02/04
Contributed By: Chris Dintaman
Geologist/GIS Specialist
Center for Geospatial Data Analysis
Indiana Geological Survey, Indiana University
812 856 5654
cdintama@indiana.edu
Geologist/GIS Specialist
Center for Geospatial Data Analysis
Indiana Geological Survey, Indiana University
812 856 5654
cdintama@indiana.edu
The IndianaMap Map Viewer has been updated. Users can also access the map from the IndianaMap.org homepage by following the “View the Map” link. The updated map viewer now offers new tools and features, and supports additional Web browsers.
New tools include an advanced Layer Query tool and the Share Your Map tool. The Print, Search, Measure, and Draw tools have been enhanced in functionality and stability, and each tool includes newly drafted help buttons for instructions on usage.
In addition, we are proud to announce that the Map Viewer now supports Internet Explorer 8 and above, including some older versions of Firefox, Chrome, and Safari. Also, tablets and smartphone devices will now use the same Web application as the desktop, so regardless of the device, users will have full access to the map viewer’s new functionality.
LiDAR Hillshade Layer Added
We have also added a LiDAR color hillshade to the Reference folder in the map viewer. It was created from the 1.5 meter DEMs that were made from the 2011-2012 LiDAR data. Please click the Map of the Month link to view this layer in the map viewer.
Feedback
As always we welcome any feedback that users have concerning the IndianaMap. Please let us know about your experiences using the newly designed map and offer suggestions and comments to us at IGSHelp@indiana.edu
New tools include an advanced Layer Query tool and the Share Your Map tool. The Print, Search, Measure, and Draw tools have been enhanced in functionality and stability, and each tool includes newly drafted help buttons for instructions on usage.
In addition, we are proud to announce that the Map Viewer now supports Internet Explorer 8 and above, including some older versions of Firefox, Chrome, and Safari. Also, tablets and smartphone devices will now use the same Web application as the desktop, so regardless of the device, users will have full access to the map viewer’s new functionality.
LiDAR Hillshade Layer Added
We have also added a LiDAR color hillshade to the Reference folder in the map viewer. It was created from the 1.5 meter DEMs that were made from the 2011-2012 LiDAR data. Please click the Map of the Month link to view this layer in the map viewer.
Feedback
As always we welcome any feedback that users have concerning the IndianaMap. Please let us know about your experiences using the newly designed map and offer suggestions and comments to us at IGSHelp@indiana.edu
27/03
I'm happy to announce that 60 County GIS Coordinators are now listed in the 2013 LTAP Directory. The LPAP directory is published annually by Purdue University.
Indiana Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) is funded by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to translate the latest, state-of-the-art road, highway and bridge technologies into systems usable by local highway agencies. The vision of LTAP in indiana is to be a primary source for training, technical assistance, and technology transfer for government and industry officials with local transportation related responsibilities.
Indiana Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) is funded by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to translate the latest, state-of-the-art road, highway and bridge technologies into systems usable by local highway agencies. The vision of LTAP in indiana is to be a primary source for training, technical assistance, and technology transfer for government and industry officials with local transportation related responsibilities.
The 2013 LTAP director includes Federal, State, County, City and Town Officials across Indiana who are involved or responsible for Road and Street Work. Including Government GIS points-of-contact in the LTAP directory is a logical and useful addition for 2013.
Digital Copies of the 2013 LTAP Directory can be obtained in .pdf, .xls. .mdb format here - http://rebar.ecn.purdue.edu/ltap1/Resources/Publications.aspx
In this 2013 edition only the County GIS Coordinators are listed. IGIC's goal for 2014 is to provide LTAP with GIS point-of-contact representing all Federal, State, Regional, County, City and Towns across Indiana [where they exist]. IGIC will also use this information to insure we invite everyone in these different government sectors to our free Annual Government GIS Forum held each Fall.
For Federal contacts list should include our USGS State GIS Liaison, and our primary NRCS, EPA, USACE, FEMA, EPA, Census, NPS, USDOT, and other Federal Agency GIS contacts. For State GIS Contacts this should include our State GIO and GIS Managers and key GIS staff within each individual State Agency or Organization. For Regional Contacts this should include GIS contacts within Metropolitan Planning, Regional Planning, Regional Councils, Economic Development, and other groups. For local government, all primary GIS points of contact within County, City and Town government [wherever they exists] should be included. In case where GIS staff is contracted from a private firm - this information is also desired.
To help collect new and to update existing GIS Contact information, IGIC has set up a new SurveyMonkey poll to collect your information. If you are one of these types of GIS staff identified above, please fill out this brief survey, and pass this information on to your GIS co-workers and colleagues across Indiana.
Digital Copies of the 2013 LTAP Directory can be obtained in .pdf, .xls. .mdb format here - http://rebar.ecn.purdue.edu/ltap1/Resources/Publications.aspx
In this 2013 edition only the County GIS Coordinators are listed. IGIC's goal for 2014 is to provide LTAP with GIS point-of-contact representing all Federal, State, Regional, County, City and Towns across Indiana [where they exist]. IGIC will also use this information to insure we invite everyone in these different government sectors to our free Annual Government GIS Forum held each Fall.
For Federal contacts list should include our USGS State GIS Liaison, and our primary NRCS, EPA, USACE, FEMA, EPA, Census, NPS, USDOT, and other Federal Agency GIS contacts. For State GIS Contacts this should include our State GIO and GIS Managers and key GIS staff within each individual State Agency or Organization. For Regional Contacts this should include GIS contacts within Metropolitan Planning, Regional Planning, Regional Councils, Economic Development, and other groups. For local government, all primary GIS points of contact within County, City and Town government [wherever they exists] should be included. In case where GIS staff is contracted from a private firm - this information is also desired.
To help collect new and to update existing GIS Contact information, IGIC has set up a new SurveyMonkey poll to collect your information. If you are one of these types of GIS staff identified above, please fill out this brief survey, and pass this information on to your GIS co-workers and colleagues across Indiana.
26/02
In an ongoing effort to recognize creative and practical applications of GIS in Indiana, each year IGIC presents awards for excellence in GIS. These projects exemplify how GIS is being used to improve services for Indiana's citizens. They also help show elected officials, agency heads and community leaders the importance of investing in GIS.
To download a nomination form for yourself or someone you know, visit www.igic.org/awards/gisaward.html
Deadline for submission is March 30, 2013.
To download a nomination form for yourself or someone you know, visit www.igic.org/awards/gisaward.html
Deadline for submission is March 30, 2013.
07/01
The primary image on the Indiana Geological Survey's 2013 calendar displays both relict and modern-day stream channels of the East Fork of the White River just south of the confluence of the Driftwood and Flatwood Rivers near Columbus, Indiana. Cartographers at the Indiana Geological Survey used the new statewide LiDAR elevation and intensity data with Esri ArcGIS software to create this image. A 21 by 33 inch full-color calendar printed on heavy poster paper is available for $5 from the Indiana Geological Survey Bookstore [here].
20/12
If so, you may want to drive north of I-70!
Contributed by:
Chris Walls
Owner / Managing Member
39 DEGREES NORTH
The map below was created using data from the National Climatic Data Center’s web portal. With this web portal provided by NOAA, users are able to filter data by date and location. This particular map was created using 96 weather stations across Indiana for the time period of 1960 to 2011. After the raw daily data (approximately 2 Million records) were filtered by December 25th, a yearly percent was assigned to each weather station giving a single point for each location. Lastly, Spatial Analyst was used to interpolate the points into a raster dataset using the Inverse Distance Weighted algorithm.
Contributed by:
Chris Walls
Owner / Managing Member
39 DEGREES NORTH
The map below was created using data from the National Climatic Data Center’s web portal. With this web portal provided by NOAA, users are able to filter data by date and location. This particular map was created using 96 weather stations across Indiana for the time period of 1960 to 2011. After the raw daily data (approximately 2 Million records) were filtered by December 25th, a yearly percent was assigned to each weather station giving a single point for each location. Lastly, Spatial Analyst was used to interpolate the points into a raster dataset using the Inverse Distance Weighted algorithm.
For more information, please feel free to contact Chris Walls (chris@39dn.com).
28/09
The 6th annual Geospatial Government Coordinator Forum in Noblesville was a great success! You can download presentations, contacts and more from the Forum pages on the IGIC website at www.igic.org/forum.
06/07
Contributed by: Becky McKinley, GISP
Hammond Sanitary District
"Hoosier by birth, Boilermaker by the Grace of God"
I am proud to announce that the city of Hammond has launched our interactive city web map. This map was created using entirely free technology based on fusion tables, Google maps and the Google API. This has been a goal of mine for quite a while now but we just haven’t had the resources to invest in ArcServer or hire an outside company to host a site for us. So for 15 years I have focused on compiling data and ‘making pretty maps’ as my boss likes to say. Thanks to my assistant Tom Ramker, we now have the ability to share this data with the public. I invite you to visit our map and see what you think. I would appreciate any feedback you might have (especially if you find something that doesn’t work properly or is confusing).
Hammond Sanitary District
"Hoosier by birth, Boilermaker by the Grace of God"
I am proud to announce that the city of Hammond has launched our interactive city web map. This map was created using entirely free technology based on fusion tables, Google maps and the Google API. This has been a goal of mine for quite a while now but we just haven’t had the resources to invest in ArcServer or hire an outside company to host a site for us. So for 15 years I have focused on compiling data and ‘making pretty maps’ as my boss likes to say. Thanks to my assistant Tom Ramker, we now have the ability to share this data with the public. I invite you to visit our map and see what you think. I would appreciate any feedback you might have (especially if you find something that doesn’t work properly or is confusing).
The map can be accessed at: http://www.gohammond.com/web/maps/main/HammondGIS.html
23/03
Mark your calendars! The Government Geospatial Coordinator Forum will be held in Indianapolis on Thursday, September 20th from 9:00am-3:00pm.
Formerly the Local Government GIS Coordinator Forum, this year we’ve opened up attendance to all members of local, state, and federal agencies working with geospatial data. Here’s your opportunity to network with colleagues from around Indiana and discuss topics that impact you!
As always, this is a free event, and lunch will be provided.
Formerly the Local Government GIS Coordinator Forum, this year we’ve opened up attendance to all members of local, state, and federal agencies working with geospatial data. Here’s your opportunity to network with colleagues from around Indiana and discuss topics that impact you!
As always, this is a free event, and lunch will be provided.
22/02
Earth Observation Day is a STEM education and outreach event of AmericaView and its partners. The goal is to introduce teachers and students to remote sensing through local land use - land cover mapping activities. The "official" day is April 11th, but actually any day can be earth observation day!
More information is available at www.americaview.org/k-12-earth-observation-day
More information is available at www.americaview.org/k-12-earth-observation-day
12/12
Contributed by: Phil Worrall
IGIC Executive Director
I was invited to participate in a new Advisory Council for the Indiana Geological Survey (IGS). About 30 people are on the Council, and they represent various state stakeholders, from Indiana University administration, geologists, the coal/limestone/aggregate mining industry, state agencies (IDEM, IDNR, IDHS), nonprofits and associations, and private industry. The IGS last held a similar meeting back in 2007.
Last week’s one-day meeting included formal presentations by Director John Steinmetz, Assistant Director Rick Hill, and other lead staff members, a tour of the IGS facilities, and various geology, mining, and mapping/GIS demos provided by the IGS staff. The meeting wrapped up with the group providing feedback to the IGS staff that included making recommendations to address current issues and future directions.
IGIC Executive Director
I was invited to participate in a new Advisory Council for the Indiana Geological Survey (IGS). About 30 people are on the Council, and they represent various state stakeholders, from Indiana University administration, geologists, the coal/limestone/aggregate mining industry, state agencies (IDEM, IDNR, IDHS), nonprofits and associations, and private industry. The IGS last held a similar meeting back in 2007.
Last week’s one-day meeting included formal presentations by Director John Steinmetz, Assistant Director Rick Hill, and other lead staff members, a tour of the IGS facilities, and various geology, mining, and mapping/GIS demos provided by the IGS staff. The meeting wrapped up with the group providing feedback to the IGS staff that included making recommendations to address current issues and future directions.
I’m not going to go into any details of the directed (applied) geology research being conducted at the IGS, but just let me say that it is very impressive and showed what a valuable resource the organization is to the state of Indiana, to the United States, and for worldwide issues related to energy, natural resources, and the environment.
What I really want to highlight is the prevalence and power of geospatial technology in use throughout IGS. Although many of us see only the tip of the iceberg through the IndianaMap viewer, it is impressive when you see all their talented staff with maps and GIS on virtually every desktop. And when you add up their other public service GIS-based initiatives like the Lake Rim GIS, IHAPI, Marion County and Allen County map portals, the Petroleum Database Management System, and the Coal Mine Information System, all supported with extensive documentation and FGDC metadata, it becomes even more impressive, especially when you realize that all of these systems are provided for FREE.
In 2012 the IGS is celebrating their 175th anniversary.
What I really want to highlight is the prevalence and power of geospatial technology in use throughout IGS. Although many of us see only the tip of the iceberg through the IndianaMap viewer, it is impressive when you see all their talented staff with maps and GIS on virtually every desktop. And when you add up their other public service GIS-based initiatives like the Lake Rim GIS, IHAPI, Marion County and Allen County map portals, the Petroleum Database Management System, and the Coal Mine Information System, all supported with extensive documentation and FGDC metadata, it becomes even more impressive, especially when you realize that all of these systems are provided for FREE.
In 2012 the IGS is celebrating their 175th anniversary.
We are truly fortunate at IGIC to have the IGS as a partner and for the state of Indiana to have an organization with the staff, resources, and vision of the IGS.