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• feature-based models of geographical phenomena for implementation and analysis in GIS 
• forestry planning (spatial modeling) 
• geodetic datum transformation 
• infrastructure management 
• integration of CAD and GIS systems 
• landscape and regional analysis 
• land use impacts planning 
• long-term and large-scale ecological research (integration of remote sensing and GIS) 
• use of satellite data and GIS for soils mapping 
• UW Arboretum Land Information System 
• visualization of geographic data for presentation and analysis 
• Wisconsin Land Information Program 
GIS EXTENSION/OUTREACH 
UW-Madison faculty have implemented a wide variety of extension/outreach programs and technology 
transfer projects, and have been involved in formulating state and federal policy in regard to the use and 
impact of GIS technology. This public service program has involved a mix of federal, state, and local 
agencies and utilized a variety of techniques including professional development course work, workshops, 
seminars, and pilot projects. 
Current activities include an integrated series of professional development courses, a county-based 
technology transfer project focused on the conservation and water quality provisions of the 1985 and 
1990 Food Security Act, training modules for local and legislative redistricting using the 1990 census, and 
facilitation and implementation of the recently legislated Wisconsin Land Information Program. 
The three-day "short courses" offered by the Department of Engineering Professional Development have 
attracted national attention. Courses offered to date include developing geographic mapping and 
analysis systems, recovering the costs and managing the risks of GIS, geographic and facilities data 
management, understanding spatial database design, global positioning systems and GIS, applying 
infrastructure information management systems, and pcARC/INFO training for local land records 
modernization. A series of half-day forums is planned on subjects such as managing the risks associated 
with GIS, and data collection for transportation using GPS. Selected offerings are broadcast nationally 
using our campus satellite uplink capability. 
SUPPORTING FACILITIES 
Instruction, research, and extension/outreach activities in remote sensing and GIS are supported by 
facilities such as the Cartographic Laboratory and Arthur H. Robinson Map Library, Environmental 
Remote Sensing Center, Land Information and Computer Graphics Facility, Spatial Data Acquisitions 
and Analysis Laboratory, Computer Science Systems Laboratory, Center for Land Information Studies, 
Madison Academic Computing Center, Wisconsin State Cartographer’s Office, and the Wisconsin 
Geological and Natural History Survey. Each of these facilities is described below. 
University of Wisconsin Cartographic Laboratory and Arthur H. Robinson Mao Library 
The University of Wisconsin Cartography Laboratory (UWCL) and Arthur H. Robinson Map Library 
are integral parts of the Geography Department and its cartography program. UWCL is the oldest and 
largest cartographic production/education facility in the U.S. Since its founding in 1953, the Lab has 
built an international reputation for quality graphics and research assistance. The Laboratory is a 
dual-function facility providing assistance in education and research. The UWCL has received many 
citations lor excellence in map design and production. It serves as an international training center, and 
has assisted the US-AID in its mission of providing tailor-made advanced education for foreign nationals.