Learning Math & Science Through Sailing
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Learning Math &
Science Through Sailing
Jonathan M. AhlbrandBlackboard, Inc.
Lansing Community CollegeLansing Sailing Club
USCGAUX
Google Earth/Google Maps• The definitive geo-spatial intelligence tools– Extensive possibilities
• www.googleearth.com• http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=2063144434104678
14516.00047a054d2ac6b982bc2&msa=0&ll=-4.940951,70.215917&spn=110.159655,243.28125
• Application– GIS– Geography/geology/earth sciences– Astronomy– Historical Science– Research Projects– Analysis
GeoGarage/Marine
• Google Map/ Nautical Chart overlay– http://marine.geogarage.com/
• Application– Nautical Arts– Navigation– Earth Sciences– Mapping/ Cartography– Geography– Analysis
National DataBouy Center
• The premier source of meteorological and oceanographic measurements for the marine environment.– www.ndbc.noaa.gov
• Application – Live oceanic and atmospheric observations– Historical Data– Research – Meteorology– Oceanography
Ocean Weather
• Global weather site– www.oceanweather.com
• Application– Global oceanic and atmospheric observations– Meteorology– Oceanography– Analytical Skills
Questions/Discussion
Jonathan M. [email protected]