MapCalc Download Site (both Learner and Academic systems)

MapCalc Learner is a grid-based map analysis software package specifically designed to help students learn the rich range of analysis operations available in the raster domain. The educational version is constrained to a 100 column by 100 row configuration and a Latitude/Longitude WGS84 coordinate system. The 100x100 configuration is ideal for learning environments as performance for most operations and displays is nearly instantaneous. All of the MapCalc data sets used in the “hands-on” exercises are supported in this version.

- MapCalcLearner — click on this link and select Open/Run to download MapCalc Learner and basic datasets. Follow the onscreen installation instructions. It is recommended that you accept the default specifications as the exercise write-ups assume this installation location. Use Serial Number 1374MS2-0F5050-V and Release Code 6EE3-59C8-EA4B-EFB7 to register the educational MapCalc Learner version beyond the 14-day trial period.

Note: under Windows 7 and 8, the request to register will continue to appear but once registered the software will not expire. Simply click the “Register Later” button to access MapCalc.

- MapCalcTutorials — click on this link to download the basic MapCalc Tutorials. You must have Adobe Reader installed to view.

- MapCalc User’s Manual — click on this link to download the MapCalc User’s Manual. You must have Adobe Reader installed to view.

- MapCalc Data Sets — click on this link to download an extended set of MapCalc datasets. This is a self-extracting Zip file; extract to a different folder than the basic MapCalc Data (e.g., \extended MapCalc Data).

- MapCalc Description & Examples — click on this link to access several GIS modeling examples using MapCalc for hands-on experience with map analysis capabilities.

- BASIS Website — click on this link to access the online book Beyond Mapping III and numerous materials supporting map analysis learning and instruction that are available for free download.

- Map Analysis — click on this link to access a description of the Map Analysis book and companion CD that provides a structured view of grid-based map analysis and modeling with software for “hands-on” exercises by J. K. Berry (GeoTec Media, 2007; US$45).

- GIS Modeling Course Materials — click on this link to access all of the supporting materials (PowerPoints, Software, Exercises, Exams, Projects) needed for an Upper Division/Graduate level college course.

…textbook used in GIS Modeling course

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MapCalc Academic is a grid-based map analysis software package specifically designed for independent research projects requiring larger map analysis windows than MapCalc Learner’s 100 column by 100 row configuration and user-defined grid-based map sets. Like the Learner system, MapCalc Academic uses a Latitude/Longitude WGS84 coordinate system and all of the MapCalc data sets used in the “hands-on” exercises are supported.

To develop your own project data sets they need to be constructed in full GIS, such as ArcGIS, forming a map stack of grid layers with common geo-registration and consistent column/row configuration. To setup a MapCalc configuration, execute the MapCalc Academic program and 1) select Create a New Map Set, 2) specify a Map Set Name and Grid Cell Length, 3) choose Create Empty Map Set, 4) specify the Latitude and Longitude of the lower-left corner of the project area and the number of Rows and Columns. Use the Map Analysis buttonàImport to import the grid map layers one at a time as ArcGIS grid map layers in exported in Esri .ACS format (or Surfer .grd or as a Bare ASCII row major matrix).

- MapCalcAcademic — click on this link and select Open/Run to download MapCalc Academic self-extracting zip file. Follow the onscreen installation instructions. It is recommended that you accept the default specifications as the exercise write-ups assume this installation location. Use Serial Number 158MA2-137821-V and Release Code 4A49-B687-E895-A5BB to register the educational MapCalc Academic version beyond the 14-day trial period.

Note: under Windows 7 and 8, the request to register will continue to appear but once registered the software will not expire. Simply click the “Register Later” button to access MapCalc.