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Open and Machine Readable Now the Default for Government Data

Filed in GIS Data by Caitlin Dempsey on May 19, 2013 • 0 Comments

On May 9, 2013, President Barack Obama sign an executive order making the default for government data “open and machine readable”. The executive order was accompanied by the White House’s Open Data Policy.

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Google Map Redesign

Filed in Web Mapping by Caitlin Dempsey on May 16, 2013 • 0 Comments
Google Map Redesign

Googles Maps is preparing to debut its newly revamped Google Maps.  Terming it “smart recommendations” the new functionality of Google Maps is intended to be more interactive and custom tailored to the specific user.  The more you use the map to search for locations, favorite items by starring them, and write location reviews, the more [...]

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Crowdsource Power Plant Data Project

Filed in GIS Data by Caitlin Dempsey on May 14, 2013 • 0 Comments
Crowdsource Power Plant Data Project

The Ventus Project at Arizona State University is seeking the public’s help to map out the location of all the world’s power plants. The project is led by Dr. Kevin Robert Gurney and seeks to measure carbon dioxide output at those power plants.

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GIS 101

Create Videos Using Google Streetview Hyperlapse

Create Videos Using Google Streetview Hyperlapse

Developed by motion designer Jonas Naimark, Teehan+Lax, a Canada-based technology design agency, released Google Street View Hyperlapse that allows you to create videos of your favorite routes around the world.

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Filed in GIS 101 - Learning GIS by Caitlin Dempsey on May 7, 2013 • 0 Comments
GIS Summer 2013 Courses

GIS Summer 2013 Courses

Listed here are universities and colleges that are offering GIS and geospatial coursework during the summer of 2013. Take advantage of the summer break to pick up new GIS and geospatial skills. To have your institution’s GIS courses listed here, email editor@gislounge.com with your description.

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Filed in GIS 101 - Learning GIS by Caitlin Dempsey on May 6, 2013 • 0 Comments

Maps and Cartography

The Map Myth of Sandy Island

The Map Myth of Sandy Island

Sandy Island has long appeared on maps and in GIS data. A research vessel in 2012 visit the supposed site of Sandy Island and discovered wide open ocean. How did this map myth originate?

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Filed in Cartography by Rebecca Maxwell on May 9, 2013 • 1 Comment
Largest Atlas in the World Created using ArcGIS

Largest Atlas in the World Created using ArcGIS

Earth Platinum, the largest atlas ever printed, was released in February 2012 by Millennium House, Australia. Only 31 copies of the 330 pound, leather-bound book exist and each are priced at $100,000. The atlas was created by the work of 88 cartographer and used ArcGIS.

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Filed in Maps and Cartography by Caitlin Dempsey on May 7, 2013 • 0 Comments

GIS Software

Google Map Redesign

Google Map Redesign

Googles Maps is preparing to debut its newly revamped Google Maps.  Terming it “smart recommendations” the new functionality of Google Maps is intended to be more interactive and custom tailored to the specific user.  The more you use the map to search for locations, favorite items by starring them, and write location reviews, the more [...]

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Filed in Web Mapping by Caitlin Dempsey on May 16, 2013 • 0 Comments
Shapefile Viewers

Shapefile Viewers

Listed here are shapefile viewers for viewing GIS vector data in shapefile format by using desktop software or an online option.

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Filed in GIS Software by Caitlin Dempsey on May 14, 2013 • 0 Comments

Spatial Analysis

Landsat 8

Landsat 8

One of NASA’s latest missions involves the Landsat 8, an orbiting satellite whose purpose it is to map the earth and track changes as seen from space. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration has been launching Landsat satellites into space since the early 1970s. The first Landsat satellite was launched in 1972.  The Landsat archive, [...]

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Filed in Remote Sensing by Rebecca Maxwell on April 17, 2013 • 0 Comments
Analyzing Bike Sharing Demand with GIS

Analyzing Bike Sharing Demand with GIS

The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) recently released its report on the background work that went into bike-share station siting decisions.  The first Citi Bike stations were installed earlier this month in New York City and eventually hundreds of stations will be built around the city.  The first phase of the fee-based bike sharing calls [...]

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Filed in Spatial Analysis by Caitlin Dempsey on April 16, 2013 • 0 Comments

GIS Data

Open and Machine Readable Now the Default for Government Data

On May 9, 2013, President Barack Obama sign an executive order making the default for government data “open and machine readable”. The executive order was accompanied by the White House’s Open Data Policy.

Continue Reading »

Filed in GIS Data by Caitlin Dempsey on May 19, 2013 • 0 Comments
Crowdsource Power Plant Data Project

Crowdsource Power Plant Data Project

The Ventus Project at Arizona State University is seeking the public’s help to map out the location of all the world’s power plants. The project is led by Dr. Kevin Robert Gurney and seeks to measure carbon dioxide output at those power plants.

Continue Reading »

Filed in GIS Data by Caitlin Dempsey on May 14, 2013 • 0 Comments

GIS News

GIS User Groups

GIS User Groups

GIS user groups are a great way to network with other GIS professionals on a local level. GIS user groups commonly are organized at the regional level.

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Filed in Community by Caitlin Dempsey on April 29, 2013 • 1 Comment

GIS Capability Maturity Model Open for Comments

URISA has opened up its draft document, “GIS Capability Maturity Model” for public review from April 23 to May 31, 2013.

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Filed in GIS News by Caitlin Dempsey on April 23, 2013 • 0 Comments

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The Look of Maps: An Examination of Cartographic Design is a cartographic classic by Arthur H. Robinson originally published in 1952. The book was based on Robinson’s doctoral research “which investigated the relationship between science and art in cartography and the resultant refinement of graphic techniques in mapmaking to present dynamic geographic information.”

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