Trimble Updates Mapping and GIS Software Postprocessing Engine
Contributed by Trimble
Jan 29, 2010 at 02:18 PM
Trimble (Sunnyvale, California) announced today what it calls significant updates to its portfolio of Mapping & GIS field and office software products. These enhancements focus on improved GNSS accuracy for data collection for users of Trimble Mapping & GIS software. With the introduction of a new postprocessing engine, Trimble says it has further enhanced its powerful set of GNSS postprocessing tools, improving accuracy and consistency of data collected from all Trimble Mapping & GIS equipment, even in multipath and canopy environments. Write Comment (0 comments)
LIGIS would like to announce that on May 7, 2010 we will hold our Spring Membership Meeting at Brookhaven National Labroratory (BNL). The meeting will be held at Berkner Auditorium. BNL is at Exit 68 North on the Long Island Expressway. Here is a link for Mapquest and Google Maps . Berkner Hall is the building you see when you zoom in to street level at the bend on Lewis Rd (Make sure to select Aerial Image in MapQuest and Hybrid in Google Maps).
Agenda
Morning Session
9:00am - 9:45am
Registration and Networking
9:45am - 10:00am
Introductions and Opening Remarks
10:00am - 11:15am
GISP
THE GISP APPLICATION PROCESS
Jim Daly GIS Coordinator Suffolk County Dept. of Information Technology P.O. Box 6100 Hauppauge, NY 11788 Tel: (631) 853-6045
Jim Daly will tell us how to put together the necessary paperwork in order to obtain GISP certification.
Suffolk County FLEX ArcGIS Server
Describing how to set up FLEX server applications
Town of Southampton Web Mapping Application Showcase
Southampton
This presentation by Ross Baldwin, John Daly, and James Gormley is a showcase of the various web mapping applications that have been developed and deployed by the Town of Southampton GIS Department.
The applications developed so far include a Trails Application, Storm Water (Drainage) App., FEMA FIRM App., Sustainable Southampton Green App., Recent Sales App., Guardian Web App., Community Preservation Application and Recreation Web Mapping App. They will briefly discuss the development of a web application from start (ArcGIS Server Manager) to finish (Microsoft Visual Studio) and highlight some of the features of each application listed above.
11:15am- 12:00pm
SIGN RETRO-REFLECTIITY
CartêGraph System Andrew D. O'Connor NorthEast Territory Manager 1.800.688.2656 ext 6164
Sign Retro-Reflectivity and how GIS is critical to meeting and maintaining the new federal standards.
Lunch 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Afternoon Session
1:15pm - 2:00pm
LiDAR ANALYSIS
Applied Imagery Michael Umansky 301-589-4047 www.appliedimagery.com
Covering basic concepts of LiDAR but really will focus on the data that is available in the area. He will show what the data looks like in real time and what analysis can typically be done. He will focus on local needs for this (coastal, transportation, LOS, etc). Since the real time display will be done in Applied Imagry product, he will finish up in another software, ArcGIS, to show integration with other mainstream platforms.
2:00pm - 2:45pm
MAKING YOUR MAPS INTERACTIVE WITH PDFs
David Kraiker Geographic Coordinator Census Bureau – NYRCC
In the newer versions of ArcGIS the capacity exists to create layers when creating PDF maps. These layered PDF maps can be used in an interactive fashion by the user. This offers the end-user the option of turning layers on and off, searching, highlighting, and limited self-editing. No special software other that Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Professional is needed. This type of mapping offers access to users who may not have the ability to access ArcGIS software, and who may not necessarily want a paper version. David Kraiker from the Census Bureau will demonstrate how to use some of these maps and give some tips for creating them.
BNL Information
**Special Note**
If you are planning to attend the LIGIS spring conference next Friday, May 7, please be aware that major road work is planned to begin next week at the Main Gate to Brookhaven National Laboratory.
There will be a single lane of traffic entering the Lab after you leave the Visitors' Trailer; traffic is likely to be slow, especially before 9 am.
You will not be able to exit through the Main Gate. The South Gate exit will take you to the LIE north service road; the North Gate will take you to the northbound William Floyd Parkway.
Please be extra cautious as you drive on site and carpool if you can. Look for any LIGIS member who is a BNL employee (wearing a BNL ID badge) if you need help locating the alternative gates.
Security Attendes need to bring a photo ID and check in at the Main Gate to get a temporary BNL ID and parking card for their dashboard.
Vendor Tables Vendors who wish to have a display at the meeting should send a check for $199.44, made out to Brookhaven National Laboratory, to Conference Services or Mary L. Daum, Ph.D. If the check is mailed it must be sent in time to arrive before the meeting date. The address to mail to is as follows:
Mary L. Daum, Ph.D.Information Systems and Technology Manager Environment, Safety and Health Directorate Bldg. 120 P.O. Box 5000 Brookhaven National Laboratory Upton, NY 11973-5000 Tel. 631.344.2066 Fax 631.344.5812
Vendors can also bring the check, made out to Brookhaven National Laboratory, with them on the day of the LIGIS meeting. Vendors need to call Mary in advance if they are planning to pay the day of the meeting.
Accessing the Internet at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL Visitor Network) Visitors with temporary BNL passes (i.e., vendors/ conference or special event attendees) have access to the Internet via Cisco wireless access points in Berkner Hall.
Quick Steps to connect to the Internet:
configure your client machine for DHCP
set DNS server to be obtained automatically
if needed, the outgoing SMTP server is: bnl.org
read on if you need more info…
What is the Visitor Network?
The BNL Visitor Network (VN) is designed to offer Internet connectivity to temporary visitors at BNL (i.e., vendors/ conference or special event attendees). This network is a dynamic host control protocol-only (DHCP-only) Internet Protocol (IP) network that is logically outside of the BNL perimeter firewall and outside the BNL.GOV domain.
The network address is: 192.203.218.0/24
The DNS name associated with this network is "BNL.ORG"
It is intended for use by transient users and is accessed only from public spaces around the campus.
For wireless connections: The Visitor Network is available from Cisco wireless access points in Berkner Hall. Use all the DEFAULT settings on your pc wireless LAN card to access the wireless network there.
Registering your computer on the network: When you connect to the Visitor Network, you will be prompted to register your computer. You must register in order to use the network. It may take several minutes for the request to be processed. After you have successfully registered, you must use your computer at least every 10 minutes. If the connection is idle for more than 10 minutes, it may be terminated and you will have to go through the process again.
Sony introduces Digital Camera with GPS and Compass
Contributed by Ross Baldwin
Jan 11, 2010 at 08:52 AM
Sony has designed two new innovative Cyber-shot cameras (models DSC-HX5V and DSC-TX7) that are the world’s first compact digital still cameras to include full HD (1920 x 1080 60i) Advanced Video Codec High Definition (AVCHD) video capability. They are also the world’s smallest and thinnest AVCHD capable cameras.Write Comment (0 comments)
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