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Accelerate your georeferencing process with BioGeomancer, determining lat/long and uncertainty quickly. Beta version available since Nov 06. Complete version out March 07 for efficient batch processing. Obtain data from multiple sources according to MHO guidelines. Boost productivity by completing 30-60% of localities faster. Verify results manually post-processing. Visit http://bg.berkeley.edu:8080/bgworkbench/Workbench.html. Enhance georeferencing rates from 2-20 per hour to 10-35 per hour based on location.
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BioGeomancer • Automated georeferencing program • In Beta version since 1 Nov 06, complete production version ready 1 March 2007 (including batch processing) • 2-3 time faster than the manual method • Determines the lat/long, uncertainty for your data • Obtains data on extent from various sources • Use the MHO guidelines • Will complete 30-60% of your localities • Still have to verify them by hand afterwards
Current rates of manual georeferencing: • 16-20 per hour for US, Australia • 8-10 per hour for non-US,European localities • 2-5 per hour for China, Russia Anticipated rates with BioGeomancer: China, Russia, Africa, other difficult localities – 10-20 per hour US, Europe, Australia – 35 per hour