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    Hurrican Lili is viewed as a 3-dimensional model generated by NGI researchers

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    LSU researcher describes the use of geospatial data in various applications

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    NGI researcher demonstrates hurricane visualization in MSU's VERTEX system

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    Charles Carleton describes the Ecosystem Data Assembly Center at the NGI Annual Conference

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Data Tools >> Mapping Tools

Mapping Tools

As NGI research efforts progress, spatial data and information can be explored through this gateway for a more in-depth look at ongoing projects for the Northern Gulf Institute.

NGI Watershed GIS Base Map
Online GIS for the Northern Gulf Institute core study area drainage basin. The GIS is built around the NOAA Coastal Assessment Framework (CAF) and other data from NOAA's Coastal Geospatial Data Project.
 
Mobile Basin Demonstration
This application was developed for interested stakeholders and collaborative researchers working in the Mobile Bay basin as an initial means of technology transfer for three NGI research efforts using the Mobile basin as a demonstration area.
Project Site: http://www.northerngulfinstitute.org/mobile/
 
AGAVE-A Google Earth Automated Visualization Environment
Users can select which data sets, variables, and visualization techniques they would like included in their KML. After selecting Build KML, the system generates their custom KML file which is previewed in Google Maps and can be loaded into Google Earth.
Project Site: http://www.northerngulfinstitute.org/projects/Visualization/
 
OPeNDAP Server [EDAC]
Access to raster oceanographic data, including Global and Gulf American and Caribbean NCOM data from NAVO, MODIS Level 3 and Level 4 physical and biological oceanographic data from NRL and MODAS sea surface temperature and sea surface heights.
EDAC: http://www.northerngulfinstitute.org/edac/ocean_nomads.php
 
Subaquatic Vegetation Site [EDAC]
Data showing the location of Subaquatic Vegetation is available as PDF maps, shapefiles (with FGDC metadata) and KML files for use in Google Earth applications.
EDAC: http://www.northerngulfinstitute.org/edac/vegetation.php
 
Gulf of Mexico Fisheries Site [EDAC]
GIS data for Fisheries Habitats and Managed Areas are available in a variety of formats. Maps are available as PDF files. Shapefiles (with FGDC metadata) and KML files for use with Google Earth are also available for some data.
EDAC: http://www.northerngulfinstitute.org/edac/fisheries.php
 
Watershed Site [EDAC]
GIS data outlining the watershed areas that feed into an area of the northern Gulf of Mexico east of the Sabine River and west of the Suwanee River. Watershed information is available as a PDF map, KML files, and shapefiles with associated metadata.
EDAC:
http://www.northerngulfinstitute.org/edac/watersheds.php