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Environmental Systems Research Lab
Environmental modeling, environmental information systems, and environmental decision support systems research Synthesis Support Center, a center funded by the National Park Service to support parks in information management efforts. This laboratory (ESRL) is focused on the analysis of complex environmental systems using computer technology. It consists of seven high performance personal computers running both Windows and Linux and an Apple Macintosh computer supporting the development of solutions for K-12 educators. Besides standard desktop software, these machines host the GRASS, ArcView and Idrisi geographic information systems (GIS), the Stella systems modeling package, the Watershed Modeling System (WMS) and a variety of other specialized environmental modeling software. The ESRL includes a scanner and large-format color printer to support these workstations and flexible table space to facilitate such uses as hardcopy map analysis, research team conferences and seminars. This lab is intended for research use by ISAT faculty and their students working on environmental problems. It hosts sponsored research supported by the National Park Service and AT&T.
