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Our programs produce accurate geologic maps and 3-D geologic frameworks that provide critical data for sustaining and improving the quality of life and economic vitality of the Nation. 

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Geologic maps of science study area 3, Olympus Rupes, Mars Geologic maps of science study area 3, Olympus Rupes, Mars

This map is one in a series of 1:500,000-scale geologic maps initiated by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to investigate areas of particular scientific interest on Mars. Olympus Mons is the largest known volcanic construct in the Solar System; it is more than 600 km across and more than 27 km above datum (fig, 1, sheet 1). The volcano and the great scarp that bounds it...

Landforms of the conterminous United States — A digital shaded relief portrayal Landforms of the conterminous United States — A digital shaded relief portrayal

Our map was made by digital image-processing, a technical specialty related to the broader fields of computer graphics and machine vision (Dawson, 1987; Kennie and McLaren, 1988). The technology includes the many spacially based operations first brought together and developed systematically to manipulate Ranger, Mariner, Landsat, and other images that are reassembled from spacecraft...
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