ArcUser October-December 2003

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October - December 2003


	Protecting Communities Threats from natural and man-made calamities

	Emergency Response and Planning Application Performs Plume Modeling Pilot program integrates MapObjects and ArcView with EPS software.

	Ensuring the Safety of American Agriculture Missouri Department of Agriculture uses GIS to monitor and respond to agriculturally related events.

	Online Application Improves Tier II Reporting Online reporting system for chemical storage sites that incorporates GIS

	Internet Applications Aid Homeland Security Significant savings in time, expense, and computer resources for emergency managers

	Preparing for Large-Scale Events Embedding geospatial intelligence in hospital information systems will enhance response.


International Esri User Conference

	Special GIS Users Come Together in San Diego Still the largest GIS event in the world

End Notes
	Mapping the Near Side of the Moon Stunning map of crater graces map book cover.

	Lunar Data Sheds Light on Moon's History The data behind the map


	Creating Custom Tool Buttons for ArcPad [PDF 1.1 MB] Applets eliminate the need to modify the configuration file. -Get data for tutorial [ZIP-6 KB]

	Mapping Spatial and Statistical Distributions in a Choropleth Map [PDF-1.5 MB] Adding statistical parameters improves map reader comprehension.

	Maintaining Parcels With ArcGIS 8.3 [PDF-680 KB] ArcTools functionality, improved COGO handling, and topology

	What Do You Want to Know? Beginning Spatial Analysis [PDF-1.6 MB] An introduction to one of the most powerful features of GIS

Developer's Corner

	Parameter Estimation in the Huff Model [PDF-1.4 MB] Applying this model correctly

	SDE user Dos and Don'ts for Microsoft SQL Server [PDF-124 KB] Creating SDE user, mapping logins, and setting permissions

	Understanding ArcIMS Virtual Servers [PDF-656 KB] Modify the default configuration for optimal performance.

	Integrating ArcIMS and ArcWeb for Developers With .NET [PDF-936 KB] Take advantage of existing Internet map services.



	Kenton County Leads Way in Brownfield Redevelopment Inventorying brownfield properties using GIS

	Understanding an Ancient Roman City in Tunisia Multidisciplinary team uncovers ruins.

	GIS Helps Uncover Lost Sections of the Trail of Tears Using historical and modern maps together

	Combating Urban Sprawl in Georgia Metro Atlanta working to preserve greenspace

	Data Sharing With ArcIMS Unifies State Programs Intuitive application gives access to centralized data