August 23, 2020

The Landsat Explorer Web Mapping Application, Revisited and Reviewed

Greetings, Here is a recent review of the Landsat Explorer Web Mapping application: https://spatialreserves.wordpress.com/2020/08/10/the-landsat-explorer-web-mapping-application-revisited/ It is one of my top 10 favorite web mapping applications in terms of ease of use and power, for research and instruction.   Give it a try if you haven’t, or if you used it years ago, see its new capabilities! […]

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The Hardest Working River in the West (Story Map)

Greetings All: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/2efeafc8613440dba5b56cb83cd790ba The hardest working river in the West:  A very detailed story map about a river that many of us hold dear—the Colorado. I grew up next to this river in Mesa County.  And like some of you, I read the book Cadillac Desert, about water and land development in the West, way […]

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Make a Wildfire Map in a Minute!

Make a current wildfire map in a minute using ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World using the above brief guidelines.   It is a grim but important reminder that GIS is relevant to our everyday lives and also an example of what cloud-based GIS tools and data services can do. https://www.esri.com/arcgis-blog/products/arcgis-living-atlas/mapping/map-in-a-minute-map-a-fire-using-arcgis-living-atlas/ –Joseph Kerski Joseph J. Kerski, […]

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“Geo for Good Summit” Oct. 20-21, 2020 — Call for Presentations

We are excited to share that the application period for the 9th annual Google Geo for Good Summit is now open! The Summit is intended for nonprofits, scientists and other change-makers who want to leverage technology and use mapping tools (such as Google Earth, Earth Engine, and My Maps) for positive impact in the world. […]

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Commercial UAV Expo to be Virtual Sept. 15-17, 2020

Commercial UAV Expo September 15-17, 2020 It’s never been more convenient to attend the world’s leading commercial drone event. No need to pack a bag or jump on a plane. That’s because Commercial UAV Expo Americas is going virtual September 15-17. And thousands of professionals representing the entire drone ecosystem are eagerly anticipating the opportunity […]

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