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core of geospatial research activity takes place in the Institute
for Geographic Information Science located in HSS 272. The
IGISc includes hardware and software for image processing
and geospatial analysis, as well as a wide array of ancillary
and supporting equipment.
Hardware
The foundation of the IGISc is a 155Mb
ATM network connecting 10 workstations (Dell GX620 3.8 Ghz
P4, 2.0 G RAM) and a Dell Poweredge Server housing the mass
storage devices (total amount of disk space to 137 Gb). The
IGISc facility also includes a wide array of input-output
devices. For data output the IGISc supports one large-format
image scanner and a Calcomp digitizer. HP Designjet 1055CM
plus large-format plotter, HP Designjet 110 plus large-format
plotter, HP650c large-format plotter, and HP2600 color postscript
printers are used for map production. Other ancillary equipment
include a Nikon slide scanner, Nikon
film writer, and array of data storage devices.
Software
A large suite of applications software
provides state-of-the-art capabilities for image processing,
mapping, modeling, statistical analysis, and visualization:
ArcGIS (ArcInfo Desktop) and ArcView
A University site license for ArcGIS (ArcInfo Desktop) and
extensions (3D Analyst, Geostatistical Analyst, Street Map,
Spatial Analyst, Survey Analyst, Tracking Analyst, ArcPress,
ArcScan, Publisher, Maplex), as well as, ArcPad, ArcIMS, and
ArcView 3.3 with extensions (3D Analyst, Network Analyst,
Spatial Analyst, Image Analyst, ArcPress) provide the primary
GIS analysis and modeling tools for IGISc users.
Leica/ERDAS Imagine
SFSU has a license (70 seats) for Leica's ERDAS Imagine, Photgrammetry
Suite and other modules (OrthoBase/Pro, Virtual GIS, Radar,
Stereo Analyst, Image Analysis for ArcGIS, Stereo Analyst
for ArcGIS) and form the base solution for image processing
and GIS integration in the IGISc.
SPSS
SFSU has a site license for SPSS (a modular
product line for data analysis) and other statistical modules
to meet the analytical needs of the laboratory
The IGISc research facility schedule is regularly
updated so consult our posted hours
and review our policies
for facility availability and procedures. |
