Q: How do I select an Area of Interest (AOI)?

A: Once you have located the general area of interest in the interactive map tool, the next step is to define a more specific Area of Interest using the AOI Selection buttons.

This can be done using the Draw Rectangle AOI, Draw Polygon AOI or Open the AOI Window. When using the option for Open the AOI Window, you must provide the coordinates for the AOI in decimal degrees; WGS84 for world and NAD83 for USA. Click Update and Zoom.

After creating the AOI, you will notice that the map tool shows a hashed area to represent your AOI. This will remain on the map throughout your search request. Use the Zoom To Your AOI button to zoom to a close-up view of your area of interest.