Nuna Technologies - Current Projects

Current Projects

	Arctic Research Mapping Application (armap.org) ARMAP is an interactive, online mapping application for field-based scientific research in the Arctic. Information about research projects in the arctic can be viewed and queried within the mapping application. Links take you to specific information and other websites associated with a particular research project. ARMAP also includes satellite imagery, other base maps, and map layers for places, roads, and natural features. With a special emphasis on the International Polar Year (IPY), ARMAP aims to benefit scientists, science logistics experts, educators, and the general public. News ARMAP won 3rd place at the 2007 ESRI International User Conference in the "Best Web-Based GIS Application" category. ARMAP won 3rd place in the Digital Cartographic Product category at the 2008 Alaska Surveying and Mapping Conference.

	Circumarctic Environmental Observatories Network - Internet Map Server The terrestrial Circumarctic Environmental Observatories Network (CEON ~ www.ceoninfo.org) is a recently established international network of arctic terrestrial and freshwater observation platforms, networks, science experts and partners. CEON’s mission is to strengthen the capacity for emerging monitoring, research and policy needs at high northern latitudes by making information and data available that is adequate and suitable for addressing a series of well-defined key scientific questions and uncertainties as outlined by the Arctic science community. The CEON - Internet Map Server (CEON-IMS) is a GIS-based information portal developed to enable and enhance the visualization and querying of data relevant to the emerging observatories network. CEON-IMS includes remote sensing products and GIS data on research infrastructure, plus locational information on historic research sites where retrospective analyses are being or can be undertaken. The information in this application is linked to online references and other information sources hosted by data providers. CEON-IMS can be used freely by researchers, land managers, educators, policy makers and local communities. CEON is connected to multiple IPY initiatives that plan to visualize their data on the CEON-IMS. Visit CEON-IMS at: www.ceonims.org National Science Foundation Award OPP-0622406
	Barrow Area Information Database Internet Map Server (BAID-IMS) BAID-IMS is a user-friendly web-based science, logistic and educational informational portal that allows users to access, view and interact with a wide range of spatial data and remotely sensed imagery focused on the Barrow area in northern most Alaska. The area of interest for BAID-IMS spans 280,000 km 2 and extends from 100km offshore and north of the city of Barrow, east to Deadhorse, west to the native village of Point Lay and south to the Brooks Range and the village of Anaktuvuk Pass. The application encompasses over 130 data layers in total and includes a range of air-borne and satellite imagery as well as thematic data. Thematic data includes USGS topographic maps, administrative boundaries, infrastructure such as roads, power lines, and native subsistence cabins, information on more than 4500 active and historic research sites, vegetation, topographic and hydrographic maps, and distribution/sensitivity maps for select fauna. Users can employ standard Geographic Information System (GIS) tools to zoom, pan, measure distance, identify waypoints for uploading into Global Positioning Systems (GPS), query a range of attribute data layers and make and print their own maps. Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) standard metadata has been compiled for most data layers and provides links to data centers where users can obtain copies of BAID-IMS data for more advanced analysis. A help guide is provided for all tools in the application. A dedicated layer will be developed for science initiatives participating in the International Polar Year (IPY) and site information linked to data archives. Historic IPY site information will also be gathered and included in BAID-IMS. This application can be accessed at the following link: http://www.baidims.org National Science Foundation Award OPP-0454996