| Abstract: | Progress in the computer field continues to suggest that the transition from traditional analog mapping systems to digital systems has become a practical possibility. A major shortfall that still exists in digital systems is the need for very large mass storage capacity. The decade of the 1980‘s has introduced laser optical disk storage technology, which may be the breakthrough needed for mass storage. This paper addresses system concepts for digital cartography during the transition period. Emphasis is placed on determining U. S. Geological Survey mass storage requirements and introducing laser optical disk technology for handling storage problems for digital data in this decade. |
| Genre: | Conference Paper |
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| Citation Author: | Light, Donald, L. |
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| Citation Publisher: | American Soc of Photogrammetry and American Congress on Surveying & Mapping |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | PLANNING FOR OPTICAL DISK TECHNOLOGY WITH DIGITAL CARTOGRAPHY.; 1984; Conference Paper; Light, Donald, L. |
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| Text: | PLANNING FOR OPTICAL DISK TECHNOLOGY WITH DIGITAL CARTOGRAPHY.; 1984; Conference Paper; Light, Donald, L. |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/thumbnails/outside_thumb.jpg |
| Date Other: | Sun, 1 Jan 1984 00:00 -0600 |
| Publisher: | American Soc of Photogrammetry and American Congress on Surveying & Mapping |
