More information about GIS and geospatial research at the U of M see geospatial.umn.edu

The Environmental Resources Spatial Analysis Center (ERSAC) was established in 1995 to develop a unified computing environment for research on spatial analysis and modeling of natural resources and environment. Acquisition of state-of-the-art computer, network, and software facilities has enabled researchers in eight departments and five colleges on the Twin Cities Campus to effectively use geographic information systems (GIS) and related geospatial technologies in research on spatial patterns and relationships of natural resources and environment at landscape to regional scales. The unified approach to providing of hardware-software facilities has increased capability and productivity, while decreasing costs compared to the more traditional purchase and administration of facilities by individual departments.

The ERSAC web site is divided into several useful sections. Feel free to browse and learn what ERSAC is all about. If you have any questions, just click the e-mail link below.