The Virtual Estuary

The Virtual Estuary contains several mapping, data and physical imagery initiatives that COAST is involved with in the New York/New Jersey Estuary and New York Bight Region. Click on the links below for more specific information or here for a description.

Interactive Mapping

Mapping

Interactive mapping effort that provides links to a comprehensive system for retrieving, analyzing and integrating maps, data and research information related to the NY/NY Estuary and NY Bight Region.

GIS Data

GIS and Real-Time Data

Access to geospatial data, particularly real-time data through unique ftp dataset developed by COAST and links to the best data-driven sites on the web.

Charts and Images

Charts and Images

Interesting links to historical maps,charts and geographical images featuring the coastal regions of New York and New Jersey.

Real-Time Data and Links

Real-Time Data and Links

Real-Time Data links including tidal gauges, web cams and the extraordinary efforts of the Institute of Marine & Coastal Science at Rutgers University in their COOL ROOM.

Images and 3D Renderings

Imagery

Images, animations and 3D Renderings of elevation and bathymetry featuring the coastal regions of New York and New Jersey

What Is GIS??

What Is GIS?

Detailed description of What GIS is and the requirements for a full GIS, Geographic Information System; complete with helpful links to additional resources.

 

 

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