Posts tagged with "gis"
Monday, 17. April 2006, 03:31:02
google maps, api, developer, tutorial
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Those of you looking for a fast, simple introduction to working with the Google maps API will welcome this online tutorial. In this first article of a three part series on the Google Maps API, readers will discover the fundamental programming constructs for developing web mapping applications using the web mapping application development tools made available from Google. Note... this tutorial looks at using version 2 of the Google Maps API. Once we walk you through this tutorial you will feel comfortable with Google maps, you'll know how to get your own maps key, and be up and running with your own Google map with basic controls. This tutorial is Part 1 of 3 to be published over the coming weeks.
See the Tutorial Here
Sunday, 22. January 2006, 01:36:11
gis, arcgis, marine, learning
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I just got wind of this interesting opportunity from the folks at the Coastal Ecosystems Research Foundation (BC, Canada). An exciting opportunity is now available to attend a course titled: Exploring Marine GIS: An ArcGIS Field and Lab Course
Think of it as an immersion week in geospatial sciences and marine biology in San Ignacio Lagoon, Mexico, March 6-12, 2006. The cost, $1,399.00 per person. This week long adventure is for both beginning and advanced GIS users, and will also be suitable for those with some experience looking to integrate GIS into their own conservation projects or professional work. The workshop will include 2 days of instructor led training covering an "Introduction to ArcGIS 9", using ESRI training materials and taught by an ESRI authorized instructor. Participants will integrate these skills and perform exercises in an exploration of the Marine Data Model, and discover how data modeling is used in GIS. In addition, participants will work side by side with CERF's graduate students and marine mammal biologists, collecting data on the distribution, behavior and ecology of gray whales occupying winter breeding grounds. The course will include data collection in the lagoon and the opportunity to learn how to use some of the tools used by marine mammal scientists, digital images, image processing software, CERF's 10 year photo identification catalog, GPS units and underwater sonar tracking devices will all be incorporated in the field work sessions. Participants will contribute to CERF's ongoing research projects, study the concepts of data modeling and management, learn and integrate the skills used in photo id cataloging, participate in behavioral monitoring of gray whale mothers and calves and learn the basic requirements for creating a working geodatabase for conservation planning. Additionally, those with ongoing projects or datasets are encouraged to bring their work with them, as we will have a Data Modeler and GIS Consultant on hand to work with these participants. For the full announcement see
http://www.gisuser.com/content/view/7945/ - See also
http://cerf.bc.ca/baja/whales.asp
Thursday, 19. January 2006, 14:24:57
podcast, vodcast, gis, geospatial
With the growing interest and heightened demand for podcasts and vodcasts, I thought it was appropriate to add a category in our tools section at GISuser devoted to these cool learning aids. So, if you jump to the "Free Tools" category at GISuser -
http://www.gisuser.com/component/option,com_remository/Itemid,105/ and browse all the way to the bottom you'll find the latest addition to this valuable resource. The selection of podcasts is a bit skinny right now but we hope for some suggestions real soon so please feel free to send us details of videos to be included. FYI, if you're looking for some amusing videos or want to upload some of your own, be sure to check google's video gallery at video.google.com... there's quite a bit of crap there but there's also some great opportunities here for exposure so I wouldn't hesitate to upload a learning video or product demo here.
Thursday, 19. January 2006, 14:21:36
mapserver, open source, autodesk, mapguide
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Recent information supplied by Autodesk has informed us that the company has changed the name of MapServer Enterprise (Previously code named “Tux”)... enter MapGuide Open Source: Open source version. New names of various flavors are to include:
new names are of the various versions of it are as follows:
Autodesk MapGuide® Enterprise 2007: Commercial version (available later this year)
Autodesk MapGuide® Studio 2007: Commercial authoring tool (available later this year)
According to the company there were two reasons for the decision. The existing open source web mapping community voiced concern about confusion over the existing MapServer project and Autodesk’s web mapping product. Also, the current MapGuide customers and partners communicated they would prefer a name and a brand that they know well and identify with. Online discussions (See the mapserver discussion list )are underway to find a new name for the MapServer Foundation, which is now seeking other open source geospatial projects to join the effort. Reminder - the MapServer Foundation and members of the open source geospatial community are scheduled to meet February 4th in Chicago. See also
http://www.mapserverfoundation.org &
http://lists.mapserverfoundation.org/pipermail/discuss/
Wednesday, 18. January 2006, 19:25:44
fgdc, geologic, mapping, standards
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For those of you interested in Geologic Mapping, the FGDC is seeking further comments and reviewers for the Digital Cartographic Standard for Geologic Map Symbolization. There are two weeks left for review of the Final draft of the Final draft, FGDC Digital Cartographic Standard for Geologic Map Symbolization. You may download the final draft from the FGDC Beta site via
http://beta.fgdc.gov/standards/projects/FGDC-standards-projects/geo-symbol/index_html - scroll down to project history. Also note the files under "related materials." Thanks to Bob Nutsh, GIS Coordinator, State of ND for the heads-up on this one.
Wednesday, 18. January 2006, 19:24:55
google earth, gis, maps, theinquirer
theinquirer (a popular UK-based news resource - www.theinquirer.net) figures that rooftop advertising - something that's been going on long before google earth came along - is now gaining popularity due to the popularity of Google Earth. This is a good example of what they are referring to (http://adverlab.blogspot.com/2005/08/advertising-with-google-maps.html), however, I had to chuckle when I read in the article by Nick Farrell (http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=29048) that the objective was to get the attention of the Google satellite!! Pardon me, but since when has google used their own satellite ??? Too funny... I guess someone needs to notify the inquirer that google licenses the imagery from commercial data providers... OOPS!
Sunday, 15. January 2006, 23:13:19
cad, google earth, sketchup, 3D
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So much news, so much innovation... not sure how I missed this one but on the heels of Google Earth being released for the MAC OS (see
http://earth.google.com/download-earth.html) the folks at Sketchup have developed a cool Google earth (gearth) plug-in - recall Skecthup is a CAD program used in 3D design. The skinny on the "Sketchup Google Earth plugin" is as follows... you can use Google Earth to view 3D models in their real-world context. You're no longer limited to just viewing the world through satellite imagery; now you can build on the tapestry provided by Google Earth. The announcement was made official at MacWorld - See
http://www.sketchup.com
Sunday, 15. January 2006, 21:44:16
gis, google earth, earthcontest
I recall this was previously announced, however, it seems to have resurfaced. The contest (hosted at
http://EarthContest.com) claims to have some 60,000+ entrants already yet it hasn't been officially opened. The objective here is to register and then take part in the biggest, baddest geo contest on the planet! The Big Game, scheduled to launch at midnight January 31st 2006 challenges players to solve mysteries, complete puzzles, and travel around the globe to defeat The GameMaster - think of the amazing race except you're at your desk and using a PC and the Google Earth client. Sounds cool, loads of hype... prizes?? Not sure yet. If anything it may be getting loads of attention by playing on the google earth "hysteria"... akin to the milliondollarhomepage idea.. you know... get rich without really doing anything except coming up with a cool idea that nobody else thought of... then sit back, watch the $$ roll in and issue PR and setup press interviews etc... I haven't decided if I'll take part yet since I likely have about 101 more important things to do.
Sunday, 15. January 2006, 01:13:27
o'reilly, where 2.0, google, mashup
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Heads-up, it's time for Where 2.0 once again... The thrust of the program for the 2006 conference will answer the question "where's the value"? Also from the announcement... Drill down topics and themes for 2006:
- Yellow pages data providers
- Online local advertisement systems like Google, Yahoo!, MSN
- Demographics information
- New geo map hacking world
- Money-making mash-ups and hot start-ups
- Mobile, like uLocate and Plazes
- Security applications (fraud detection, tracking, surveillance), geospam, privacy
- Enterprise integration of Google Maps, open source tools, etc.
- Adding mashups into small business internal purposes to help efficiency, increase revenue
- Map visualization techniques
See
http://conferences.oreilly.com/where/
Saturday, 14. January 2006, 18:50:36
mapgrab, gis, maps, image
Thanks to Joe KErski on the edgis list for a heads up on this one... From the Czech Republic comes this clever free (General Public License) command line tool, MapGrab, which will grab an image from a Web Map Service and deliver it complete with georeferencing information. The website notes that it is "Especially intended for personal or educational use" and warns that one should be aware of "possible legal restrictions when using data created from public map servers." See
http://webak.upce.cz/~uozp/mapgrab/mapgrab.html
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