EVS-Islands

The above map shows some of my completed island mapping projects. Each icon contains the name of the primary island associated with the project and a link to the post. Once all of my projects are posted, the map will be covered with icons. To productively use the map, zoom into a region of interest. Then select an icon.

Each of my maps is constructed of numerous layers of information. All of the layers are vector files. I will make these files available upon request. You are free to use them with certain restrictions - 1) Don't sell them. You can use them on research projects, post them to your website or things of that nature. If you aren't sure about the use of my maps, drop me a line and we can discuss your idea. 2) Give me credit when you use my vectors or images of my maps. Credit them to Peter Minton @ EVS-Islands

If I have the island vector file(s) and based upon your need, I will make them available. Images of my maps are yours to download and use, with the above restrictions applicable. Enjoy!

Wednesday, November 01, 2006

Data - Gridded Lightning Data (Oh, Yeah and It's Free)

Crash! Boom! Bang!

I currently live in mostly sunny California, but I have resided in places where the sky cracks and rumbles - places of thunder and lightning.

NASA has an ongoing effort to collect Lightning data for a number of years. They include, on their site, a number of datasets which includes some excellent raster image maps.

Based on the map above, if you want to study lightning, go to central Africa. Interestingly, the Kashmir Region between India and Pakistan appears to rumble with high intensity as well.

Included is an interesting QT movie that shows 7-years of global lightning data. You will appreciate our living planet after viewing the movie.

Explore NASA's site, you will not be disappointed.

Enjoy!

Labels: lightning, map, NASA, thunder

Posted by Mr Minton at 11/01/2006 06:33:00 AM | Permalink | Comments | links to this post

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