPC compatible,
and requires at least System 7.

macGIS removes the need for a digitizing tablet by making use of the
Mac as an input device. Gridded arrays of numerical values can be
input as data layers.

Price reducations for students, universities, and non-profit
organizations.

Ancillary Keywords

Geography GIS Terrain Model Relief Image Macintosh Topography

Service Provider

U-OREGON/ISE > Institute for a Sustainable Environment, University of Oregon 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 Global Change Master Directory 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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