Abstract
An ArcGIS Extension for Integrating Temporal'Metocean Data Track: Modeling Author(s): Eoin Howlett, Martin Rutherford One of the challenges facing GIS users is the integration of meteorological and oceanographic data that is typically stored in non-GIS data formats. This paper addresses the challenges faced in supporting data formats such as NetCDF, and the strategies used to manage large scale time varying data. The paper also looks at the possibilities of connecting ArcGIS to the integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) via OpenDAP servers, and the use of metocean data for applied oceanographic problems such as search & rescue and oil spill modeling. Eoin Howlett ASA 70 Dean Knauss Dr Narragansett , RI 02882 US Phone: 401 789 6224 Fax: 401 789 1932 E-mail: ehowlett@appsci.com Martin Rutherford Directorate of Oceanography and Meteorology Maritime Headquarters Wylde Street Potts Point , NSW NSW 2011 AU Phone: (02) 9359 3139 Fax: (02) 9359 3120 E-mail: Martin.Rutherford@defence.gov.au |