Tools
Analysis Tools
Use data to produce value-added results based on application.
Habitat Priority Planner
Helps to identify priority locations for conservation and restoration planning (extension to ArcGIS with Spatial Analyst)
Nonpoint-Source Pollution and Erosion Comparison Tool
Examines land cover to measure runoff, nonpoint source pollution, and erosion (extension to ArcGIS with Spatial Analyst)
Impervious Surface Analysis Tool
Calculates the percentage of impervious surfaces for a selected geographic area (extension to ArcGIS with Spatial Analyst)
Sea Level Affecting Marshes Model
Simulates potential impacts of long-term sea level rise on wetlands and shorelines
Digital Shoreline Analysis System
Computes rate-of-change statistics from multiple historic shoreline positions
eCoastal Tools
Provides data management and analysis solutions for coastal engineering projects
Hazard Assessment Tool
Offers guidance on developing a website that addresses hazard-related data specific for your region
Benthic Terrain Modeler
Derives benthic terrain classifications from input bathymetry
Informational Tools
Provide guidance or 'how to' techniques.
Storm Mapping Tutorial
Leads users through the process of using weather data in a GIS
Storm Data Resource Guide
Guides users to helpful, weather-related Internet resources
Simulation Tools
Generate visual products that illustrate concepts or issues to a variety of audiences.
CanVis Visual Simulation Tool
Enables users to add objects to images in order to visualize impacts of future management decisions
Sea Level Rise and Coastal Flood Frequency Viewer
Portrays sea level rise scenarios and potential impacts
Data Visualization Tools
Present dynamic views of spatial data. Some may offer data download capabilities.
Legislative Atlas
Displays maps of ocean and coastal laws and provides access to summaries of the state and federal laws via an interactive Web application
Historical Hurricane Tracks IMS
Enables viewers to find tropical cyclone data in the Atlantic and Eastern Pacific Basins
Multipurpose Marine Cadastre
Supplies baseline information needed for marine spatial planning efforts
Topographic and Bathymetric Data Inventory
Enables users to locate and learn about the best available elevation data sets for their area
Data Handlers
Manipulate datasets to improve usability.
Lidar Data Handler
Enables users to work with lidar data (extension to ArcView or ArcGIS with Spatial Analyst)
Chart Reprojector
Allows users to "re-project" digital NOAA nautical charts with this stand-alone application
Electronic Navigational Chart Handler
Provides the ability to simplify the use of electronic navigational charts (extension to ArcView or ArcGIS)
Nautical Chart Viewer
Permits viewers to bring BSB-formatted nautical chart information into a GIS (extension to ArcView, ArcGIS, or Imagine)
Soil Data Viewer
Allows users to create soil-based thematic maps
