GeoCommunity's SpatialNews Daily NewsWire - May 14, 2003
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IDRISI Kilimanjaro, the latest release of the IDRISI GIS and Image Processing software from Clark Labs, offers the most extensive suite of geoanalytical tools in the areas of surface analysis, land use change and simulation modeling, decision support, and uncertainty and risk management, as well as complete tools for digital image processing and classification. Find out more about the new release of IDRISI, the Kilimanjaro Edition, at www.clarklabs.org |
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Wireless Feature... Picture a Whole New View on your Handheld
- As digital image data gets denser and our screens get smaller, innovations in visualization software are
necessary to overcome data claustrophobia. An innovative technology from Canadian-based IDELIX Software has a solution.
U.S. COMMERCIAL REMOTE SENSING POLICY
The President authorized a new national policy on April 25, 2003 that establishes guidance and
implementation actions for commercial remote sensing space capabilities
Fact Sheet: U.S. Commercial Remote Sensing Space Policy
One important component of the current
review focuses on the relationship between the United States Government and the commercial remote sensing industry
LEICA GEOSYSTEMS INTRODUCES GS20 PROFESSIONAL DATA MAPPER
The GS20 is a GPS receiver, antenna and data collector, all in an ergonomic handheld package
Infoterra Inc. Utilizing Feature Analyst for Land Cover/Land Use Mapping
Feature Analyst,
developed by Visual Learning Systems Inc., provides Infoterra with a powerful tool that can cut project times significantly,
and increase the quality and accuracy of their maps
FRANKFURT AIRPORT NOW STANDARDIZED ON BENTLEY BIM FOR OPERATIONS AND
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Airport Property, Plant and Equipment Valued at More Than € 2.4 Billion; FM to Include € 3.3 Billion Airport Expansion
End of first phase of the InSAR cartography project of Venezuela (CARTOSUR II)
The operational flight survey started in January 2003,
overcoming all logistic problems during this time period and successfully produced a huge dataset of superb RADAR raw
data
Alice Grgicak-Mannion, University of Windsor Recognized for Dedication to GIS in Education
More than 100 GIS professionals were on hand for the presentation, which was one of the highlights of
the conference
Garmin to Bundle Pumatech's Intellisync Synchronization Software with Its Palm OS-Based iQUE 3600 PDA
Device
Pumatech's Intellisync(R) Lite Software To Provide Advanced Synchronization
Capabilities To Users Of First PDA Featuring Integrated GPS Technology
Space Imaging Reacts to New White House Remote-Sensing Policy
The policy concerns the commercial
remote sensing industry and the government’s commitment to it. The Bush Administration’s new directive, under interagency
review for a year, was announced by the White House on May 13, 2003
Reader Poll - Do you have/or plan to get a Laptop PC?
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| GEOCOMMUNITY EVENTS |
Emerging Technology Summit II: Spatial Web Services - Break down the barriers to data sharing and application in today’s geoprocessing systems through the use of interoperable Web services. See how collaborative organizations are improving decision-making capabilities, enhancing customer service, and bolstering business goals. Keynoters include World Wide Web inventor Tim Berners-Lee and former Wyoming Governor Jim Geringer. Presented by GITA and the OGC. June 5-6, 2003, Vienna, Virginia
May 19-21, New Orleans, Louisiana, GeoSpatial World 2003, The Intergraph GeoSpatial Users Community International Training and Management Conference. Intergraph Mapping and Geospatial Solutions will demonstrate practical software skills, teach easy-to-use tips and techniques, and provide insight into future direction of geospatial and mapping solutions and how they can favorably impact your organization. Learn how to boost productivity in the workplace. Get the details about GeoSpatial World 2003 at http://www.geospatialworld.com.
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The Cornell University Geospatial Information Repository (CUGIR)
- CUGIR is an active on-line repository and National Spatial Data
Infrastructure Clearinghouse node for New York State. The site provides
geospatial data and metadata for New York State, with special emphasis on
those natural features relevant to agriculture, ecology, natural resources,
and human-environment interactions. Recent updates and improvements to the
web site have been implemented with the recent launch of "CUGIR 1.5", an
enhanced geospatial data collection that is even easier to navigate and
search.
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GEOCOMMUNITY TOOLBOX
Rugged Devices
- searching for a ruggedized field mapping solution? Browse this continually updated feature for pointers to some of the latest
mobile devices and PDAs. Suggestions are welcome!
The ToolBox is a popular feature of the daily newswire where we highlight handy a tool, extension, or add-on that
will help in your daily GIS activities. Feel free to send us details (include required software please) or send us the
script and we'll host it in our popular online software tools section.
GEOCOMMUNITY CAREER CENTER
The Original GeoBids RFP Service! - A dedicated resource for GIS, GeoSpatial, and LBS indudstry Requests for proposals (RFPs); Free RFP posting for government
and industry and access to industry professionals for less than $1 per day. Recent bid announcements
include:
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eWeek Magazine
- Every week, Computerworld delivers late-breaking news from all the technology
fronts, with analysis that tells you what the news means in national and
international context. Each issue provides in-depth coverage of the technologies
shaping the future - Windows 2000, Government regulation, ERP, E-commerce and
much more. Discover how your peers are applying technology to further corporate
goals...what they've learned, what works, and what doesn't. (US eligible)
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FEMA Q3 Data Nationwide Bundle - E00, MIF, or DLG format - Designed to support FEMA's Response and Recovery activities and flood insurance policy marketing initiatives, Q3 Flood Data will be used in floodplain management, hazards analysis, and risk assessment activities. The product contains a subset of information derived from paper Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs). While the digital data were developed to support floodplain management activities, they do not replace the paper FIRMs
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Cartography with ArcView GIS Software & Map Projection Poster
- This introductory textbook introduces students to the different types of map projections, map design, and map production.Cartography
is generally a sophomore or junior level course for geography majors and many professors are beginning to introduce computer
cartography throughout the course. A CD-ROM containing 120-day time-limited version of ArcView GIS, including text specific
exercises, is packaged free with every text. In addition, a Map Projection Poster is also included free of charge.
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| Recent Earthquakes Around The Globe |
DATE-(UTC)-TIME - Lat - Long - Depth - Magnitude - Q - Location
2003/05/14 06:03:35 18.24N 58.61W 33.0 6.4 NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN
2003/05/13 21:21:13 17.40S 167.66E 33.0 6.2 VANUATU ISLANDS
2003/05/13 04:31:28 49.37N 156.11E 56.3 4.5 KURIL ISLANDS
2003/05/13 00:27:26 22.59N 141.77E 270.5 4.2 VOLCANO ISLANDS, JAPAN REGION
2003/05/12 20:55:36 20.46S 178.27W 600.0 4.0 FIJI REGION
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