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Geographic Information Systems FAQ
Index of frequently asked questions (FAQ) and explanations about GIS along with answers to these questions

Introduction to GIS from U.S. Geological Survey
USGS overview of GIS, how it works, and applications

Map Projection Overview - The Geographer's Craft Project
Detailed overview of map projections and datums

NASA Visualization of Remote Sensing Data Page
Catalog of sample remote sensing images, movies, 3D, and virtual reality

Remote Sensing Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center
Provides links to resources related to remote sensing applications and education, and indicates starting points for general readers

Spatial Odyssey GIS Literature Database
Information on how to access the table of contents of GIS journals, conference proceedings, and published collections of articles

XTOOLS Extension from Oregon Department of Forestry
ArcView Extension with many tools useful for GIS analysis using ArcView