United States Geological Survey YearbookThe Survey, 1985 - Geology |
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... Earth's surface . The view of Las Vegas ( front cover ) includes partially vegetated ( dark red ) and grassy ( bright red ) urban areas . Asphalt - covered roads and airport runways are black . The white area to the northeast of the ...
... Earth's surface . The view of Las Vegas ( front cover ) includes partially vegetated ( dark red ) and grassy ( bright red ) urban areas . Asphalt - covered roads and airport runways are black . The white area to the northeast of the ...
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... earth science research agency , the U.S. Geo- logical Survey has a special responsibil- ity to present an annual report of its investigations to the public it serves . In 1984 , our endeavors included new investigations of natural ...
... earth science research agency , the U.S. Geo- logical Survey has a special responsibil- ity to present an annual report of its investigations to the public it serves . In 1984 , our endeavors included new investigations of natural ...
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... Earth's surface , for both natural and manmade features . These basic spatial data can be manipu- lated and combined in any desired format in the computer . Products designed and prepared on the computer have become part of our routine ...
... Earth's surface , for both natural and manmade features . These basic spatial data can be manipu- lated and combined in any desired format in the computer . Products designed and prepared on the computer have become part of our routine ...
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... earth science in the public service . " The foresight of the Geological Survey's past leaders in encouraging the highest standards in our work and in the hiring of highly professional people at all levels has enabled us to build on ...
... earth science in the public service . " The foresight of the Geological Survey's past leaders in encouraging the highest standards in our work and in the hiring of highly professional people at all levels has enabled us to build on ...
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... earth science data has necessitated the use of computers and the building of geographic information systems . Traditional data formats and manipulation techniques are inadequate to meet the demands of today's scientists and information ...
... earth science data has necessitated the use of computers and the building of geographic information systems . Traditional data formats and manipulation techniques are inadequate to meet the demands of today's scientists and information ...
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