The end of a calendar year is traditionally a time to reflect on past events and speculate on future trends. As in other rapidly evolving technology areas, developments in the geospatial industry usually outpace the dreams of all but the most imaginative and savvy futurists. I have been fascinated by maps and charts for more [...]
Archive for December, 2008
Personal Navigation Wish List
Posted in General, tagged cellphone, GIS, GPS, PND on December 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
A Host of New and Enhanced GIS Apps Enable People to Do More
Posted in Cool stuff, General, Use cases, tagged 911, FDA, GIS, NASA, NOAA on December 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
By layering data spatially on a map, GIS applications help improve, enhance, and enable a wide range of activities. In this post, I will highlight a number of GIS applications and technology improvements that demonstrate the power of combining maps with spatial data.
Mapping from the Sky: What’s New in Remote Sensing
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Digital Globe, GeoEye, Google Earth, IEEE, remote sensing, satellite imagery on December 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Whether by looking at satellite images of landscapes or finding their house on Google Earth, most people in the United States have had some experience with the products of remote sensing. This key geospatial technology, which includes satellite imagery and aerial photography, is used to make, correct, and enhance maps of all kinds. Professional uses [...]
The Special Significance of GIS Day
Posted in Industry happenings, tagged Education, GIS, GIS Day on December 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
GIS Day 2008 was held on November 19. The day has gained special significance as it is a key way to bring out the salient characteristics and usage of GIS (geographic information systems) and other data-driven geography technology, such as those powering the geoweb, to the mainstream public, particularly the younger generation.
The “day” has been around [...]
Geospatial Technology’s Role in Fixing the Infrastructure
Posted in General, Use cases, tagged GIS, GITA, GPS, infrastructure, NSDI on December 1, 2008 | 1 Comment »
For decades, we’ve been told that this country’s infrastructure is badly in need of investment. Infrastructure first became a household word when it was used extensively by Bill Clinton and Al Gore in their 1992 campaign. After September 11, we began to hear about the imperative of securing critical infrastructure –such as power stations and [...]
