GIS, Maps, Geo and Location Technology by @gletham
Here’s details of a webinar of interest being hosted by our sister site, LiDARNews. Sit in with LIDAR Magazine and Dr. Steven E. Mitchell, Director of Mechanical Engineering at Sigma Space Corporation for an engaging discussion on how Single Photon LIDAR sensors are impacting the marketplace.
Time – Tue, Jun 30, 2015 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PDT [Read more…] about Webinar Reminder – Single Photon LIDAR: Why Not See the Forest AND the Trees?
Indeed a huge day in America with the news of the Supreme Court ruling on same sex marriage… On the heels of this historic announcement, The Knot is releasing its third annual LGBTQ Weddings Study and The Knot LGBTQ Edition digital magazine. The LGBTQ Weddings Study surveyed more than 1,200 LGBTQ singles or couples who were recently married or engaged and planning a wedding to uncover spending habits, trends and traditions that couples are embracing or adapting.
[Read more…] about Findings from 2015 LGBTQ Weddings Study via @TheKnot
Something on the Esri blogs this week giving us a clue as to what we can expect to see on the main stage at ESRIUC this July – ArcGIS Earth – Esri’s new effort to support the transition to an ESRI solution from the Google Earth Pro environment.
[Read more…] about Esri to Release ArcGIS Earth to Make 3D GIS Easy
Here’s a handy eBook from our friends at Safe Software – Beginner’s Guide to Open Data.
Learn how to be successful with your open data portal. Download the eBook for examples of top open data sites, tips on managing your data, a look at available open data solutions, and much more. Get the eBook
We have details of a number of webinars of interest coming up for the GIS / Geotech community. Two of them roll tomorrow (June 24) so you better act fast to secure a spot!
[Read more…] about GeoTech Events – Save the date for these GIS / Geotech Webinars
Another nifty, GPS enabled gadget has hit the market for you runners – the Epson Runsense GPS and Heart Rate Monitors. Depending on the model, the watch can provide up to 35 measurements including elapsed time, stride length, distance, pace, laps, intervals, speed and many more. The watches are also water resistant up to 50 meters, making Runsense the perfect companion to train in any weather conditions or terrain.
[Read more…] about Gadgets – Epson Runsense GPS and Heart Rate Monitor
Do you love animating data, creating science apps, or taking macrophotographs? In the Visualization Challenge, sponsored by the National Science Foundation and Popular Science, your handiwork can receive its due glory and win you cash prizes. Contest winners will be announced in February 2016, and will be featured in the March issue of Popular Science, on popsci.com and nsf.gov/news/vizzies.
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Here’s a handy dataviz resource – Marketer’s Guide to Infographics — There is a reason why Instagram and Pinterest are two of the fastest growing social networks — visuals still work. Infographics make points visually while also being portable and easily share
Some interesting research from LifeLock reveals that International travelers are at a heightened risk for identity theft, particularly for those who frequently post to social media!
Though certain locations have higher risks than others, regardless of the destination, LifeLock recommends that travelers plan ahead and pack light to help protect against losing valuables.
[Read more…] about Social Media Use Puts Travelers at Higher Risk of Identity Fraud – Some Tips
A webinar of interest – “Single Photon LIDAR: Why Not See the Forest AND the Trees?”
In stark contrast to the linear-mode LIDAR sensors available on the commercial market, single photon sensitive sensors offer multiple advantages for customers seeking cost-effective collection of wide area elevation data. Conventional linear-mode sensors require detection of hundreds to thousands of photons per range measurement. This approach dictates that the transmitted laser energy be concentrated into a single beam and limits the sensor to flight at low altitudes. Across a required collection area, the compromised aerial coverage due to inefficient use of aircraft time and employee resources results in significant costs incurred by the customer. [Read more…] about Webinar – Single Photon LIDAR: Why Not See the Forest AND the Trees?
