Converting ASCII data to raster format

[Bill Hargrove]

Kym:

     What you want to do is not easy.  I would use a low tension (like 4)
with only the offshore points to establish the "floor" of the "bowl".

     Then I would make the resolution somewhat coarser, and use something
like r.stats -xlq to "resample" this floor and create a new site list.
These sites will serve to fasten down the floor of the bowl.

     Then I would combine all 3 sets of points into a single sites file and
respline with higher tension (say 150).  The result should be a bowl where
everything connects smoothly.

     I'd be interested in any feedback on this idea.
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