Subject: ‘gis’
May 20, 2012 Heat Maps in GISSpatial AnalysisHeat maps, from a geographic perspective, is a method of showing the geographic clustering of a phenomenon. Also known as hot spot mapping, heat maps show locations of higher densities of geographic entities. The ‘heat’ in the term refers to the concentration of the geographic entity within any given spot, not to be confused with ... read more February 22, 2012Share Your GIS or LBS Story To Win a Free Where Conference 2012 RegistrationGIS NewsThe EngagingCities site is raffling off a free registration to the Where Conference 2012 in exchange for you sharing your GIS or location-based services (LBS) story: Have you been involved with a project that utilized GIS or location-based services to engage citizens? We want to hear details about which app was used, and how the public was ... read more January 20, 2012 Wind and GISDataGIS has many applications in wind mapping, analysis and modeling. Geographic data and modeling of wind performance can help site wind turbines. Study of wind patterns also is used for assessing wind damage potential. The GIS staff at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory provides both national wind resource assessment of the United States and high-resolution wind data. GIS ... read more December 21, 2011Historical Geography and GISIndustry and Subjects in GIS, Link LibraryHistorical GIS is the use of GIS data to document the given geography of an area in history. GIS can be used in historical geography research to map out ancient areas and the changes in cities and places over time. Pastmapper is a recent historical GIS project that is looking to create historical GIS data for ... read more December 18, 2011 Resources on GIS LoungeFeaturesHere is a quick guide to some of the resources available on GIS Lounge: GIS 101 – Launch page for all essential information about GIS. Geospatial Conferences and Events – listings by date of events relating to the geospatial field. Jobs – Looking for a job in the geospatial field? Stop by the jobs section ... read more November 25, 2011Geosk: GIS Data as a Service (Daas)DataWhats is Geosk and what does it mean for GIS data delivery? Scott Robinson, Director, Global Data Products at Pitney Bowes Business Insight, explains what Geosk means for GIS Data as a Service (DaaS) and how cloud computing can be used to delivery GIS data online. read more... Gifts for Geographers and GISersGIS NewsIf you’re trying to figure out the ideal gift for the GISer or geographer on your list, check out these great ideas for your Christmas and holiday gift shopping. This list will be updated as new deals and unique geography themed gifts are discovered for the 2011 season. Publisher Black Dog is offering 40% off ... read more November 20, 2011What Do GIS Professionals Make: Salary Surveys for GISCareer, Link LibraryAccording to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Surveyors, cartographers, and photogrammetrists who have a bachelor’s degree and strong technical skills should have favorable job prospects.” The agency’s 2010-2011 edition of its Occupational Outlook Handbook notes that the median annual income for cartographers was $51,180 with the majority earning between $39,510 and $69,220. The lowest 10 percent of earners ... read more November 13, 2011 Spread the Word: GIS Day (November 16, 2011)GIS NewsStarted in 1999 as a part of Geography Awareness Week, GIS Day is a global event aimed at promoting GIS-based software and technology to businesses, schools, and the general public. Organizations using or interested in GIS are encouraged to host an educational event or presenting a project with the intent of showcasing new GIS developments ... read more August 27, 2011 GIS Career Resources – Jobs and InternshipsCareerResources to developing your professional career in the field of Geographic Information Systems. Find job listings sites, tips on how to build a career in GIS, where to find a GIS internship, geography related career guides, and advice on searching and finding a job in the GIS field. Also listed are resources to distance learning, ... read more |
