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GIS & Geospatial Technology

This section is specific to maps that are created combining technology and geospatial data. Often the terms GIS and Geospatial are used interchangeably, GIS being the more common term.

However, GIS is a form of geospatial technology, as are GPS and Remote Sensing. Geospatial is becoming more popular as a broad category that encompasses these different technologies.

GIS refers to the layering of geographic information (often in tabular columns) with geospatial software, in order to create maps. Remote Sensing is another type of geospatial technology that involves the capturing of images by air or space craft (digital or analog) and their use in mapping or geospatial analysis.

“Geospatial technology refers to all of the technology used to acquire, manipulate, and store geographic information” — GIS Lounge, Accessed June 15, 2015

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) ccess FEMA Enterprise GIS Services, whose mission is the administration, coordination, collection, and dissemination of geographic information for FEMA and the Emergency Management Community. The ArcGIS REST Services Directory is a basic directory of maps covering FEMA projects worldwide. The mission of FEMA Enterprise GIS Services is administration, coordination, collection, and dissemination of geographic information for FEMA and the Emergency Management Community.
Geology.com Geoscience News and Information Access Access Satellite Images of Countries, States, U.S. Cities and World Cities and extensive collection of World Maps. The website is extensive and comprehensive covering information, news, graphics, and products related to all aspects of geology.
GeoTech Center Map Library and Data Find geospatial data sources and online maps. Data and maps provided here are for educational uses only and are not warranted by the GeoTech Center for accuracy or appropriateness. Provided by National Geospatial Technology Center of Excellence.
National Geodetic Survey (NGS) NOAA’s National Geodetic Survey (NGS) provides the framework for all positioning activities in the Nation by defining, maintaining, and providing access to the National Spatial Reference System including the foundational elements of latitude, longitude, elevation, and shoreline information to meet our nation’s economic, social, and environmental needs.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) provides citizens, planners, emergency managers and other decision makers with reliable information they concerning daily weather forecasts, severe storm warnings, climate monitoring, fisheries management, coastal restoration, and marine commerce.