Informative links on modeling and Wildland fire data.
December, 2010
GIS Learning
Online GIS Magazines and News Sites
These online geospatial magazines will help keep you up-to-date on the new tools, tips and tricks of the trade. Many have informative articles as well as industry news. ArcNews Online Online version of ArcNews. Dedicated to users of Esri products, mainly its ArcGIS suite of GIS software. Contains case studies […]
GPS
Fun with GPS
There seems to be a plethora of games and alternatives emerging to take advantage of the affordability of handheld GPS units. In a previous article on the GIS Lounge, the high-tech treasure hunting game of Geocaching was discussed. Still looking for ways to have fun with your GPS unit? Learn […]
GIS Software
Cartographica for Mac OS X
If you’re looking for a native Mac OS mapping software then try Cartographica for Mac OS X. Version 1.2.2. was recently released and is available for a 30-day tryout period. Some of the features: Cartographica has a rich feature set: • Support for a huge number of import formats, including […]
GIS Software
Of Interest: JHelioviewer, Bing Maps Makeover
The entire library of images from the SOHO solar and heliospheric observatory has been made available by ESA and NASA. The freely downloadable JHelioviewer allows users to access over 1 million images from SOHO and NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory. Imagery can also be viewed at Helioviewer.org. JHelioviewer is written in […]
GIS Career and Jobs
Esri Offering Technical Certification
Esri now offers a technical certification program for their software. The Esri Technical Certification Program, announced today, will recognize people skilled in desktop, developer, and enterprise use of Esri technology. Earning a certification will mean an individual possesses a high level of technical expertise using Esri software. Starting in January of […]
GIS Learning
Survey on 3D Geospatial markets: Land management and urban planning
Call for participation in an online survey about 3D geospatial data / technologies: The authors are Jacynthe Pouliot (jacynthe.pouliot@scg.ulaval.ca) and Sylvie Daniel (sylvie.daniel@scg.ulaval.ca) both professors in the Geomatics Department at Laval University in Quebec City. Launched on December 1st 2010, this survey is intended to provide an inventory and a […]
GIS Software
Recent Advances in GIS Technology
This article explores some of the recent advances in the field of GIS technology. These include crowdsourcing, use of ‘the cloud’ to contain freestanding systems, and the possibility of 4D GIS