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SPATIAL DATA INFRASTRUCTURE NEWS - VOL. 4, NO. 10, MARCH 2010
FEATURES
Government Announces GeoConnections Renewal in Federal Budget
Canada's Minister of Finance Jim Flaherty tabled Canada's Economic Action Plan (Year 2) in the House of Commons on March 4, 2010. The Budget announcement included $11M over two years for the GeoConnections program, which provides consolidated geographic-related information to Canadians via the Internet. Some federal funding was also allocated to Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) for geological mapping.
>> Read more [PDF]
Why Should We Care About Spatial Data Infrastructures?
Directions Magazine has published the first in a series of articles exploring Spatial Data Infrastructures (SDIs) to generate interest in their value and use in everyday activities of organizations, individuals and communities. Two more articles will be published in May and September.
>> Read more
First Nation Profiles Interactive Map Released
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) has released a new interactive Web mapping application using the ArcGIS API for Flex. The First Nations Profiles Interactive Map makes linkages with First Nations Profile information and other key information about each First Nation. The application was developed for the launch of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics to facilitate viewing of the locations of various First Nations.
>> Read more or contact Hélène Lachance, National Manager, Geomatics Services for further details.
GeoConnections Releases Guides for Environment and Public Health Applications
The Guide to Best Practices for Sharing Sensitive Environmental Geospatial Data [PDF] highlights issues and concepts associated with the protection, sharing and utilization of sensitive environmental geospatial data. In addition, the Manager's Guide to Public Health Geomatics [PDF] provides readers with insight into the challenges of implementing a public health geomatics program and how to address them.
DATA
Spatial Data Accuracy and Precision Continues to Improve
Commonly available high-resolution digital terrain and aerial imagery, coupled with GPS-enabled handheld devices, powerful computers and Web technology are changing the quality, utility and expectations of GIS to serve society on a grand scale. This article discusses the "revolution" going on in GIS, driven by a change in the fundamental accuracy and precision of commonly used geographic data brought about by these new technologies. This will be the driver for the next iteration of GIS and the professionals who operate them.
>> Read more
New Interactive Atlas Maps North America's Shared Environment
North America's rivers, migratory species and even pollution move freely across its nations' boundaries. Yet, most maps stop at the borders. The North American Environmental Atlas - a tri-national partnership coordinated by the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) - provides a unique way to see the continent as a continuous, shared environment. It gives users access to free and accurate geospatial data and map layers related to significant continental environmental issues. The atlas has nearly 40 map layers ranging from major roads and population density to pollutant releases and marine and terrestrial ecoregions. It is now fully interactive and offers a host of new features.
>> View the atlas
Educational Geologic Data for the United Kingdom
The British Geological Survey (BGS) has launched a Web site called OpenGeoscience. This site uses ArcGIS Online and the ArcGIS API for JavaScript to serve its wealth of spatial data. This data is available for educational purposes, and supports a growing worldwide movement to release more data into the public sphere
>> Read more
WEB WATCH
US Builds Portal with ESRI Technology for Building Safer Communities
The Omega Group in the US has developed a portal that helps law enforcement agencies provide the public with valuable information about crime activity by neighbourhood. The goal is to assist police departments in reducing crime through a better informed citizenry. The portal staff works directly with each police agency and does not scrape data from other sites.
>> Read more
Rutgers University Publishes Book on GIS for Public Safety
The downloadable GIS for Public Safety book focuses on ESRI's ArcGIS functionality and presents many tools and techniques commonly used by public safety researchers, analysts and practitioners. It gives simple steps for descriptive, exploratory and explanatory mapping tasks and includes concise but meaningful discussions to let readers critically assess and accurately apply the software to enhance public safety.
>> Read more
ArcGIS Explorer (build 1200) Improves Access to Geoprocessing Services
The new release of ESRI ArcGIS Explorer builds on its intuitive design, improving access to geoprocessing services and expanding available maps in the Basemap Gallery. ArcGIS Explorer is a free, downloadable globe viewer with GIS functionality.
>> Read more
How to Pay for GIS?
In an interview with the Asian Surveying and Mapping Magazine, Jack Dangermond shares his insights on the model for viable delivery of software, data or services over the Web.
>> Read more
PRODUCTS
Mapmobility Moves into the Digital Age
Mapmobility has announced a new industry first that will resonate with users who are frustrated by inaccurate electronic maps. As GPS technology in cars took off, the need for spatial accuracy increased. The producer of the giant MapArt brand of print maps, known for being the most up-to-date products in the industry, have crossed over into the digital world. Mapmobility just finished developing a massive database that records with high accuracy every detail within the greater Toronto, Ontario area.
>> Read more
NEWS
Web-Based Common Operating Picture Case Study
During the Spring of 2009, the Province of Manitoba experienced its second worst flood in over 100 years. In response, Manitoba Health's Office of Disaster Management (ODM) worked with ESRI Canada to develop a Web-based Common Operating Picture (COP) – an effective visualization tool that enabled the province to achieve real-time situational awareness, act quickly and communicate their response plan to key stakeholders.
>> Read more [PDF]
European Public Consultation on Interoperability Strategy
A document has been released that gives an overview of the European Interoperability Strategy (EIS) as elaborated by the European eGovernment services unit at the European Commission. The EIS aims to provide direction and prioritize actions to achieve improved interaction, exchange and cooperation among European public administrations in the framework of European Public Service delivery. This activity will be finalized after the public consultation.
>> Read more
US Association Seeking Legislation for Mapping
The Management Association for Private Photogrammetric Surveyors (MAPPS) is seeking legislation in the US Congress to authorize "Imagery for the Nation". MAPPS members were seeking introduction of the "Making America Prosperous (MAP) Act", which would create national geospatial image maps, as well as establish a consolidated program providing an economical approach to inter-governmental use of orthoimagery and provide data for hundreds of applications in the US.
>> Read more
Comments Invited on Draft US Thoroughfare, Landmark and Postal Address Data Standard
The Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) is conducting a public review of the draft United States Thoroughfare, Landmark and Postal Address Data Standard. The Standard covers data content, data classification, data exchange and data quality.
>> Read more
EVENTS & TRAINING
Canadian Geomatics Conference, June 15-18, 2010 in Calgary, Alberta
The preliminary program is now posted and registration is open for the Canadian Geomatics Conference and Symposium of Commission I, ISPRS. This conference is a joint partnership of the Canadian Institute of Geomatics, the Geomatics Industry Association of Canada, GEOmatics for Informed DEcisions network (GEOIDE) and the TECTERRA centre of innovation (U Calgary), with the support of the Mapping Information Branch, Natural Resources Canada. It will set the stage for future discussions on the role and future of Geomatics in Canada. The conference theme "Convergence in Geomatics - Shaping Canada's Competitive Landscape" will focus on current and future trends in Canadian Geomatics. The program will include more than 150 papers and 60 Poster Sessions, as well as presentations and demonstrations on the power of Canadian Geomatics industry and innovation.
>> Read more
Free Online ArcGIS Explorer Quick Start Tutorial
This seminar introduces the latest release of ArcGIS Explorer – a free, downloadable GIS viewer that provides an easy way to explore, visualize, share and present geographic information. It begins with an introduction to the new ribbon-based interface with enhanced navigation and display options. Learn how to use the new Notes feature to integrate a wide variety of content like documents, photos, reports, Web sites, etc. In addition, see how you can use ArcGIS Explorer to author geographic presentations that can show any layers in your map, at any position or zoom level.
>> Read more
Federal User Conference Plenary Videos
The 2010 ESRI Federal User Conference was held in February in Washington, DC. Select opening and closing presentations were recorded and are available for viewing online.
>> View videos
GEOIDE Students' Network Organizing a Half-Day Showcase
The GEOIDE Students' Network is organizing a half-day showcase of student research at the Canadian Geomatics Conference. It will feature select presentations of state-of-the-art research in the field.
>> Read more
GEOIDE Support Vespucci Summer 2010 Initiative
GEOIDE is sponsoring the 8th annual Vespucci Summer Institute. The first module will be a 5-day session in Italy on "Interfacing social and environmental modeling". The second module, to be held in Spain, will be the "Las Navas 20th Anniversary Meeting on Cognitive and Linguistic Aspects of Geographic Space". GEOIDE invites Canadian research scholars to submit the required materials to Gilles.Cotteret at geoide.ulaval.ca by Tuesday, April 12, 2010.
>> Read more
ESRI Canada Hosting Web Seminars Focused on Building Web Applications
ESRI Canada is hosting two complimentary Web Seminars, delivered live by ESRI Canada technical experts and streamed directly to your desktop. The seminars are "Building Web Applications using the ArcGIS API for Microsoft Silverlight/WPF" (April 8) and "Building Web Applications using the ArcGIS API for Flex" (May 6).
>> Read more and register
Cloud Computing, GeoDesign and ArcGIS 10 - Topics at the ESRI User Conference
The ESRI International User Conference (ESRI UC) is a weeklong event that energizes, educates and inspires the GIS community. The conference connects industry peers, thought leaders and technology experts on the topics that matter most – from cloud computing and GeoDesign to the release of ArcGIS 10. The 30th annual ESRI UC is scheduled for July 12–16, 2010 at the San Diego Convention Center in California. Registration deadline is May 21, 2010.
>> Read more
BEGINNER'S CORNER
What is Python?
Python is an interpreted, high-level, object-oriented programming language. It has high-level built-in data structures, combined with dynamic programming capabilities. This makes Python very attractive for Rapid Application Development, as well as for use as a scripting or "glue" language to connect existing components. Python is simple, easy to learn and encourages program modularity and code reuse. The ArcGIS geoprocessing framework includes a scripting environment, and Python is the scripting language included with ArcGIS. Python can be used to access and automate ESRI geoprocessing functionality. Users can also incorporate Python scripts as custom tools in ArcToolbox. It can also be used for linking Web applications on ArcGIS Server.
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IN THIS ISSUE
FEATURES
* Government Announces GeoConnections Renewal in Federal Budget
* Why Should We Care About Spatial Data Infrastructures?
* First Nation Profiles Interactive Map Released
* GeoConnections Releases Guides for Environment and Public Health Applications
REGULAR COLUMNS
* Data
* Web Watch
* Products
* News
* Events & Training
* Beginner's Corner
Register now for the 2010 ESRI Canada User Conferences.
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INTERESTING READS
GIS Helps Create Situational Awareness for Emergency Management at Olympic Games [PDF]
Best Practices Booklet, Essays on Geography and GIS: Volume 2 [PDF]
Twitter Search Widget can retrieve tweets from a specific geographic area, and filter on specific key words
Koala Web site allows users to map location of sightings of endangered animal
OGC published three new public discussion papers related to the 3D GeoWeb
Domtar to Enhance Forest Operations Management with ESRI Technology
Freeance View software allows users to publish maps free on BlackBerry Smartphones
ESRI announces deprecation plan for ArcGIS 9.3.1 and ArcGIS 10
W3C releases Speech Synthesis Markup Language for speech in Web applications
Geosciences Innovation Award given at German SDI Event
US shifts in technology transforming spatial data into decision-making tools for agencies
The City of Miami launches
GIS-based Web site
ESDIN project delivers a world first in quality evaluation of web services
Electricity transmission company improves business process with new Web site
OGC announces Earth Observation Profile for Web-based Catalogue Services
WRI launches Web site of environmental data of southern US forests
FIG publishes research study on the need for spatial information management
OGC Seeks Comments on Modular, GML-based Web Coverage Service 2.0
W3C recommends WebCGM 2.1 (Computer Graphics Metafile) Profile
Summary of the March 2010 OGC Frascati Technical Committee Meetings
Podcast provides ESRI's position on open source technology [MP3]
GIS Development reports LBS revenues to reach USD 1.8 billion by 2015
Sensors Anywhere (SANY) releases book on open service architecture
ESRI Worldwide Business Partner Conference Plenary Demos available
UPCOMING EVENTS
XXIV FIG International Congress 2010
April 11-16
Sydney, Australia
GeoTec Event 2010
April 13-15
Toronto, ON
Pan-InfORM - Public Health Workshop - H1N1 Pandemic
April 19-20
Winnipeg, MB
GITA -2010 Geospatial Infrastructure Solutions Conference
April 25-29
Phoenix, AZ
European Geosciences Union - General Assembly 2010
May 2-7
Vienna, Austria
URISAOC - Be Spatial '10
May 6
Vaughn, ON
8th Annual GeoAlberta Conference
May 10-12
Calgary, AB
2010 International Symposium on Collaborative Technologies and Systems (CTS 2010)
May 17-21
Chicago, IL
WCDM – World Conference on Disaster Management
June 6-9
Toronto, ON
Sensors Expo and Conference
June 7-9
Rosemont, IL
CGC – Canadian Geomatics Conference
June 15-18
Calgary, AB
CHC – Canadian Hydrographic Conference
June 21-23
Québec City, QC
COM.Geo – 1st International Conference on Computing for Geospatial Research and Application
June 21-23
Washington, DC
INSPIRE Conference 2010
June 22-25
Krakow, Poland
NEWSLETTERS
GSDI Regional Newsletters – March 2010
UN-SPIDER – February 2010 [PDF]
GIAC Newsletter – Winter 2010
Browse the interesting cartographic designs submitted to the 2010 Map Gallery contest.
>> Read more
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