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ArcExplorer

Submitted by Jake Peterson on

ArcExplorer is a custom mapping tool that can be used in a web browser. ArcExplorer allows you to perform a range of basic GIS functions such as display, query and retrieve data.
Features:

  • Display and query a variety of standard data sources including ESRI shapefiles, ArcInfo coverages Images, ArcIMS services

  • Pan and zoom through multiple layers and identify, locate, and query geographic and attribute data.

  • Symbolize data based on attributes contained in the data layers to create thematic maps.

Webpage: 

http://www.esri.com/software/arcexplorer

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ArcGis

Submitted by Jake Peterson on

ArcGIS is a suite of software that comprises of Desktop GIS, Server GIS, Mobile GIS, and Online GIS. ArcGIS is a platform for building a complete geographic information system (GIS) that lets you easily create, edit, and analyse geographic knowledge on the desktop; publish data, maps, globes and models to a GIS server and/or share them online; and use them on the desktop, on the Web, or in the field.

Features:

  • View and query maps

  • Manipulate shapefiles and geodatabases

Webpage: 

http://www.esri.com/software/arcgis

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Open GRASS

Submitted by Shawn Day on

Commonly referred to as GRASS, this is free Geographic Information System (GIS) software used for geospatial data management and analysis, image processing, graphics/maps production, spatial modeling, and visualization. GRASS is currently used in academic and commercial settings around the world, as well as by many governmental agencies and environmental consulting companies. GRASS is an official project of the Open Source Geospatial Foundation.

Webpage: 

http://grass.osgeo.org/

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Quantum GIS

Submitted by Shawn Day on

Quantum GIS (QGIS) is a user friendly Open Source Geographic Information System (GIS) licensed under the GNU General Public License. QGIS is an official project of the Open Source Geospatial Foundation (OSGeo). It runs on Linux, Unix, Mac OSX, Windows and Android and supports numerous vector, raster, and database formats and functionalities.

Webpage: 

http://www.qgis.org/

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Sci2 Tool

Submitted by Shawn Day on

The Science of Science (Sci2) Tool is a modular toolset supporting temporal, geospatial, topical, and network analysis and visualization of datasets at the micro (individual), meso (local), and macro (global) levels. Users of the tool can:

* Access science datasets online or load their own.
* Perform different types of analysis with the most effective algorithms available.
* Use different visualizations to interactively explore and understand specific datasets.
* Share datasets and algorithms across scientific boundaries.

Webpage: 

https://sci2.cns.iu.edu/

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WorldMap

Submitted by Zach Coble on

Powerful web-based mapping tool (a customized version of GeoNode) that allows users to visualize, edit, collaborate, and publish geospatial information. Upload your own data or use the existing library

attempts to fill a growing niche between powerful desktop-bound mapping applications, and lightweight web map solutions with limited capacity

Webpage: 

http://worldmap.harvard.edu/

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