2021 Esri User Conference
The 2021 Esri User Conference (Esri UC) is a fully virtual experience. Join us at the Plenary Session to hear from Esri president Jack Dangermond, Esri staff experts, and special guests. Learn to use the […]
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Technology
International Geospatial Briefing June 28th, 2021: Record High Ground Temperatures in Siberia; Digital Divide across the United States; Mapping more than 20% of the Ocean Floor; Tracking Bird Migration; Analysis of Toshka Lakes in Egypt
Ground Temperatures Hit 118 Degrees in the Arctic Circle During the recent heatwave in Siberia ground temperatures reached 118 degrees Fahrenheit (48 degrees Celsius) as seen by satellite imagery. The Copernicus Sentinel satellites were able […]
Community
Clement Charre Receives GeoIgnite 2021 Volunteer Award
Ladies and gentlemen, the GeoIgnite 2021 Volunteer of the Year — Clement Charre! The first time I met Clement Charre was late summer of 2019, a month or so after the inaugural GeoIgnite conference in […]
Technology
Canadian Geospatial Briefing June 21st, 2021: Apple Maps Cars; Population growth and Housing issues; Elizabeth Cannon’s honorary degree; Saskatchewan’s growing opioid deaths maps; Modernizing COMPSTAT at the Vancouver Police Dept.
Here’s Where Apple Maps Cars are Collecting Images in Canada this Summer Two years ago, a fleet of Apple Maps cars started driving across Canada to improve its own maps. The image below, taken by Jesse […]
Community
Calgary’s Morgan Ostrander Named Outstanding 2021 GoGeomatics Group Leader for Canada
I’m excited to announce that Morgan Ostrander, GoGeomatics community leader for Calgary, is the 2021 national leadership award winner. Morgan’s outstanding efforts leading the Calgary geospatial community pre-covid, as well as during the pandemic, exemplifies […]
Education & Careers
Book Review: GIS RESEARCH METHODS
GIS Research Methods: A non-technical overview of the science and tools behind geographic information systems and geographic information science for researchers, practitioners, students and academics who may not have an extensive GIS or Geography background. Author: Nick […]
Technology
Digitalizing Construction Crews – The Last Gap in the Design>As-Built>GIS Workflow
Utility digital transformation already driven by demand for Distributed Energy Resources (DER) and Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) has recently accelerated due to COVID-19. These systems need Digital Twins – grid transformation like this requires […]
Education & Careers
Master Class training available online: GIS Project Management April 30th at GeoIgnite
This half-day workshop cuts through the theory and fluff to present, in practical terms, the essential practices for successful GIS project planning and management. Its intent is to provide project managers, teams, and stakeholders with […]