The Chesapeake Bay Research and Management Shoreline Data Bank

The Research and Management Shoreline (RAMS) Data Bank contains information relative to physical alterations of the shoreline and nearshore areas of Chesapeake Bay for which permits have been granted by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore and Norfolk Districts. The RAMS Data Bank is designed to provide information to persons making recommendations or decisions at the local, state or federal level relative to subjects such as land use planning, fish and wildlife management, and wetlands utilization. An IBM Model 360-91 Computer utilizing the IBM Generalized Information System stores the data and makes it available to regulatory and advisory agencies. In addition to the basic query capabilities, a capability to graphically display information contained in the data bank has been developed. A wide variety of map scales is available, and any of the information contained in the data base can be superimposed on a map printout.