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Antarctic Mapping Mission (AMM)
http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/satellites/radarsat1/antarctic.asp
Images from the Antarctic Mapping Mission (AMM) are now available. The goal of the AMM is to complete the mapping of Antarctica using high resolution imaging. The Canadian Space Agency's RADARSAT satellite was launched in 1995, with high resolution mapping of Antarctica beginning September 26, 1997.
Arctic Circle Web
http://arcticcircle.uconn.edu/
The Arctic Circle Web site at the University of Connecticut aims to stimulate among viewers a greater interest in the peoples and environment of the Arctic and Sub Arctic region. As stated on the Welcome page, this 'electronic circle' has three interrelated themes: natural resources; history and culture; social equity.
Atlas of Cyberspaces
http://www.geog.ucl.ac.uk/casa/martin/atlas/atlas.html
Martin Dodge at the Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis at University College London created this collection of cyberspace maps to illustrate the digital landscapes of the global communications networks. The maps are divided into eight categories: Conceptual, Geographic, Topology, Info Maps, Info Landscapes, ISP Maps, Web Site Maps, and Historical.
AVHRR Near-Realtime Normalized Differential Vegetation Index (NDVI) for North America
http://daac.gsfc.nasa.gov/
The Goddard Distributed Active Archive Center has made available AVHRR Global-Area-Coverage near-realtime data. A normalized Difference Vegetation Index is available for North America, in both digital (4 km resolution) and browse (16 km) forms. Regional land surface and sea surface temperatures will be available in the near future.
Baltic Sea Region: GIS, Maps and Statistical Database
http://www.grida.no/baltic/htmls/mapinfo.htm
The United Nations Environment Programme GRID-Arendal information center, UNEP/GRID-Arendal has recently released these data sets for the Baltic Sea Region.
CDC Travel Information
http://www.cdc.gov/travel/index.htm
For travelers concerned about possible exposure to both tropical and other diseases, the CDC Travel Information page provides timely information on the current distribution of many human pathogens, recent outbreaks, and recommended vaccinations for travel
CIA World Factbook
http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html
The US Central Intelligence Agency has released the latest version of its well-known annual country information reference book. Data is available for more than 260 countries...
Color Landform Atlas of the United States
http://fermi.jhuapl.edu/states/states.html
For those with an interest in historical US maps, this site will be of value. Ray Sterner of the Johns Hopkins University has relaunched his Color Landform Atlas of the United States
Conde Nast Traveler: Truth in Travel
http://www.concierge.com/cntraveler/
Highlights from the latest issue of Conde Nast Traveler are just one part of the popular magazine's website. The current forecast, Nexrad radar, and satellite images are available for the continental US, in addition to five-day forecasts for 800 domestic and international cities.
Earthshots: Satellite Images of Environmental Change
http://earthshots.usgs.gov/earthshots/
The US Geological Survey's Earth Resources Observation Systems (EROS) provides Landsat satellite images from three new sites at its Earthshots site. In addition to the new sites, the previous seventeen sites have been updated. A description of the site, a map, and information about the image are also provided.
Excite Travel
http://travel.excite.com/
Excite Travel is one of the most comprehensive international guides to communities around the world. Excite Travel provides easy and timely access to information on travel, entertainment, and local business, plus government and community services for all regions of the world. .
Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names
http://www.getty.edu/research/conducting_research/vocabularies/tgn/
The Getty Information Institute offers this massive browseable and searchable "structured vocabulary" of almost one million place names and 900,000 places around the world.
GISJobs.com
http://www.gisjobs.com
GISJobs.com connects GIS job seekers with GIS employers. Job listings are divided into 21 subject areas; visitors can also search other GIS employment sources, web sites, and Universities specializing in GIS technology.
Glacier
http://www.glacier.rice.edu/
This site, provided by Rice University and the Education Development Center is made possible by a grant from the National Science Foundation.
Global Climate Maps
http://www.fao.org/waicent/faoinfo/sustdev/EIdirect/climate/EIsp0002.htm
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has created Global Climate Maps which show rainfall, temperature, sunshine fraction, climate classification, the Koeppen Climate Classifications, and biomass potential.
Infonation
http://www.cyberschoolbus.un.org/infonation/index.asp
The United Nations provides this excellent, interactive searchable database of international statistical information. InfoNation data, gleaned from the United Nations Statistics Division, allows the user, through a frames-based interface, to select up to seven of 185 countries and four of 37 variables.
Jerusalem in Old Maps and Views
http://www.mfa.gov.il/MFA/History/Early+History+-+Archaeology/Jerusalem+in+Old+Maps+and+Views.htm
The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs has made this richly graphical exhibit available on the web. "Jerusalem in Old Maps and Views" contains images of 14 maps of the city, arranged chronologically from 565 A.D. (the oldest detailed map in the world, according to the site) to 1905. Each map...
Lonely Planet: Down to Earth Travel Information
http://www.lonelyplanet.com
Don't worry about whether your trip will work out. Just go!" This is the travel philosophy of Lonely Planet, one of the most respected publishers of off-the-beaten-path travel guidebooks worldwide.
Map Quest
http://www.mapquest.com
A very user friendly site that will provide maps, driving directions and much more.
MODIS Publications
http://modarch.gsfc.nasa.gov/
MODIS, the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectrometer, is a remote sensing instrument created by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and mounted on the EOS AM-1 satellite.
National Geographic Society Map Machine
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/resources/ngo/maps/
For those interested in map information, National Geographic's Map Machine is an effective place to start. Map Machine's Atlas allows users to click on a world map or on continent or country menus to retrieve country maps, with concise information and flags. There are also selected area maps available, created...
nationalgeographic.com
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/main.html
This site, updated daily, provides highlights from the Society's three print magazines: National Geographic, World, and Traveler. Also included: the Map Machine, which provides political and physical maps of the world; Flashback, which allows the viewer to see photographs and maps from the NGS...
Oregon State System of Higher Education Historical and Cultural Atlas Resource
http://mappinghistory.uoregon.edu/
Historical and cultural atlases usually portray their subject in a static manner. The University of Oregon History Department, Geography Department Infographics Lab, and New Media Center have collaborated to present one of the more innovative implementations of Macromedia Shockwave: an interactive atlas of culture and history.
Panoramic Maps, 1847-1909
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/pmhtml/panhome.html
For those with an interest in historical US maps, this site will be of value. The Library of Congress has recently added to its American Memory Collections a small preview set of 19th and early 20th century panoramic maps, also known as birds-eye view maps.
Perry-Castaneda Library Map Collection: A Feature of UT Library Online
http://www.lib.utexas.edu/Libs/PCL/Map_collection/Map_collection.html
Historical and cultural atlases usually portray their subject in a static manner. The University of Oregon History Department, Geography Department Infographics Lab, and New Media Center have collaborated to present one of the more innovative implementations of Macromedia Shockwave: an interactive atlas of culture and history.
Railroad Maps 1828-1900
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/gmdhtml/rrhtml/rrhome.html
The US Library of Congress American Memory site has recently added this new item to its impressive collection. Railroad Maps, a preview release provided by the Geography and Map Division of LOC, contains a searchable and browseable selection of maps taken from RailroadMaps of the United States.
Shoreland's Travel Health Online
http://www.tripprep.com/
Shoreland, Inc., a company that supports health professionals who counsel international travelers, has made this web site available to the public. Users will find detailed travel advisory information for travelers to 229 countries, arranged alphabetically. The information presented is drawn from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
World Travel Guide Online
http://www.wtgonline.com/
With content provided by Columbus Press Limited and supported by AT&T and a variety of other corporate sponsors, the World Travel Guide aims to be "the most comprehensive and objective guide to the travellers' world."
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