The tiling of large maps is an old practice. Large paper maps have always been divided into a series of map sheets at various scales. With the increasing popularity of web mapping applications and […]
This article focuses on the process of creating a very out-of-date map in GIS. Lots has gone on since I posted Gettysburg: What Could Lee See? last summer. Technology continues to evolve at a dizzying […]
Elevation Web Services: Limitations and Prospects Elevation data is necessary for a wide range of geospatial applications such as creating relief maps and rendering 3D visualizations, deriving the slope and aspect of a geographic area, […]
Four hundred and fifty years ago, the Flemish geographer and cartographer Gerardus Mercator presented the most popular map projection ever. It became fairly the standard projection for nautical maps because of its ability to represent […]
As those of you who have tried their hand at OpenStreetMapping know, OSM can quickly turn from a hobby into a full-blown obsession! OpenStreetMap is a free, editable, open access map created by volunteers all […]
The Ottawa May GoGeomatics Social is happening Friday, May 29, 7:00PM in the basement of the James Street Pub. This month we’re excited to welcome guest speaker Richard Burcher, who will be telling the group […]
NAC Geographic Products Inc. announced the release of NACMMAP Version 5.0 – a standalone NAC enhanced business data mapping and real time assets tracking software. The NAC enhanced mapping software can read data directly from online database servers, […]
Geomatics and other industries which desire data in accurate yet visually stimulating presentations of communication and information are frequently turning heads at the evolving use of infographics. This inquiry of data and technology fused with […]