To begin this virtual fieldtrip, you will need to get onto the Internet and then type in the address http://edcwww.cr.usgs.gov/.
This will get you to the EROS Data center site. Welcome aboard and let’s get started.
First I would like for you to take a moment to read the EROS home page. This is the first page that you will see upon entering the site. On this page you will see the EROS Data Center Vision Statement. This is important to read. This vision statement is a reflection of everything that EROS Data Center is about. This statement helps to guide them in their work.
From this homepage you can access many different sites that show you the different kinds of things that the EROS Data center does. If you look on the left-hand side of the home page you will find a list of topics to choose from. At anytime you may come back to this page by clicking on the EROS Home Page hyperlink that is located at the end of the site that you are currently on. If you want to visit a different site on the home page just click on the hyperlink. You can also visit different sites by clicking on any hyperlink text that is colored and underlined that is found in the different sites.
I have included a worksheet for you to fill out with the information that we will be looking at in this field trip. Put the answers to the questions on the worksheet.
Now I would like for you to click on the hyperlink titled About EROS Data Center. At this sight you will see what EROS is and what EROS does. At this time look at you worksheet and complete the questions that are under this section. After you have completed these questions; click on the EROS Home Page hyperlink at the end of the site.
Great, I am glad that you were able to find your way back. Next, I would like for you to click on the hyperlink titled Products & Services. This site will give you a brief description of the products and services offered by EROS. Remember to answer the questions on your worksheet before moving on. After you complete the questions, click on the hyperlink List of products that is found in the text. I would like you to list some of the products that EROS Data Center offers. Feel free to click on any of the products if you would like to. Remember that you can always go back to the home page by clicking on the hyperlink or you can return to the previous page or pages by clicking on the back button at the top of the screen. When you have filled in the worksheet and are done exploring on your own. Please go back to the homepage.
Now I would like for you to click on the hyperlink titled What’s New. This site shows some of the new projects that EROS is working on. Answer the questions about this site and then return to the home page.
EROS Data Center has professional staff members that produce scientific and technical publications. This page gives you the phone number where you can call to receive a copy of any of these publications. This site also has a list of the recent publications by these members. After you have explored this site, please return to the home page.
Now we are coming to the end of our field trip. It has been fun to show you around. I would like to show you the programs that EROS Date Center has. If you click on the hyperlink Programs, we will finish our trip. When you get to this site you will find a list of programs. You can click on any project or projects that interest you. I would like for you to fill in the worksheet that has you write the name of the program that interests you the most and a brief description of the program. Remember you can always get home by clicking the hyperlink or you can hit the back button to see a previous page.
At this time I want to thank you for taking the time to visit the EROS Data Center. Feel free to stop by at any time. If you have any questions or need further information you can contact the EROS Data Center. I will provide the information below.
Customer Services
U.S. Geological Services
EROS Data Center
Sioux Falls, SD 57198
Telephone: 605-594-6151 (7:30 am to 4:00 pm Central Time)
TDD: 605-594-6933 (7:30 am to 4:00 pm Central Time)
Fax: 605-594-6589 (24 hours)
Internet: custserv@edcmail.cr.usgs.gov (24 hours)
Thank You and Have a Nice Day!!