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Today, you will be able to watch the launch of DigitalGlobe’s (NYSE: DGI) WorldView-2 satellite. The launch is scheduled for 11.38 a.m. PDT. The launch will be streamed LIVE over the Internet, accessible here: http://www.boeing.com/defense-space/space/bls/missions/worldview-2/
A Tele Atlas spokesperson provides this statement on some rumors floating around the Location Intelligence Conference.
“Tele Atlas confirms that Google has decided to stop using Tele Atlas map data for the U.S. Google will now use its own map data. Our relationship with Google for map coverage continues outside of the U.S. in dozens of geographies.”
Ordnance Survey Ireland (OSI) is in renewed negotiations NAVTEQ about supplying its data to the company. Aboue seven years NAVTEQ began discussions to purchase OSI digital data. Oddly, the article I read refers to NAVTEQ (actually Navteq) as a GPS company.
A guest column in the University of Montana paper touts the reasons to study geography. GIS is mentioned, but in passing.
The Department of Geography at The University of Montana is developing and adding new courses that reflect the status of the world on all levels. And an understanding of international topics is not the only realm of learning. Analysis of environmental and social issues as well as studies in geographic information systems (GIS) an important tool in many jobs, cartography, community and environmental planning, water issues, human impact on landscapes, mountains and climate are among the department’s many offerings.
The Idaho State University history department received a $1,290,704 “Understanding Social Networks within Complex, Nonlinear Systems: Geographically-Integrated History and Dynamics GIS”
“With regards to his curiosity regarding my job title, I can confirm that we (GIS technicians) are a relatively new “species” that first came about just over 10 years ago.” That’s from a letter to the editor in response to a letter that questioned the title. Nice to see a proud GIS technician educating others.
- Press and Journal, North Scotland
