Follow GIS Twitters March 6, 2009
Posted by Timothy in General.Tags: Blogs, Education, Forums, GeoTwitters, GIS, GIS Community, Twitter, Wiki
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If you are into Twitter, then I have a few accounts for you to follow. If are do not have an account, then I would recommend you get on the band wagon cause you are missing out on a ton of good information. Here are some of my suggestions:
- @GISPathway – This is my personal account and the one that goes right along with this blog and my site.
- @GISedu – This account is one that I have created that is the blog feeds of Geospatial Technology education institutes. Use this to keep up with what is going on in the relm of GIS education.
- The GIS Forum Twitter Wiki – This is a great collection of GeoTwitters. If your name is not on the list then add your info. There is also some other great information within this great community.
Global Soil Map February 24, 2009
Posted by Timothy in General.Tags: Analysis, GIS, Global Map, Map, Soil Map, Veryspatial
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Thanks to http://veryspatial.com I have found a very cool website. This site, http://globalsoilmap.net/ , shows a variety of soil information in a global aspect. According to their February 17, 2009 press release: “GlobalSoilMap.net will provide accurate soil information in real-time as well as state of the art analysis of soil properties, meeting the needs of various stakeholders, including policymakers, the climate change community, farmers, other land users, and scientists.”
Check it out: http://globalsoilmap.net/
GIS for Dummies February 23, 2009
Posted by Timothy in General.Tags: Books, Geography, GIS, GIS Books, Help Books, Tutorials
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A new book has just recently been published called GIS For Dummies. This book helps introduce the Geospatial industry to those who may not be familiar with Geographic Information Systems. Is you are not sure what GIS is, then I would suggest that you check it out!
Taken from backcover:
Curious about GIS?
Organizing a GIS?
Here’s the book you need!
Geographic information system, or GIS, is a powerful technology that has been called “geography on steroids.” This book contains what you need to know on mapping terminology and digital mapping, how to locate geographic features and analyze their patterns, and how to generate travel directions, customer locations lists, and much more with GIS.
- GIS takes a village — know all the hardware and software necessary to collect, analyze, and manipulate GIS data
- Just for map mavens — explore the difference between 2D and 3D maps, create a map, or manage multiple maps
- What the data mean — analyze patterns that appear in maps and interpret the results
- Think spatially — recognize how spatial factors relate to geographic data
- On the grid — define and locate geographic objects on the grid
- The earth is not flat — accurately portray geographic features with map projections
- Technological duct tape — discover the many uses of GIS for business, the military, city planning, emergency services, land management, and more
- Design a GIS — determine what your organization needs, do appropriate analyses, and plan your system
Open the book and find:
- How to get paper maps into your computer
- Different ways to measure distance
- How to organize your spatial data
- What raster and vector mean to a cartographer
- How to choose a GIS software vendor
- How GIS can help you determine appropriate land use
- Dozens of applications for GIS queries and analyses
- How to create animated GIS output
What is the condition of Geospatial Jobs? February 19, 2009
Posted by Timothy in Career.Tags: Career, Economy, Forum, Geospatial, GIS, Jobs, Layoff, Poll
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With the way the economy is going, there have been a lot of people laid off. It has hit various industries. Some harder than others. Have you thought about where the Geospatial industry is headed in terms of jobs? Are there just as many jobs now as there use to be? Are layoffs coming and we need to prepare? Weigh in your thoughts and take the poll over at The GIS Forum.
Google Earth 5 with Ocean February 3, 2009
Posted by Timothy in News, Websites.Tags: Aerials, GIS, Google, Google Earth, Google Earth 5, Google Ocean, GPS, Ocean, Way Points
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Google has just released the lastest version of Google Earth. The main addition to this version is the Ocean feature. This feature gives you the ability to plunge beneath water and view the terrain of the ocean floor. There is also the capability to add in GPS device way points and like data to Google Earth. Another feature to mention is the ability to compare aerial views from previous years. You can actually see the changes that take place within the landscape. Pretty Cool!
Check it out: http://earth.google.com
Learn how to Geocode in ArcMap January 27, 2009
Posted by Timothy in GIS Tips.Tags: Address Locator, ArcCatalog, ArcGIS, ArcMap, dbf, Excel, geocoding, GIS, GIS Tips, GIS Tutorial, table, XY
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Geocoding is a process that enables you to match database records to a real world location based upon attribute fields such as addresses, PINs, Cities, etc. Carrying out this process in ArcMap is very simple and can be completed in just a few steps.
Learn How Here: Geocoding – Guide to Address Locating in ArcMap
Mapping the US with Mottos January 6, 2009
Posted by Timothy in Websites.Tags: art, Cartography, Maps, united states
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I was checking my morning emails when I can across one from Directions Magazine. In their “Off the Beaten Path” section, they highlight a piece of artwork by Emily Wick entitled “Fifty States and Their Mottos”. This is a really neat way to look at a map of the United States.
GIS Blog Feed Collection January 5, 2009
Posted by Timothy in Websites.Tags: GIS, gis blogs, gis feeds
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If you are looking for a great source for GIS blogs, then http://www.overheadupdate.com/ is the place to go. Matt Faulkner has compiled the most recent feeds for a variety of sites. Hit the site each day and know exactly what is going on in the world of GIS.
GIS and Science January 3, 2009
Posted by Timothy in Websites.Tags: ESRI, GIS, Science
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I just came up on a new blog, GIS and Science. Matt Artz, who works for ESRI, has just put up the site. From his about page, he says that the main purpose of the site is to “provide news, resources, commentary, and interviews on the use of GIS technology by the scientific community and for scientific applications.”
I like how he blatently says that he has no tollerence for crap from site comments. However, he is open to oposition and discussion for related topics.
Go check it out: GIS and Science
