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GIS & Image Processing Software Tools


The links to the software tools provided here are to aid in viewing and/or processing/converting various data sets within our collection. The links below lead to an explanation of the software listed, its use for particular image and data sets, and additional links to locations where the software can be downloaded. In most cases, the software is free and in the public domain. However, be sure to check individual site permissions before downloading. Although some of the utilities listed below are mission/data specific, most of the applications referenced can be used with multiple data types and can be applied to many image processing needs.

NOTE: Most mission data sets are supplied with software, or references to software, that was designed specifically to render or convert image data within the mission set. If you seek mission-specific software, it is generally best to first reference the documents within the mission data sets to determine which software is most appropriate for your needs.

ArcExplorer

dlgv32pro – USGS Data Viewer

FITS – Data format and tools

GIS Utilities/Translators – GeoComm.org – Geospatial data format conversion tools

GIMP

Image J

ISIS – USGS Planetary Imagine Processing Software

Maestro

NASAView

NIH Image

OMA

PDS Software – external link to the Planetary Data System

SAOImage

SPICE Toolkit

USGS DEM – ftp site, requires login

USGS MIPS – n/a

SDTS Software – external link to USGS site

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Page last updated: Dec. 13, 2016