how-gdp

Explanation of how the Geo Data Portal works.

Initial Setup:

Clone this repository.

Open the included how-gdp.Rproj

If you don't have it, install vizlab via devtools::install_github().

then make sure you have the proper packages and versions installed with:

vizlab::checkVizPackages()

and use install.packages() or devtools::install_github() to update.

To build the viz, run

vizlab::vizmake()

Once you are able to complete the build, run python -m http.server in your Git shell, then open a browser to localhost:8000. Navigate to target/index.html to see the finished product locally.

Disclaimer

This software is in the public domain because it contains materials that originally came from the U.S. Geological Survey, an agency of the United States Department of Interior. For more information, see the official USGS copyright policy at http://www.usgs.gov/visual-id/credit_usgs.html#copyright

This information is preliminary or provisional and is subject to revision. It is being provided to meet the need for timely best science. The information has not received final approval by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and is provided on the condition that neither the USGS nor the U.S. Government shall be held liable for any damages resulting from the authorized or unauthorized use of the information. Although this software program has been used by the USGS, no warranty, expressed or implied, is made by the USGS or the U.S. Government as to the accuracy and functioning of the program and related program material nor shall the fact of distribution constitute any such warranty, and no responsibility is assumed by the USGS in connection therewith.

This software is provided "AS IS."