Frequently Asked Questions

Data Services

Where do I download and save NAPP series data (aerial photography)? 

Use the R tool on the WyGISC Data Server.

What is the date of the most recent aerial photography that WyGISC has?

The 2000 CIR photos are the most recent photos we currently have.

Do I need to be a student, staff, or faculty member at the University of Wyoming to use WyGISC's data services?

No. You can use any of the resources found on our website. For downloading data you will need to register with WyGISC but this is a simple process described when you go to download your first data.

Why am I having problems viewing color infrared aerial photos in ArcView?

Sandborn switched to MrSID generation 2 files when taking these photos.  If you upgrade to ArcView 3.3 you should be able to view them.
 

Does WyGISC have copies of the CIR photos in a format other than MrSID?

Yes, we do have tiffs for the 2001 Color Infra-Red photography. This data is quite large in size so we do not serve them. We do provide copies of these data at a nominal rate of $10/DVD + $20/hr required to locate your request. Additionally we charge you for shipping cost. To avoid the $10/DVD charge many folks just send us an external hard drive with return postage. We then just bill you for the time required to locate and copy the information. We do not have tiff format data for the 1994 DOQQs.

You can also download the ExpressView Browser Plugin from Lizardtech,  http://www.lizardtech.com/download/dl_options.php?page=viewers.  This viewer will give you the capability to view MrSID files.

 

How do I download CIR and DRG data from the WyGISC Data Server?

With the Data Server open, Select the R tool (last tool on the right before help button) then click on the map display in the location you would like to obtain a CIR or DRG for. This will open a new window with a list of raster data available for that location including the CIR. WyGISC Data Server

The resolution on the data I downloaded isn't right when it prints.  How do I fix it?

In order to print a higher resolution map you can use the export function in ArcGIS.  If you choose to export to a pdf format and use a higher DPI setting (600). 

 

How do I register to download data?

When you attempt to download data you will be prompted for an e-mail address.  If you have not registered with WyGISC in the past you will need to click on the register link on the registration page and fill out the form.

 

Education

Can I use financial aid from the University of Wyoming to pay for WyGISC courses?

No, payments made to WyGISC are not passed through the Financial Aid office or the University of Wyoming Accounts Receivable System.

Are WyGISC courses credited?

WyGISC short courses are not part of the University of Wyoming curriculum.  Our program is designed to give professionals working in GISci the technical skills they need to excel at their positions.  However, Continuing Education units are available for our courses. In the near future WyGISC plans to offer a professional certification in GISci.

 
General Questions

What are the definitions of GIS, GIScience, Remote Sensing and other GIS related words

To find definitions of GIS related terms go to http://www.wygisc.uwyo.edu/gis.htm.

 

Does ESRI offer student pricing for its products?

ESRI offers a reduced price license of ArcVIEW.
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I am running ArcGIS and would like to know if it is compatible with Microsoft Vista.

At this time ESRI recommends that you do not upgrade to Vista if you are using ArcGIS. 
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