Here’s a tip on a free (open access) resource that we heard about from the GISCO email list… a PDF e-book on Geostatistical mapping. Some details… A practical guide to geostatistical mapping using R+gstat/geoR, SAGA GIS and Google Earth combo of software packages. Includes seven diverse data analysis exercises. Materials presented in this book have been used for the five-day advanced training course “GEOSTAT: spatio-temporal data analysis with R+SAGA+Google Earth”, that is periodically organized by the author and collaborators. Visit http://spatial-analyst.net/book/ to obtain a digital copy of the book and R scripts / data sets used. This is an Open Access Publication
Archives for April 26, 2010
Tips For the Business Owner to take control of local search results and social listings
With the explosion in social location check-in services, local search, and other mobile services there’s a huge need and lack of information for the business owner to help them take charge of what information is being conveyed and shared about their establishment. Perhaps most important is the basic description, name, location, and contact information being shared via local search services, location-based apps, and social media check-in. This article provides 10 must-use resources for any business owner to look at and register for as a starting point in taking control of their listings. Read on for tips to help you have a more accurate listing with google, foursquare, GoWalla, Yelp, Loopt and a number of others. See the article HERE
ERDAS 2010 10.1 Released – eATE will save time and money
In this video from ERDAS, Dr. Tom Lobonc, Product Line Director for Photogrammetry and Defense Solutions discusses LPS eATE, a new product for automatic terrain extraction. “ERDAS Software 2010, Version 10.1 includes numerous customer-driven enhancements across the product lines” – Mladen Stojic, Senior Vice President, Product Management and Marketing, ERDAS. See more about ERDAS 10.1 HERE
ESRI GIS Training from The GIS Institute
An update from Drew Stephens (@drew_stephens) and the GIS Institue team on their plans for the summer … We now have the final release of the ArcGIS class that Jack Dangermond & ESRI donated to The GIS Institute. Here’s the basic info for the initial fundraiser we are holding to raise money in support of my continued non-profit GIS work and to get the course into circulation. The course is titled: Introduction to ArcGIS for Natural Resources and Field Conservation. A three-day version is standard, and fourth and/or fifth day modules are available. The co urse description and outline can be found at thegisinstitute.org/training/. “The GIS Insitute strives to build community by bringing education, work, and service to the conservation GIS community. “
