What’s in a Map?
Monday February 27th 2006
Filed Under Cartography, Features
Maps are the primary tools by which spatial relationships are depicted. Maps therefore become important documents. There are several key elements that should be included each time a map is created in order to aid the viewer in understanding the communications of that map. The recording of spatial data on maps is known as cartography. Read more
GIS has opened up the possibilities of geography majors to find a career in their discipline. Find out about other jobs that utilize skills in geography.
Tutorials for Learning ArcView 3.x
Tuesday February 21st 2006
Filed Under ArcView 3x, Learning GIS, Link Library
You can start learning to use ArcView 3x by following online tutorials prepared by others in the GIS community. Read more
Necrogeography
Tuesday February 21st 2006
Filed Under Link Library
Necrogeography is the geography of burial practices. Find resources and links to web sites relating to necrogeography. Read more
LBS - Location Based Services
Tuesday February 21st 2006
Filed Under GPS, Industry, Link Library
Location Based Services is a growing technology field that focuses on providing GIS and spatial information via mobile and field units. Read more
Geocaching
Tuesday February 21st 2006
Filed Under Fun, GPS, Link Library
Started as a way to celebrate the end of selective availability, Geocaching uses GPS technology to find hidden treasures. Read more
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Tuesday February 21st 2006
Filed Under Link Library, Reference
FAQs, or Frequently Asked Questions are good starting points for getting your beginners and advanced questions in GIS. Find answers to what GIS is, where to find data and how to find a job in this field. Read more
Rebuilding Iraq thru Global Positioning
Sunday February 12th 2006
Filed Under Current Events
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As coalition forces faced the daunting task of helping Iraq rebuild its roads, bridges, pipelines, and other infrastructure, they were met with a unique challenge - Iraq had no established, consistent system to measure distances, pinpoint locations on maps, or determine elevations. Imagine building a bridge across a river without exact measurements to tell you where the two sections of the bridge should meet in the middle, and you’ll get a sense of the obstacles facing a successful Iraqi reconstruction. To meet this challenge, the National Geodetic Survey (NGS), an office of NOAA’s National Ocean Service, has collaborated with the U.S. Army to build the Iraqi Geospatial Reference System. Read more

