Posts Tagged GIS

Boots on the Ground: Building a GIS, Part 1

Boots on the Ground: Building a GIS, Part 1

Introduction I started building a GIS for my last employer in 1993. Because it was a part-time endeavor, we did not even get close to what I consider a full implementation by 2009. But I can say we at least had a GIS with some geo-referenced, verified data that could be used by all departments in t

07.19.2009 | Public Works, Public Works in the Metaverse | admin

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Institute for Geospatial Analysis & Mapping in SL

Institute for Geospatial Analysis & Mapping in SL

The Institute for Geospatial Analysis & Mapping (GEOMAP) showed up in Second Life late last month on Geo Island - a sim set up by Zeppo Romano for the Geography-Geology Department at Illinois State University. The Institute supports research, education, and training, and community outreach activitie

08.4.2008 | Public Works, Public Works in Second Life, Public Works in the Metaverse | admin

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A Little Bit of GIS in My Life

So today Rick Knights, technical service associate, with WTH Engineering stopped by to continue his work on helping us implement our city geographic information system, or GIS. Rick is a certified ENP or emergency number professional who is very familiar with how the 911 system works in the states.

06.25.2008 | Public Works, Public Works in the Metaverse | admin

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