Data, Tools, and Training

List of featured spatial data, tools and trainings that may be of interest to the SFEI GIS group. Access the datasets and downloadable tools through the Geoportal. This information will be updated monthly.

May 2010

Data

ABAG 2005 Regional Land Cover Dataset

California Protected Areas Database v1.4

California Natural Diversity Database – see GIS manager for installation instructions

California Watershed Boundary Dataset - Federally created watershed boundary layer with input from local agencies/organizations around the state to better delineate watersheds based on non-traditional hydrologic information like storm drains or pipelines. This dataset does not intend to replace CalWater but progress is being made to have the next version of CalWater incorporate the CAWBD geometry.

Bathymetry - 25 square meter (16.4 square feet) pixel resolution. Depth in feet.

USGS 2006 Natural Color Imagery - 1m resolution natural color aerial photography from USGS taken in 2006. Not complete for SF Bay Area.

Tools

New NCALM LIDAR Data Distribution Center Google Earth interface - This new interface, developed by NCALM at UC Berkeley, gives you the opportunity to explore NCALM’s LiDAR datasets before downloading by visualizing the full resolution (1m) shaded relief maps on-the-fly as Google Earth geo-rectified image overlays

Cal-Atlas Imagery Download Tool

Google Earth Pro– see GIS manager for location of machines with this program. Enhanced features: export high resolution imagery, import GIS data, increased performance.

KML to SHP tool - Converts Google Earth kml to shapefiles for use in ArcGIS products.

Training

   1. ESRI Free Training Seminars - Live and Past Trainings Recorded

   2. Academy X - 40% discount on all classes. Call to register.

   3. CompassPoint - Adobe classes still only $75