Abstract
 Using ArcScene for GIS visualization and Virgin Islands Park Outreach Track: Parks and Natural Reserves Author(s): Alexandra Wright, Judd Patterson The South Florida/Caribbean Network (SFCN) of the National Park Service used LIDAR imagery to produce 3D visualizations of SFCN monitoring programs at Virgin Islands National Park (VIIS). We acquired high-resolution LIDAR DEM's through a partnership with NASA and USGS and paired this data with aerial imagery of St. John, USVI, using Esri ArcScene software. The LIDAR DEM was used to produce 3D imagery of both onshore bald earth topography as well as offshore submerged topography at one- to two-meter resolution. Using these visualizations, the user can explore 3D imagery of the offshore SFCN coral monitoring sites as well as terrestrial monitoring sites managed by NPS and other agencies. This tool may be used both for NPS visualization purposes as well as public outreach and education of our monitoring programs. Alexandra Wright National Parks Service GIS 18001 Old Cutler Rd. Suite 419 Miami , FL 33157 US Phone: 305-252-0347 E-mail: sasha_wright@partner.nps.gov Judd Patterson National Park Service 18001 Old Cutler Rd. Suite 419 Miami , FL 33157 US Phone: 305-252-0347 E-mail: judd_patterson@partner.nps.gov |
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