Geospatial is Vital: An Army Officer’s Perspective on the Value of GIS
Nick Severtson writes about how GIS and geospatial data is essential for completing missions and so much more.
Why GIS is a Valuable Asset to Army Training
Michael Dunn discusses how GIS is a valuable asset for completing a mission or construction project.
Analog GIS: Planning for the Worst Case Scenario
Arturo Dominguez, an Army Engineer Office, discusses how it is critical to prepare for a worst case scenario where digital mapping tools are not available.
How GIS Can Help Make Mars Suitable for Humans
Jacob R. Garner writes about how GIS will help make Mars suitable for human life.
The Importance of GIS
David Falk writes about how GIS plays an important role in his career as an Army Officer, in his field as an engineer, and in his civilian life as potential homeowner and resident.
Using Geospatial Technologies to Map and Track Food Supply Chains
Geospatial and Big Data firms such as Orbital Insight are using and combining satellite data, cellphone geolocation data, and UAV data to track food supply chains.
A Roundup of Geospatial Podcasts
Here’s a list of GIS / geospatial podcasts you can download and listen to.
Geolocation Data, Geofencing Warrants, and Crime
With most adults carrying mobile devices that have GPS tracking capabilities, mapping our movements has never been easier.
How to Volunteer Your GIS and Cartography Skills
Those with GIS and cartography skills that want to volunteer to help out can do so remotely with these calls for actions as mapping non-profits respond to the coronavirus pandemic.
Esri Offering Free ArcGIS Online Six-Month Subscription to Organizations to Assist with COVID-19 Response
Esri is making some of its online GIS tools available for free to private and public organizations free for six months to help with COVID-19 response.
How Geospatial Conferences are Responding to the Coronavirus Outbreak
Here’s a growing list of how geospatial conferences are reacting to the novel coronavirus outbreak.
GIS and BIM Integration in Infrastructure Design and Construction
The latest advancements in geospatial services are making changes in the AEC industry. BIM for infrastructure design helps improve the workflow and saves valuable data through every stage of the process. Read about how GIS and BIM integration will transform these industries.