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Airborne Laser Mapping
A reference site covering all aspects of the emerging technology of airborne laser mapping.
Canada Centre for Remote Sensing
Provides a remote sensing tutorial, information about satellites and their associated data,
and a reference section and sample imagery.
Coastal Geospatial Information: Examples of Internet Resources
This site contains information about federal GIS data web sites, coastal state and U.S. territory GIS data web sites, clearinghouses, other spatial data resources, and
Metadata starting points
GIS Linx
Free service providing GIS users with a quick and easy source of information and data on a
variety of GIS issues.
GeoData Information Sources
A wealth of information about digital cartographic and environmental data that can be
accessed via the World Wide Web.
Getting Started with GIS
Offers basic information about GIS in a textbook format.
Guide to Mostly On-line and Mostly Free U.S. Geospatial
and Attribute Data
A starting point when beginning to track down sources of
digital geospatial data and attributes related to the U.S.
Matching the Map Projection to the Need
Information about selecting the proper map projection.
Public Use of Remote Sensing
Encourages the development of innovative applications of earth and space science remote
sensing data by providing public
access to the databases maintained by NASA and other agencies.
Remote Sensing for Coastal Managers: An
Overview
Overview of sensors and their associated imagery. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader software to view this document.
Remote Sensing Core Curriculum
Contains information about photo interpretation and image processing and includes links to
educational materials.
University of South Carolina GIS Short Courses
This site contains short courses that can be downloaded from the web.
USGS Geographic Information Systems
Provides information about GIS and metadata.
Center for Applied Coastal Research
Provides a focal point for research in coastal processes and coastal engineering.
Center for Coastal Studies, Scripps Institution of
Oceanography, University of California
Engages in worldwide scholarly studies of the coastal environment, the development of data
acquisition systems and research instrumentation, and advising on coastal protection and
sediment management.
Coastal America
Joins the efforts of federal agencies with those of state, local, and private alliances to
collaboratively address environmental problems along our nation's coasts.
The Coastal Management Web
Contains links to an assortment of global coastal management web sites.
NOAA Coastal Shoreline Website
Designed to inform people about the development of the Shoreline Data Content Standard and
provide other shoreline information pertaining to the shoreline including: a shoreline
bibliography, a glossary of terms, data and maps, and helpful links to other shoreline
web sites.
NOAA's State of the Coast Report
Provides scientific and technical information on the health of our nation's coastal areas.
South Carolina Arc Users Group
The South Carolina Arc Users Group (SC ARC) is a non-profit organization developed to
connect users of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
technologies within the State of South Carolina.
South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental
Control (SCDHEC)
Enforces South Carolina's Coastal Zone Management Act. The goal of this legislation, enacted
in 1977, is to protect South Carolina's coastal resources and to promote responsible
development. This is accomplished through a permitting and
certification program that affects the eight coastal counties.
South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental
Control (SCDHEC) Bureau of Water
Provides South Carolinians with a comprehensive array of water quality services and protections relating to both surface water and groundwater
South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
(SCDNR)
Develops and implements policies and programs for the conservation, management, utilization
and protection of the state's natural resources.
University of South Carolina GIS Data Index
Data clearinghouse for southeastern states, including South Carolina. Both imagery and GIS
data layers are available.
Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Water
Develops national programs, technical policies, and regulations relating to drinking
water, water quality, ground water, pollution source standards, and the protection of wetlands, marine, and estuarine areas.
GAP Analysis Program
Defines a scientific method for identifying the degree to which native animal
species and natural communities are represented in our present-day mix of conservation
lands.
NOAA Coastal Services Center Coastal Change Analysis
Program
Monitors change in terrestrial land cover and nearshore benthic resources within coastal
environments of the U.S.
NOAA Coastal Services Center Coastal Remote
Sensing
Provides coastal resource managers with practical data products based on cutting-edge
technology and developments in remote sensing. The focus here is on oceans and beaches.
NOAA Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management
(OCRM)
Develops partnerships to make sound environmental decisions that ensure diverse and healthy
coastlines.
NOAA/AOML Hurricane Research Division
Primary research division for studying tropical cyclones and convective systems.
South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium
Uses research, education, and extension programs to bring government, academia, private
industry, and coastal resource users together to make informed decisions based on objective
research.
Tropical Prediction Center/National Hurricane Center
Provides forecasts and warnings for North Atlantic hurricanes and tropical weather conditions.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) National Estuary
Program
Identifies, restores, and protects estuaries along U.S. coastlines.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife: National Wetlands Inventory
(NWI)
Plans, directs, coordinates, and monitors the gathering,
analysis, dissemination, and evaluation of information relating to the location, quantity,
and ecological importance of the nation's wetlands.