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From: thrapp@noscvax.UUCP (Gary R. Thrapp)
Newsgroups: net.graphics,net.micro,net.works,net.wanted.sources
Subject: map generation on micros
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Date: Mon, 15-Jul-85 16:04:01 EDT
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Posted: Mon Jul 15 16:04:01 1985
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I am interested in obtaining software to generate
geographic maps on Sun workstations and other micros
of various word sizes.  I expect this will involve
a map database and software to access it.  The preferred
features are to accept a map center and radius (or
latitude-longitude boundaries) and generate a display
with shore outlines or filled landforms with a lat-lon grid.
If the software used high level generic graphics calls for
lines and polygons it could help for portability.

A while ago I checked into getting a database called
World Databank II, however I was told it took 9 reel-to-reel
tapes to hold it.  I am interested in something with
perhaps less resolution but that would fit on micros
with limited storage.

I plan to post a summary of responses I receive by mail.
Thank you.

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Gary R. Thrapp
Naval Ocean Systems Center
San Diego, CA

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