Explain->SDTS

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updated:04/06/09.13:19:58

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What is SDTS:
The Spatial Data Transfer Standard (SDTS)
is published as Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) number 173.
The Point Profile (SDTS part 6) is published by the Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC).

This format is intended to be used for the transfer of data into a GIS
or automated mapping system.

Check with your GIS vendor concerning the current or planned
availability of an SDTS Point Profile translator for your system.

Retrieval:
Click here to go directly to the SDTS Retrieval Page,

or go back to the datasheet main page and click on SDTS

Input is provided for retrieving by...
    PID, Point Radius, Min/Max, StationName, Quad
    ProjectID, County, LoadDate, or Interactive Map
Retrieved output will consist of a list of stations
from which you may choose one or more
to obtain the station sdts data.

Merging SDTS to ArcView ShapeFiles:
You can merge SDTS data into your ArcView ShapeFile.
Click here to see how.


Documentation:
ARC/INFO announcment:
beta version of the SDTSIMPORT command for Solaris, Intel NT, and IBM AIX.
NGS Metadata
SDTS Point Profile
Frequently Asked Questions
about the SDTS Point Profile and data retrieval problems

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