In this week’s edition of Geo Announcements: QField, mobile GIS app from OPENGIS.ch, is now available, NASA’s Spinoff publication features the benefits of its GPS signal correction software, and the latest in press releases from the GIS industry.
BlueSky
Maps and Cartography
Aerial Floor Maps as a Sales Tool
Here’s an interesting and probably effective use of aerial imagery to sell a product. The floor of the marketing suite of Bellway Homes’ Equinox development in London, England has been covered in aerial imagery from British firm Bluesky to help sell apartments. In addition to being a stunning visual display, […]
GIS Learning
GIS News: gvSIG conference materials online, Esri Map Book Volume 26 released
The geospatial industry roundup includes the release of videos and reports from the French gvSIG conference, GfK GeoMarketing’s map of the month, and the release of Esri’s Map Book, VOlume 26. Also included in this edition are announcements from GeoWorld, Bluesky, SuperGeo, Topcon, GIS in the Rockies, earthmine, IDV Solutions, […]
GIS Learning
GIS News: Esri releases, Image of the Week from ESA
The roundup of geospatial news over the past week includes several software and data announcements from Esri, an image of the week from ESA covering the volcanic island of Guadalupe, and the winners of the 2011 Thacher Environmental Research Contest. SuperGeo, Topcon, TC Technology, OGC, Bluesky, eSpatial, IDV Solutions, gvSIG, and Safe […]
GIS Learning
GIS News: Map of the Month from GfK GeoMarketing, ESRI Canada's Flex Tools for MASAS
The OGC has announced its new board of directors in today’s geospatial news roundup. GfK GeoMarketing has a new map of the month detailing retail spending as a share of private spending, SuperGeo has released SuperGIS Mobile Tour 3.0 for Android, and ESRI Canada has released ESRI Flex Tools for MASAS, and […]
GIS Learning
GIS News: Arizona Wildfire Map, 3D of Warrington
Rounding up the news in the GIS industry: Esri has a new mapping application focusing on the Arizona wildfires, Bluesky creates a 3D model of Warrington, England, Bentley announces the winners of its student and teacher competitions, and Citworks helps to raise money for the Trichotillomania Learning Center. Arizona’s Wallow Fire, […]
GIS Learning
Solar Suitability Mapping
Properties across the United Kingdom have been assessed for their suitability for solar panels by aerial company BlueSky. The project looked at the housing stock’s solar energy potential in England and Wales. High resolution aerials combined with 3D data was used to collect data about the usable roof area, pitch, […]
GIS Learning
Today in GIS: Free ArcGIS Online Seminar, Eco-Cultural Website…
Esri is offering a free seminar on May 12 (9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 3:00 p.m. PST) entitled “Making and Sharing Maps with ArcGIS Online.” During the seminar, you will learn how to create your own map and then share it with the public or your own private group. You […]