A decision support system for map projections of small scale data
Scientific Investigations Report
2004-5297
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Abstract
The use of commercial geographic information system software to process large raster datasets of terrain elevation, population, land cover, vegetation, soils, temperature, and rainfall requires both projection from spherical coordinates to plane coordinate systems and transformation from one plane system to another. Decision support systems deliver information resulting in knowledge that assists in policies, priorities, or processes. This paper presents an approach to handling the problems of raster dataset projection and transformation through the development of a Web-enabled decision support system to aid users of transformation processes with the selection of appropriate map projections based on data type, areal extent, location, and preservation properties.
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Finn, M.P., Usery, E.L., Posch, S.T., and Seong, J.C., 2004, A decision support system for map projections of small scale data: U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Report 2004-5297, 11 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/sir20045297.
ISSN: 2328-0328 (online)
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | A decision support system for map projections of small scale data |
| Series title | Scientific Investigations Report |
| Series number | 2004-5297 |
| DOI | 10.3133/sir20045297 |
| Year Published | 2004 |
| Language | ENGLISH |
| Description | 11 p. |