20021002: searching for map background

Ken,

I generally don't include the ascii data bases that the GEMPAK maps
are generated from since they add space to the distribution tarfile.
But, they can be generated using the gsfssf program which
can be built in the $GEMMAPS/programs directory if you have the source 
distribution.. 

I can either post the ascii map file, or a binary of gsfssf
otherwise.

Steve Chiswell






>From: Ken Scheeringa <address@hidden>
>Organization: UCAR/Unidata
>Keywords: 200210030352.g933q5124507

>Hello support,
>
>I am trying to locate a file of digital coordinates
>which defines the continental boundaries for  each of
>the northern and southern hemispheres in a polar
>projection.
>
>For example, when the coordinates in the northern
>hemisphere file are connected in sequence, the resulting
>map background would reproduce the old DIFAX
>500 mb hemispheric (polar projection) chart geography
>before any data are added.
>
>I searched my GEMPAK map background folders but I
>believe all these coordinates are stored in binary format.
>I am seeking an ASCII coordinate file which could be
>used as well in other software I am writing.
>
>Any sources of such map background files that you
>are aware of that I could obtain would be most appreciated.
>
>Thanks very much for assistance.
>
>
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