heberlei@iris.ucdavis.edu (Todd) (03/11/89)
This is a summary of some of the stuff I have acquired so far concerning topographic data: * First it is topographic, not topological. Fortunately everyone that responded knew what I was asking, and I thank them for their help (as well as correcting me). * I have only found one computer with this data on it for anonymous ftp; it is panarea.usc.edu If anyone knows of any more sites, please drop me a line. (I am slowly going through comp.archives looking for more) * I am presently trying to find out how to read the data. There is a program on panarea named cnvmap.c which reads one of the data formats. I have also asked the USGS to send me some information. They can be found at: National Cartographic Information Center U. S. Geological Survey 507 National Center Reston, VA 22092 (703) 860-6045 The USGS charges for their Digital Elevation Model (DEM) maps, so I am very interested in finding other sources (like panarea). * Finally, does anyone know how NASA keeps its topographic data and if its available to the public (or researchers). I have seen clips for "Mars the Movie", "Miranda the Movie", and "LA the Movie". I would love to be able to create some still pictures. Any help would be very much appreciated! And thanks to the people who have already responded! Todd Heberlein heberlei@iris.ucdavis.edu 128.120.57.20