[GRASSLIST:9568] Re: Global topography

[Hamish]

> I'm trying to georeference the global topography data here:
> 
> ftp://topex.ucsd.edu/pub/global_topo_2min
..
> Alternatively, if there is a global topography (including sea floor)
> dataset which is more easily included with correct projection and
> datum then feel free to point me to that.

With a little work you can probably get that data loaded, but for
something with detailed instructions try the ETOPO2 dataset. See the
article in GRASSNews vol 1.
  http://grass.ibiblio.org/newsletter/index.php

ETOPO2 includes the Smith & Sandwell satellite altimeter derived
bathymetry.


Hamish