In this exercise from SERC's Starting Point, students measure a topographic and geologic cross-section across a floodplain by simple surveying and auguring techniques. This example demonstrates how basic GIS elements can...

This resource, published by a commercial producer of GPS equipment, introduces students to the concept of Global Positioning Systems (GPS). Topics include how GPS works and how accurate it is. There is also a brief...

The Pacific Northwest Geodetic Array (PANGA), an organization devoted to the study of earthquakes and crustal deformation along the Cascadia subduction zone, provides information on the organization's facilities,...

This page from the GeoTech Center provides a link to the GIS Wiki, or geospatial glossary. The glossary includes definitions for all essential geospatial terms. Terms are organized alphabetically and by category. The...

GeoTech Center presents a series of model courses on GIS, spatial technologies, and related subjects. This eighth course introduces "the design, publishing, optimization of geospatial servers, and maintenance of basic...