The AGIC Symposium is coming up fast. Plan to be at the Prescott Resort in beautiful Prescott, AZ from August 26-29 to network with and learn from other GIS Professionals and Vendors from across the state. Important dates to remember:
*July 11: Last day to add a company logo to the conference T-shirt
*July 15: Last day to nominate someone for the annual AGIC awards. Visit the conference website, under Award Nominations for more details.
*July 18: Last day to apply for the Tony Gonzales or Women in GIS Scholarships.
*July 28: End of early bird registration rates
*August 4: Last day special conference rates for hotel are available
*August 15: Last day to submit an entry to the Maps and Apps Contest. Visit the conference website for more details.
Check the AGIC Symposium website for more details. Follow us on the AGIC-L Listserv or on social media to hear further announcements.
Saturday, June 8, 2024 - 1:31pm
With satellites in orbit since 1972, the Landsat program is the longest running Earth observation program.
Thursday, June 6, 2024 - 9:33am
Have you ever wanted your child to understand what it is you do all day long? It’s difficult enough to explain to an adult layperson what the field of Geographic Information Systems is; knowing where to start explaining GIS to kids can be even harder. That said, GIS is a fascinating field that can be both educational and enjoyable for kids.
Thursday, June 6, 2024 - 9:32am
There are a slew of satellite imagery options, each offering a range of bands which can be used to measure soil, water, vegetation, and more. Remote sensing technology, utilized by satellites and airborne sensors, captures images of the Earth in multiple wavelengths of light. Using remote sensing of satellite imagery, scientists and researchers identify and classify materials on the Earth’s surface or in the atmosphere by analyzing how these materials interact with light.
Thursday, June 6, 2024 - 9:30am
The Ten Across geography reveals many aspects of the entire nation’s future, particularly the ways climate change will reshape where we choose to live and why. This southernmost tier of the country is a natural focus for examinations of climate trendlines and the tipping points for human habitability.
Thursday, June 6, 2024 - 9:29am
Accurate geospatial data on surface water and drainage is crucial for planning, engineering, and daily operational activities for every county in every state. Nevertheless, Ohio has coped for decades without a full set of timely, comprehensive geospatial surface water and drainage data.