EVS-Islands

The above sequence of images and maps took about 1-hour to construct using the USGS Hawaii Data Clearinghouse data, Global Mapper and Marplot. Normally the shoreline would have required many hours to digitize. And forget about the hypsographic layer. I don't have the expertise, resources, time or inclination. However, like any map-aholic, I love the addition of hypsographic data. Especially using mapping software that lets you easily switch between layers of information.

What I could have done to enhance the map would be to separate the hypsography layer into specific elevation levels (100-m, 200-m, etc.). I can't get over how easy it was to construct the above maps. When the data is available and you have the software that is easy to use, maps follow quickly. Happy mapping!

OC: Pacific Ocean
OT: Data

Posted by Mr Minton at 5/27/2006 12:19:00 PM | Permalink | Comments | links to this post

The data is a map-aholics dream. The vector files cover all aspects of each of the islands geography. The raster images are stunning.

There are eight-layers of information. Four-layers are vector data and four-layers are raster data. I easily imported (without unzipping the data) directly into Global Mapper for immediate viewing. The setup of this site is effortless to negotiate and the data is great.

A second data source for these islands is the Hawaii Coastal Geology Group. I first encountered this group when I snagged World Vector Shorelines reconfigured into GSHHS format. The link above contains loads of quality information about the islands along with some stunning imagery of all of the islands at extremely fine detail.

The above image does not do justice to the very large image that your will be able to download. It is excellent for a wide variety of purposes. Have fun with the data and enjoy Hawaii.

OT: Data

Posted by Mr Minton at 5/26/2006 05:14:00 PM | Permalink | Comments | links to this post

During the "hot" Cold War this island was a true "flash point". China and Taiwan, along with the US, would square off with each other with these small islands often at the center of their continuous dispute. Times really haven't changed much. China still claims these islands along with Taiwan.

What I was not aware of was the number of small islands within the Ma-tsu Tao Group that Taiwan controls. It is a cluster of small islands. I will map them all and post them as they are completed. For additional information about these islands see this link at Global Security.org

OC: Pacific Ocean

Posted by Mr Minton at 5/25/2006 03:19:00 AM | Permalink | Comments | links to this post

If you are like me, leaving a comment on somebody's blog, no matter how interesting their information is, is not something I like doing. I don't want the rest of the world reading my comment. I am private that way.

Plus, I don't want to start a contact with someone that is going to "bug the hell out of me". I am not interested in a relationship. I just want an answer to a question, or make a private observation or ask for data - and that is it. I don't want an ongoing exchange of information. Just answer my question. send data and then lose my email.

I promise if you want to gripe, make a comment, ask a question, request data, whatever, I will read your gripe or comment and not answer you unless you specifically ask me to. If you ask a question, I will answer your question promptly and to the best of my ability. If you want data and I have it to give, it is yours to get and use. When you are done, ask and I will lose your email address.

My email address is evsrequest@gmail.com

OT: How To

Posted by Mr Minton at 5/23/2006 10:42:00 AM | Permalink | Comments | links to this post