03/02
The Indiana Society of Professional Land Surveyors (ISPLS) and the Indiana Geographic Information Council (IGIC) are hosting a meeting of the Great Lakes Region Height Modernization Consortium (GLRHMC) on Tuesday, March 23, 2010. In conjunction with the meeting is a one-day workshop on the future and benefits of the new control network on Wednesday, March 24, 2010.
This event is an excellent opportunity to hear from experts in the field from Indiana and the National Geodetic Survey!
The event is being held at the University Plaza Hotel is West Lafayette, IN.
You can register to attend just one day, or you can register to attend both.
Registration for each day is limited to the first 50 people, so REGISTER NOW!
March 23: GLRHMC Meeting
Doing More with Less: Funding Today’s Survey Activities
There is no charge for GLRHMC members or Elected Officials to attend the meeting. The non-member price is $30 which will be collected on-site.
March 24: Height Modernization Workshop
What Will the Future Control Network Look Like?
Cost for the workshop is $100.
Click here for more information and to register on-line: http://www.igic.org/events/glrhmc/ To download a conference .pdf flyer Click Here.
You can register to attend just one day, or you can register to attend both.
Registration for each day is limited to the first 50 people, so REGISTER NOW!
March 23: GLRHMC Meeting
Doing More with Less: Funding Today’s Survey Activities
There is no charge for GLRHMC members or Elected Officials to attend the meeting. The non-member price is $30 which will be collected on-site.
March 24: Height Modernization Workshop
What Will the Future Control Network Look Like?
Cost for the workshop is $100.
Click here for more information and to register on-line: http://www.igic.org/events/glrhmc/ To download a conference .pdf flyer Click Here.
21/01
The WTH User Conference is right around the corner!
You are invited to attend our 7th Annual User Conference and discover what is new in 2010 for WTH Think GIS. Train and become skilled with our production staff as they teach you easy shortcuts and techniques. Learn from our experienced presenters as they share with you their best practices. New this year will also be our " Euchre tourney", as well as the ever popular "Wild Texas Hold'em".
You may register at the WTH website: http://www.wthgis.com.
Classes fill fast as there is limited space.
You are invited to attend our 7th Annual User Conference and discover what is new in 2010 for WTH Think GIS. Train and become skilled with our production staff as they teach you easy shortcuts and techniques. Learn from our experienced presenters as they share with you their best practices. New this year will also be our " Euchre tourney", as well as the ever popular "Wild Texas Hold'em".
You may register at the WTH website: http://www.wthgis.com.
Classes fill fast as there is limited space.
02/01
I'm always on the look out for quality, authoritative, [and free] GIS resources. Here are a few books I've heard about recently that are well worth looking at:
Nature of Geographic Information
DiBiase, D. (2008-09). Nature of Geographic Information: An Open Geospatial Textbook. The Pennsylvania State University, College of Earth and Mineral Sciences Open Educational Resources Initiative http://natureofgeoinfo.org. David DiBiase (dibiase@psu.edu) The Pennsylvania State University Department of Geography, and director of John A. Dutton e-Education Institute, College of Earth and Mineral Sciences. Mr. DiBiase manages the Department's Certificate Program in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Master of GIS (MGIS) degree program, both of which are offered online through Penn State's World Campus.
With the blessings of both Penn State and ESRI, David DiBiase is sharing this text with students and teachers everywhere as part of an Open Educational Resources initiative. You are welcome to use and re-use materials that appear in this text (other than those copyrighted by others) subject to the licensing agreement linked to the bottom of every page. Additional open educational resources are available here: http://open.ems.psu.edu/courseware.
Geospatial Analysis
de Smith, Goodchild, Longley (3rd edition © 2006-2009). Geospatial Analysis - a comprehensive guide. University College London, UK Department of Civil, Environmental & Geomatic Engineering http://www.spatialanalysisonline.com.
The WEB Version of this book is FREE, and addresses the full spectrum of spatial analysis and associated modeling techniques that are provided within currently available and widely used geographic information systems (GIS) and associated software.
Nature of Geographic Information
DiBiase, D. (2008-09). Nature of Geographic Information: An Open Geospatial Textbook. The Pennsylvania State University, College of Earth and Mineral Sciences Open Educational Resources Initiative http://natureofgeoinfo.org. David DiBiase (dibiase@psu.edu) The Pennsylvania State University Department of Geography, and director of John A. Dutton e-Education Institute, College of Earth and Mineral Sciences. Mr. DiBiase manages the Department's Certificate Program in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Master of GIS (MGIS) degree program, both of which are offered online through Penn State's World Campus.
With the blessings of both Penn State and ESRI, David DiBiase is sharing this text with students and teachers everywhere as part of an Open Educational Resources initiative. You are welcome to use and re-use materials that appear in this text (other than those copyrighted by others) subject to the licensing agreement linked to the bottom of every page. Additional open educational resources are available here: http://open.ems.psu.edu/courseware.
Geospatial Analysis
de Smith, Goodchild, Longley (3rd edition © 2006-2009). Geospatial Analysis - a comprehensive guide. University College London, UK Department of Civil, Environmental & Geomatic Engineering http://www.spatialanalysisonline.com.
The WEB Version of this book is FREE, and addresses the full spectrum of spatial analysis and associated modeling techniques that are provided within currently available and widely used geographic information systems (GIS) and associated software.
12/11
Indiana University, Bloomington
On November 18, 2009, IU will celebrate GIS Day with a host of informational booths and activities to show off the exciting work that Indiana researchers, staff, government agencies, and businesses are doing with Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
You'll find a ton of GIS-related games, giveaways, demonstrations, and displays. Plus, don't miss...
On November 18, 2009, IU will celebrate GIS Day with a host of informational booths and activities to show off the exciting work that Indiana researchers, staff, government agencies, and businesses are doing with Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
You'll find a ton of GIS-related games, giveaways, demonstrations, and displays. Plus, don't miss...
2009 Nobel Laureate Dr. Elinor Ostrom's keynote
"Using GIS and Remote Sensing to Study the Effects of Diverse Institutions."
"Using GIS and Remote Sensing to Study the Effects of Diverse Institutions."
Main event: Wednesday, November 18, from 10am to 3pm in the main lobby of the Herman B Wells Library (IU Bloomington)
Keynote: By IU professor Elinor Ostrom, 2009 Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences, 5pm at the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center
For more information, visit http://gisday.indiana.edu
Purdue University, West Lafayette
GIS Day 2009 at Purdue is coordinated by Purdue Libraries (Chris Miller). The "official" GIS Day events will begin at 2:30 pm on November 23rd with a poster session (all projects, levels, audiences). Presentation sessions geared toward popular mashups, neogeography, and research-oriented presentations will follow. The Geocaching event begins on Nov. 16. For more information click here:
http://www.lib.purdue.edu/gis/gisday/index.php
Keynote: By IU professor Elinor Ostrom, 2009 Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences, 5pm at the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center
For more information, visit http://gisday.indiana.edu
Purdue University, West Lafayette
GIS Day 2009 at Purdue is coordinated by Purdue Libraries (Chris Miller). The "official" GIS Day events will begin at 2:30 pm on November 23rd with a poster session (all projects, levels, audiences). Presentation sessions geared toward popular mashups, neogeography, and research-oriented presentations will follow. The Geocaching event begins on Nov. 16. For more information click here:
http://www.lib.purdue.edu/gis/gisday/index.php
November 16
3:00 pm: geocache locations posted
November 23
2:30 – 3:15 pm: Poster Session in STEW 206
3:15 – 3:30 pm: Geocaching Winners announced
3:30 – 5:00 pm: Presentation Session STEW 206
5:00 – 6:00 pm: Posters remain for viewing
3:00 pm: geocache locations posted
November 23
2:30 – 3:15 pm: Poster Session in STEW 206
3:15 – 3:30 pm: Geocaching Winners announced
3:30 – 5:00 pm: Presentation Session STEW 206
5:00 – 6:00 pm: Posters remain for viewing
University of Notre Dame, South Bend
The Center for Research Computing (CRC) will host a half-day GIS Day workshop on Friday, November 20 from 12:30-6p.m. in room 107 of the Hesburgh Library Auditorium. Our goal is to build a community of interest around an already active group of researchers working with geospatial information.
The Center for Research Computing (CRC) will host a half-day GIS Day workshop on Friday, November 20 from 12:30-6p.m. in room 107 of the Hesburgh Library Auditorium. Our goal is to build a community of interest around an already active group of researchers working with geospatial information.
Keynote speaker
Mr. Paul Collins (CEO, Skyline Software Systems, Virginia, and ND alumnus).
Mr. Paul Collins (CEO, Skyline Software Systems, Virginia, and ND alumnus).
For free registration click here:
http://www.nd.edu/~dpitts/gisday2009/Free_Registration.html
Ball State University, Muncie
Wednesday, November 19th from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. This is an open house to show how GIS is being used in various departments at BSU, and also to let faculty, staff and students know what GIS resources are available in Bracken Library, Library Rm. 224, 2000 W University Avenue, Muncie IN.
To view GIS Resources at the Bracken Library:
http://www.bsu.edu/library/collections/gcmc/
DePauw University, Greencastle
Celebrate GIS Day 2009 at DePauw on Wednesday, November 18, 2009, from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the Julian Science & Mathematics Center Atrium, 602 S. College Avenue, Greencastle.
For more information:
http://www.depauw.edu/univ/gis/GIS_Day_2009
http://www.nd.edu/~dpitts/gisday2009/Free_Registration.html
Ball State University, Muncie
Wednesday, November 19th from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. This is an open house to show how GIS is being used in various departments at BSU, and also to let faculty, staff and students know what GIS resources are available in Bracken Library, Library Rm. 224, 2000 W University Avenue, Muncie IN.
To view GIS Resources at the Bracken Library:
http://www.bsu.edu/library/collections/gcmc/
DePauw University, Greencastle
Celebrate GIS Day 2009 at DePauw on Wednesday, November 18, 2009, from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the Julian Science & Mathematics Center Atrium, 602 S. College Avenue, Greencastle.
For more information:
http://www.depauw.edu/univ/gis/GIS_Day_2009
11/11
We had thirty-five people attend our first ever IGIC Dinner Meeting on Nov. 10, 2009 at the University Plaza Hotel in West Lafayette, IN. We were very happy to see a great turn-out from the GIS community from both the central and north-west side of the State, and especially from Purdue University.
An ulterior-motive for IGIC having the meeting at the University Plaza was to check out the accommodations, service (and food) as a possible site for our 2012 Annual GIS Conference. Everyone had a very nice time, and based on this first experience we plan to make these IGIC evening meeting events a regular occurrence around the State of Indiana in 2010.
Our guests speakers for the evening were Mr. Larry Biehl and Dr. Jie Shan from Purdue University. We really appreciate their participation, and it was especially interesting to hear about the University's first-response flood mapping capabilities, as well as their extensive remote sensing capabilities and programs.
Dr. Shan's presentation showed the University's recent flood [assessment] mapping experience using existing GIS data layers available from the affected Counties and the IndianaMap, coupled with new satellite imagery, multi-spectral and hyper-spectral remote sensing data to quickly map flood extents live during the disaster. Dr. Shan shared his experiences and lessons learned with the recent Indiana Floods in June 2008 and March 2009, as well as most recently [September 2009] working with the International Charter to provide first-response flood mapping of the historic flooding that occurred in the Atlanta, GA area.
A copy of Dr. Shan's presentation can be viewed here: http://bit.ly/u3bZA
The interactive Google Earth flood map (plug-in required) can be viewed here: http://bit.ly/4aPzjd
Mr. Biehl's presentation provided a sampling of geospatial and remote sensing capabilities and programs at Purdue, including:
- Brenda Bowen, Assistant Professor, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences research using
spectroscopy to map mineralogy of the Earth and Mars.
- Jim Bethel, Associate Professor, Civil Engineering work with DigitalGlobe to
develop new geometric sensor models for the Worldview-1 imagery satellite.
- Melba Crawford, Professor, Agronomy & Civil Engineering, and Director of LARS
works with fusion of LiDAR and SAR data, and Crop Residue Mapping project with the USDA
- Larry Theller, Geographic Information Systems Specialist, Ag & Biological
Engineering development of numerous web-map based Decision Support System Tools.
- Gilbert Rochon, Director, Purdue Terrestrial Observatory, develop near real-time
satellite image data acquisition and products
- Larry Biehl, Systems Manager for the Purdue Terrestrial Observatory (PTO), and
the IndianaView and AmericaView programs to promote sharing and use of public
domain remotely sensed image data (aerial and satellite platforms) for research,
education, and applications.
Larry was only able to talk about a portion of the GIS and remote sensing work going on at Purdue. The scope and depth of the geospatial research and data development project/programs under way at Purdue University, many of which directly support Indiana and its economy, is very impressive.
A copy of Larry's presentation can be viewed here: http://bit.ly/wXMrJ
Be sure to view the cool Satellite Imagery Cloud Video by clicking on the link on Slide 39
An ulterior-motive for IGIC having the meeting at the University Plaza was to check out the accommodations, service (and food) as a possible site for our 2012 Annual GIS Conference. Everyone had a very nice time, and based on this first experience we plan to make these IGIC evening meeting events a regular occurrence around the State of Indiana in 2010.
Our guests speakers for the evening were Mr. Larry Biehl and Dr. Jie Shan from Purdue University. We really appreciate their participation, and it was especially interesting to hear about the University's first-response flood mapping capabilities, as well as their extensive remote sensing capabilities and programs.
Dr. Shan's presentation showed the University's recent flood [assessment] mapping experience using existing GIS data layers available from the affected Counties and the IndianaMap, coupled with new satellite imagery, multi-spectral and hyper-spectral remote sensing data to quickly map flood extents live during the disaster. Dr. Shan shared his experiences and lessons learned with the recent Indiana Floods in June 2008 and March 2009, as well as most recently [September 2009] working with the International Charter to provide first-response flood mapping of the historic flooding that occurred in the Atlanta, GA area.
A copy of Dr. Shan's presentation can be viewed here: http://bit.ly/u3bZA
The interactive Google Earth flood map (plug-in required) can be viewed here: http://bit.ly/4aPzjd
Mr. Biehl's presentation provided a sampling of geospatial and remote sensing capabilities and programs at Purdue, including:
- Brenda Bowen, Assistant Professor, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences research using
spectroscopy to map mineralogy of the Earth and Mars.
- Jim Bethel, Associate Professor, Civil Engineering work with DigitalGlobe to
develop new geometric sensor models for the Worldview-1 imagery satellite.
- Melba Crawford, Professor, Agronomy & Civil Engineering, and Director of LARS
works with fusion of LiDAR and SAR data, and Crop Residue Mapping project with the USDA
- Larry Theller, Geographic Information Systems Specialist, Ag & Biological
Engineering development of numerous web-map based Decision Support System Tools.
- Gilbert Rochon, Director, Purdue Terrestrial Observatory, develop near real-time
satellite image data acquisition and products
- Larry Biehl, Systems Manager for the Purdue Terrestrial Observatory (PTO), and
the IndianaView and AmericaView programs to promote sharing and use of public
domain remotely sensed image data (aerial and satellite platforms) for research,
education, and applications.
Larry was only able to talk about a portion of the GIS and remote sensing work going on at Purdue. The scope and depth of the geospatial research and data development project/programs under way at Purdue University, many of which directly support Indiana and its economy, is very impressive.
A copy of Larry's presentation can be viewed here: http://bit.ly/wXMrJ
Be sure to view the cool Satellite Imagery Cloud Video by clicking on the link on Slide 39
28/10
Contributed by: Cele Morris, Research Analyst
Northwest Indiana Center for Data & Analysis
Please join us for the next meeting of the Northwest Indiana GIS Forum. Come share and hear about recent regional GIS accomplishments. Greg White of the Lake County Surveyor's Office will be demonstrating their new, interactive, mapping website.
When: Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Where: Indiana University Northwest
Library Conference Center - Room 115 (1st floor - South Side of Building)
3400 Broadway, Gary, IN
Hope to see you there!
Please respond to the following email address if you plan to attend - cmorris@iun.edu
Northwest Indiana Center for Data & Analysis
Please join us for the next meeting of the Northwest Indiana GIS Forum. Come share and hear about recent regional GIS accomplishments. Greg White of the Lake County Surveyor's Office will be demonstrating their new, interactive, mapping website.
When: Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Where: Indiana University Northwest
Library Conference Center - Room 115 (1st floor - South Side of Building)
3400 Broadway, Gary, IN
Hope to see you there!
Please respond to the following email address if you plan to attend - cmorris@iun.edu
19/10
Thanks to everyone who attended IGIC's 3rd annual Local Government GIS Coordinator Forum on September 29th. The event was very successful, and produced more questions than we had time for. Forum Presentations, Notes, and Q&A for 88 Questions in 15 Categories are available here: http://igic.org/forum/index.html
19/10
Friday, October 23, 2009 2:00-3:00
WEBINAR
IGIC Members: FREE
Nonmembers: $20
ArcGIS Server Enterprise can be a big investment. Are you worried about getting the most out of yours? Or are you considering upgrading from standard edition? Join us for an online webinar to see how one Indiana county is creating tools and shortcuts in ArcGIS Server to streamline and enhance their services. Dave Estes and Chris Tallman, of Allen County GIS will be sharing tips, tricks and code they've developed demonstrating applications with customized viewers, simple editing tasks and embedded map services.
WEBINAR
IGIC Members: FREE
Nonmembers: $20
ArcGIS Server Enterprise can be a big investment. Are you worried about getting the most out of yours? Or are you considering upgrading from standard edition? Join us for an online webinar to see how one Indiana county is creating tools and shortcuts in ArcGIS Server to streamline and enhance their services. Dave Estes and Chris Tallman, of Allen County GIS will be sharing tips, tricks and code they've developed demonstrating applications with customized viewers, simple editing tasks and embedded map services.
19/10
You are invited to attend IGIC's FIRST Regional Dinner Meeting on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 from 6 pm—9 pm at the University Plaza Hotel in West Lafayette, IN.
This will be great opportunity to network and catch up on the latest GIS events in a casual atmosphere. The evening will start with a cash bar from 6 pm - 7 pm, followed by dinner and a presentation from guest speakers Larry Biehl and Jie Shan of Purdue University.
This meeting is open to all IGIC members, their guests and anyone who wants to know more about IGIC, Indiana GIS and Remote Sensing.
Guest Speaker Presentation: Remote Sensing Activities at Purdue University
Presented by: Mr. Larry Biehl and Dr. Jie Shan
Mr. Biehl and Dr. Jie Shan will give and overview of remote sensing activities, flood mapping, and an update of the IndianaView and AmericaView consortium activities at Purdue University.
Mr. Biehl is the Systems Manager for the Purdue Terrestrial Observatory (PTO). His responsibilities include managing the antenna, computers and image data for the PTO. He has also been involved in helping initiate the IndianaView consortium and the development of the IndianaView (http://www.indianaview.org/) data archive server. Previously Mr. Biehl was a research engineer with Purdue University's Laboratory for Application of Remote Sensing (LARS) from 1974 to 2004.
Dr. Shan is an associate professor in geomatics engineering in the School of Civil Engineering of Purdue University, where he teaches remote sensing and geospatial information science and technology. His research interests are digital mapping, geospatial data mining, and urban modeling. Prof. Shan received his PhD in photogrammetry and remote sensing from Wuhan University, China. Previously Dr. Shan held faculty positions at universities in China, Sweden, and the United States, and has been a research fellow in Germany.
University Plaza Hotel
3001 Northwestern Avenue
West Lafayette, IN 47906
Cost: $25 per person
To Register Click Here: http://www.igic.org/products/?cid=25&cid2=25
If you have any questions call Janet Tomlin at 317-489-0091
or e-mail her at: jtomlin@igic.org
This will be great opportunity to network and catch up on the latest GIS events in a casual atmosphere. The evening will start with a cash bar from 6 pm - 7 pm, followed by dinner and a presentation from guest speakers Larry Biehl and Jie Shan of Purdue University.
This meeting is open to all IGIC members, their guests and anyone who wants to know more about IGIC, Indiana GIS and Remote Sensing.
Guest Speaker Presentation: Remote Sensing Activities at Purdue University
Presented by: Mr. Larry Biehl and Dr. Jie Shan
Mr. Biehl and Dr. Jie Shan will give and overview of remote sensing activities, flood mapping, and an update of the IndianaView and AmericaView consortium activities at Purdue University.
Mr. Biehl is the Systems Manager for the Purdue Terrestrial Observatory (PTO). His responsibilities include managing the antenna, computers and image data for the PTO. He has also been involved in helping initiate the IndianaView consortium and the development of the IndianaView (http://www.indianaview.org/) data archive server. Previously Mr. Biehl was a research engineer with Purdue University's Laboratory for Application of Remote Sensing (LARS) from 1974 to 2004.
Dr. Shan is an associate professor in geomatics engineering in the School of Civil Engineering of Purdue University, where he teaches remote sensing and geospatial information science and technology. His research interests are digital mapping, geospatial data mining, and urban modeling. Prof. Shan received his PhD in photogrammetry and remote sensing from Wuhan University, China. Previously Dr. Shan held faculty positions at universities in China, Sweden, and the United States, and has been a research fellow in Germany.
University Plaza Hotel
3001 Northwestern Avenue
West Lafayette, IN 47906
Cost: $25 per person
To Register Click Here: http://www.igic.org/products/?cid=25&cid2=25
If you have any questions call Janet Tomlin at 317-489-0091
or e-mail her at: jtomlin@igic.org
19/10
Thursday, November 19, 2009 2:30-3:30
WEBINAR
IGIC Members: FREE
Nonmembers: $20
When you are thinking about developing a web mapping application today, the first thing that comes to mind is what platform and technology should it be developed upon . There are a plethora of technologies that exist from free platforms such as Google, Yahoo, Microsoft, and Mapquest (which have standard maps with limited capability to load user defined content) to the robust ArcGIS Server technology (which is highly customizable with a wide variety of community shared data and custom content that can be loaded into your own server). There are various factors that determine what technology is appropriate for your needs and this presentation will explore the different platforms with an elaboration on the new ArcGIS Server APIs (Flex, JavaScript, and Silverlight).
WEBINAR
IGIC Members: FREE
Nonmembers: $20
When you are thinking about developing a web mapping application today, the first thing that comes to mind is what platform and technology should it be developed upon . There are a plethora of technologies that exist from free platforms such as Google, Yahoo, Microsoft, and Mapquest (which have standard maps with limited capability to load user defined content) to the robust ArcGIS Server technology (which is highly customizable with a wide variety of community shared data and custom content that can be loaded into your own server). There are various factors that determine what technology is appropriate for your needs and this presentation will explore the different platforms with an elaboration on the new ArcGIS Server APIs (Flex, JavaScript, and Silverlight).