Re: [aus-soaring] Australia 1:250k raster maps

[Jim Kelly, Kellwood Technology]

Thanks Leigh . . clicking the link revealed: (do any of these features differ from r2 or is this old news?? Note reference to updates on the last line . . )   Jim   New and improved features Inclusion of over 250 new maps Increased resolution to 200dpi from 150dpi Improved georeferencing and rectification Access to grid coordinates RASTER VIEWER CONFIGURATOR tool. This tool enables the user to set search paths to access maps stored in different places Overview and Magnifier windows provide convenient indication of the location of the current map in relation to Australia, and the region surrounding the current location Map Information window lists information on the current view of the map, including extents and bounding coordinates. [back to top] Product Specifications Coverage: National Currency: Ranges between 1967 and 2001. Coordinates: Coordinates stored in the map images are in MGA, but the software is capable of interpreting and displaying geographical and grid values for GDA94 and AGD66 datums. Media: 2 CD-ROM set (software to find and view maps runs on 95/98/2000/NT/Me/XP) Format: Stored in ECW format, 200dpi resolution. Software supplied with data allows downloading in GeoTIFF, PNG, JPEG or BMP. Forward Program: Newly-revised 1:250,000 scale NATMAPs will be integrated into updates of this product.     ----- Original Message ----- From: Leigh Bunting To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2003 12:00 AM Subject: Re: [aus-soaring] Australia 1:250k raster maps "Jim Kelly, Kellwood Technology" wrote: More info at (although no mention of rev 3): I have "2000 Realease 2", which I presume = version 2 This page mentions that version 2 is now version 3. I don't think I'll bother - unless there is a low upgrade price. http://www.auslig.gov.au/products/maps/raster250k/raster250k_version2.htm -- Leigh Bunting Colonel Light Gardens South Australia <Open Windows and let the bugs in>