The GIS Lens Posts Tagged ‘USGS’Eric Wolf from the USGS talks about Neogeography, The National Map, VGI and Authoritative DataTuesday, February 28th, 2012Article source: spatialnetworks Maps have a colorful past with authority. They have been use to mark the edge of reality, the boundaries of kingdoms, the domain of empires and the riches of nations. Neogeography rose in discourse with this authority. Once solely the domain of government agencies and large corporations, the mapping of our ability to map the world is being liberated. This talk explores examples of neogeography relative to authority.
The View from Space: Landsat’s Role in Tracking Forty Years of Global ChangesThursday, February 9th, 2012Article source: usgs For nearly 40 years, Landsat and other Earth observing satellites have been silently orbiting the globe collecting high quality images that document the condition of our changing planet. Remote sensing images provide an unprecedented long-term, impartial view of the Earth’s cities and natural resources. Dr. Thomas Loveland discusses the profound impact Landsat has on many facets of our economy, safety, and environment.
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