Ecology

This is a data acquisition portal that has been developed by Tufts University using the Open Geoportal.  This is a pretty good looking data clearinghouse, and has geospatial data available for Virginia as well as internationally.  I think that the best part about this portal is that it is clear, intuitive, and easy to use.

Jarlath O'Neil from the University of Vermost Spatial Analysis Lab created an online tutorial video showing how to download and use landsat data in ArcGIs 10. He also discusses how to prep the data as well as explaining various band combinations.

Most of the lab links provide data and instructions for people to use for exercises in ArcGIS 10

The VCCS Geospatial Institute was conducted during July 24-30, 2010 in Blacksburg, VA.  This effort was hosted by the Virginia Geospatial Extension Program at Virginia Tech.  For more information on this program, access the VCCS Geospatial Institute Website or the press release.

The Landsat Program is a series of Earth-observing satellite missions jointly managed by NASA and the U.S. Geological Survey. Since 1972, Landsat satellites have collected information about Earth from space. This science, known as remote sensing, has matured with the Landsat Program.

Landsat satellites have taken specialized digital photographs of Earth’s continents and surrounding coastal regions for over three decades, enabling people to study many aspects of our planet and to evaluate the dynamic changes caused by both natural processes and human practices.

Photo2GPS is a software program that allows users to easily integrate digital photographs with a GPS tracklog. The software synchronizes the both the GPS clock with the clock on your digital camera.  Note that as of March 2010, this software is only compatible with Windows XP (not compatible with Vista and Windows 7).

Trimble's Planning software is a stand-alone software tool supporting any form of analysis to determine visibility for GPS, GLONASS, IGSO and geostationary satellites.

The U.S. Geological Survey’s (USGS) Earth Explorer Web site provides access to millions of land-related products,
including the following: