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NGA
and Mongolia Map New Horizons
The National
Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) has had an exchange and
cooperative agreement with Mongolia since 2004. What's in it for NGA?
The opportunity to collect gravity and elevation data over the
country,
gain access to the latest country maps and geographic names database,
to name a few. What's in it for Mongolia? Access to NGA base data for
mapping, use of loaner GIS workstations, training and more. There's an
interesting "win win" situation going on as NGA helps develop
geospatial capabilities in this fast-growing democracy on the other
side of the world.
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Books
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Statistical
Analysis and Modelling of Spatial Point Patterns
Spatial
point processes are mathematical models used to describe and analyze
the geometrical structure of patterns formed by objects that are
irregularly or randomly distributed in one-, two- or three-dimensional
space. Examples include locations of trees in a forest, blood
particles
on a glass plate, galaxies in the universe, and particle centers in
samples of material. Numerous aspects of the nature of a specific
spatial point pattern may be described using the appropriate
statistical methods. Statistical Analysis and Modelling of Spatial
Point Patterns
provides a practical guide to the use of these specialized methods.
The
application-oriented approach helps demonstrate the benefits of this
increasingly popular branch of statistics to a broad audience. From
Wiley-Interscience, 2008.
Designed
Maps: A Sourcebook for GIS Users
This sequel to the highly successful Designing Maps,
offers a graphics-intensive presentation of published maps, providing
cartographic examples that GIS users can then adapt for their own
needs. Each chapter characterizes a common design decision and
includes
a demonstration map, which is annotated with specific information
needed to reproduce the design, such as text fonts, sizes and styles;
line weights, colors, and patterns; marker symbol fonts, sizes, and
colors; and fill colors and patterns. Visual hierarchies and the
purpose of each map are considered with the audience in mind, drawing
a
clear connection between intent and design. The book also includes a
valuable task index that explains what ArcGIS 9 tools to use for
desired cartographic effects. From experienced cartographers to those
who make GIS maps only occasionally, all GIS users will find this book
to be an indispensable resource. From ESRI Press, 2008.
Desktop
GIS: Mapping the P***t with Open Source
Desktop GIS
explores the world of Open Source GIS software and provides a guide to
navigate the many options available. People all over the world are
successfully using OSGIS for their daily needs. You too can join the
ranks and Desktop GIS will guide you along the way. Discover
what kind of GIS user you are and lay the foundation to evaluate the
options and decide what software is best for you. Worried about using
Open Source software? Desktop GIS addresses this concern and
others by examining the challenges associated with assembling and
using
an OSGIS toolkit. Strategies for choosing a platform, selecting the
right tools, integration, managing change, and getting support are
presented. From Pragmatic Bookshelf, 2008.
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Oracle's
Location Intelligence Podcast Series (#5):
Using NAVTEQ & DigitalGlobe Data with Oracle Spatial
Learn how NAVTEQ's vector map data and DigitalGlobe's
worldwide image data have been specially formatted for the Oracle
Database, and how they can be used to enhance customers' business
intelligence and enterprise applications. This podcast also provides
an
in-depth review of Oracle 11g's advanced geospatial features including
support for 3D types and functions as well as Java programming with 3D
and OGC Web services such as WFST, WMS and the Web catalog
services.
ESRI's
ArcGIS 9.3 Podcast Series (#1): Overview of what's coming in ArcGIS
9.3
In this podcast you will hear Jack Dangermond,
president of
ESRI, give an overview of the new features and capabilities of ArcGIS
9.3 and explain the concept of the geographic approach. This
presentation was recorded at the 2008 ESRI Federal User Conference
that
was held in Washington, D.C.
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