Abstract
 Arctic Research Mapping Application (ARMAP) Track: Ocean, Coastal, and Marine Resources Author(s): George Johnson, Allison Gaylord The Arctic Research Mapping Application (ARMAP) is a 2D internet map server focused on displaying information about federally funded field-based research projects in the Arctic (Figure 1). Users can zoom to areas of interest, and view or manipulate a variety of map layers such as topography, bathymetry, satellite imagery, cities, rivers, and sea ice. They are also able to search for research projects by location, year, funding program, keyword, investigator, and discipline, among other variables that are conveniently displayed at the bottom of the application. Information about each project is derived from the VECO Polar Resources Arctic Research Logistics Support Service (ARLSS) database of scientific field research projects for the Arctic region (45 degrees North Latitude and above). The database is focused on projects sponsored by the US National Science Foundation (NSF) Arctic Sciences Division, and is expanding to projects funded by other agencies. Users can access a summary table of information about each location, plus detailed project reports that are hyperlinked to each record (Figure 2). Metadata can be obtained for layers located in the table of contents of the application by clicking any layer name (Figure 3). Metadata are based on the Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) standard and include online links for accessing the associated datasets. Users can export tabular data and print or export maps for presentations or publications, and select from a "map gallery" of predefined images of interest. With special emphasis on the International Polar Year (IPY), this service is targeted to science planners, scientists, educators, and the general public. In sum, ARMAP goes beyond map display to analysis, synthesis, and coordination of Arctic research. ARMAP can be accessed over the internet via the gateway website. George Johnson University of Texas, El Paso 500 West University Ave El Paso , TX 79968-0518 US Phone: 907-235-3476 E-mail: gjohnson@utep.edu Allison Gaylord Nuna Technologies POB 1483 Homer , AK 99603 US Phone: 907-235-3476 E-mail: nunatech@usa.net |
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