Press ReleaseNew Geoscience Data Repository released by Natural Resources CanadaOn January 2, 2004, the Geological Survey of Canada, a component of Natural Resources Canada, released its web mapping application for public viewing and downloading of geophysical data as a contribution to the Earth Sciences Sector program, Consolidating Canada’s Geoscience Knowledge (CCGK). Free viewing and downloading of national gridded geophysical data sets is now available online at http://gdr.nrcan.gc.ca//index_e.php. Data are delivered via a new web mapping application utilizing Geosoft’s Data Access Protocol (DAP) technology. The web application combines a web map server interface with a data delivery system for gridded aeromagnetic, gravity and radiometric data. Clients can interactively select an area, specify an appropriate projection, and download the data in a large number of standard formats, all at no cost. The application was developed and implemented using Geosoft Inc.’s DAP (Data Access Protocol) technology. It is the first stage in a CCGK project to deliver geophysical and geochemical data online. Later stages will deliver additional gridded data sets, georeferenced images, and profile data, as well as improvements in the functionality of the interface. The following gridded data sets are currently available at http://gdr.nrcan.gc.ca//index_e.php.
Geosoft’s Oasis montaj and Target for ArcGIS users can download data directly into their working projects by adding the GSC DAP server (gdr.agg.nrcan.gc.ca) to their DAP data retrieval tool. For information on how to add a DAP server to the Geosoft DAP tool, please refer to: http://www.geodap.com/dap_howto.htm For more information, contact: Warner Miles About GeosoftGeosoft's commitment to software innovation for the geosciences dates back to the company's inception in 1986. The company has grown to be a global, earth data solutions leader with offices in all five continents. Geosoft ranks among the top 150 software companies in Canada, providing software and services in over 100 countries around the world. Geosoft solutions enable simple and natural access to data, efficient and collaborative knowledge development, and sharing with others. Our mission is to make the earth data experience work, so geoscientists are free to explore. Target and Oasis montaj are trademarks of Geosoft Inc. Other brand and product names mentioned herein are properties of their respective trademark owners. For more information:Product Enquiries: Media Enquiries < back |
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