Anything Geospatial

GIS, Maps, Geo and Location Technology by @gletham

Archives for September 24, 2007

3D SpaceNavigator Mouse Now Supported By ArcGIS Desktop

by

3Dconnexion, developers of that very cool 3D mouse we’ve seen used for Google Earth has now migrated to the ESRI environment. The company has just today announced the device is now supported by ArcGIS. Recall, with the SpaceNavigator 3D mouse, users apply very slight movements to the device’s controller cap to seamlessly fly through 3D terrain… some people have difficulty using this at first, however, once you get used to it, navigating through 3D datasets is way cool! See www.3dconnexion.com or see the announcement here

Please visit www.GISuser.com for even more updates about GIS, mapping, and geospatial technologies

Washington / California Wind on the water mashup

by

Thanks to John over at LizardTech for sharing this cool mashup of interest to those needing wind.. maybe you surf, windsurf ,fly kytes or maybe kyteboard… the application so far has been developed for the Pac NW (Washington and B.C, Canada) and California users and shows hot recreational spots where wind is an important factor. Click on a station location and retrieve real-time wind-speed data, barometric pressure, Web cameras, and forecasts.. nice! See:
Washington – http://www.windonthewater.com/washington.htm
California – http://www.windonthewater.com/california.htm

Please visit www.GISuser.com for even more updates about GIS, mapping, and geospatial technologies

IronKey secure USB flash drive – for sensitive government, military and enterprise networks

by

Here’s something cool for those of you that pack data and sensitive docs around on a USB drive… IronKey: Enterprise Special Edition, a secure flash drive designed for use on sensitive government, military and enterprise networks. Some of the featrues include:
– Hardware-Encrypted USB Flash Drive: With its strong hardware AES cryptography and authentication, there is no need to install additional hardware, software or drivers.
– No Administrator Privileges Needed: Unlike many other encryption products, the IronKey does not require Administrator privileges on Windows XP or Vista.
– Designed for Enterprise Networks: The IronKey performs dynamic drive letter mapping for use in enterprise environments with network-mapped drives.
– Tamper-Resistant and Waterproof: The IronKey is designed so that it cannot be physically tampered with or disassembled by a determined hacker. The IronKey has also tested, passed, and exceeded military waterproof standards (MIL-STD-810F).
– Easy to Inventory: Each IronKey has a unique, easy-to-read serial number, making it easy for IT managers to inventory the devices.
– Assists in Regulatory Compliance: The IronKey helps organizations meet regulatory requirements such as HIPAA, Sarbanes-Oxley and GLBA.
– Rugged and Durable: Unlike plastic USB drives, the IronKey’s rugged metal casing is filled solid with epoxy, making it both tamperproof and waterproof.
See ironkey.com

Please visit www.GISuser.com for even more updates about GIS, mapping, and geospatial technologies

Filed Under: gis

Schmap boast Schmap for Mac, online guides, an open developer platform, and customizable widgets using Google, Yahoo! or Microsoft maps

by

Schmap, the developer and publisher of those very cool, free guides and Schmapplets has not only just passed the 30 million download mark, but they also have some cool updates. Most recently, the company is boasting Schmap for Mac, online guides, an open developer platform, and customizable widgets.

Schmap for Mac – Schmap desktop guides are now Mac compatible: Schmap Guides for both Mac and Windows can be downloaded for free at www.schmap.com.

Schmap Guides online – Readers who don’t require all our desktop functionality can now browse Schmap Guides online, complete with the same content as their desktop counterparts. Schmap Washington DC, for instance, can be browsed online at www.schmap.com/washingtondc.

User authored “schmapplets” – open platform for users to author their own map-integrated travel or local content. A showcase selection of user authored schmapplets can be viewed at www.schmapplets.com.

Customizable map widgets – simple for anyone to customize a map widget for a website or blog, with choice of size, color, city and map or satellite image via Google, Yahoo or Microsoft. Schmap map widgets can be customized at www.schmap.com/widgets.

More about Schmap Guides:
Online and desktop travel guides available at www.schmap.com.
30 million desktop travel guides downloaded since March 2006.
Guides include photos from 50,000 travelers and local residents.
200 worldwide destinations schmapped.
Unique platform integrates maps and travel guide content.

See more about Schmap and schmapplets in the article at http://www.gisuser.com/content/view/12070/

Tha sample widget below uses the Yahoo! maps API

Please visit www.GISuser.com for even more updates about GIS, mapping, and geospatial technologies
Copyright Spatial Media LLC 2003 - 2016