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September 2, 2010 Satellites and Solar FlaresFeaturesArticle reprinted with permission from the European Space Agency Just as we grow used to satellite navigation in everyday life, media reports argue that a coming surge in solar activity could render satnav devices useless, perhaps even frying satellites themselves. Is it true? No. It is a fact that variations in the gigantic unshielded fusion ... read more August 30, 2010 Utility Uses Trimble Technology to Develop Accurate GIS Database of Medium-Voltage (MV) NetworkFeatures, GPSGuest article from Trimble. Home to more than 1.5 million people, Belgrade is the third largest and one of the oldest cities in Southeastern Europe. It is the capital of Serbia and an important focal point for traffic and transport, connecting important points in Eastern and Western Europe. The city relies on Elektrodistribucija Beograd, or ... read more August 29, 2010 Urban Disaster Prevention Spatial SystemFeaturesGuest article from SuperGeo. SCENARIO On September 21st, 1999, a 7.3 strong magnitude earthquake rocked Taiwan. It caused thousands of death and injuries, which was the most severe earthquake ever by the end of the 20th century in Taiwan. After that, the strong aftershocks hit all around Taiwan continuously, increasing the number of death and ... read more August 15, 2010 GIS for KidsFeaturesSummer’s here! School will be out and the time abounds when many kids take on new learning experiences. Have you ever wanted your child to understand what it is you do all day long? It’s difficult enough to elucidate to an adult layperson what Geographic Information Systems are; knowing where to start explaining GIS to ... read more July 18, 2010 Goulburn Valley Water Improves Efficiency with Customized GPS SoftwareFeatures, GPSGuest article from Trimble. “To the left of the driveway behind the shed.” Imagine how long it takes to locate the water meter on a property when that’s all the information you have about the meter’s location. Now imagine it has been several years since anyone visited the meter at the property, and the shed ... read more July 6, 2010 Getting the Most out of the ESRI User ConferenceCommunity, FeaturesWhether it’s your first time or tenth time attending ESRI’s Annual User Conference in San Diego, this annual get together is always a fantastic opportunity for users and developers of ESRI software to enhance their skills and to network with other GIS professionals from around the world. Starting July 12th, this year’s event marks the 30th year ... read more June 16, 2010 Monitoring Conservation Easements and Preserve Lands with GPS and GIS TechnologyFeatures, GPSGuest article from Trimble. The Western Penobscot Bay region of Maine is one of the most scenic areas in the Northeast United States and continues to be a favorite destination for travelers during the summer tourist season. With abundant water resources and forestland, the region is a natural haven for a wide variety of wildlife ... read more May 12, 2010 GPS and GIS Technologies Speed Assessment of Historic Sites in Post-Katrina New OrleansFeatures, GPSIn this case study, FEMA and NPS collaborated on field assessment methodology to meet National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) requirements in post-Katrina New Orleans. 40,000 structures were assessed using Trimble GPS hardware and software integrated with ESRI ArcGIS for collection and management of cultural resource data. Article by Robert Laudati, Director of Marketing – Mapping ... read more April 19, 2010 The Geospatial BrigadeFeatures, GIS NewsBy Sgt. Ben Hutto 3rd HBCT, 3rd Inf Div PAO COS KALSU, Iraq – The Soldiers of the 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, know exactly where they are in the world thanks to the hard work and dedication of the brigade’s geospatial section. The five-Soldier section works around-the-clock to keep up with ... read more December 12, 2009Creating an Ergonomic Workspace – A Guide to Reducing PainCareer, FeaturesIf you’ve spent hours hunched over your computer creating data and maps, you’ve probably started to feel the effects of your day through bleary eyes, an aching back and sore wrists. In particular, the repetitive use of the mouse in map making can easily lead to wrist pain and eventually carpal tunnel syndrome if left ... read more |
