ERDC/CHL CHETN IV-31
December 2000
For example, Figure 2 shows a portion of a search for all records from South Carolina. The
selected records are listed as hyperlinks underneath the selection menus. At any time another
search for records can be initiated from the selection menu.
Individual records are accessed by clicking on the named link. For example, clicking on the
Breach Inlet link in Figure 2 brings up the record for that inlet as shown (partially) in Figure 3.
Initially, the values of dimensional parameters listed in the individual record are given in metric
units. Clicking on the English Units button will redisplay the record with values converted to
U.S. customary units.
PHOTOGRAPHIC DATABASE: The most useful extension to the original database is the
capability of including digital photographs in individual records. Any record that includes web-
viewable imagery has a camera icon behind the name as shown on Figure 2 for Breach Inlet.
Photographs are accessed from the individual records by clicking on the provided link (see
Figure 3). This brings up a table of available photographs as illustrated in Figure 4. Each row in
the table provides a hyperlink for viewing the photograph and information about the image.
Photos are listed in reverse chronological order. Clicking on a link displays the photo as shown
in Figure 5. When viewing photographs, the arrows located in the upper right corner can be used
to cycle through the list of photographs for that inlet (see Figure 5). Click on the house icon to
return to the list of photos. Finally, to view the most recent photographs added to the database
for all inlets, click on the Most Recent Photo Additions link at the top of the list (see Figure 4).
UPLOADING PHOTOGRAPHS TO THE DATABASE: Anyone accessing the database can
upload inlet photographs in digital form if they wish to share their photographs with others.
Contributing and sharing inlet images will make the inlets database a much more useful resource
for planners, engineers, and researchers.
To upload an image from your computer hard drive, first locate the individual record for the inlet
or structure that is to be associated with the image. Then click on the link next to Upload an
Image (see Figure 3). This brings up the form shown in Figure 6. Fill out the form, and either
type in the location and name of the image file, or use the browse button on the form to locate
the image file on your computer's hard drive.
Because images viewable on the Internet can also be downloaded, it is important that you
understand the rights that you are granting when uploading photographs. Equally important is
the understanding that you have the right to grant others permission to download and use your
images. In other words, DO NOT upload images without the permission of the copyright holder.
For further information, click on the link Photo Submission Guidelines at the top of the screen.
Supported image formats are GIF, JPEG, and PNG; and image size is provisionally limited to
200,000 bytes (this can be increased on request).
Uploaded photographs are previewed by the database manager before being made publicly
viewable. This process is necessary to screen out inappropriate images.
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