Using ARC-INFO on Strauss

Peter Kitson

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Introduction

ARC/INFO is Geographic Information System (GIS) software developed by Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI). It is a full-featured package with tools for automation, analysis, display and management of geographic information. Typical applications include land resource management, automated mapping and facilities management, demographic analysis, forestry, environmental analysis, water resource management, mineral exploration, transportation, and telecommunication. Federal agencies such as the U.S. Geological Survey, Environmental Protection Agency, and the Natural Resource Conservation Services have adopted ARC/INFO as their GIS standard. Furthermore, many universities teach GIS using ARC/INFO. Consequently ARC/INFO has a large established user base in the GIS community and ARC/INFO-formatted spatial data is readily available from federal, regional, and state agencies as well as commercial data providers.

This documentation introduces the use of the ARC/INFO software installed on Strauss. First-time users should read the introductory book Understanding GIS - The ARC/INFO Method. This book describes the vocabulary and basic concepts of GIS as implemented in ARC/INFO.

ArcView, a simpler-to-use GIS product from ESRI, is also installed on Strauss. ArcView has many tools to perform spatial data presentation and analysis. Research Data Management Services staff can help you decide which package is more appropriate for your needs.