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

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• 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. Ahlbrand517-449-1222ahlbrandj@comcast.net