K12> [WWWEDU] Digital Libraries and Global Information- Earth Resources

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From: BBracey@xxxxxxx
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Sent: Wed, 28 Apr 2004 07:34:16 EDT
Subject: [WWWEDU] Digital Libraries and Global Information- Earth Resources
 

At the Role of Science in the Information Society, Ismail Seragelding talked
about libraries as a part of the cultural landscape of any country.  He said
that they preserve the achievements of the past and provide access to that
common heritage of humanity. That they are fundatment components of the 
education
and training system and increasingly an imporant instrument for spreading the
value of rationality , tolerance and the scientific outlook.

I thought I would share a few global resources that are in effect earth
science resources. Be sure to look at Map Machine, which is a new version.

Digital Earth: GeoWeb
http://www.dotgeo.net/

GeoWeb is part of SRI International's DARPA-sponsored Digital Earth Project.
Drawing from search engines like Yahoo Maps, MapQuest, or TerraServer, the
GeoWeb is "a vision for making all geographically referenced, or
georeferenced, data available over the Web." The infrastructure allows for
open, global, and scalable Internet searches associated with a specific
latitude/longitude location. Clients can query the GeoWeb to "discover
relevant metadata and use Web-based or peer-to-peer communications to
retrieve the actual data." The data can be used, for example, with Internet-
connected cell phones and car navigation systems. The website describes the
project goals and work on building the standards, tools, browsers, and
infrastructure necessary to develop GeoWeb. [VF] This site is also reviewed
in the April 23, 2004 _NSDL MET Report_.

>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2003.
http://scout.wisc.edu/

NASA's Visible Earth

http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/

A searchable directory of images, animations, and visualizations of the earth.

Earth as Art
the beautiful images taken by the Landsat-7 satellite - and most recently,
the Terra Satellite's Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection
Radiometer (ASTER). This gallery of images uses the visceral avenue of art to 
convey
the thrilling perspective of the Earth that satellites provide to the viewer.
In 2004, they have added a new set of images from Landsat 7 and ASTER. They
are spread throughout the gallery - but have each been labeled as "new". You
can view images by continents.
A series of Landsat satellites have imaged the Earth's surface for nearly
thirty years, providing data for applications in business, science, education,
government, and national security. The Landsat satellite currently in orbit is
Landsat 7. The U.S. Geological Survey's Earth Resources Observation Systems
(EROS) Data Center in South Dakota is the primary receiving station for Landsat 
7
data, and it distributes these data to researchers around the world.
Map Portals
USGS National Mapping Information
http://mapping.usgs.gov/
The U.S. government has spent our tax dollars mapping and snapping its
territories and the world. Now, it gives these images and data back to us in 
several
different formats. The U.S. Geological Survey is in charge of many
measurements of the earth on which we live. Its mission is to monitor biological
resources, natural hazards, and ground water to help us humans live well on our
planet. Consequently, the USGS does a great deal of mapping: topographic maps of
earth and sea, natural hazard maps, satellite views, and aerial photos. This
page is the portal into the whole bag of USGS goodies.

http://www.usgs.gov/education/

Virtual library, Earth Science
http://vlib.org/EarthScience.html

National Science Digital Library
NSDL is a digital library of exemplary resource collections and services,
organized in support of science education at all levels. Starting with a
partnership of NSDL-funded projects, NSDL is emerging as a center of innovation 
in
digital libraries as applied to education, and a community center for groups
focused on digital-library-enabled science education.
Mission:
NSDL provides educational resources for science, technology, engineering and
mathematics education. The NSDL mission is to both deepen and extend science
literacy through access to materials and methods that reveal the nature of the
physical universe and the intellectual means by which we discover and
understand it.
http://www.nsdl.org/



Map Machine

On Friday April 2, MAPMACHINE  was Relaunched With a Major Redesign, New
Tools and New Content to create the Ultimate Mapping Resource

Trying to locate a place you've heard about in the news? In search of a map
for that homework assignment? Need a topographic map to better understand the
terrain of a hike you're planning? National Geographic's online MapMachine,
www.nationalgeographic.com/mapmachine, is the best address on the Web for all of
your mapping needs.
The MapMachine has been completely redesigned to give users better access to
a treasure trove of maps from the world's mapping leader. Site visitors can
view hundreds of maps — political and street maps, historic maps fr
Library of Congress, USGS topographic maps and aerial imagery. National 
Geographic
joined forces once again with GIS-leader ESRI to supercharge the site, powered
by ESRI's ArcWeb Services. This technology allows consumers to access
geographic data from a variety of sources, including the U.S. Census Bureau, 
NASA,
NOAA and World Wildlife Fund. Visitors can view regularly updated and unique
information not found on other mapping sites. New tools allow users to customize
maps to meet personal needs.
"Technology has revolutionized mapmaking, enabling map users to become map
makers," said Allen Carroll, National Geographic's chief cartographer.
"Students, teachers and map lovers can better understand and appreciate the 
world
around us — from the trails to the stars."

Some of the key features and resources on the relaunched site include:
-New content—The site has added aerial imagery provided by GlobeXpl

that allows you to zoom in on your house or another landmark, as well as 
seamless
USGS topographic maps of the United States, especially suited for the outdoor
enthusiast.
-User-friendly tools—Informational layers on each map, showing road
political boundaries and place names, can be turned on and off. A suite of tools
allows users to measure distances, pan over the map, zoom in and out and label 
key
map features, such as Grandma's house or a trailhead. Once a map is
customized, it can be saved, e-mailed to a friend or purchased in a 
wall-map-sized,
high-quality print.
-"Quick Map Search"—This improved function allows users to enter th
a city, country, region, continent or U.S. ZIP code to find a list of several
maps relevant to the area. For example, type in "Atlanta, Ga.," and a list of
18 maps will appear, including aerial, street, income, weather and historical
maps — as well as a city map from 1871.

-More map categories—Users can search and browse several different
categories, including countries and continents, conservation and ecology, 
outdoor
recreation, space, trip planning, historical maps, and maps geared for students 
and
educators.
-Online Map Store—Users can purchase hundreds of National Geographi
trail and digital mapping products, along with atlases and globes. Visitors can
also create their own atlas, aerial and topographic maps by zooming in on key
areas and personalizing with labels. These maps can be ordered in a variety of
sizes and formats for mail delivery.
-Maps in the News and More—The site highlights maps of places in th
The flags-and-facts feature provides country profiles, and many other useful
features round out the engaging site.
WHEN: National Geographic's newly enhanced MapMachine is now live.
WHERE: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/mapmachine

Bonnie Bracey
bbracey @aol.com

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