[Xastir] maps

[David A Aitcheson]

Much snipped | remainder is commented on, and in agreement with Curt 
regarding SAR operations.

tbaggett at jump.net wrote:
> 
> Thanks for the reponses. I will reply to several comments and questions at once below.
> 
> -- Tim

> Storage is typically not a problem. I was quite shocked to see 200 GB 
> Hitachi hard drives at Fry's for $99!

If only there was a Fry's in New York state :((

> 
> However, before doing so, I would like to make sure it is something that is 
> distributable and clean. Right now the problem is distributing dbfawk files 
> and layer settings, and the shear volume of the mountain of data. I am 
> examining the feasibility  of a script that can go through the Tiger map 
> files and strip out the unneeded things we don't care about, like fences.

Fences (and power/telephone lines) are VERY important to the SAR and 
SkyWarn users.

> 
> There is no need to render the fenceline around Kirtland AFB at every zoom 
> level - if any! Ditto for the tramway.

ANY military installation boundary needs to be repected.

73
Dave
KB3EFS