250 million measurements have resulted in the release of the highest available resolution digital elevation model (DEM) covering Antarctica.
GIS Career and Jobs
New Geospatial Forum Launches
Last month, geospatialOnline launched a GIS discussion forum.
GIS Learning
Networking in GIS: Peer-to-Peer Support in the GIS Community
Outlined below are peer-to-peer resources that GIS professionals can utilize to help guide them through their technical questions, and connect with other GIS professionals.
Spatial Analysis
Using Cell Phone Data to Map Urban Activity Patterns
Mapping mobile cellular data has a major potential in allowing a better understanding of how we use urban spaces, including transport networks and access to events and venues.
GIS Learning
Spatial Challenges of Navigating Rural Roads for Self-Driving Cars
Researchers from MIT are testing the use of GPS and LiDAR to enable autonomous navigation in rural areas lacking detailed 3D maps.
Spatial Analysis
Monitoring and Mapping Microplastics in Marine Ecosystems
Advancements in satellite remote sensing techniques are paving the way toward the development of high resolution and temporal maps of marine microplastic distribution.
GIS Data
Using Remote Sensing for Mapping and Counting Animals
Remote sensing data from satellite and UAV imagery has been used by researchers in the mapping and observation of wildlife, in particular counting the number of animals in remote locations.
GIS Learning
Using GIS to Help with City Branding
By using GIS in a public facing and community engaging way, it can become an integral component of the re-branding of cities.
GIS Industry
GIS and Map Contests Roundup
Current map and GIS related competitions listed in order of the competition deadline.
GIS Learning
New Study Guide for ArcGIS Desktop Certification Exam
Esri has recently published an updated study guide for those interested in preparing for the ArcGIS Desktop Associate Exam.