A GIS Development E-zine
Vol 1, Issue #3-Nov. 2001
Vol 1, Issue #3-Nov. 2001
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- Imagery for surveillance and intelligence over Afghanistan (pdf 266k)
Much speculation has taken place in the press regarding the capabilities and possible use of imagery for reconnaissance, intelligence gathering and mapping over Afghanistan. Not all of this discussion is based on the actual capabilities... - Geotechnology on the battlefield- the Gulf War experience (pdf 347k)
Lessons Learned and Developments 10 Years After.
- Looking for lost cities with Infra-Red
IR aerial photography yields valuable clues as archaeologists unearth the past.
- Full ahead for Additional Military Layers
John Crocker and J. J. Bowley outline developments that mark a turning point in the delivery of georeferenced information to NATO's naval forces.
- A Welcome Site for Weary Home Seekers
Laura Lang
An article on web based real estate service providing spatial information and visuals.
- A City Markets Itself- Quick & Easy Interactive Mapping via the Internet Promotes Economic Development
Nancy Sappington
- Coordinates of a Killer
Mark Leipnik, John Bottelli, Ian Von Essen, Ariane Schmidt, Laurie Anderson, and Tony Cooper
- United in Purpose- Spatial Help in the Aftermath
Scottie Barnes
- GIS for Mountainous, Terrains- Need for a relook?
Susmita Ghosh
Mountain ecosystems are very heterogeneous in the spatial distribution of any feature, therefore interpolation, or extrapolation of data leads to largely erroneous results.
- GIS in Sustainable Development in the HKH Mountains
Birendra Bajracharya and Basanta Shrestha
ICIMOD through its MENRIS division, has been working on disseminating GIS and Remote Sensing for sustainable development in the region.
- Classifying and Mapping Wildfire Severity
Roland L. Redmond
Satellite imagery, high-performance computers and feature extraction software are helping managers assess fire intensity.
- Educating Policy Makers about Volcanic Hazards
Henry Villegas
Scientists are combining remote sensing data, volcanic hazard maps and digital elevation models to educate those responsible for public welfare decisions.
- Surveying in Circles
How do you take on a building devoid of corners? Ask George S. Ridgway, AIA, LS.
- GIAA Mailbag
Experts answer questions about levels.
- GPS Basics- Where to Begin?
Understanding how GPS works is critical to your survey.
- Cadastral Retracement by Least Squares and RTK GPS, Part 1
An unexpected economic downturn in 1994 paved the way for an intriguing new application of technology.
- The Big, the Bold and the Beautiful
Jon Fairall
- Mapping the Border
Bill Kitson, Jim Hawker, Graeme Stewart, Les Gardner
A brief history of the border between the states of New South Wales and Queensland.
- Is Small Beautiful?
Jon Fairall
The growth of the industry demands bigger companies.
- Internet Imagery
Praeme Chopra
Fast, low-cost imagery and processing over the Internet.