Welcome to ARMAP

ARMAP is a suite of online, interactive maps and services that support Arctic science. With 2D Maps and 3D Globes, users can navigate to areas of interest and explore or query information about field-based scientific research in the Arctic. Research sites are shown as points with links to details about project investigator, discipline, funding program, year, related websites, and other elements. ARMAP includes satellite imagery, other base maps, and map layers for places, roads, and natural features. Users can print or export maps for presentations, export selected data, select from a “map gallery” of predefined images, or link directly to a variety of database web services. With special emphasis on the International Polar Year (IPY), ARMAP strives to benefit scientists, science logistics experts, educators and the general public.

ARMAP News

June 21, 2007: The ARMAP team is proud to announce a third-place win in the Web-based GIS applications contest at the ESRI GIS International User Conference in San Diego. Read a story about it in VECO Polar Resource's field notes newsletter here.
Launch the interactive 2D mapping application Launch ARMAP in Google Earth
Download Google Earth Download Google Earth		 Launch ARMAP in ArcGIS Explorer Interactive 3D Globe

Which one should I use?
 Find out which application best suits your needs.

Application Choices


Features ARMAP 2D ARMAP in GE ARMAP 3D
2D Maps    
3D Globe  
Software download & install req'd   
Performance Varies Excellent Varies
Make complex searches  
GIS functionality  
Q: Which ARMAP application should I use?
  • Choose "ARMAP in Google Earth" if you are familiar with the interface, and would like to quickly explore an area that interests you.
  • Choose "ARMAP 2D" if you would like more map layers and greater functionality, such as the ability to search for projects by discipline, keywords, and other types of information.
  • Choose "ARMAP 3D" if you would like the full functionality of an online, geospatial database within a three-dimensional map environment.

Install ARMAP 3D


About ARMAP 3D