2024 AGIC Education and Training Symposium a Success

2024 AGIC Education and Training Symposium was a success.  The Conference Committee is currently processing the proceedings and will post them soon.  Follow the AGIC social media accounts or AGIC-L Listserv to find out when the proceedings are available and announcements for the 2025 Symposium.

 

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The Smallest Mountain Range

Saturday, June 8, 2024 - 1:43pm

Located in Northern California about 55 north of the state capital, Sacramento, lies a small volcanic formation often billed as “the world’s smallest mountain range.”

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When Rivers Become Ice Roads

Saturday, June 8, 2024 - 1:32pm

Safety is a significant concern with ice roads

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Landsat is the Longest Running Earth Imagery Program

Saturday, June 8, 2024 - 1:31pm

With satellites in orbit since 1972, the Landsat program is the longest running Earth observation program.

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Teaching GIS to Kids to Help Them Learn Spatial Skills

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.

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This Tools Helps You Figure Out Which Satellite Bands to Use for Remote Sensing

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.

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