Tag Archives: GIS
A Geomatics Expo You Should Consider Attending
This October, one of my favorite geomatics events (anywhere) returns. Great track sessions, panels, keynotes, exhibits, a career fair… and fun. The inaugural GoGeomatics Expo, held in November of 2023 in Calgary, Alberta Canada exceeded expectations for attendance, participation, exhibitors, and topical tracks. Coming again this October 28-30 to the same venue in Calgary, this...
xyHt Weekly News Recap: 08/09/2024
Commercial UAV Expo Keynotes to Outline the Future of Airspace 2024 URISA Exemplary Systems in Government Award Winners Announced Topocart Maps Brazil’s Expanding Cities Woolpert to Gather Hydrographic Survey and Bathymetric Data in Tangier Sound Association for Geographic Information Launches Earth Observation Network Esri Releases New Book on Designing 3D Maps That Are Creative, Clear,...
This is GIS
As the leading professional organization for GIS professionals, URISA has long supported climate and community resilience efforts. The association has delivered 20 years of GIS emergency management and response and resilience efforts across the globe through GISCorps, to leading development and supporting sustainability and community resilience data efforts, conference sessions, training, and workshops and with...
Geospatial Tech Reaches the Olympics
Are you watching the most important global sporting event this month in Paris? Then expect not only the world’s best athletes competing for the podium, but also the best of GIS and Digital Twin technologies applied in a sporting event at a grand scale. British company OnePlan is the official digital twin and mapping partner...
Shining a Light Into Black Boxes
AI-infused 3D modeling of substations, pump houses, and other facilities offers utilities immediate benefit By Ben Dwinal Using advanced GIS systems, utilities can create detailed infrastructure models that enable them to deliver services to residents more efficiently and safely. These models include highly granular data about the networks of lines and pipes that deliver electricity,...
The Best Maps Are Not Behind Us
Professional cartographer Evan Applegate shares his mapmaking process, including what’s inside his toolbox. He also tells us why in-person feedback is important to become a better mapmaker.
