Jacob MacLean
Jacob is a young professional passionate about using geospatial technology for social benefit. He has an Honours Bachelor of Science in Earth Science from Carleton University and a Graduate Certificate in GIS from Algonquin College. Jacob currently works for Statistics Canada. In his spare time, he can be found running, hiking, camping, or golfing.
Articles by Jacob MacLean
How Remote Sensing Applications Will Help Put a Price on Carbon
Quantifying our Resources Advances in remote sensing are pushing forward our abilities to quantify natural resources. As satellites improve, offering…
The Dark Vessel Detection (DVD) Program – MDA/DFO program takes aim at illegal fishing
Canada has always been a leader in the geospatial community, from Roger Tomlinson’s pioneering work creating the first computerized GIS…
A World That Never Was: 5 Oddities From Ancient Maps
Maps through the Ages Maps are incredible tools that have evolved over the ages as society has made technological leaps…
Old Cities, New Discoveries: How LiDAR is changing Archeological Surveys
LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) is not a new technology; it has been around since the early 1960’s when a…
Popular Posts
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Ontario Land Surveyors showcasing the Science of Surveying at Canada’s Science Rendezvous Kingston 16-day online experience
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Earth Science & Mining Scholarships 2021
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Why Does New GNSS Gear Seem So Great?
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Canadian Geospatial Briefing May 10th: Developing Tools to Protect Canada’s Biodiversity; Tracking impact of industrial projects on B.C. species at risk; 3D satellite mapping shows that glaciers are melting faster than ever; Geospatial Maturity Index shows that Calgary is a leader in GIS programs; Community engagement to measure impact of climate change on coastal environments in the Estuary and Gulf of St Lawrence; Surprising locations in Canada that have seen the largest increase in house prices
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Online Panel discussion on the state of the international map industry May 12, 2021
