Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Great Lake - Northern Forest CESU

Post Date

June 3rd 2009

Application Due Date

June 15th 2009

Funding Opportunity Number

09HQPA0040

CFDA Number(s)

15.808

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Cooperative Agreement

Funding Activity Categories

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Number of Awards

1

Eligibility Categories

Other

This financial assistance opportunity is being issued under a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. CESU’s are partnerships that provide research, technical assistance, and education. Eligible recipients must be a participating partner of the Great Lake – Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. Recipient must have expertise in geographic analysis and digital cartographic manipulation of map, especially as applied to multiple map layers.

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $20000

• Award Range:

  $0 - $0

Grant Description

This grant seeks research into modification of electronic map files viewing of maps as unique layers for analysis. These electronic map images will supplement and enhance the generation map graphics products by: • Studying, evaluating, and determining best combinations of transparency/design of how the images will work when viewed as multiple layers • Evaluating color adjustments/corrections necessary, especially for USGS topographic maps • Researching feasibility of on-line viewing as well as an off-line viewer, focusing on a non-proprietary approach • Developing and testing non-proprietary software for viewing the map bundle and providing controls to the user to adjust and view the map layers • Document any testing of procedures and results The award recipient will research the scientific process and methods for image adjustments of georeferenced digital files. This includes requirements to view specific information of one map versus another, select which of the one or more maps is the fixed image and which is the one to adjust transparency – or if adjusting both is required. The research will determine the feasibility of using major historic collections of maps for basic and advanced geographic research.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of the Interior

• Office:

  Geological Survey

• Agency Contact:

  FAITH GRAVES
  Contract Specialist
  Phone 703-648-7356

• Agency Mailing Address:

  Contract Specialist

• Agency Email Address:

  fgraves@usgs.gov