Software Guidance

The Software Guidance section provides your with links (external) to different software companies specialising in Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Image Processing and 3D Visualisation softwares. This list is not an exhaustive list but will point you in the right direction when considering what software you will need either in your teaching or research.

GIS

What is geographic information and how is this represented in a GIS?

• ESRI ArcGIS (Available through CHEST EduServ Agreement)
• GRASS Free Open Source
• MapInfo
• QGISFree Open Source

Image Processing

What is image processing and how can I use image processing software packages to produce an improved image for my application?

• ENVI
• ER Mapper
• Erdas Imagine
• PCI Geomatica
• Terrain Analysis
  • Rivertools
  • Terrain Analysis System
• Synthetic Aperture Radar Analysis
  • PULSAR / INSAR Toolkit
  • DESCW (for ERS scene selection)
  • E-cognition
  • Caesar
  • Erdas Imagine Radar Mapping Suite
  • SARscape
  • Vexcel
  • Atlantis Scientific Inc
  • Gamma

Visualisation

What is visualisation and how can I integrate my spatial data into a 3D virtual globe environment?

• CDV (Cartographic Data Visualiser)
• IDL
• Manchester Research Computing Services
• 3D Globes
  • Google Earth
  • ArcGIS Explorer
  • Erdas Titan
  • Microsoft Virtual Earth