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Shownotes – Episode 747
29 September 2024
Government data use for planning and emergencies
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/avsp/AVSP_Episode747.mp3News:
- Zillow adds climate risk data
- Interagency sea-level rise
- Geospatial Analytics market growth
- InterGEO sees several new sensor and GNSS launches
Topic:
- Discussing government data use for planning and emergency events
Music: Sky Groovin by Akolo
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Shownotes – Episode 746
15 September 2024
Atlas of Design, Volume 7 with Nat Case and Dan Coe
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/avsp/AVSP_Episode746.mp3News:
- New Galileo Satellites declared operational
Web Corner:
- 2024 Fall Foliage Map and U.S. Prediction
Topic:
- This week Jesse talks to Nat Case and Dan Coe about Volume 7 of the Atlas of Design which continues the series. Volume 7 is available now for preorder and will begin shipping in October.
Music sundays by Mad Keys
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Shownotes – Episode 745
8 September 2024
Earth Science Week is coming
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/avsp/AVSP_Episode745.mp3* Bentley acquires Cesium * Sentinel 2C Launch * Free version of TerrSet/IDRISI launching on Dec 2 * Your Name in Landsat Imagery tool launched
Topic:
- Earth Science Week
- Sunday, October 13
- International Earthcache Day. Explore the world with this GPS scavenger hunt!
- Monday, October 14
- Minerals Day. Join us in raising awareness of and appreciation for minerals and mineralogy!
- Tuesday, October 15
- Earth Observation Day. Engage students and teachers in remote sensing as an exciting and powerful educational tool.
- No Child Left Inside Day. NCLI Day encourages students to go outside and research Earth science in the field like a professional geoscientist.
- Wednesday, October 16
- National Fossil Day. The annually held National Fossil Day celebration is dedicated to promoting the understanding and appreciation of fossils.
- Thursday, October 17
- Geoscience for Everyone Day. Do your part to help young people from underrepresented communities explore exciting careers in the geosciences.
- Friday, October 18
- Geologic Map Day. Hosted by the U.S. Geological Survey, Association of American State Geologists, National Park Service, Geological Society of America, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration in partnership with AGI, this special event promotes awareness of the study, uses, importance of geologic mapping for education, science, business, and a variety of public policy concerns.
- Saturday, October 19
- International Archaeology Day. Hosted by the Archaeological Institute of America, this special event is a celebration of archaeology and the thrill of discovery.
Music:
- Imagination by Juniper Vale
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Shownotes – Episode 744
8 August 2024
2004 and OSM…
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- AVSP – Episode 743 Transcript (docx)
http://traffic.libsyn.com/avsp/AVSP_Episode744.mp3News:
- Geofence warrants
- Overture Maps general availability and alpha addresses
- BVLOS drone rules are coming
- Mapping a News Desert in Maryland
Topic:
- Relevance of 20 years of OpenStreetMap
Events:
- EuroCarto 2024, September 9 -11, Vienna, Austria
- GIS in the Rockies 2024, September 26, Denver
Music: I’ve Given It Up by NITE
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Shownotes – Episode 743
8 August 2024
From heading back to classes to micro credentials…
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/avsp/AVSP_Episode743.mp3Topic:
- This week we discuss our thoughts on Geography as we get ready for the fall semester, plus talk about the idea of micro credentials
- Video referenced by Frank – Why Is Edinburgh Split in Two?
Event Corner:
- GIS-Pro, Oct 7-10, Portland, ME
- NACIS2024, Oct. 16–19, Tacoma
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Shownotes – Episode 742
24 July 2024
Bern Szukalski of Esri joins us for our 19th Anniversary
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/avsp/AVSP_Episode742.mp3Topic:
- This week we sit down on our 19th Anniversary to talk with Bern Szukalski of Esri about his time in the industry and the growth of connected and cloud based geospatial technologies.
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Shownotes – Episode 741
18 July 2024
Ariel Seidman of HiveMapper
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/avsp/AVSP_Episode741.mp3News:
- IDC’s 2030 geospatial market trends
- Google
- Google Maps on iPhone adds Speedometer (5 years after Android)
- Google not bringing pop-up ads to Maps (during navigation)
- GeoHipster call for 2025 calendar content
- Not news, but reminder that the NSRS update is still coming (in 2026?)
- OGC IndoorGML v2.0 Conceptual Model open for comment
Topic:
- Interview with Ariel Seidman, co-founder and CEO of HiveMapper, about their approach to data collection and distribution, as well as how they are building their data and tools.
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Shownotes – Episode 740
19 June 2024
Early summer news
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/avsp/AVSP_Episode740.mp3News:
- Bentley e-on software now free with perpetual license
- GOES-U satellite launched
- CogniSat6 – AI-driven remote sensing
- ShakeAlert Earthquake System adds GPS Sensors
- AGO June 2024
- ArcGIS Web Editor
- UAS proposed legislation
- Counter Uas
- FAA reauthorization
- DJI ban
- Library of Congress Cartographic Fellowship
Music:
- 40 Hours On The Road by Adriel Rivera
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Shownotes – Episode 739
19 June 2024
The ‘duct tape’ that connects our approach to GIS
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/avsp/AVSP_Episode739.mp3News:
- Back-up your Google Location History while you can
- Google Maps updates
- Apple Maps updates
- USGIF accredits programs at South Dakota State University and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
- WingtraCloud for uas mapping
Topic:
- A discussion of our ‘duct tape’, or the way we link applications to get results
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Shownotes – Episode 738
21 May 2024
State conference thoughts…
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- AVSP – Episode 737 Transcript (docx)
http://traffic.libsyn.com/avsp/AVSP_Episode738.mp3News:
- Ordnance Survey creates National Vernacular Mapping Tool
- Oakridge National Laboratory team map Coca River, Ecuador
- USGS using remote sensing to explore groundwater discharge impact on coral
- USGS call for William T. Pecora Awards nominations
- Air taxi developers in race for FAA certification
- Geomagnetic storms impact agricultural GPS
- Finland investing in AR and VR for maritime and road training
- Amazon Redshift announces support for H3 hexagonal hierarchical geospatial indexing
Topic:
- Talking about state conferences
Events:
- 2024 EO for Africa Symposium, September 23 – 26, Frascati, Italy, call for abstracts
- URISA GIS-Pro 2024, October 7-10, Portland, ME, call for abstracts
This week’s song is Carry Us Home by HARBRS
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Shownotes – Episode 737
5 May 2024
Metageography?
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/avsp/AVSP_Episode737.mp3News:
- FCC votes to restore Net Neutrality
- White House/OMB AI guidelines
- UNESCO names 18 new Geoparks
- The impacts of open edit
- Overture Maps beta
Topic:
- Metageography
Events:
- State of the Map US: 6-8 June, Salt Lake City
- International geographical congress 2024: 24-30 August, Dublin
This week’s song is “Idaho” by Arbour Season
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Shownotes – Episode 736
28 April 2024
A news episode
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/avsp/AVSP_Episode736.mp3News:
- Daniel Huffman’s Projection Collection has revived card trading
- Surface Area Rivers and Lakes Database released
- Study of museum collections finds warming waters impact mussel shells
- GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research proposes Digital Twins of the Ocean
- NOAA documents 4th global coral bleaching event
- Landsat Extended Acquisition of the Poles (LEAP) for Polar twilight zone
- Location Europe creates cross-boundary geospatial data platform
- New online volcano eruption near-real time watch map announced
Events:
- WV Geocon: 13-16 May, Charleston, WV
- InterGeo 2024: 24-26 September, Stuttgart, Call for ideas open
- Commercial UAV Expo: 3-5 September, Las Vegas
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Shownotes – Episode 735
7 April 2024
Some musings on file structures and versioning
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/avsp/AVSP_Episode735.mp3News:
- University of the Bundeswehr Munich creates 3D city maps from a single SAR satellite
- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and Sahel Region universities map groundwater
Topic:
- This week we wander into a conversation about files, folders, and data as well as thoughts on versioning.
Events:
- SOTM 2024: 6-8 September, Nairobi, Call for academic track due 10 May
- Agile 2024: 4-7 June, Glasgow
- Geography2050: 22-24 November, New York
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Shownotes – Episode 734
24 March 2024
Citizen Science Month and EarthDay 2024
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/avsp/AVSP_Episode734.mp3News:
- FCC ups limits to be called ‘broadband’
- Google used AI to model flooding
- Voyager 1 responds to “poke”
Topic:
- This week we discuss the importance of citizen science on the eve of Citizen Science Month and touch a bit on this year’s quickly approaching EarthDay.
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Shownotes – Episode 733
10 March 2024
Catching up on news…
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/avsp/AVSP_Episode733.mp3News:
- NASA releases Hubble Telescope Tabletop Adventure
- Methane tracking satellite
- NGA expands commercial acquisitions with ‘Luno’
- NGA opens NGOC
- NSGIC states geospatial maturity assessment
Events:
- Geospatial World Forum (GWF): 13-16 May, Rotterdam
- ISPRS Technical Commission II Symposium: 11-14 June. Las Vegas
- NACIS: 16-19 Oct, Tacoma
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Shownotes – Episode 732
28 February 2024
Catching up on news and considering our perspectives
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/avsp/AVSP_Episode732.mp3News:
- Moon landing
- Korea’s KASS operational
- US DOJ moves to dismiss Ligado case
- Esri to roll out AI Assistants in 2024
Topic:
- Are our perspectives (on tech) changing as we progress through our careers?
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Shownotes – Episode 731
11 February 2024
Is the GIS Industry resistant to technological change?
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/avsp/AVSP_Episode731.mp3News:
- OSM as digital public good
- Google Maps incorporating generative AI
Topic:
- This week we discuss responses to the looming maturity of ArcGIS Desktop and question whether the GIS Industry is resistant to technological change.
Events:
- World LiDAR Day: 12 Feb
- Geo Business: 5-6 June, London
- GIS Pro: 7-10 Oct, Portland, Mn
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Shownotes – Episode 730
28 January 2024
Catching up on some news.
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/avsp/AVSP_Episode730.mp3News:
- NAPGD 2022-submit GNSS or leveling data
- Techtree launches AROUND
- NSA in data purchase news
- Real impacts of mobile map attribute errors
- Mars helicopter Ingenuity mission ends
- Japan’s lunar lander
Events:
- 4S (Small Satellites, Systems, Services) Symposium: 27-31 May, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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Shownotes – Episode 729
31 December 2023
Our annual conversation looking back on 2023 and forward to 2024.
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/avsp/AVSP_Episode729.mp3Main topic:
- We continue to avoid an AI episode by talking about how AI has and will change things as well as talk about some of the Geography focused activities we did in 2023 and plan/hope to do in 2024.
Music Hollow And Clean by Matthew Adam Green
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Shownotes – Episode 728
16 November 2023
Anniversaries for GPS
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/avsp/AVSP_Episode728.mp3News:
- EU AI Act passes
- University students build first Irish satellite to launch into space
- ISS at 25
Topic:
- This week we discuss the 50th anniversary of GPS planning, the 45th anniversary of GPS first launch, and the 30th anniversary of complete GPS constellation
Events:
- GeoWeek 2024: 11-13 February, Denver
- RGS-IBG 2024: 27-30 August, Dublin
- GIS Pro 2024: 7-10 Oct, Portland, Maine
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Shownotes – Episode 727
26 November 2023
An interview with the Egyptologists behind the new Secrets of Egypt Revealed podcast
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/avsp/AVSP_Episode727.mp3News:
- Google updates Maps
- USDA updates Plant Hardiness Zone map
- SkyTruth updates features
Topic:
- Interview with Egyptologists Laura Ranieri Roy and Francois Roy of Ancient Egypt Alive and the new Secrets of Egypt Revealed podcast.
Events:
- Replaying Japan: August 19-21, Buffalo and Rochester
- IGC2024: 24-30 August, Dublin, Abstracts due by 12 January
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Shownotes – Episode 726
12 November 2023
‘Place’ and its place
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News:
- Drone Data access continues to grow
- Dakota Landmap Art on tour
- QGIS 3.34 released
- ArcGIS Pro 3.2 released
- OSM gets a $150k donation from Microsoft
Topic:
- This week we run with the GAW 2023 theme and discuss “Place” and its place not just in Geography
Events:
- Geo Business 2024: 5-6 June, London, call for speakers closes in February
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Shownotes – Episode 721
4 September 2023
Integrating new technologies into existing workflows
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/avsp/AVSP_Episode721.mp3News:
- GLONASS launch
- Indian mission successfully lands on the Moon
- Japan hoping to launch lunar lander mission on Sept. 7th
- MIT measures river flows on Mars using remote sensing
- Google Maps Platform adds environmental data APIs
- Mapbox 3D updates
Topic:
- Integrating new technologies into existing workflows
Events:
- InterGeo 2023: 10-12 October, Berlin
- Applied Geography Conference: 25-28 October, Pittsburgh, abstracts Sept 13
- GoGeomatics: 6-8 November, Calgary
Music:
- “All we live for” by WolfClub
I am teaching a straight forward, stand-alone Spatial Analysis class for the first time in a couple of decades. That means that I have been looking at resources to share […]
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Shownotes – Episode 714
7 May 2023
A discussion of landscape considerations and representations
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/avsp/AVSP_Episode714.mp3News:
- NV5 acquires L3 Harris Viz portfolio
- Lidar smallsat swarm
- Hackers test satellite security
Topic:
- Landscape considerations and representation
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Shownotes – Episode 713
23 April 2023
A discussion of sustainability and Geography for EarthDay (everyday)
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/avsp/AVSP_Episode713.mp3News:
- Virginia Norwood and earth observation
- Maxar to be acquired
- 5G constellation to support IoT
- CalTech releases 5.7 terapixel Mars mosaic
- New USGIF Scholarships for 2023
Topic:
- EarthDay, sustainability, and geo
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Shownotes – Episode 712
2 April 2023
More interviews from the recent NC GIS Conference with OpenDataSoft, TwinCity Data, and NCSU Center for Geospatial Analytics
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/avsp/AVSP_Episode712.mp3News:
- NRO hyperspectral contracts (planets, pixxel, hypersat)
- BlackSky commissions newest satellites in 18 hrs
- Cesium for Omniverse
Topic:Interviews from NC GIS Conference
- OpenDataSoft
- TwinCity Data
- NCSU Center for Geospatial Analytics
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Shownotes – Episode 711
19 March 2023
Interviews from the recent NC GIS Conference including Adam Canoy of Canoy Surveying and Tony Spicci of GISCI
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/avsp/AVSP_Episode711.mp3News:
- GLONASS launch
- NASA AIM mission ending
- ArcGIS All Source
- QGIS 3.30
Topic:
Interviews from the recent NC GIS Conference
- Adam Canoy of Canoy Surveying
- Tony Spicci of GISCI
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Shownotes – Episode 710
5 March 2023
Catching up on some news
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/avsp/AVSP_Episode710.mp3News:
- RemoteID requirement looms
- Scientists debut 100 million year dynamic geological model
- 10th GPS III satellite complete, available for launch
- SV6 deemed operational
- Satellites threaten Radio Astronomy
- Antarctic sea ice extent hits a new record low
- Newly published study looks at navigation through the Northeast Passage
- U.S. Agency mapping, Environmental Justice Index (EJI) tool, and Justice40 Initiative
- Heritage Quest citizen science identifies 1,000s of prehistoric burial mounds using Lidar
- Mapbox 3D Live Navigation
- Ford files patent to let cars repossess themselves
Events:
- The Pennsylvania GIS Conference: 10 – 12 April, State College
- Innovation, connected, autonomous (ICA) Summit: 15-16 May, Frankfurt
- GeoBusiness: 17-18 May, London
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Shownotes – Episode 709
19 February 2023
This week we discuss aspects of data types?
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/avsp/AVSP_Episode709.mp3News:
- National Geographic Photos for 2022
- Pew AI study
- Bing/ChatGPT
- Google/Bard
- IE being deleted
- ArcGIS Reality
Topic:
- This week we sat down to talk about data types. Like any time you through four people at a concept, varying directions arose. Expect more on this topic in the near future since there is definitely a lot we didn’t get to.
Events: WVAGP: 9-10 May, Lansing, WV
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Shownotes – Episode 708
5 Febuary 2023
Microsoft Places…highlighting or corrupting Geography ideas?
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/avsp/AVSP_Episode708.mp3News:
- topoBuilder and OnDemand Topo Maps officially part of the National Map
- NISAR to launch in 2024
- QGIS call for crowd funding
- OGC Geo for Metaverse working group
- GRASS GIS 8.2.1
Topic:
- Microsoft Places as modern geography?
Events:
- GIS Pro: 16-19 Oct, Columbus, OH – Abstract dates coming soon
- NCGE: 27-29 Oct, Columbia, SC – Abstracts due April 1
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Shownotes – Episode 707
15 January 2023
Catching up on some news as we begin the new year
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/avsp/AVSP_Episode707.mp3News:
- Human brain’s spatial perception changes over time.
- BT announces creation of a drone superhighway in Southern England
- John Deere (in space)
- Artificial Intelligence model used to track beavers
- Senators question FCC’s new broadband map
- FCC space bureau
- Inrupt announces updates to the W3 Personal Online Data Store “Solid Pod”
- Osm data model study
- Overture map foundation
Events:
- GeoNight:The international “Night of Geography” hosted by the Association of Geographical Societies in Europe (EUGEO) and The International Geographical Union (IGU), April 14th 2023.
- 2023 Digital Construction Week: May 17-18, London, UK.
- The International Federation of Surveyors (FIG): May 28 – June 1, 2023, Orlando, FL
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Shownotes – Episode 706
1 January 2023
Year in review
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/avsp/AVSP_Episode706.mp3Topic:
- This week we discuss some of the trends and highlights that we remember from 2022.
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Shownotes – Episode 705
18 December 2022
Planning for conferences…whether in-person, virtual, hybrid, or more
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/avsp/AVSP_Episode705.mp3Topic:
- This week we answer some questions about our conference experiences and planning. With the changes in conferences and the continuous additions of folks coming into the field, it is always an evolving process.
Events:
- PlaceGames…coming eventually
A VerySpatial PodcastShownotes – Episode 70427 November 2022 Unexpectedly helpful or cool tools for our GIS/geography work Click to directly download MP3 News: Topic: Events:
A VerySpatial PodcastShownotes – Episode 70313 November 2022 Our thoughts on “GIS and Society” as we approach the 30th anniversary of Friday Harbor meetings Click to directly download MP3 Topic: Events:
A VerySpatial PodcastShownotes – Episode 70230 October 2022 Geography Awareness Week is just around the corner Click to directly download MP3 News: Topic: Events:
A VerySpatial PodcastShownotes – Episode 70116 October 2022 Catching up with Elvin Click to directly download MP3 Topic: This week we sit down with Elvin Slavik, Director of Esri R&D Center, Australia, for our septicentennial episode catch-up and to talk about some general thoughts on technology, data, and life.
A VerySpatial PodcastShownotes – Episode 70002 October 2022 Back to school stuff Click to directly download MP3 News: Response to report on Ligado India pushing NaVIC Study shows climate change affecting world’s lakes Google Maps now includes efficient EV routes Google Maps now includes augmented reality results New US centerRead More
A VerySpatial PodcastShownotes – Episode 69905 September 2022 Back to school stuff Click to directly download MP3 News: Geographer Yi-Fu Tuan passes away FTC Sues data broker for tracking location information Newly published research shows Arctic lakes are drying up Hydrosat gets Tier 1 remote sensing license for thermal imagingRead More
A VerySpatial PodcastShownotes – Episode 69821 August 2022 Back to school stuff Click to directly download MP3 News: Landsat 9 hand-off Google fined in Australia New USGS Director sworn in Artemis 1 going to the moon on Aug. 29th Topic: Geographic content for back to school season Events: ICPARS2022 InternationalRead More
A VerySpatial PodcastShownotes – Episode 6977 August 2022 Catching up on some news Click to directly download MP3 News: OSM turns 18 New Google Maps Functionality Critical Flaws in Chinese GPS Chip – US Government advises to stop using Xiaomi previews consumer-targeted smart glasses Storm chaser drones gathering data duringRead More
A VerySpatial Podcast Shownotes – Episode 696 24 July 2022 Landsat’s 50th and our 17th Click to directly download MP3 Topic: A look back at Landsat’s 50 years on our 17th anniversary episode.
A VerySpatial Podcast Shownotes – Episode 695 17 July 2022 4D? Are we really there? Click to directly download MP3 News: Esri UC – personal favorites FCC Proposes new definition for broadband OGC joins metaverse standards group FTC will address exploitation of location and health data First images from JamesRead More
A VerySpatial PodcastShownotes – Episode 6944 July 2022 a discussion on how “modern” and “traditional” GIS are discussed in our classes Click to directly download MP3 News: Winners of the 2022 ArcGIS Online Competition for HS and MS students ArcGIS Pro 3.0 requires .net 6 Ed license now includes Drone2MapRead More
A VerySpatial PodcastShownotes – Episode 69319 June 2022 An all news episode Click to directly download MP3 News: Xona testing GPS alternative demo satellite UK looking at PNT options Google’s “Dynamic World” app Google Maps add Air Quality Index on iOS and Android Apple Maps expanding Airbus expanding data accessRead More
A VerySpatial PodcastShownotes – Episode 6965 June 2022 Addressing 1) imposter syndrome and 2) the value of an elevator pitch Click to directly download MP3 News: The Great American Rail-Trail and US Bicycle Route System Google ARCore Geospatial API Google’s new camera will fit in any car NOAA Aids Largest-EverRead More
A VerySpatial PodcastShownotes – Episode 69122 May 2022 Hannah Gunderman talks about data management for Cultural Geography Click to directly download MP3 News: Google Immersive View Google’s Scene Exploration isn’t a landscape explorer…yet Close call for Sentinel 1A USGIF: new scholarships and working group to focus on diversity Topic: ThisRead More
A VerySpatial PodcastShownotes – Episode 6908 May 2022 Looking back at the impact of webmaps Click to directly download MP3 News: Declaration on the future of the Internet A new letter regarding Ligado A Drone caught smuggling guns Topic: Webmaps MiniTokyo3D WV511 Monterey aquarium FlightAware Birdcast live bird migration mapRead More
A VerySpatial PodcastShownotes – Episode 68924 April 2022 Catching up on the news Click to directly download MP3 News: Trimble releases (re-releases?) Sketchup for iPad Planet’s Pelicans Storymaps.com Nature Conservancy partnership launches dynamic kelp map No More Anti-Satellite Missiles in the US Drone Blood Delivery Works in Rwanda Mapping signalRead More
A VerySpatial PodcastShownotes – Episode 6883 April 2022 We discuss what we think “geospatial” means today. Click to directly download MP3 News: Arctic scientists work with indigenious tribal elders study Alaska Kotzebue ice New appointments to NGAC Imagery market forecasted to continue to grow Topic: What is geospatial today? TheRead More
A VerySpatial PodcastShownotes – Episode 68727 March 2022 Unexpected items we run into when sharing GIS knowledge. Click to directly download MP3 News: GPS on Benchmarks program Yellowstone thermal vents mapped Newberry’s Crossings exhibit Topic: This week we talk about some of the unexpected challenges that we run into whenRead More
A VerySpatial PodcastShownotes – Episode 6866 March 2022 This week we talk about various news and the invasion of Ukraine. Click to directly download MP3 News: Mobile World Congress GISCI Endorsement Designation Program NGA developing commercial imagery buying guide Goes-t Launch USGS Releases topoBuilder Tool for Custom Topographic Maps NewRead More
A VerySpatial PodcastShownotes – Episode 68520 February 2022 This week we talk to Isaac Brodsky of Foursquare about the recent release of Hex Tiles. Click to directly download MP3 News: SpaceX loses several satellites Koalas are an endangered species in parts of Australia GISCI announces June exam date Topic: IsaacRead More
A VerySpatial PodcastShownotes – Episode 6846 February 2022 This week we discuss some ideas around this round of the Metaverse. Click to directly download MP3 News: Google’s Firmina subsea cable will run from Myrtle Beach, SC to South America SpaceX Satellite Internet NOAA GOES T launching on March 1st LandsatRead More
A VerySpatial PodcastShownotes – Episode 68323 January 2022 This week we talk to Dr. Alastair Bonnett about islands, diversity, and his recent books. Click to directly download MP3 News: Sentinel 1B issues Tonga eruption 2021 was 6th warmest year 44 superdove satellites launched ArcGIS IPS GISP-R 5G rollout delayed aroundRead More
Spatial Conversations Shownotes – Episode 27 21 January 2022 Barb and Frank speak with Nicole Ernst about the Geospatial Education Certificate Click to directly download MP3 This week Barb and Frank speak with Nicole Ernst, Associate Director of the GeoTech Center about the Geospatial Education Certificate (GeoEdC).
A VerySpatial Podcast Shownotes – Episode 682 09 January 2022 This week we talk to Dr. Rebecca Theobald about redistricting. Click to directly download MP3 News: CES2022 overview Topic: Frank and Barb sit down with Dr. Rebecca Theobald for the second part of our recent series of discussions on redistricting. Read More
A VerySpatial Podcast
Shownotes – Episode 681
28 December 2021
This week we discuss ‘What is “your Geography”?’
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News:
- NOAA approves sell of 10cm data
- Geospatial Maturity Assessment report
Topic:
- This week, instead of wrapping-up the year (that we can barely remember) we discuss, instead, the question…What is “your Geography”?
Events:
- GIS Pro 2022: 3-6 Oct, Boise, ID
A VerySpatial Podcast
Shownotes – Episode 680
15 December 2021
A conversation with Dr. Emily Yeh, AAG President
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Housekeeping:
- We will be receiving an AAG Media Achievement Award
Topic:
- This week we talk to Dr. Emily Yeh of the University Colorado Boulder about her time as the President of AAG, the breadth of Geography, and the upcoming AAG Conference in NYC.
Events:
- SatShow 2022: March 22-24, Washington, DC
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Shownotes – Episode 679
28 November 2021
Long term project sustainability issues
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/avsp/AVSP_Episode679.mp3 News:
- NASA and ESA partner on collaborative tool and open data
- Unity acquiring WETA tools
- DJI Mavic 3
- Snapchat map continues to grow
- Lockheed Martin contract to build GPS IIIF satellites 15, 16 and 17 (SV15-17)
- Trimble creates three scholarships to honor Gladys West
Topic:
- Project sustainability is an ongoing issue in digital (and analog) work as accessibility, technology, and data formats change overtime. This week we discuss some issues and offer some options to begin to address these long term issues.
A VerySpatial Podcast
Shownotes – Episode 678
14 November 2021
Dr. Christopher Fowler talks about boundaries and redistricting
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/avsp/AVSP_Episode678.mp3 News:
- SpaceX Crew-3 mission successfully launches and docks with ISS – CREW-3 MISSION – SpaceX – Updates
- COP26
- Fugro New Generation of Unmanned Surface Vehicles
Topic:
- Frank sat down with Dr. Christopher Fowler, Associate Professor of Geography and Demography at Penn State University about boundaries and redistricting.
A VerySpatial Podcast
Shownotes – Episode 677
31 October 2021
Geography Awareness Week 2021
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/avsp/AVSP_Episode677.mp3 News:
- Hexagon Power Portfolio 2022
- QGIS 3.22 released
- NGA launched the Phase 4a of its MagQuest Challenge
- Landsat 9 proceeding through commissioning phase
Topic:
- GAW
- National Geographic
- AAG
- AGS
Events:
- GeoWeek2022, Feb 6-8, Denver, CO
- GIS-T, April 19-22, North Charleston, SC
A VerySpatial Podcast
Shownotes – Episode 676
17 October 2021
A review of some of the geo certifications
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GEOINT News:
- NGA plans annual reassessment of commercial remote sensing
- NRO issues BAA call for commercial remote sensing technologies
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Preview of NASA’a VIPER Lunar Rover
- Vautrin Lud Geography Prize goes to geographer from the National University of Singapore
Topic:
- Geo certificates revisited
- GeoEdC Certification
- NatGeo Certification
- ASPRS Certifications
- GISP Certification
- GeoINT Certification
- RGS Chartered Geographer
Events:
- DH2022: 25-29 July, Tokyo
A VerySpatial Podcast
Shownotes – Episode 675
3 October 2021
Local and seasonal foods
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/avsp/AVSP_Episode675.mp3 News:
- Landsat 9 launched
- Earth Science Week
- Geography Awareness Week
Topic:
- Seasonal and local foods as a representation of Cultural Geography and memory
Events:
- Geography2050 November 15-19, Virtual