EVS-Islands
Enhanced Vector Shorelines of the World - One Island, One Coastline, One River and One Lake at a time.
The above map shows some of my completed island mapping projects.  Each icon contains the name of the primary
island associated with the project and a link to the post. Once all of my projects are posted, the map will be 
covered with icons.  To productively use the map, zoom into a region of interest.  Then select an
icon.Each of my maps is constructed of numerous layers of information.  
All of the layers are vector files.  I will make these files available upon request.  You are free to use them with certain
restrictions - 1) Don't sell them.  You can use them on research projects, post them to your website or things of that
nature.  If you aren't sure about the use of my maps, drop me a line and we can discuss your idea.  2) Give me credit 
when you use my vectors or images of my maps.  Credit them to Peter Minton @ EVS-IslandsIf I have the island vector 
file(s) and based upon your need, I will make them available.  Images of my maps are yours to download and use, with the above 
restrictions applicable.  Enjoy!
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Data - The Latest Edition of the WPI (World Port Index) from NGA Maritime Safety Information
One of the more popular data files offered from this site is the NGA Maritime Safety Information World Port Index.  In 2006, I secured a copy of the WPI database in KML file format.  For 2-years I made this abbreviated version of the WPI available to any wanting a copy.
In 2008, I secured a copy of the WPI in MS Access format.  I reworked the data, getting an MS Excel spreadsheet which was ultimately converted into an ESRI shapefile which I made available to any wanting a copy.
I am not a regular visitor to NGA Maritime Safety Information, but today I chanced to visit it.  In looking at the WPI and what was being offered, I was pleased to discover that they now offer the WPI in ESRI shapefile format.
So, here is the deal.  If you want to download the WPI data directly from the NGA MSI unit follow this link.  If you want to download the WPI shapefile and a pdf file of the WPI 150 book follow this link.
Enjoy!
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Monday, January 17, 2011
Marmara Island TR - Modifying SRTM v4 TIF with EVS Precision Coastal Vector File
Turkey - SRTM with EVS Vector ModificationsThe map of Turkey on the left is a portion of a 600-MB World Map created by Tom Patterson.  His excellent and informative website, Shaded Relief, contains a wide variety of shaded relief maps.  He explains how you could create your own shaded relief maps.  I have been content to download his finished maps and use them in my classroom.  The students love working with them.I have been a long time user of SRTM data.  Using tools within Global Mapper, I was able to generate interesting 3D views of islands.  Last week I came across SRTM v4 da