Accession Number : ADA214623

Title :   GRASS/GIS (Geographic Resources Analysis Support System/Geographic Information System) Implementation Guide

Descriptive Note : Final rept.

Corporate Author : CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING RESEARCH LAB (ARMY) CHAMPAIGN IL

Personal Author(s) : Martin, Mary V ; Goran, William D ; Lozar, Robert C ; Messersmith, Jean M ; Ruiz, Marilyn S

Full Text : http://www.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/a214623.pdf

Report Date : Oct 1989

Pagination or Media Count : 74

Abstract : The GRASS/GIS Implementation Guide is a manual for the implementation and use of the Geographic Resources Analysis Support System (GRASS). GRASS is a microcomputer based image processing and geographic information system (GIS) used to develop, manipulate, analyzed, and display geographic datasets. This Implementation Guide identifies procedures and issues relevant to user sites preparing to receive and implement GRASS software. Special attention is given to GRASS software capabilities, supported data types, hardware selection and configuration, and staff selection and training. Also included is a list of support structures and current publications relating to GRASS.

Descriptors :   *GEOGRAPHY , *COMPUTER PROGRAMS , *IMAGE PROCESSING , GRASSES , USER NEEDS , RESOURCES , MICROCOMPUTERS , SELECTION , INFORMATION SYSTEMS , USER MANUALS , DATA BASES , SITES

Subject Categories : Geography
      Computer Systems

Distribution Statement : APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE