The SCAUG BLAUG

2012-01-26T15:02:00.009-06:00

Happy New Year to everyone. Hope you have a wonderful 2012 year!

The first OKSCAUG User Group meeting of 2012 will be held on Wednesday, February 15, from 8:30 am until 11:30 am at the Edmond Fire Training Center in Edmond, OK. The theme of the meeting will be Public Safety and GIS.

The 12th Annual ILMF (International LiDAR Mapping Forum) was held in Denver, CO. Monday January 23 through Wednesday January 25th. The International LiDAR Mapping Forum (ILMF) is the premier event for the LiDAR industry attracting professionals from all over the world. Expectations were for approximately 600 plus delegates from 30 countries to be in attendance. The Denver venue alternates with New Orleans as the home of the ILMF (http://www.lidarmap.org). The latest in the rapidly growing industry of LiDAR technology, its’ applications, and associated issues and their impacts are well represented at ILMF. One of many items of note was a presentation in the Basics to LIDAR Workshop Series entitled ArcGIS 10.1 by Peter Becker & Clayton Crawford (Esri) that provided an overview of significant new capabilities in ArcGIS 10.1 (Beta) for handling large collections of LiDAR data including the management, modification, and access to a wide range of applications. The ILMF is a great conference to attend if you want to stay on top of the latest technology, issues, applications, etc. involving LiDAR data.

Call for Presentations

2012-01-17T13:40:00.001-06:00

2012 SCAUG Conference
Please send abstract & title by February 10, 2012 to Betsi Chatham
Title of Presentation
Abstract (300 words or less)
Name(s) of authors/presenters
Company/Organization Name(s)
Specify 30-minute or 60-minute time slot (includes Q&A)
Registration is required for Presenters

Did you get a new phone or Tablet for Christmas?

2012-01-05T13:58:00.000-06:00

There is a new free training video on the esri website that you can watch, it's all about doing GIS on your smartphones and tablets!! Just click on the title above to sign up. The training inclues information on:

- accessing a GIS map from a mobile device
- locating map features that meet specific criteria
- measuring map features and getting information about the features
- how to draw new features on the map
- updating information associated with map features
- sharing maps via e-mail or to social networking sites

They also talk about finding maps on ArcGIS Online and how to create and share your own web maps on ArcGIS.com.

2011-12-21T12:25:00.000-06:00

Esri Technology
NatGeo Map Now Available via ArcGIS.com and other Esri GIS News Esri had been at work on a National Geographic style basemap for some time and now its available to use. The map was developed by National Geographic and Esri and reflects the distinctive... Continue reading

2011-12-19T07:46:00.003-06:00

Distinctive Web Map Based on Century-Old Cartographic Tradition

National Geographic and Esri have collaborated to produce this cartographically distinctive basemap that reflects National Geographic’s cartographic design, typographic style, and map policies.
This basemap provides a visually appealing background for web mapping applications for mobile users, consumers, and educational purposes, and is also well suited as a general reference map for many GIS projects.
This National Geographic World Map has been added to the collection of existing ArcGIS Online basemaps that users can access freely for internal and external use.
Get more details about this map and start using it today.

Lots of upcoming activities in the near future...

2011-11-09T08:12:00.002-06:00

Good Morning,
There have been several things going on with GIS as of late. OKSCAUG just wrapped up one of our largest conferences ever with 18 vendors, over 280 attendees & all of our training classes were full. Please go check the website http://www.scaug.org to download the presentation, posters, & technical sessions that were presented at the conference. OKSCAUG even provided supplemental training before the conference to address the requests for training. Here is a quick listing of upcoming events SCAUG is hosting, participating in or sponsoring. Hope to see you there.

Nov 10, 2011 - San Antonio GIS Day Meeting - San Antonio, TX

Nov 16, 2011 -GIS DAY Tulsa Community College - Tulsa, OK

Dec 6, 2011 - ESRI Workshop- Extend the Reach of Your GIS - NWC / Norman, OK

Dec 7-8, 2011 - ArcGIS Basics I Training - MNTC / Moore, OK

Jan 11-12, 2011 - ArcGIS Basics II Training - MNTC / Moore, OK

Feb 15, 2012 - OKSCAUG Public Saftey User Group Meeting at Edmond

Geography majors and Friends of Geography

2011-10-27T10:21:00.003-05:00

Important legislation to help fund Geography education is moving forward through Congress, but help from Geography educators in Oklahoma and around the United States is needed to make a final push. Reintroduced in March 2011 for the 112th Congress, House Resolution 885 and Senate Bill 434, "Teaching Geography is Fundamental," seeks to improve and expand geographic literacy among kindergarten through grade 12 students by improving professional development programs for K-12 teachers offered through institutions of higher education. Up to $15 million dollars per year for the next 5 years is being requested to fund this vital educational initiative. The goal of this public campaign is simple - to send 10,000 letters to Congress in support of the bipartisan Teaching Geography is Fundamental (TGIF) Act by November 18, 2011. This date marks the ending of Geography Awareness Week 2011 and the last day of the Congressional session before the Thanksgiving recess.

Use the link below to quickly send pre-formatted letters to your elected representatives. It takes about 2 minutes of your time. I think we can all agree that geographic awareness is key to successfully navigating our complex and interrelated world.

http://speakupforgeography.rallycongress.com/4342/teaching-geography-is-%20fundamental-act/

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2011-10-14T07:45:00.000-05:00

Follow Robin
Free GIS Datasets - New categorised list available
I've published a list of free GIS datasets (see link below). Some of these are datasets that I've used, and some are ones that I've found on the internet through various searches. They are categorised and split into global datasets and individual country datasets.If anyone knows of any other datasets that they think should be added to the list then please contact me using the details on the site, and I'll add them.Cheers,Robin

2011-10-11T08:29:00.002-05:00

Watch the short video Community Maps Program Overview and get more details and hear about the benefits of joining the program. For a complete explanation of the program and to hear how the city of Charlotte, North Carolina benefits from being a Community Maps contributor, watch the Community Maps Webinar.

2011-10-10T08:09:00.003-05:00

Improve Access to GIS
The Extend the Reach of Your GIS seminar teaches GIS professionals how to expand the access to their authoritative maps and geospatial information. Esri staff will present practical applications and demonstrations that reflect common workflows.
This seminar will help you:
· Identify the expanding audience for the geographic knowledge you create.
· Meet the increased demand for maps by your organization's stakeholders.
· Share your work with anyone on virtually any device.
Seminars in Austin and Houston Coming Up!

2012 SCAUG Conference Registration Coming Soon

2011-09-13T10:02:00.004-05:00

2012 SCAUG Conference

Registration Opens this Fall

Marriot Courtyard

Conference Rate: $95 Single/Double

USGS Historical Topographic Map Collection Goes Online

2011-09-13T07:42:00.000-05:00

This via the USGS as The National Geospatial Program has launched the USGS Historical Topographic Map Collection. Dy today’s launch, the USGS will offer more than 90,000 of the 200,000+ USGS historical topo maps – some dating back to the Agency’s founding! (126+ years ago). The maps are georeferenced and can be downloaded for free from the USGS Store. Since they are in a GeoPDF format, no special programs are required, and they can be used in conjunction with the US Topo maps.
Some details… Nearly 90,000 high resolution scans of the more than 200,000 historical USGS topographic maps, some dating as far back as 1884, are now available online. The Historical Topographic Map Collection includes published U.S. maps of all scales and editions, and are offered as a georeferenced digital download or as a scanned print from the USGS Store. See the Historical Topographic Map Collection … more details in this official PR

Free GIS Nationawide Seminar

2011-09-07T14:00:00.000-05:00

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The Extend the Reach of Your GIS seminar teaches GIS professionals how to expand the access to their authoritative maps and geospatial information. Esri staff will present practical applications and demonstrations that reflect common workflows.
This seminar will help you:
Identify the expanding audience for the geographic knowledge you create.
Meet the increased demand for maps by your organization's stakeholders.
Share your work with anyone on virtually any device.
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GIS Pre-Incident Planning

2011-09-07T09:59:00.000-05:00

GIS Pre-Incident Planning - Training Materials Available
On June 14, 2011 NAPSG co-hosted a webcast with Esri that provided training on how to use GIS to create and manage building pre-incindent plans. This training session (titled, "Map the Risks Before the Incident: Learn How to Create Pre-Incident Plans using GIS") provided fire service, emergency management, and local GIS analysts with the skills-based training on how to use GIS for department-wide pre-incident planning. It covered the following specific knowledge & skills required to operationalize GIS for this important capability:
Model practices on the technical procedures and workflows from creating GIS-based pre-incident plans. Including a supporting database model.
How to use available map templates to support the use of GIS-based pre-incident plans.
Technical skills on database schemas and database management needed to support GIS-based pre-incident planning.
How to apply a common flexible framework for incident-level symbology in your pre-plans to enhance situational awareness & mutual aid response.
The following supporting materials & tools are provided below to support your department's efforts to create GIS-based pre-incident plans.
Cloud based preplan editing- A sample web map that incorporates the GIS pre-planning methodology will be available soon via the link above
Link to NAPSG ArcGIS.com - Access is free and includes the following resources:- Smaller version of a geodatabase to collect preplan data- Templates for paper pre-plans- Map Package- ArcGIS Mobile Map application to collect preplan data
Furthermore, provided here is a shortened version of it as a video training tutorial. Click on the link below to access the GIS Pre-Incident Planning Training Tutorial as a video.
GIS Pre-Incident Planning Training Tutorial- High Definition
GIS Pre-Incident Planning Training Tutorial- Regular Quality and Resolution
This video tutorial is a great way to learn key skills that are essential to building your GIS-based pre-incident plans. You can use this video as a training tool in your agency to equip your staff with these essential skills. If you have questions about how to use GIS for pre-incident planning that are not answered in the video or supporting materials & tools, feel free to send an email to questions@publicsafetygis.org with your question - be sure to include "Question on GIS Pre-Plans" in the subject line of the email. NAPSG will do our best to provide answers to your questions within a couple of weeks.
This webcast training, and the video training tutorial linked above, were produced in cooperation with the instructor, Chris Rogers. Chris Rogers is a lieutentant with the Kirkland Fire Department in Washington and a Technical Expert & Regional Coordinator with the National Alliance for Public Safety GIS Foundation. Chris has over 20 years of experience in the fire service. He uses his background in geography and GIS to enhance daily operations for local fire departments. In this capacity he serves as a Technical Advisor & Contractor to fire departments around the country to help them advance their use of GIS for pre-incident planning, computer aided dispatch, and fire service regionalization. Chris is available to provide technical GIS consulting services to public safety agencies on a paid basis and can be reached for these matter at chris@firemapping.com.
NAPSG is grateful for Chris's contributions in time & expertise in making the

5 Skills needed to be successful in a GIS career

2011-09-06T14:47:00.001-05:00

The Top 5 Skills Needed to be Successful in a GIS Career
In a few weeks, I am giving a webinar entitled “The Top 5 Skills you need to be successful in a GIS career.” Because this is a topic that has been covered by dozens of articles in GIS journals and magazines over the past 20 years, I aim to do something different that stems from my educational work with the GIS community over that time.
I argue that the first skill is curiosity. Successful GIS people are curious not just about geospatial technologies, but they are also curious about the world. They ponder spatial relationships at work in phenomena from the local to global scale, ranging from demographics, land use, and traffic patterns in their own community to natural hazards, biodiversity, and climate around the world. This curiosity fuels the tenacity that is often necessary to solve problems using GIS. This curiosity is also essential because it helps frame geographic questions, and asking the right kind of questions is the first step in the geographic inquiry process that is key to successful work in GIS.
The second skill is the ability to work with data. Those successful in GIS have developed critical thinking skills regarding data. They not only know where to find data, but understand metadata so well that they know the benefits and limitations of working with each type of data. They know the most effective means to gather, analyze, and display geographic data through a GIS.
The third skill is understanding geographic foundations. Successful GIS practitioners know the fundamentals behind all spatial phenomena, including map projections, datums, topological relationships, spatial data models, database theory and methods, ways to classify data, how to effectively use spatial statistics and geoprocessing methods, and more.
Adaptability is the fourth skill essential for success in the GIS field. Now more than ever, as the field of GIScience is evolving rapidly in terms of its consumer audience, sensor network, functionality, the platforms by which it can be accessed on the desktop, mobile devices, and cloud, and in many more ways, successful GIS professionals need to be adaptable and flexible. They need to be not only willing to change but accept and embrace change as an essential and necessary part of the field. They are lifelong learners.
The fifth skill is good communications. Those successful in GIS know how to use GIS and other presentation tools to communicate their results to a wide variety of audiences. They know how to effectively employ cartographic elements, but they also know how to clearly communicate the results of their analysis in oral and written reports, video, face to face, online, and via other means.
Do you suppose these skills will become more important or less important as geospatial technologies grow in their impact on society in the years ahead? Do you agree with this list? If not, which five skills do you believe are the most important? How can the Geospatial Technology Competency Model inform such a list?
- Joseph Kerski, Esri Education Manager

2011-08-26T12:13:00.004-05:00

Well what can I say, we finally got some rain and my son and I were so thankful we went out and played in it before work and school yesterday........Awesome! I noticed there are several jobs listed on the SCAUG homepage, good to know there is still work out there.

Not too much to report here other than the campus here at S.F.A. is coming back to life with all of the new students walking around with their parents, who by the way look totally scared, knowing there little angels are about to embark on the huge journey of life.

If you want to check out a few neat sites we put up go to our homepage www.crgsc.org and look at some new interactive web apps. So I guess that's it, here's wishing to more rain to come our way and I hope everyone has a great weekend.

What's New in Oklahoma

2011-08-18T08:21:00.003-05:00

Happy Thursday GIS Community:

Summer seems to be winding down which means Fall is just around the corner. For many of us in Oklahoma the thought of Fall brings the anticipation of football games, county fairs and the OKSCAUG conference. This year will be no exception. The OKSCAUG committee is hard at work coordinating the 14th annual event scheduled for Tuesday, October 25. This one day conference is a great way for the OKSCAUG members to learn the latest in GIS technology, visit with vendors about new products, catch up with old friends and hopefully make some new ones. We are offering three new workshops this year on October 24 as well as 3 new training courses on October 26 - 27.

We invite all of the SCAUG members to join us for a great conference on October 25. Fall is a fabulous time to visit Oklahoma. For more information about the conference visit our website www.scaug.org

::The USNG National Implementation Center (TUNIC) at Delta State University::

2011-08-11T12:48:00.000-05:00

::The USNG National Implementation Center (TUNIC) at Delta State University::

ArcGIS for Local Government

2011-08-08T13:37:00.002-05:00

The ArcGIS for Local Government Resource Center is where you can find maps and apps that help you implement GIS in your local government. The maps and apps you will find here are organized around the work done on a daily basis by local governments to manage geographic information, visualize trends, and publish great Web maps.

You'll find maps and apps that help you with:

Land Records

Infrastructure

Elections

Planning and Development

Public Safety

This Resource Center is also a place where you can communicate with other local government users, business partners, and the teams within Esri supporting local government. When you join this community, you can collaborate with us on the ArcGIS maps, apps, and best practices for local government.

Job Announcement - Ft. Worth, TX

2011-08-03T11:57:00.002-05:00

A company in Ft. Worth, Texas, is searching for an ArcGIS Developer/Programmer. If you're interested in learning more, please contact the recruiter, Lon Lusk, at (972) 518-0198 x29.

Here's some details about what they're looking for:

Experience developing GIS/mapping-based applications using the Esri suite (ArcGIS, ArcIMS, ArcSDE, ArcInfo, ArcView, ArcGIS Enginge, ArcObjects, ArcToolbox)

Experience developing applications using Jana/J2EE (JDBC, Servlets, JSP) technologies or .NET

Understanding of GIS data formats, data conversion and data maintenance concepts as it pertains to the development of custom desktop applications

Strong client relationship management skills

Knowledge and experience with project management tools a plus

Experience in the transportation industry a plus

What's New Louisiana

2011-07-29T11:31:00.003-05:00

Well this past Wednesday I had the opportunity to travel to Louisiana to a user group meeting hosted by LAGIC, ESRI, and SCAUG. In this "What's New In ArcGIS 10" session the group was able to hear first hand from Pam the ESRI rep. what exactly they could look forward to in 10. Many of the users were well aware of the functions that 10 allows and some picked up a few new tricks as well. With 32 attendees representing various sectors of La. I can see that interest is definitely there. I was able to meet many new people and hope to be able to provide as many resources as possible to them.

On a side note.... the food, as always in La. is awesome, Johnny Brown suggested this little grill restaurant with home cooking and the Wednesday special was chicken fried steak.... yummm. Back on point, Louisiana is full of GIS professionals that will without a doubt, bring an array of knowledge to the SCAUG family. I intend on helping in any way possible to provide a bridge for them to get the most out of SCAUG. I can't wait to see what the future holds for my new friends in La. Until next time this is Shane Diaz (SCAUG Louisiana Rep.) Come on Don......bring some rain PLEASE!

2011-07-05T08:58:00.003-05:00

Now Available

Esri Community Analyst is a SaaS mapping solution that provides GIS capabilities in a simple and easy-to-use framework. Thousands of demographic, health, economic, education, and business data variables, combined with instant reports and interactive color-coded maps, allow you to quickly explore the geographic characteristics of any area.

Designed specifically for government agencies, policy makers, civic organizations, and non-government organizations, Community Analyst allows you to analyze data in a geographic context as granular as congressional district, block groups, census tracts, or ZIP Codes.

http://www.esri.com/software/arcgis/community-analyst/index.html?utm_source=aprimoemail&utm_medium=11605&utm_campaign=communityanalyst

Mapping Severe Weather

2011-06-30T12:23:00.003-05:00

Dozens of tornados, hailstorms, and heavy rain have recently slammed the United States. In Joplin, Missouri, for example, a tornado devastated much of the city, killing more than 130 people. Esri's Severe Weather Map;shows how feeds from the National Weather Service; data from Televent; and crowdsourcing information from Twitter, YouTube, and Flickr all combine to tell the story of these unfolding events. Learn more about this application.

Map Sharing

2011-06-28T13:58:00.003-05:00

Tip of the Month

Share a Common Map for Your Organization
Get step-by-step instructions on how to share a common map for your organization to use with desktop, web, and mobile applications. Read this tip.

2011-06-27T09:07:00.001-05:00

GIS SPATIAL ANALYSIS WORKSHOP
This three day/four-hour workshop series provides an overview of applied spatial pattern analysis using GIS and SPSS. The selected readings and the replication data sets may also be of interest in itself for some participants. The workshop is FREE for students. The course is oriented to spatial analysis for students & others committed to applied research in spatial analysis. Attendees, by replication, will develop confidence to scan different literature on analytical procedures or specific computing routines. This is a free, hands-on workshop. Please see the attached flyer.

These workshops will cover the following areas:
Monday: Spatial Autocorrelation (Concepts & Examples and Exercises & Case Studies)
Tuesday: Spatial Autocorrelation (Continuation) and Identification & Visualization of Univariate and Multivariate Outliers
Wednesday: Classification & Visualization of Georeferenced Information and Intro to Spatial Regression

When: Monday-Wednesday, June 27-29, 2011, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Where: Room UH 004 at University Hall, UT-Arlington location map
Cost: FREE for students
RSVP: Marjorie Dick at marjorie@uta.edu or 817.272.3301
INFO: Ard Anjomani at anjomani@uta.edu

82nd TEXAS LEGISLATURE WRAP-UP
Please join us as we welcome Cathy Cunningham of Boyle and Lowry, Jonathon Bazan of the City of Irving, and Amanda Wilson of NCTGOC for a networking lunch to learn about how the 82nd Texas Legislature will affect planners.

Cathy and Jonathon will provide a brief overview of the legislative process and political happenings during the session. In addition, they will provide an update on the 82nd Texas Legislature regular and special sessions and cover issues related to the planning profession. Amanda will provide an update on how transportation issues were addressed during the session. Speakers will also address issues that may return during future legislative sessions. Please see the attached flyer.

When: Friday, July 8, 2011; registration 11:30 a.m. – Noon, presentation Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Where: Transportation Council Room – North Central Texas Council of Governments location map
Cost: $10 APA members / $15 non-members. Box lunch from Jason’s Deli included
RSVP: Amanda Wilson at awilson@nctcog.org or 817.695.9284
AICP: CM Legal credits have been requested. Approval is pending.

Clayton Husband AICP
Secretary - Midwest Section TexasAPA
email: clayton.husband@arlingtontx.gov
phone: 817.459.6668
www.midwest-texapa.blogspot.com

2011-06-27T08:04:00.000-05:00

One-Stop Mapping Center

Do you need to know how to choose the right symbols for your map; select the appropriate geographic transformation; or decide which digital elevation model (DEM) dataset to use, given your map scale? Esri Mapping Center can help. In this article, Aileen Buckley, team lead for the center, offers a tour of this free online resource, which is dedicated to helping people make great maps with Esri's ArcGIS software.

SCAUG Mixer at ESRI UC

2011-06-23T10:16:00.002-05:00

Come join your fellow GISers from Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Texas at the SCAUG Mixer on Tuesday, July 12th from 5:30pm to 7:00pm in the San Diego Convention Center Room 6F.

Bill Text: TX House Bill 1147 - 82nd Legislature Regular Session | eLobbyist

2011-06-06T14:03:00.001-05:00

GIS Colleagues: If you haven't heard about Texas House Bill 1147, you need to check it out. You must now put a disclaimer on any map or website that contains parcel data. It goes into effect September 1st.

Bill Text: TX House Bill 1147 - 82nd Legislature Regular Session eLobbyist

SCAUG meeting during Esri User Conference

2011-06-06T10:51:00.002-05:00

If you're feeling sad because you haven't seen your SCAUG buddies since April, get ready for some good news. SCAUG is hosting a meeting and social during the upcoming Esri International User Conference! Come join us at 5:30pm PST on Tuesday, July 12th in Room 6F at the San Diego Convention Center. Add us to your Outlook calendar by clicking here: http://events.esri.com/uc/2011/infoWeb/OnlineAgenda/?fa=ofg_export_vcs_act&ScheduleID=2425

Hope to see you in San Diego!!

SCAUG Participates in Coastal Conference

2011-05-20T07:21:00.003-05:00

Several SCAUG officers recently participated in the Coastal Development Strategies Conference in Biloxi, Mississippi. Lauralee Gann, MS rep, did a great job hosting us & getting the conference amenities taken care of. We saw a few familiar faces along with several new ones that were unfamiliar with SCAUG. This hopefully laid some very important framework in the area & provided us the much needed foot in the door for both Mississippi & Louisiana. Lauralee Gann, Shellie Willoughby (VP), Shane Diaz (LA Rep), & Charles Brady(President) attended the conference. In addition to having a booth at the conference, Shellie & Charles gave a presentation highlighting the benefits of SCAUG. It was a great conference and we look forward to more opportunities to work with GIS professionals in the coastal region.

Mobile Now Included with Your ArcGIS10 License

2011-05-05T07:51:00.009-05:00

ArcGIS customers can now extend their GIS to the field using their existing ArcGIS 10 product license.
What do I get?

As of the release of ArcGIS 10, one license of ArcGIS Mobile is included with each ArcGIS Desktop 10 (ArcInfo, ArcEditor, or ArcView) license. This is in addition to the already unlimited licenses of ArcGIS Mobile included with ArcGIS Server Advanced Enterprise.
Why use ArcGIS Mobile?

Use ArcGIS Mobile to improve the efficiency of your field operations while increasing the accuracy of your GIS data. Access mobile technology from ArcGIS Desktop to

View and navigate mobile maps.

Collect, edit, and update information in real time.
Manage data, maps, tasks, and projects.

Rapidly deploy mobile capabilities without needing to develop your own solution.

How do I get ArcGIS Mobile?

ArcGIS Mobile is available for download from the Esri Customer Care portal where all the other ArcGIS 10 downloads can be found.
You will not need a separate authorization code to unlock ArcGIS Mobile. Entitlements are

limited to the number of core ArcGIS licenses your organization owns.
The primary maintenance contact for Esri in your organization is the person authorized to

download ArcGIS Mobile for your organization.
If you don’t have access to the Esri Customer Care portal, please contact the primary maintenance contact for Esri in your organization. If you need assistance, please notify mailto:service@esri.com?subject=Esri.

2011-05-04T08:16:00.000-05:00

FREE WEBINARS, INFORMATIONAL LINKS & DOWNLOADS:
Download - Apps for Smartphones
Download - ArcGIS API for Microsoft Silverlight/WPF - Beta
Download - ArcGIS API for Windows Phone version 2.2 Beta now available!
Download - ArcGIS for iOS App Update Now Available
Download - Extend Your ArcGIS Maps and Tools to SharePoint

2011-04-01T12:12:00.002-05:00

NEXT WEEK 21st Annual SCAUG Conference San Antonio, Texas - April 4-8, 2011 Crowne Plaza Riverwalk - 111 East Pecan Street Attendee Registration to the conference: Click Here

2011-03-23T07:27:00.001-05:00

Overview of the Esri Technical Certification Program
Thursday, March 24, 20119:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 3:00 p.m. (PDT)
Join us for this online seminar to learn more about the new Esri Technical Certification Program. Find out what steps you need to take to become certified and how earning a certification can benefit you and your organization.
Instructions for Viewing the Seminar
Log in up to 30 minutes before the seminar begins.
You will need an Esri Global Account. If you don't have one, you can create one now.
You can access the live training seminar sample presentation now to test your connection.
Can't attend the live seminar? View it in the recorded training seminars archive shortly after the live session.

2011-03-22T09:17:00.001-05:00

Enhance Your Business

Join your colleagues at a user group meeting focusing on helping you understand GIS and how it can be applied in commercial business. Share GIS knowledge and understand best practices in a growing community of local industry leaders and experts.
This event is free when you register for the annual South Central Arc User Group (SCAUG) Conference. You must be registered for the conference to attend.
Attend presentations on topics including
Data Management - Learn how to convert addresses into knowledge to better understand your business.
Territory Design - Discover how to use Esri Business Analyst to design, analyze, and manage geographic territories.
Network Analysis - Gain an understanding of how to better manage service areas for customers.
Questions? Contact Betsy Leal at 210-499-1044.

Learn the Benefits of Earning an Esri Technical Certification

2011-03-21T08:20:00.002-05:00

Esri will host an online live training seminar this month that outlines the Esri Technical Certification Program and explains the advantages of earning a certification.

Overview of Esri’s Technical Certification Program will air March 24, 2011, at 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 3:00 p.m. Pacific daylight time.

The Esri Technical Certification Program, launched earlier this year, recognizes people skilled in desktop, developer, and enterprise use of Esri technology. Earning a certification means an individual is proficient in best practices for using Esri software. Certifications currently being offered are ArcGIS Desktop Associate, ArcGIS Desktop Professional, Web Application Developer Associate, Enterprise Geodatabase Management Associate, and Enterprise Administration Associate. Eight more certifications will be added in the future.

During the hour-long seminar, attendees will learn about the

● Program goals and five certifications

● Benefits of earning a certification

● Process for earning an Esri Technical Certification, including the preparation
phase

This seminar will be of interest to geographic information system (GIS) professionals and consultants, managers whose staffs use GIS, and Esri partners and distributors.

A broadband Internet connection and an Esri Global Account are needed to participate in the training seminar. Creating a global account is easy and free: visit esri.com/lts, click Login, and register your name and address. A few weeks after the live presentation, this seminar will be archived and available for viewing on the Esri Training website.

2011-03-21T07:46:00.000-05:00

WHAT IS GIS?
A geographic information system (GIS) integrates hardware, software, and data for capturing, managing, analyzing, and displaying all forms of geographically referenced information.
GIS allows us to view, understand, question, interpret, and visualize data in many ways that reveal relationships, patterns, and trends in the form of maps, globes, reports, and charts.
A GIS helps you answer questions and solve problems by looking at your data in a way that is quickly understood and easily shared.
GIS technology can be integrated into any enterprise information system framework.

2011-03-21T07:38:00.007-05:00

GIS ESRI Community

How Japan Shifted See how much the earth shifted in Japan after the March 11, 2011 magnitude 9.0 earthquake.

ESRI Japan Incident Map

2011-03-14T10:20:00.001-05:00

Japan Incident Map
On March 11, 2011, at 05:46:23 UTC, a magnitude 8.9 earthquake hit off the Oshika Peninsula of Japan. This is the largest earthquake to hit Japan in recorded history and one of the largest in the world since records began. The earthquake has triggered tsunamis, which have hit coastal areas of Japan.
The goal of this web site is to disseminate information widely, inform the general public of the worst hit areas, and facilitate recovery planning. Map layers are being added over time as more data becomes available.

View ESRI Developer Summit Plenary Online!

2011-03-10T21:57:00.002-06:00

The ESRI Developer Summit is being held this week in Palm Springs, California. Videos of the Plenary - Welcome and Development Vision and Part 2 are now available for viewing online. First, Jack Dangermond offers a welcome and Scott Morehouse delivers an overview of what's new in cloud-based GIS, along with ArcGIS web and mobile APIs. During the Part 2 segment, Tim O'Reilly provides an overview of developer resources, including information about ArcGIS 10.1 beta; presentations on ArcGIS Server, sharing analysis, Python, and desktop development.

Click on the link to view the videos and gain access to additional information and resources from the event: www.esri.com/events/devsummit/videos-and-photos/index.html

Nominations Being Accepted for URISA's Hall of Fame

2011-03-10T21:44:00.002-06:00

Nominations for URISA's GIS Hall of Fame are being accepted until May 1, 2011. URISA established the GIS Hall of Fame in 2005 to recognize and honor the most esteemed leaders of the geospatial community. To be considered for the GIS Hall of Fame, an individual or orgnization's record of contribution to the advancement of the industry demonstrates creative thinking and actions, vision and innovation, inspiring leadership, perserverance, and community mindedness. In addition, nominees must serve as a role model for those who follow. URISA Hall of Fame Laureates are individuals or organizations whose pioneering work has moved the geospatial industry in a better, stronger direction.

URISA welcomes nominations from any profession and is not restricted to those having a past or current relationship with URISA. The award is not given every year, and some years there may be multiple recipients.

The selection criteria for this honor are:

At least 25 years of sustained professional involvement in the GIS field.
Original and creative contributions to the field.
Well known and respected by a wide range of peers.
Consistent demonstration of sound professional and personal ethics.

Nominations must be submitted to URISA by May 1, 2011. For details and to learn more about current members of URISA's GIS Hall of Fame, visit: www.urisa.org/hall_of_fame

Open Source Geospatial Conference Announces Workshop Lineup

2011-03-10T21:31:00.002-06:00

The Free and Open Source Software for Geospatial (FOSS4G) conference has released a lineup of 24 hands-on workshops for the 2011 conference, which will be held September 12-16, in Denver, Colorado. FOSS4G is the premier international conference focused on open source geospatial software.

The bulk of the workshops provide an opportunity for in-depth insight into different tools of the open source geospatial stack from leading developers and practitioners. Many of the workshops focus on the customizing of code to match specific needs. There are also several introductory course to help the novice gain familiarity with the capabilities and applications of this robust software. A full lineup of workshops, with descriptions, can be found online at http://2011.foss4g.org/workshops/.

The event has strong support from major sponsors that include ESRI, Google, OpenGeo, MapQuest, and Newmont and is organized by the Open Source Geospatial Foundation (OSGeo) with support from an all-volunteer organizing committee and professional conference management from GITA. The 2011 FOSS4G event in Denver marks the first North American event in four years, with the prior three events taking place in Barcelona, Sydney, and Cape Town.

GIS Day in Oklahoma

2011-03-04T10:44:00.001-06:00

Happy Friday SCAUG Members,

Thank you to all the OK SCAUG members who joined us at GIS Day at the Capitol on March 2. It was a record turn out with 51 exhibitors and over 200 people in attendance. It was great to visit with all the SCAUG members who stopped by the exhibit. We hope to see each of you at an upcoming User Group meeting or the OK SCAUG conference in the fall. If you were unable to attend the event, the sponsors of the event, the OK GI Council, has posted several pictures on their website. http://www.okmaps.onenet.net/GIS_day_11/index.htm

Have a great weekend and don’t forget early registration for the SCAUG conference ends today.

Shellie

2011-12 SCAUG Academic Scholarships

2011-02-25T16:12:00.003-06:00

Are you aware the deadline for the 2011-2012 SCAUG Academic Scholarships is rapidly approaching? Help spread the word to our future GIS professionals!

Applications must be submitted by March 11, 2011. Winners will be announced at the 2011 Regional Conference Opening Breakfast on April 6. You can find more information here.

Job Opening in Tulsa, OK

2011-02-15T08:19:00.004-06:00

If you're in the market for a new career opportunity, check out this job posting in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) is seeking a GIS Server Administrator to:

· Maintain, administer, test and document Esri-based GIS program and server to support Association products & services.
· Collaborate with IT, staff, & other specialists to assure databases/atlases of maps & images are current & retrievable.
· Resolve user difficulty & improve products & services.
· Drive strategic development activities of GIS content/system resources & products.

Successful candidate will have:
· Bachelor’s degree in IT field
· Exceptional customer service skills
· Minimum 5 yrs experience with Esri software & related technologies; web based application development; SQL usage; & 1yr with Esri tools and API’s including ArcObjects
· Advanced skills with Esri software including ArcGIS server & enterprise geodatabase with ArcSDE & ArcGIS Desktop
· Advanced skills with HTML, JavaScript, & REST technologies including Silverlight or Flex
· Knowledge of object-oriented methodologies & test frameworks I.e. Agile.

Send resume with salary requirements to:
hr@aapg.org

or mail to
AAPG – GIS: Attention HR
1444 S. Boulder
Tulsa, OK 74119

Got GIS? A niche technology goes mainstream

2011-02-14T09:08:00.003-06:00

by Robert Mitchell is a National Correspondent for Computerworld.

Consumers may think of geographic information systems (GIS) as Web applications they use to get maps and directions, but GIS tools do a lot more than help people get from location A to location B. Businesses are adding a spatial dimension to data to help make critical decisions in this tough economy. General Motors and other automakers, for example, used GIS tools to help it figure out which dealerships the car maker should close.

You may never have heard of ESRI. Its tools have long been the province of specialists in areas such as land management, government and transportation logistics. But as Web-based front ends and Web services technology have evolved, the GIS tools have become easier for business analysts to use. Last month, ESRI launched its new MapIt service to make business analysis using GIS tools easier for Microsoft shops. And cloud-based GIS services are broadening access to GIS, allowing analysts to use GIS services without maintaining a GIS server in house.

I spoke with Dangermond, ESRI's president, for a Computerworld profile of Dangermond that ran in print. What got left out? An important discussion about why business GIS goes way beyond what you see with Google Maps, how GIS is solving a wider array of business problems, and how mash-ups with GIS and ERP systems are resulting in new applications that add a very visual, spatial dimension to business decision making. Dangermond thinks GIS has the potential to become another key pillar in the IT infrastructure.

Here's why.

You've said that GIS services that go beyond simple maps and images are coming. Can you give an example of where you see things going? There will be lots and lots of services available both inside the enterprise and on the open Web. We're already seeing this, and the services will be standards-based, open and interoperable and mash-able. People will orchestrate multiple services to support new applications, and this orchestration will include things like integrating ERP databases with maps or embedding maps inside of ERP applications using SOAP and traditional Web services architectures. Multiple kinds of data sets, map layers and database tables will be brought together dynamically in these lightweight applications as rich Internet applications.

GIS has traditionally been viewed as a niche technology. In the future, how important will GIS be in business? In the state of California the new CIO just released a policy that makes GIS one of the six major IT platforms at the enterprise level for the state [and] 80% of states are integrating GIS as part of their enterprise plan. We see that in business, we see in the whole CIO community that GIS has gone mainstream. I think it's important to your readers that they don't niche it as it has been in the past and begin to consider the power of geographic information systems to make their businesses better.

Are the consumer mapping and visualization offerings from folks like Google and Microsoft complementary to what you do -- or competitors? There's a distinction between consumer geospatial visualization stuff, applications that both Google and Microsoft have pioneered, and the professional GIS space.

To have the high volume, scalable visualization and mapping services these consumer applications represent, the data and the technology must be designed to perform there. That means very simple data models and very simple and limited things one can do with that data. That's distinct from the rich modeling and analytic environment that a GIS server represents.

Google and Microsoft both spend millions of dollars on content layers. We view them as huge content providers for the GIS market and we use them and exploit them for that very reason.

Do you see GIS as an enterprise information system on the same level as, say, ERP? GIS is an information system just like the others, transactionally maintained as geography changes, with multiple views, maps and analytic views and reports that provide information.

What is the implication of locating here? How do I manage my forest? Where do I drill? Where do I route my trucks? Seeing situation awareness, integrating my mobile workers around geographic information, is extremely valuable, with big returns on investment.

How has the Web opened up access to GIS? Today they go to their GIS people and say I'd like to figure out the best location for something and [the GIS staff] run a model and come back with map with the result. They apply the geographic approach. Those capabilities are now available in a Web server. I can run a model half way around the world in a browser that forecasts for example flooding in Southern Texas given a certain rainfall event. I can also mash up that model with base maps that come out of other servers and get really powerful visual and analytic results. People will increasingly want to do that more sophisticated analysis, both in the consumer space and in the professional space.

That has implications because it means that one has to have a different data model, a different technology foundation than is commonly in these hundred million views a day mapping sites.

How is GIS being integrated with traditional business analytics? It is already happening with MapIt. This is a mapping intelligence product that is designed for the Microsoft stack. It uses SQL Server as a database and provides map reports out of SQL Server as a restful service. These maps can be embedded into things like SharePoint. The service has a full Silverlight API client so developers can customize this new kind of mapping intelligence in their existing applications.

This approach is different than traditional GIS. It's really mapping for the whole business intelligence community and it comes with map layers that can be loaded into SQL Server, associated with enterprise data and served as maps into SharePoint or a Silverlight application. It includes geocoding tools and a restful map service that can be mashed up with other kinds of services across the enterprise.

[MapIt] is very much oriented toward the business intelligence world [where] there are reports and tables and analytics and charts -- and now there's maps. Microsoft thinks of it as a way to distinguish its business intelligence platform.

With everything moving into the cloud, how far do you envision GIS evolving as a software as a service delivery model? We have implemented this online as a Web service using the SaaS approach. Our product is called Business Analyst Online. We make tens of thousands of analyses every day over the Web through an e-commerce address where people put in an address, generate drive time trade areas around that address and overlay those areas on different demographic and other factors to generate standardized reports. Commercial real estate agents use that. We also provide it to small business retailers for evaluating different properties.

How are software as a service models for delivering GIS applications changing the way businesses use GIS? Historically ESRI has provided a lot of data in the box, like a base map of the world or geodemographics. We put millions of dollars of data sets into the maps and data CD. People love that. ArcGIS Online is online maps and data, and in some cases geoprocessing services, that are available to users as part of their software. ArcGIS Online is GIS in the cloud.

Our next release will allow users to host their data in the cloud and use the ArcGIS server in the cloud, rather than as an on-premise implementation. This certainly is not for everyone. But for very small organizations, for example, they can take advantage of this and have a smaller footprint of technology and data that they have to maintain.

What are some of the newer and more innovative ways in which businesses are using GIS data beyond traditional niches? When I think of GIS traditionally I think of government and land use planning and management. The applications that have been promoted in the private sector have been largely logistics. The automotive industry is using GIS to reconfigure dealership boundaries and to help with making those very difficult decisions. But there are many other applications.

Insurance companies use it as a standard way to look at risk. They do claims analysis, overlaying where a claim comes in and comparing it to the actual disaster that hit. They're improving the way that they do target marketing, what kinds of target populations would buy what kinds of insurance policies.

In the manufacturing area a lot of users track the location of shipments. This is particularly true in the chemical business. In the manufacturing business there's a lot of interest in supply chain analysis. People want to understand their own supply chain and its vulnerabilities.

2011-02-07T13:44:00.004-06:00

Have some GIS experience? If so, this is the training for you!

The City of Longview GIS Division is pleased to announce ArcGIS Desktop II has been scheduled for February 15th, 16th, & 17th in the GIS training room at the City of Longview Public Works Service Center.

If you would like to register please contact Justin Cure (jcure@longviewtexas.gov) by February 10th. Space is limited to 12
ArcGIS Desktop II Course Description: The second of three courses in the ArcGIS Desktop Foundational Training Curriculum, this course teaches how to use essential ArcGIS Desktop tools to visualize, create, manage, and analyze geographic data. In course exercises, you will use ArcMap and ArcCatalog (the primary applications included with ArcGIS Desktop) to perform common GIS tasks and workflows. By the end of the course, you will understand the range of ArcGIS Desktop functionality and be prepared to work with the software on your own to create GIS maps, work with geographic data, and perform GIS analysis. http://training.esri.com/gateway/index.cfm?fa=catalog.courseDetail&CourseID=50111385_9.X

Hope to see you there!
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GIS Manager ESRI Certified InstructorCity of Longview, Texas P.O. Box 1952 Longview, TX 75606903.237.1041 HelpDesk 903.237.2700 Office 903.738.3396 Mobile 903.553.1859 FaxJCure@LongviewTexas.gov GIS.LongviewTexas.gov/GIS GIS@LongviewTexas.gov

Mappers erasing DeSoto County blind spots

2011-02-04T08:52:00.000-06:00

Mappers erasing Desoto County blind spots

For Matt Hanks and Scott Trapolino, DeSoto County's geographic information system gurus, there's no such place as nowhere. Especially when lives are at stake.
"Everything is somewhere, so any place can be mapped," says GIS analyst Trapolino.
Also a volunteer firefighter in Eudora, he knows when addresses, maps and dispatch communications don't mesh, trouble begins: "I've gone to a trailer park with just a lot number, and that's not enough. You can drive past a home four times and miss it. You can always see smoke and fire, but not an injured man who's down inside."
He and GIS director Hanks are helping put DeSoto on the E-911 map as one of the first counties in the state with a unified, computer-aided dispatch system that utilizes "point addresses" to pinpoint emergencies and better direct first responders. With this system in place, a call to a trailer park would pull up data that includes private road crossings to precisely place the lot number.
The two-man GIS office expects the address collection and verification effort, aided by volunteers, to be completed by the end of the year. Students at the GIS Club at Lake Cormorant High School, for example, helped collect data last year for Walls and areas of Horn Lake and the county, Hanks said.
There's been 90 to 95 percent accuracy in verifying address information from Hernando and Horn Lake, said Trapolino, who added the task for Hernando was wrapped up this week. Olive Branch and Southaven compiled data earlier, and soon the effort will focus on the eastern part of the county.
"Local knowledge" is being factored in so that the same roadway that may be known as Miss. 305, Cockrum Street or Germantown Road in different segments causes no confusion, said Hanks.
Point address progress is welcome news for responders such as Bobby Storey, DeSoto fire marshal and Emergency Management director. He said his office this week is completing computer installation in its vehicles, including the staff command vehicle.
"When GIS gets done, we'll get dispatch information that our onboard computers can run up, and we see it 'layered' with details such as road crossings, and where hydrants or gas lines are," said Storey.
"We're dealing with about 70,000 point addresses across the county," said Hanks, but he pointed out that a single such address might serve for a mall or apartment complex with many tenants.
"We're saving the county quite a bit of money by handling this in-house," he said, noting that Shelby County recently issued a request for proposals on securing point-address data for its E-911 system. The estimated $1 million project will take up to two years, Hanks said.
The only other area in the state trying to match DeSoto's project are the hard-hit Gulf Coast counties of Harrison, Hancock and Jackson, in the aftermath of Katrina.
"Here in DeSoto we're trying to be proactive," said Hanks.
A Mississippi State University graduate and Grenada native, Hanks came to DeSoto's GIS office in 2006 and became director the following year. Trapolino, originally from Houston, Texas, was a GIS analyst for alma mater Delta State University before joining Hanks last year. Both just turned 30.
Hanks and Trapolino issue regular data updates to the county's seven-member E-911 Commission.
Everything starts with accurate information "to get first responders where they need to be," said commission member Chris Shelton of Southaven.
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Point address and centerline files are two types of layers used in emergency response, says DeSoto County GIS director Matt Hanks, and they become particularly functional once they are "geocoded."
Geocoding, Hanks said, is the process of assigning geographic identifiers to map features and other data records, such as street addresses. When implemented into a dispatch map, these two layers, along with others -- such as fire hydrants and gas transmission lines -- create an effective base map that is useful to emergency responders.
"A point address is a single point on a map that marks exactly where an address is located," said Hanks. Most often, this point will be created digitally on top of the structure, so once the address is entered, it will display at that exact location, he said.
Centerlines typically have address ranges that are used to locate addresses along streets. When an address is entered, the computer locates the address on a street segment.
Since the majority of addresses are human-generated and address ranges in a centerline file are most often computer-generated, Hanks said, these addresses can potentially display inaccurate locations. Point addresses help responders to fill in this discrepancy.
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New ESRI Certification Programs Now Avaliable

2011-02-03T08:10:00.001-06:00

The Esri Technical Certification Program creates a workforce highly skilled in applying Esri best practices to advance the goals of their organizations.
Individuals
Benchmark skills against an established level of competency
Differentiate themselves in a competitive job market
Demonstrate their contribution within their organization
Define a personal development path
Hiring Managers
Assess a candidate's skills against industry-accepted standards
Create personal development plans for professional staff and entire departments
Organizations
Ensure staff skills and knowledge are leading edge
Maximize their investment in Esri products by employing a workforce certified in using best practices
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Gain a competitive advantage by leveraging their certification credentials
Demonstrate their skills and knowledge in using Esri best practices
Differentiate themselves

Street Mapper Conference, New Orleans February 2011

2011-02-03T08:07:00.001-06:00

StreetMapper User Conference USA 2011
3D Laser Mapping and IGI, in conjunction with GeoDigital and Terrametrix, have announced a StreetMapper 2011 International User Conference. Timed to coincide with the North American International LIDAR Mapping Forum (ILMF), the StreetMapper Conference will take place on the 10th of February 2011 in New Orleans.
The StreetMapper 2011 User Conference is designed to attract both existing and potential users of mobile mapping systems. The Conference Programme will feature a range of technical presentations detailing the latest developments in laser scanning and mobile data capture including technical specialists from both 3D Laser Mapping and IGI who are at the frontline of system design and development.
Real-world users of StreetMapper mobile mapping systems will also be presenting at the conference. Describing projects from across the globe they will share their experiences and expertise giving valuable tips to aid with project planning, execution and data processing.
The StreetMapper 2011 User Conference will also provide the perfect opportunity for delegates to meet with laser scanning specialists and network with mobile mapping professionals from around the world in a relaxed and friendly environment.
The StreetMapper Conference follows on directly from the ILMF, which takes place from the 7th – 9th of February at the Astor Crowne Plaza in New Orleans. ILMF is a long established premier LIDAR event that attracts professionals from around the world focusing on sharing information on LIDAR technology and Mobile Mapping Systems.
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Mississippi Company Introduces New GIS Book

2011-02-02T08:15:00.000-06:00

"Digital Quest Twitters Its Way to New Book Release! "
Third book in an introductory GIS series for 16 Career Clusters uses innovative networking tool to find contributors. For Immediate Release Contact Eddie Hanebuth, 601-856-2237 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 601-856-2237 end_of_the_skype_highlighting, eddieh@digitalquest.comShare With Others: RIDGELAND, MS: A national leader in GIS education is releasing a new book using top experts found via Twitter. Digital Quest, Inc.s new book, A Geospatial Industry Series in Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics, was written by in-house authors along with contributions from three experts networked on Twitter. We know GIS, being that weve written several books on the subject, said Digital Quest president and founder, Eddie Hanebuth. But rather than simply explain how we want GIS to be, we desired to explain how it actually is. Twittering let us accomplish that by identifying expert contributors and thats exciting! Digital Quests primary focus is supplying educational institutions with turn-key courses in skill training for students in the new and increasingly vital field of geospatial technology. Digital Quests new classroom-delivered course is designed to show STEM skills through Green and Sustainability disciplines. Students answer questions using ESRI's ArcGIS Desktop software on topics including: What alternative energies are abundant in my area? Can we preserve green space in our community? Where can a biodiesel fuel company strike oil? How can geospatial technology be beneficial to conservation biology? What is the biomass potential of a forest? Which watershed will receive funding? Where do we create, restore, enhance, or preserve a wetland? How do carbon emissions change over time? Five of the books ten lessons were written with assistance from three Twitter-connected experts. Marc Seelinger, a wetland scientist and proprietor of the Swamp School (Twitter name: SwampSchool), contributed to lesson six on conservation biology, lesson eight on watershed management, and lesson nine on wetland mitigation. Marcs expertise in these fields truly enhanced our own understanding of these important environmental issues. With all of our books, we want to show a scenario that mimics real world activities. Marc was integral in helping the team understand regulation and process for real world lessons. The idea of GIS lessons that are true to industry requirements is very exciting, said Austin Smith, Digital Quest's Vice President of Development and Support. Jason San Souci, (Twitter name: JasonAFE) a remote sensing scientist and owner of AFE Advisor who works as a spectral analyst for Decisive Analytics Corporation, took time out of his schedule to assist the creative staff at Digital Quest in implementing one of his projects in lesson seven on biomass potential, added Smith. Finally, Don Meltz, principal planner and owner of Don Meltz Planning and GIS (Twitter name: DonMeltz) graciously shared not only his planning expertise, but also data files for a real world case study that made lesson four on green space possible, Smith said. A fourth contributor was Kevin Gurney, associate professor at Purdue University, Lead on Project Vulcan. Gurney runs a program that provides hourly carbon emission data broken down in to sub sector. Digital Quest hopes that the inclusion of data from this project can show the world one of the great resources that has been built to help make better decisions about our world. The staff of Digital Quest decided to write the current book, aGIS in Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics: Green & Sustainability Focus, due to national trends revealing the desire to better educate American students in the STEM fields. How do we get more students involved in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics? asked Scott Weller, the companys director of national sales and marketing. We feel that students who see the growing relationships between skills in GIS and these four vital academic areas will be further motivated and energized to study or specialize in one of those fields. This is the third book in a series based on the 16 Career Clusters, created by State Career Clusters Initiative, to show how GIS can be applied and used in these career clusters. The series is called aGIS, or a Geospatial Industry Series. Digital Quests other major book series include: SPACE, or Spatial Projects And Community Exchange, which shows students how to apply geospatial projects to their own, local community. SPACE is taken in a conventional classroom, the workplace, or at home. STARS, or Spatial Technology And Remote Sensing, which is both a curriculum series and the leading national, industry-backed, entry-level certification program for students seeking to enter a GIS-related career, as developed in cooperation with the US Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship. STARS is taken by students in colleges, community colleges, or technical schools. More than 300 students have completed STARS certification to date. Digital Quest is Mississippi-based and operates out of MsETs the Center of Excellence in Geospatial Technology at NASAs John C. Stennis Center. The company is a member of the SkillsUSA National Geospatial Competition technical committee, and it also founded the Spatial Technology and Remote Sensing Geospatial Apprenticeship Program (STARS GeoAP), which offers a standardized way for schools, individuals, and employers to train skilled workers for geospatial jobs. To learn more about the new book, GIS in STEM, find it on amazon.com or call 1-877- 5REMOTE begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-877- 5REMOTE end_of_the_skype_highlighting (1-877-573-6683 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-877-573-6683 end_of_the_skype_highlighting) , email salesusers@digitalquest.com, or visit www.digitalquest.com. President of Digital Quest, Eddie Hanebuth, twitters as GISGuy.

MS Urban Foresty Council

2011-02-01T09:26:00.002-06:00

Sponsored in part by the MS Forestry Commission, the USDA Forest Service and the Southern Chapter of State Foresters

You will not want to miss this event. This will be the only chance to hear this line up of speakers. Learn more about grants, jobs, better communities and neighborhoods, plus green initiatives for land owners. Go Green, $ee Green. The event is partially paid for with grants, so registration is at an all time low and scholarship are available.
You may register at the door.

February 9th-10th, 2011
9AM-5PM Each Day
Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, 2148 Riverside Drive, Jackson, Mississippi
Register Now- Seating Limited

Featuring Nationally Renowned Authors and Speakers:
Randall Arendt, Conservation Planner
Buck Abbey, ASLA and Great Neighborhoods, Healthy Neighborhoods- Rick Duke, Director, Trent Lott National Center for Excellence in Economic Development and Entrepreneurship

This event will feature nationally renowned author, Randall Arendt – ENVISIONING BETTER COMMUNITIES, SEE MORE OPTIONS and his latest book, Making Wiser Choices, Transforming Your Town: Towards a Smarter, More Sustainable Future. Randall Arendt is a landscape planner, site designer, author, lecturer and an advocate of "conservation planning." He is the country's most sought-after speaker on the topic of creative development design as a conservation tool. Also featuring, Buck Abbey who has taught within all areas of community development but in recent years has focused on teaching within natural systems and landscape technology. Presentation includes site engineering, (site grading, structures and systems), plant materials, planting design, professional practice and the green law seminar and author of Green Laws and Super Tree Ordinances and Landscape Codes.
Conference participants will receive a free‘Green Infrastructure’ Tool Kit consisting of resource guides,grant sources, model policies and ordinances, Virtual makeoverCD,MississippiTrees CD andComprehensive “green planning” CD.

Celebrate the 85th annual Mississippi Arbor Week by attending the conference to learn about the newest aspects of “Greening Your Community, Home or Business.” Your registration covers touring the museum, visiting a conservation design development and a chance to enjoy networking. The conference will cover a wide variety of topics and strategies of interest to community leaders, homeowners and business owners. Creating greener and healthier communities improves economic development, creates better places to live and play, leaving a legacy for many generations. Registration is below. For more information contact the Mississippi Urban Forest Council, Executive Director, Donna Yowell at (601) 672-0755 or dyowell@aol.com.
Agenda:
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
8:30AM- 9AM Registration – Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
9:00AM- 9:15AM Welcome to the Conference- Mayor Rod Nicholson
9:15AM-9:30AM The Connection of It All - Donna Yowell, MS Urbna Forest Council
9:30AM-10AM “Concept 2050-Utilizing Green Infrastructure to Achieve Environmentally Responsible
Development” – Jack Moody, Ms Development Authority
10AM-Noon Enhancing the Appearance of Downtown and Highway Business Corridors – Randall Arendt
Noon- 1PM Picnic Lunch at the MS Museum of Natural Science
1PM- 2:30PM Greener Neighborhoods, Either Revitalized or New – Randall Arendt
2:30PM-3:15PM Sustainable Site Development & Energy Conservation – Bob Brzuszek, MS State University, School of Landscape Architecture
3:15PM-4PM Enhancing Conservation and Income Potential on Community Forests – Daryl Jones,Ph.D., Natural Resource Enterprise Program
4PM- 4:45PM How to Incorporate Green Infrastructure Principles into Local Strategies”- Shelley Johnstone, AICP, Director of Community Development, City of Hernando
5:30PM-9:00PM President’s Reception & “ReLeaf and Rhythm” hosted by the Renaissance,Ridgeland,MS. Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt in the Renaissance, Ridgeland MS. Hosted by the Ridgeland Convention and Visitors Bureau and the stores of the Renaissance. The walking tour will include a presentation about the “green” aspects of developing the Renaissance and prizes.

Thursday, February 10, 2011
9:30AM-10:15AM Placing Value on Trees and Landscapes – Dr. Stephen Dicke, MS State Extension Forester
10:15AM- 11:30AM Sustainable Urban Forestry and Developing Green Policy – Buck Abbey, LSU Green laws
11:30AM-12:00PM Trees and Watershed Health – Janet Chapman, MDEQ
12:00PM Lunch on Your Own – MUFC Membership Meeting

1:00 PM-5:00PM Go Green, $ee Green Workshop– This workshop will be presented by a team of experts covering subjects such as running a community forestry program on a budget, obtaining grants and financial assistance, free green infrastructure, creating gardens and green spaces, developing effective local teams, converting unsightly areas into assets, re-vitalizing your community, improving the quality of community spaces, creating the best comprehensive plan, and much more.
1. Grants and Finding the Money for Greening – Tony Anderson, Director, The Lets Raise A Million Project, Atlanta, Georgia
2. Green Remediation and Brownfields, Trey Hess, Ms Department of Environmental Quality
3. Great Neighborhoods, Healthy Neighborhoods- Rick Duke, Director, Trent Lott National Center for Excellence in Economic Development and Entrepreneurship
4. Types of Green Space and Gardens In Your Community – Donna Beliech, Ms State Extension Service
5. Developing an Urban Forestry Management Plan - Stephen C. Grado, Ph.D., College of Forest Resources, MS State University
6. Why Hire An Arborist? – John Kushla, Ms State Extension Service

Continuing Education Hours:
Elected officials, planners, foresters, arborist, parks & recreation, engineers, landscape architects and others.
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Registration Form
February 9th-10th, 2011
Name:_________________________________________________ ____________________
Company/Organization_________________________________________________________
Phone________________________E-mail________________________________________
Please check appropriate fee option(s):
Full Registration (9th-10th) $85.00_____
Optional One Day: Select 9th___ or 10th___ $50.00_____Full Registration for MUFC Members $75.00_____
MS Urban Forest Council Membership(Optional) $25.00 _____(Membership Levels Below)
Exhibitor (9th-10th) $50.00_____
Students $25.00_____
Total: __________

Mississippi Urban Forest Council’s Membership Levels (Tax Deductible)
Individual...........................$ 25
Municipal.......................... $100
Affiliates............................ $100
Small Business...................$200
Corporate......................... $ 500
Students……………………………$15

Mail with check or P.O. to: Mississippi Urban Forest Council, 164 Trace Cove Drive, Madison, Mississippi 39110
Host Hotel:
Hyatt Place, 1016 Highland Colony Parkway, Ridgeland, MS, 39157 (888) 492-8847, Room Block for $99, ask for MUFC, book by January 31, 2011. Directions: Take Exit 105C off I-55 North onto Old Agency Road, Ridgeland, turn right into the Renaissance Shopping Center (by fountain), go straight until dead end and take a right, hotel on your left.
The Mississippi Forestry Commission and Mississippi Urban Forest Council do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability in employment or provision of services.

Esri's new Community Analyst now in beta

2011-01-21T09:25:00.002-06:00

Esri announced this week a new web-based solution aimed to provide information about communities to enable better decision-making. Community Analyst is in a public beta phase right now; you can sign up for 90-day accesss to the system.

www.esri.com/communityanalyst

This tool will help all levels of government, not-for-profits, and other organizations answer questions such as, "Are we putting resources in the right places?" or "How do we best communicate why resources were allocated in a certain area?"

Join the public beta and check out Community Analyst for yourself. If you have any questions, please contact your local Esri representative at (210) 499-1044. Thanks and happy analyzing!!

2010-12-30T08:30:00.002-06:00

Are you a GIS practitioner or a GIS professional?

Applications for the GISCI Certification Program are now available. GISCI is now ready to accept completed applications accompanied by full payment and a signed code of ethics.

View or download the application materials for GISCI professional certification.

View or download the Renewal Certification materials

2010-12-29T08:01:00.000-06:00

Free Web Map Tools

Anyone can use geographic information systems (GIS) to create maps and use them to make better decisions.
Explore how you can make interactive maps and share them with others:
Make a Map—Make interactive demographic maps and share them.
Web Mapping APIs—Create interactive maps and embed them in your Web site.
Virtual Globe—Use the free ArcGIS Explorer download to view your spatial data and combine it with free map services.

2010-12-29T08:00:00.001-06:00

Great Content Makes Great Maps
Contribute your local content to an ArcGIS Online basemap. Find out how.

2010-12-28T08:17:00.004-06:00

December 2010
Esri Charts a New Course in Training

By Carla Wheeler Esri Writer

Say goodbye to formal lectures and hello to more participation from students like yourself when you take instructor-led GIS courses from Esri. A new course design and training delivery style developed by Esri stresses interactive learning. Students now take a more active role in class, with instructors eliciting discussion by posing more questions and assigning students to work together in small groups on short problem-solving exercises. Classmates are encouraged to share their on-the-job GIS experiences. Lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on software exercises place greater emphasis on real-world scenarios and situations. "We want learning to be fun, easy, and applicable," said Esri national instructor manager Krista Page. Read the article.

2010-12-28T08:09:00.003-06:00

Follow Our New Series on Redistricting
While state and local governments await the delivery of the 2010 U.S. Census results, the redistricting process is already taking shape. Hear what redistricting experts, Esri staff, and our partners have to say about the redistricting process, how it is evolving, and what's new this time around.
Esri's Redistricting Podcast Series provides insight on
New technologies available to legislators and citizens
Where to find the data resources you need
Challenges facing public officials
How citizen engagement is changing the process
Listen to the first two podcasts in this series.

Christmas Time Fun

2010-12-22T13:45:00.006-06:00

Dear GIS users,

First of all I would like to say Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone. Since it is that time of year lets talk about Santa.

Have you or someone you know had to try to explain where Santa is to a child? It is kind of hard if you do not have a good visual aid to show, use GIS. There are some great free maps out there that you can use to show the whole world and use as an example. Like this one from the ESRI ArcGIS Online site.

All you would need after you have this great background is some simple icons to show where Santa is and where you want him to go(your house). If your a preplaner like I know most of you are, you can create a few of these maps before hand and tell them that you have a GPS on Santa's slay and it has all the places that he has stopped. The older the child the more elaborate you would have to make your maps. You can create some custom symbols or use some existing ones.

(Above check marks are the places Santa has been. The Star is where you want Santa to go.)

There are many different ways that you can bring your work home in a fun and exciting way. Next time you are making a map think of how you can make something fun for your family.

I hope everyone out there has a great Holiday Season.

Which ArcGIS 10 Training Is Right For You?

2010-12-17T10:20:00.004-06:00

ArcGIS 10 was released a couple of months ago, but a lot of you are likely just starting to think about how to ramp up on the changes—the interface improvements, the new tools, and the different workflows for accomplishing some common GIS tasks. If the question is "What's the best way to learn ArcGIS 10?" (and this question has been asked frequently of late), the answer is, "It depends."

Your approach to learning ArcGIS 10 depends on your experience with previous ArcGIS versions, what you use the software for, how you prefer to learn, and how much time and money you can spend. Below are training recommendations designed to help you be your most productive with the new release.

New ArcGIS Users

If version 10 is your first experience with ArcGIS software, you have the advantage of not needing to relearn the way you do certain aspects of your GIS work. Taking a course that covers a broad spectrum of ArcGIS functionality and teaches you how to use the software to complete common GIS tasks is a good way to jumpstart your ArcGIS productivity.

Training for new ArcGIS users

Existing ArcGIS Users
Maybe ArcGIS 9.3 was your first dive into Esri software, or maybe you've been using ArcSomething since 1996. Either way, you know your way around the software and probably have established workflows to get your GIS tasks done as fast as possible. All you need to know is which clicks, in which order, will get you the result you're looking for. Or is it?

ArcGIS 10 gives you new ways to get your work done faster and better. Greater Python integration for automation and data driven pages for quickly creating map books are just two enhancements that may convince you to change up your routine clicks. The editing workflow has been simplified to be more intuitive as well as generate fewer clicks.

Training focused on new features and workflows

GIS Responsibilities
ArcGIS 10 is a tool. What do you need to do with it? Do you make maps on demand? Do you perform complex analyses to support decision makers (and save the planet while you're at it)? Are you responsible for helping to maintain and assure the quality of the production GIS database and reconciling frequent data updates? If you spend 80% of your time on one specific group of tasks or functions, you need training that's focused on making you more efficient at completing those tasks and getting reliable results.

Training on GIS data production, management, and maintenance
Training on GIS mapping
Training on GIS analysis

Discounted Training at 2011 SCAUG Conference

2010-12-09T15:16:00.002-06:00

Take advantage of discounted ESRI training classes and workshops at the upcoming 2011 SCAUG Conference in San Antonio, April 4th - 8th.

2-DAY ESRI CLASSES
MONDAY, APRIL 4TH & TUESDAY, APRIL 5TH - 8:30am TO 5:00pm
Creating Effective Web Applications Using ArcGIS Server - $750
What’s New in ArcGIS Desktop 10 - $750

HALF-DAY ESRI WORKSHOPS
FRIDAY, APRIL 8TH - 8:00am - 12:00pm
Building & Deploying Add-Ins for ArcGIS Desktop - $25
ArcGIS 10 & Imagery - $25

2010-11-24T11:27:00.000-06:00

Announcements
ArcLogistics Now Free for One-Vehicle Routing
Start saving money today with a 30-day free trial and route one vehicle for free indefinitely.
ArcGIS Server Live User Sites Group on ArcGIS.com
Join this group if you want to promote your public-facing ArcGIS Server applications.
Join the Spatial Roundtable Discussion: National Data Providers Respond to Critical Issues
How has your NMO adapted to increasing demands in the face of reduced resources?

2010-11-24T11:25:00.000-06:00

Training News
What's New in ArcGIS Desktop 10Learn the new tools and workflows for mapping, editing, analyzing, and documenting your GIS data.
Learn Essential ArcGIS Desktop SkillsNew to ArcGIS? These courses cover the most common GIS tasks and workflows.
What’s New in Editing at ArcGIS Desktop 10In one day, get the hands-on practice you need to complete your GIS editing tasks faster and easier—all from the convenience of your own desktop.

2010-11-22T08:58:00.001-06:00

Jan. 18 -20 – Free online Community Maps Virtual Workshop

Description
Through Esri's Community Maps Program your organization can contribute its authoritative geographic data to become part of a community map that Esri publishes and hosts online. Your data is integrated with data from other providers and then published through ArcGIS Online as a map service. The community map is integrated into the World Topographic Map, hosted as part of ArcGIS Online maps, and freely accessible for use in your own applications. This workshop will teach recommended workflows to prepare your data, author a map document, and cache your data so that it can be included in the Community Maps Program.
Who Should Attend
GIS managers, technicians, spatial data managers, and other experienced ArcGIS users who will be involved in creating and maintaining a topographic community map service.
Goals
After completing this workshop, you will be able to
Assemble data for the basemap and ensure the data layers are complete and have the proper level of attribution.
Prepare data to be used in authoring the basemap through data migration and other data processing techniques.
Author a multiscale basemap using the preconfigured topographic map template.
Generate a map cache that uses the Bing Maps/Google Maps global tiling scheme.
Publish a map service and deliver the map cache to Esri for integration into the World Topographic Map.

2010-11-21T10:21:00.003-06:00

About GIS Day

GIS Day is playing a powerful role in creating geographic awareness throughout the world.

GIS Day provides an internattional forum for users of geographic information systems (GIS) technology to demostrate real-world applications that are making a difference in our society.

History

The National Geographic Society has sponsored Geography Awareness Week since 1987 to promote geographic literacy in schools, communities, and organizations, with a focus on the education of children. GIS Day is held on the Wednesday during Geography Awareness week.

GIS Day 2011 will be held on Wednesday, November 16, 2011.

IT IS FRIDAY!!!!!!!!

2010-11-12T10:48:00.003-06:00

Good Friday Morning,
Just a quick note of things happening in Oklahoma regarding GIS as of late. Earlier this week ESRI hosted an ArcGIS 10 Increase in Productivity seminar that seemed to be well attended & showcased the new advantages of ArcGIS 10 as well as other resources we can use in day to day operations.

Coming up next week is GIS day at the Tulsa Community College. It is on Tuesday, November 16, 2010 with several booths & presentations scheduled for the event. Registration is free & anyone is welcome to attend. OK SCAUG will be sponsoring a few refreshments at the event so stop by & see us. I'll even make the offer that if you mention this BLAUG posting to us there we might very well have a SCAUG giveaway set back for the first few lucky people.

http://www.tulsacc.edu/62743/

Have a good weekend,
CEB III

ArcGIS 10 SP1 coming soon

2010-11-05T16:52:00.002-05:00

Esri will release ArcGIS 10 Service Pack 1 soon. Click on the title of this post to see a list of issues addressed with the service pack.

Good Monday Morning

2010-10-25T08:08:00.002-05:00

Good Morning from north of the Red River. I hope everyone had a good weekend & for those of you that took a little longer weekend due to fall break I hope Monday goes easy on you. We are a month past the Oklahoma SCAUG conference & you would think that things are slowing down for the end of the year regarding GIS in the state. Not really, We are finishing up posting the presentations online, wading through surveys & getting ready for some other big GIS events coming up in the next month.

ESRI is holding a free Increase Productivity with ArcGIS 10 Seminar in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, November 9, 2010. Please take time to look at the registration page & consider attending if you haven't already registered. The event is a proven venue to show how you can benefit from the new functionality in ArcGIS. If you work with ESRI products at all you should probably attend this event to see what new tools you have in your GIS.
Here is the link to the online registration:

http://events.esri.com/info/index.cfm?fuseaction=showSeminar&shownumber=13827

Another event that we are preparing for just a week later is GIS day at the Tulsa Community College on Tuesday, November 16, 2010. Registration is free to anyone. Please make plans to attend if you can. Click the link below to see what the event is about & to register if you would like the present or exhibit.

http://www.tulsacc.edu/62743/

At the Regional SCAUG level we are gearing up for the San Antonio conference coming up early next year. Check the website often to stay current with the latest information regarding SCAUG.
Have a Safe & Happy Halloween!!!
CEB III

The SCAUG Conference: Give and Receive

2010-10-22T12:28:00.006-05:00

Call for Presentations
Have an interesting project you've been working on? Consider presenting at this year's conference. If your abstract is selected, you'll earn points towards GISP certification.

Check out these ESRI training courses being offered at the SCAUG Conference in April!
2-Day Classes:
Creating Effective Web Applications Using ArcGIS Server (12 seats)
What's New in ArcGIS Desktop 10 (12 seats)

Half-Day Workshops:
Building & Deploying Add-Ins for ArcGIS Desktop (20 seats)
ArcGIS 10 & Imagery (20 seats)

2011 SCAUG Conference

2010-10-13T08:31:00.004-05:00

Registration is open for the 21st Annual South Central Arc User Group Conference!!! Come join us in San Antonio April 4 - 8, 2011 for a week of training, seminar and networking opportunities. Don't miss this year's event along the beautiful Riverwalk!

There is a Package for You!

2010-10-04T07:59:00.001-05:00

The Map Package is a feature in the new ArcGIS 10. Basically, now in addition to saving a Layer (properties, labels, symbology) and a Layer Package (symbology, labels, and data) users have the ability to bundle up an entire Map Project. Click the Link to find out more:

Map Packages

OKSCAUG Conference was a HUGE Success

2010-10-01T10:50:00.004-05:00

Greetings SCAUG Community,

The 13th Annual OKSCAUG Conference was a huge success! The OKSCAUG Steering Committe went above and beyond this year to give the attendees a great GIS experience. We had a record number of presentations on a variety of topics. Over 250 GIS people from across Oklahoma, Texas, Mississippi and Arkansas attended presentations, technical sessions and visiting with the many vendors on hand. Every one seemed to learn a lot and had a great time visiting with friends. We greatly appreicate everyone who participated in the conference. We look forward to seeing each of you back in Oklahoma next Fall.

Early Bird Registration for the 2010 Texas GIS Forum Ends Friday, October 1st!

2010-09-28T12:52:00.001-05:00

Register today and save! The TNRIS GIS Forum represents the most significant gathering of geospatial professionals in the state and is the largest event of its kind in Texas. This year’s agenda will feature many dynamic and knowledgeable speakers, whose unique industry perspective will help you gain insight and give you the necessary tools to navigate today’s ever-changing face of GIS technology.

2010 GITA GIS for Oil & Gas Conference

2010-09-23T13:41:00.001-05:00

Whether you're new to geospatial technologies or a knowledgeable veteran, mark your calendar for the 2010 GIS for Oil & Gas Conference, October 25-28, 2010, at the Marriott Westchase Hotel in Houston, Texas. Discover how GIS can help you address regulatory compliance issues, proactively manage organizational assets, and enhance your bottom line. Sign up for e-mail updates.

GIS Analyst/Developer Position with HGAC

2010-09-23T13:32:00.002-05:00

GIS Analyst/Developer position is available within Community & Environmental Planning Department of Houston-Galveston Area Council's Socio-Economic Modeling program. Apply Today!

GIS Analyst Position #: CE07012
Department: Community and Environmental
Reports to: Program Manager

Summary of Position: Performs complex geographic information system work. Work involves input and manipulation of geographic information to create, maintain, display, update and produce accurate maps and other representation of data. Work also involves developing web-based GIS applications. May train others. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Examples of Work:
1. Undertakes development work on new and existing GIS web-based mapping applications using ArcGIS Server 9.3.1/10 and Adobe Flex API environments
2. Development of spatial data to support socio-economic modeling and other department projects
3. Organizes and maintains spatial data collection in ArcSDE database
4. Develops geo-processing models and tools for web-based mapping applications
5. Develops and processes spatial and attribute data
6. Create cartographic products
7. Maintains detailed documentation on work products

Minimum Requirements:
1. A Master’s degree in Geography, Planning, or related field is required. Bachelor’s degree with a substantial work experience in public or private sector may be considered in lieu of Master’s degree.
2. Experience with programming is a requirement for this position.
3. Experience with creating and publishing map services on ArcGIS Server 9.3.1 or later
4. Experience with one or more of the following: Flex, ActionScript, MXML/XML, Silverlight, VB.NET, C#.NET, JavaScript
5. Experience with developing ArcGIS Server web-based GIS applications using the Flex API and Flex Builder or a similar development environment
6. Experience with ArcGIS Model Builder and/or Python-based geo-processing services a plus but not required
7. Experience with creating and managing data in ArcSDE environment
8. Excellent knowledge of GIS theory, applications development life-cycle, and ArcGIS software 9. Knowledge of relational database principles, experience with DBMS software and SQL statements
10. Ability to manage multiple concurrent short- and long-term projects successfully and to meet assignment deadlines
11. Ability to manage large amounts of data and documentation efficiently
12. Ability to work well in teams

Salary Level: Level 6, Professional II $41,606 – $68,618

Free Webinar: "The New Geospatial Jobs and How to be Ready for Them"

2010-09-21T10:17:00.001-05:00

The U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration (DOLETA) currently identifies 10 distinct geospatial occupations, six of which are new as of December 2009. The projected growth in these occupations, 2008-18, ranges from 7% to over 20%, and the DOL classifies them as "green occupations" having a "bright outlook."

Recent collaboration between DOLETA and National Geospatial Technology Center has produced the Geospatial Technology Competency Model designed to support career guidance, curriculum development, and outreach in communicating the geospatial field to the public.
Join experts from industry, the Department of Labor, and higher education to learn about the impact of formally defining these geospatial occupations and how the competency model will support the expected high level of growth for jobs in the geospatial enterprise.

Speakers will include David DiBiase from Penn State University, Rich Serby of GeoSearch, and Wes Stroh, Penn State's series moderator.

Who Should Attend?
· Midcareer and experienced GIS professionals
· Students and graduates entering the geospatial industry
· Professionals curious about the direction of GIS/geospatial as an "industry," and how that relates to the job market

Ed. Note: This is the first in a series of six webinars sponsored by Penn State University that are part of the Inside Geospatial Education and Research series.

OK SCAUG Conference

2010-09-08T11:10:00.002-05:00

The 13th Annual OKSCAUG Conference is just a few weeks away.

There is still time to register for this exciting event that will be held in Oklahoma City on September 21. Don’t miss this great conference for the low price of $80.

This year’s conference will include:

15 User Presentations
12 Poster Presentations
5 Technical Sessions
20 Vendors from across the US
Great Networking Opportunities with over 250 people already registered

Visit our website www.scaug.org to get all the latest information and to register for the event. We hope to see you on September 21 in Oklahoma City.

Migration to ArGIS 10

2010-08-24T08:46:00.002-05:00

Most of us are either starting to test or at least starting to think about migrating to ArcGIS 10. In doing so, you probably have many questions. How will this upgrade effect my ArcGIS Server applications (Javascript, Flex, Silverlight)? How will this upgrade effect my ArcGIS Server services? In what order should I upgrade different ArcGIS components? Should I upgrade my operating system at the same time? If any of this sounds familiar, check out the “Migration to ArcGIS Server 10” section on the ArcGIS Resource Center. Although, it is geared towards ArcGIS Server, it does give you some helpful information and links for upgrading other ArcGIS components.

ESRI Announces ArcGIS 10 Seminars

2010-08-16T08:25:00.004-05:00

ESRI will be holding FREE nationwide seminars that show how ArcGIS 10 makes it easier to be more productive in your job, whether you’re working in a desktop, mobile, server, or cloud environment.

Learn firsthand from the ArcGIS experts during this free seminar. You will leave knowing how you can use the ArcGIS system to be more productive in your organization.

See demonstrations that focus on your daily workflows.
Learn practical applications for new and powerful spatial analysis tools.
Discover easier and more efficient imagery use and management.
Understand how to leverage the expanded mobile capabilities of ArcGIS in the field.
Explore the many ways you can leverage the Web in your GIS work.
Interact with Esri staff and share experiences with your peers.

The seminars in the SCAUG region will be held on the following dates in the following cities:

Austin, TX - September 23, 2010
Jackson, MS - October 7, 2010
Baton Rouge, LA - October 10, 2010
Houston, TX - October 14, 2010
Plano, TX - October 19, 2010
San Antonio, TX - November 4, 2010
Oklahoma City, OK - November 9, 2010

Faster, Easier Metadata (ArcUser Online)

2010-08-09T10:20:00.008-05:00

Faster, Easier - METADATA
Less time and less typing to document project information

Metadata is critical to GIS data sharing. Without metadata, how do you know how the data was collected, what it can be used for, or how current it is? However, writing metadata for feature classes or other data created for a project can be a labor-intensive, time-consuming, and tedious process. Fortunately, using the ArcCatalog Metadata toolbar can streamline and speed the process of documenting your files. Before the ArcCatalog Metadata toolbar, when you had to document several datasets, you selected one of the files, opened the Metadata Editor in ArcCatalog, filled in the required fields, closed the editor, selected another file, and repeated the process.

Often, you entered the same characteristics over and over again. It doesn’t have to be that way. Just follow these steps.

1. When you begin to add metadata for a project, identify those characteristics common to all the project’s feature classes. These common items might be the project name and number, contact information for the organization, the project’s spatial reference information, and information on data access and use constraints.

2. Use one of the ArcCatalog metadata editors (e.g., FGDC ESRI, ISO) to create metadata for one of the project’s files, but enter only the characteristics you identify as common to all project data. Once this information has been entered, export the metadata just created to XML format by selecting the item in the ArcCatalog tree, clicking the Metadata tab in the right pane, and clicking the Export button on the ArcCatalog Metadata toolbar, then browse to the output folder and choose XML as the type of file to export.

3. This exported XML file, containing metadata common to all the files in your project, can be used to populate those metadata files for all project materials—feature classes, imagery, and maps. To add this metadata to a file associated with the project, select the file in ArcCatalog, click the Metadata tab, and click the Import XML button.

4. Repeat the process of importing this XML for every feature class or other file in the project.

5. Now open each feature class and complete the metadata by adding the information that is unique to that feature class (e.g., abstract, description, status, and keywords). This exporting/importing XML strategy will speed the process of adding metadata and eliminate much of the typing associated with this process. Remember, metadata can be created and attached in this manner to the maps, charts, and photographs associated with a project, as well as GIS datasets. Often, you entered the same characteristics over and over again. It doesn’t have to be that way.

Just follow these steps.

After filling in metadata items common to all files in the project, click the Export button on the Metadata toolbar in ArcCatalog and export the metadata in XML format.

Hope in the Economy

2010-08-03T09:17:00.004-05:00

As many people are out looking for a jobs in this economy, when hearing about someone getting a promotion it is something to celebrate. Brad Daugherty has been recently promoted to Vice President of GIS Operations of NTB Associates Inc. Brad has been working with NTB as GIS Manager for the past 9 years. Brad has brought the GIS department at NTB from a small 3 man crew to a department that requires hefty staff to manage multiple clients throughout the SCAUG region and beyond. So the next time you see Brad give him a hand shake or pat on the back and tell him congratulations.

Videos from 2010 Esri User Conference

2010-07-21T08:19:00.003-05:00

Thanks to all the SCAUG members who participated in this year's Esri International User Conference. Over 100 people attended the SCAUG social on Tuesday afternoon.

For those of you who were unable to attend, Esri has posted many videos from the plenary session on Monday.

http://www.esri.com/events/user-conference/index.html

See you next year!

City of Frisco Honored with ESRI President's Award

2010-07-20T10:03:00.003-05:00

Join us in congratulating Susan Olson and her staff on earning Jack Dangermon's prestigious President's Award at the 2010 ESRI International User Conference. The project which won the award is a GIS-Based data provider to public safety departments respond to calls for service at schools, as well as other situations.

SAFER is a great example of how GIS can be accessed remotely in vehicles to provide important situational information. Be sure to read the full article on ESRI's website.

2010-07-13T10:20:00.003-05:00

Geography - Opening the World to Everyone

ESRI Internation User Conference
July 12 - 16, 2010 San Diego, CA

See you this week when the global ESRI community meets for one week of everything GIS. New features this year include the ArcGIS 10 Pavillion, GeoLounge, and the Community and Urban Landscape Map Display.

Stay connected:

Get news, tips, and reviews from the UC Insider
Get involved in the online community on Facebook and Twitter

Job Opening at BNSF in Ft. Worth, TX

2010-07-09T06:58:00.001-05:00

Records and Information Supervisor
BNSF Railway Company, a Fortune 200 company, is headquartered in Ft. Worth Texas. For over 150 years, BNSF has operated one of the largest freight rail networks in the U.S. with 35,000 miles of track through the 28 most western states. With over 40,000 employees, we are one of the largest transportation businesses in the United States with more than $15 billion in annual revenues.
For more information about our company, our culture and our opportunities, visit our online career website at: bnsf.com/careers
ANTICIPATED CLOSING DATE: July 15, 2010 (midnight CST)
ANTICIPATED START DATE: ASAP
POSITIONS AVAILABLE: 1
WORK Location: Fort Worth, TX
SALARY/BENEFITS: Salary Band 28 (starts in the 60s); Employees also receive an annual benefit package valued at $22,000.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
The primary responsibility is to manage the engineering department’s Geographical Information System (GIS).
This position assists with master data management by making updates to the GIS system and directing GIS support contractors.
The position is responsible for leading the development of GIS applications needed by the business, and will work on future projects for integrating GIS with SAP applications.
Serve as the technical representative for engineering GIS systems, handle requests for maps, data, and integration with other systems.
Train other department personnel in the use of GIS applications.
Handle and coordinate requests for analysis, with some of the requests requiring a quick response.
Develop Information Technology requirements using GIS solutions that will assist engineering department field personnel perform their jobs more efficiently, and further improve the accuracy of the inventory of assets.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have high school diploma or GED.
Bachelor’s degree in geography, engineering, computer science or computer information systems preferred.
4 to 5 years minimum experience with GIS projects and with the ESRI GIS suite of products preferred.
Experience leading GIS web application projects.
Also desirable to have experience with SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) or similar Enterprise Asset Management system (EAM). Knowledge of transportation networks such as railroads, highways, or pipelines beneficial.
Good communication, planning, and analytical skills required. Strong in cartography, relational database and geodatabase modeling, GIS client, server, and web applications (ESRI GIS suite), and relevant programming languages.
Must have strong interpersonal skills, effective oral and written communication skills
RELOCATION: Relocation assistance may be offered for this position.
TRAVEL: Travel may be necessary for this position.
Background Investigation Elements:
•Extensive criminal history review.
•Verification of last 7 years of driving and employment history to include military service.
•Social Security number verification
•Academic and Education verification
•Pre-Employment Medical Qualification Process (to include, but not limited to: medical history questionnaire; and BNSF required drug screen)

Iphone App for .shp

2010-06-29T09:05:00.003-05:00

GISROAM™ ON iPhone and iPad BRINGS GIS TO YOUR FINGERTIPS
Have your shapefiles always at hand when using GISRoam The GISRoam application is FREE, but to load shapefile data onto or save changes off the iPad and iPhone, one must purchase a 12 month subscription at Apple’s iTunes App store for $25 USD. For customers with large numbers of users, a need to uniquely brand the application or a need to host your own GISRoam data sync servers, Enterprise licenses are available directly from Cogent3D’s worldwide sales team.
SCAUG Does not represent Iphone or the GISRoam application this is for informational purposes only.

2010-06-29T08:58:00.003-05:00

ESRI News
The Look of Maps, the Latest Book from Esri Press Cartographic Classics Series

Speaker Series Podcast: ESRI Technology Underpins International Climate Change Reporting

Latest Issue of ArcNews Now Available Online

Editing in ArcGIS Desktop 10

Speaker Series Podcast: ArcGIS Server for the Java Platform

2010-06-28T10:23:00.000-05:00

If you are planning to attend the ESRI UC next month in San Diego....
Please come support our local friends from the City of Frisco during the Plenary Session on Monday, July 12th as they will be presenting some of their applications on stage as part of the morning events. Don’t miss this opportunity to support one of our SCAUG members. Don’t leave early for lunch because this may be the last presentation before lunch.

Come network with GISers from the states of Louisiana, Oklahoma, Mississippi, and Texas on Tuesday, July 13th at 5:30pm to 7:00pm in room SDCC 29C at the SCAUG Mixer!
Hope to see you there,
Betsi Chatham, Conference Coordinator

2010-06-21T11:23:00.002-05:00

ARCGIS.COM
We’d like more of our North Texas users to create their own group at ArcGIS.com and post content. If you’re not familiar with this new, free offering, click on any of the links. In ArcGIS.com, you can share different types of maps, applications, and tools. You can also limit who has access to these. You can go to ArcGIS.com Help to find out how to create your own Group and post data, applications, etc… See Opening content for information on how to open different types of items. The list below contains the type of content you can add to ArcGIS.com.
Maps
· Web map
· ArcGIS Server Map Service
· ArcGIS Server Image Service
· ArcGIS Server Feature Service
· Map Package (mpk)
· Layer Package (lpk)
· ArcGIS Explorer Document (nmf)
· ArcGIS Explorer Application Configuration (ncfg)
· ArcGIS Windows Mobile Package (wmpk)
The map files below are supported but not recommended for sharing publicly. See Sharing ArcGIS Desktop content for more information.
· ArcMap Document (mxd and msd)
· Layer File (lyr)
· ArcGIS Explorer Layer (nmc)
· ArcGlobe Document (3dd)
· ArcScene Document (sxd)
· ArcReader Document (pmf)
Web mapping applications
· ArcGIS API for JavaScript
· ArcGIS API for Flex
· ArcGIS API for Silverlight
· Java Web Application Developer Framework
· .NET Web Application Developer Framework
Mobile applications
· ArcGIS Apple iPhone
· ArcGIS Windows Mobile
Tools
· ArcGIS Server Geocoding Service
· ArcGIS Server Network Analyst Service
· ArcGIS Server Geoprocessing Service
· ArcGIS Server Geodata Service

ArcGIS Class

2010-06-10T08:04:00.001-05:00

The City of Longview is pleased to announce that ArcGIS Desktop II has been scheduled for July 6th - 8th and ArcGIS Desktop I is scheduled for August 11th & 12th. Both courses will be held in the GIS training room at the Public Works Service Center. If you would like to register or have questions concerning pricing please let me know prior to June 28th. We have ten spots still available in ArcGIS Desktop II & seven spots in ArcGIS Desktop I.ArcGIS Desktop I Description: The first of three courses in the ArcGIS Desktop Foundational Training Curriculum, this course teaches the fundamental concepts and basic functions of a GIS, the properties of GIS maps, and the structure of a GIS database. In course exercises, you will develop basic software skills by working with ArcGIS Desktop tools to visualize geographic data, create maps, query a GIS database, and analyze data using common analysis tools. http://www.ci.longview.tx.us/services/arcgis_desktop_i_93.html

ArcGIS Desktop II Description: This course introduces the fundamental concepts of ArcGIS Desktop software and teaches how to use it to visualize, create, manage, and analyze geographic data. In course exercises, you will use ArcMap and ArcCatalog (the primary applications included with ArcGIS Desktop) to perform common GIS tasks and workflows. By the end of the course, you will understand the range of ArcGIS Desktop functionality and be prepared to work with the software on your own to create GIS maps, work with geographic data, and perform GIS analysis. http://www.ci.longview.tx.us/services/arcgis_desktop_ii_93.html

Thanks!

Justin
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Justin Cure, GISP
GIS Manager ESRI Authorized Instructor
City of Longview, Texas P.O. Box 1952 Longview, TX 75606
903.237.1041 HelpDesk 903.237.2700 Office 903.553.1859 Fax
jcure@LongviewTexas.gov www.GIS.LongviewTexas.gov gis@LongviewTexas.gov

Python for Scientific Computing Conference

2010-06-08T08:51:00.005-05:00

This conference provides a unique opportunity to learn and affect what is happening in the realm of scientific computing with Python. Attendees have the opportunity to review the available tools and how they apply to specific problems. By providing a forum for developers to share their Python expertise with the wider commercial, academic, and research communities, this conference fosters collaboration and facilitates the sharing of software components, techniques and a vision for high level language use in scientific computing.

Where: AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center
When: June 28- July 3

https://conference.scipy.org/scipy2010/index.html

Ten Suggestions for Those Who Write About Local GIS Implementations

2010-06-03T08:03:00.002-05:00

By Adena Schutzberg , Directions Magazine
June 03, 2010
Isn't it great when the local paper highlights a local (town, city, county, even state) GIS project? The unsung heroes of GIS get a bit of recognition and the locals get enticed to visit a website or otherwise explore the technology and its use.But let's face it, you, the GIS professional, don't have the time or energy to walk the reporter through everything. And, that reporter or citizen journalist may have anywhere from a great deal to no familiarity with technology in general, let alone geospatial technology, in particular. The result? Many, many well intentioned, but less than stellar articles about our community's work appear every day. Another result? Many technologists (yours truly included) write e-mails or leave comments to correct one or more errors within the articles.Below, I've compiled 10 suggestions for anyone involved in writing "local GIS" articles.
1) Write it Out CorrectlyBe sure GIS, geographic information system, and GPS, global positioning system, are written out and defined correctly. Don't get confused by global information systems or graphic information systems. And, don't get trapped thinking that GPS receivers send out signals! (They'd not be called receivers if they transmitted, now would they?) 2) Include a LinkIf the website is public, be sure to include a URL (Web address) for it. These long and ugly strings are not always included in print editions, but they are all too often missing in online versions (where their ugliness is nicely hidden in that blue clickable text).
3) Detail the DataIf there are aerial images, discuss when they were taken - ideally month and year. Nothing is more exciting than shiny new data! If there's a new road centerline database, mention when it was last updated. Oh, and include who to contact if visitors to the site find errors. That information is not always easy to find on the website itself and it shows the team behind the site really wants feedback.
4) Highlight the Most Valuable Tools for Different UsersMake the app compelling to different kinds of users by illustrating what types of questions can be answered. For example:"Residents can use the trash pickup layer to learn what day trash is collected in their neighborhood.""Those involved in real estate can see the assessment of each property. They can search properties by location, block and lot number or owner's name.""Those familiar with GIS technology can download datasets in shapefile format for use in their own maps, so long as they follow the license provided."
5) Mentioning the Underlying Technology is OptionalUnless the real goal of the article is to highlight the underlying software or programming, there may be no reason to mention the local consultant or the software program that powers the application. If you choose to mention either, be sure to get company and software packages' names correct. The companies behind the technology are generally not household names (yet) and the product names can be even more obscure.
6) Screen Shots are GreatA colorful picture of a valuable and aesthetically pleasing map is eye-catching and communicates quite a bit. While it's tempting to take a picture of the GIS team around a monitor or pointing to a paper map, an actual shot of the application in action is far more interesting. If the image is going online, provide either a link to that live "map" or be sure a larger version is available where all the text is readable.
7) Talk About the Future with CareIt's fine to speak about upcoming data additions or features, but be wary of hard deadlines such as, "The new interface will be up and running on June 4." Hedge a bit: "The new interface is expected to be implemented in June." On a related note: try to hold off on an "announcing a new feature" article until that feature is really up and running.
8) Where are You?If at all possible include hints in the text about the coverage of the application. While the article as printed on paper relates to the area in which that paper is distributed, many local papers lose that sense of place when they go online. The Forsyth News Star has a market in and around Forsyth County, but online, it's a challenge to determine the state in which a news story is taking place (example). There may be few, if any, details in the header or footer to cue the reader about where you are, so if you can include it in the text, all the better. A great way is to note, if it is in fact the case, that data were provided by the state of Indiana's "Indiana Map."
9) Distinguish the App from Consumer OfferingsBecause readers are very likely to be familiar with Google Maps or the maps in their GPS devices, it may be worth highlighting how this application is different. Is it aimed at a different audience? Used to answer different questions? Does it have newer or more detailed or more authoritative data? Are the data available for download?
10) Quote CostsWhen quoting the cost of an implementation be sure to detail if the figure includes any pre-implementation studies (a needs analysis, for example), labor costs, software costs, data costs, hosting costs, data update costs and/or long-term maintenance costs. If only some of those costs are easily available, be sure to explain which ones are included in any figure in the article.I hope these suggestions will help create more accurate and more interesting articles about local GIS implementations. The people building them and the people paying for them via their taxes deserve nothing less. And, of course, the overworked and underpaid reporters at local papers and blogs deserve our help and respect and the chance to write a crackerjack article about our favorite technologies.Ed. Note: You can subscribe to All Points Blog's Local GIS Tidbits feed; it highlights just these sorts of articles.
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ETUG Meeting

2010-06-01T07:49:00.003-05:00

The next ETUG meeting is Friday June 11, 2010 at the Columbia Regional Geospatial Service Center on the campus of Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches.The meeting will begin at 10:30 AM in room 304 of the McKibben Building(C). Please stop at the booth on Vista (A) to receive a parking pass. Parking is at the corner of College and Raquet (B). Please follow the link below or open the attachment for a mapThe Columbia Center will be discussing emergency response base mappingand the online delivery system they are developing.Lunch will be provided. See you there!
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Vista+Dr&daddr=E+Colleg\
e+St+to:31.621087,-94.64807&geocode=Ffp-4gEdtr5b-g%3BFXSH4gEdvsdb-g%3B&h\
l=en&mra=mi&mrcr=1&mrsp=2&sz=18&sll=31.621644,-94.649196&sspn=0.002681,0\
.005627&ie=UTF8&ll=31.621996,-94.649985&spn=0.005363,0.011255&t=h&z=17

Justin Cure
ETUG President

BP looking for experienced ArcGIS Desktop Specialists

2010-05-12T09:36:00.000-05:00

Subject: Urgent Request: BP is looking for five experienced ArcGIS Desktop Specialists

Dear GISCorps Volunteers,

We have been asked to assist in providing five seasoned GIS professionals to help at the Deepwater Horizon Incident Command Center in Houma, Louisiana, an hour southwest of New Orleans. Please note that this is not a regular GISCorps mission since it's a "PAID" position. However, if willing, applicants can donate a part of their stipends back to GISCorps.

The following describes the requirements; IMPORTANT: if you cannot or do not meet all of these requirements, please do NOT respond to this request:

The applicants:

- must arrive in Houma, Louisiana TODAY (May 11th) or TOMORROW (May12th) "at the latest"

- must be able to stay for seven (7) consecutive days and be prepared to work for long hours

- must pay for their expenses and plan their own logistics to get to the site; you will be reimbursed for all expenses at a later time (must keep receipts)

- will be paid a stipend of $500 per day

- Extremely well versed in ArcGIS and all its applications especially ArcMap

- Having own hard ware and software (ArcGIS version 9.2 and higher) is preferred

- Experience in emergency response is highly desired

If you are qualified and can meet ALL the above conditions, send an email along with your latest resume to deepwater@giscorps.org. If you are seeing this information after May 13, please do not respond. Please let us know if you end up being selected for this project. We would love to follow up on the project with you.

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: NONE

Editing Tip

2010-04-19T09:02:00.001-05:00

Hot Tip
When creating and editing GIS data, accuracy is essential. Options available on the Snapping Environment dialog box make locating a feature in relation to other features, well, a snap. SnapTips are small pieces of text that pop up to show what you are snapping to as you move your mouse pointer. They are extremely useful when you have multiple items set to snap (vertex, edge, and end) on the same layer. Learn more about snapping.

TNRIS 2010 Workshops

2010-03-22T11:45:00.004-05:00

TNRIS Technical Training Program - 2010 Workshops

For workshop dates and prices, please visit:
http://www.tnris.org/workshops.aspx

Workshops available:

Working with ArcGIS Spatial
Editing in ArcGIS
Advanced Labeling
Data Management in the Multiuser Geodatabase
Fundamentals of Image Processing in ArcGIS & ERDAS Imagine
ArcGIS Desktop I
Geospatial Intelligence For Emergency Management(Lab)
Intro to ArcGIS Server
National Hydrography Dataset (NHD) Creating & Publishing Maps with ArcGIS
Data Production and Editing Techniques
ArcHydro
Hydrologic and Hydraulic Analysis Using ArcGIS

Oklahoma GIS Events

2010-03-15T08:23:00.003-05:00

Good Monday Morning from north of the Red River.
I hope everyone got to work on time this morning & is not too affected by the time change. It always makes Mondays a little rougher when they come earlier. Things are busy in Oklahoma regarding GIS as of late. We just had one of the largest GIS days at the state capitol ever. Last year it expanded from just the 4th floor of the rotunda to include the 2nd floor also. This year both were filled again with 48 booths & over 300 attendees.
SCAUG sponsored a booth & gave out over 270 bottles of water & cans of pop. Several of the OK SCAUG committee membes helped man the booth throughout the day. Thanks to all the OK SCAUG members for coming by & showing the strong support in Oklahoma. OK SCAUG will also be having another free user group meeting this June at the National Weather center so check out the website & sign up for it as soon as you can. On a more regional note the 20th Annual Regional SCAUG conference is just around the corner so sign up if you haven't already done so. Ft. Worth is always a strong location & this year is proving to be no exception.

North Texas Happenings

2010-03-12T13:14:00.002-06:00

Just a few quick notes on GIS Happenings in the Northeast Texas area. If you have any questions or comments…please feel free to contact me.
north texas gis topics survey – 2 of 2
Think back a few months, and you’ll remember a survey that I sent out to collect Presentation Topics for our GIS meetings. These results will be used by ESRI, SCAUG, MAUG, NCTCOG, NCTGITA… to enable us to present the most useful information during all of our local meetings throughout the year. The last part of that first survey contained an area where all of you could submit topics you would like to learn more about. All of this input has been compiled in this 2nd survey.
Please go to NORTH TEXAS GIS TOPICS SURVEY – 2 OF 2 and fill out this 2nd survey You know me well enough to know that I’ll keep bugging you until you fill it out ;-) It should take you about 5-10 minutes. We appreciate your input
interesting gis topics / sites
Which ESRI Web mapping API should I choose?
Interesting ESRI presentation.
New releases of ArcGIS Explorer and ArcGIS Explorer Online at FedUC
ArcGIS 10 - Top 10 New Features
Designing GeoDesign
ArcGIS Server Live User Sites
Video Feeds from Federal UC 2010 Plenary Session
The New Age of Cloud Computing and GIS
List of ESRI’s Preconference Seminars for the International User Conference

Upcoming Events
March 22nd – 25th ESRI Developer Summit - Palm Springs, CA
March 29th – April 2nd 20th Anniversary South Central Arc User Group Conference – Fort Worth, TX
April 1st South Central Commercial User Group Meeting – Fort Worth , TX
April 22nd Better Ways to Design and Share Maps – Dallas, TX
April 25th – 30th National Association of County Engineers –Fort Worth, TX
April 29th NCTCOG Regional GIS Meeting – Arlington, TX (Sign-up pending)
May 23rd – 26th Windpower Conference & Exhibition 2010 – Dallas, TX
July 12th – 16th ESRI International User Conference - San Diego, CA

Busy Time for OK SCAUG

2010-03-04T07:22:00.002-06:00

2010 is off to a great start for OK SCAUG. Earlier this week we had our first user group meeting in Broken Arrow. We had a great turn out with over 45 people registered for the event. Thank you to our wonderful presenters and ESRI for a great meeting.

Next week OK SCAUG will have a booth at GIS Day at the Capitol. If you are in the OKC area on Wednesday, stop by the 2nd floor rotunda of the State Capitol Building, grab a drink, and chat with the various SCAUG members who will be manning the booth. It will be a great chance to catch up with old friends as well as see some awesome GIS work going on in the state of Oklahoma.

Don't forget the upcoming events later in the year as well. The June meeting will be held at the National Weather Center on June 3 and our 13th annual OK SCAUG conference is scheduled for later in the fall. Be sure to check out www.scaug.org for all the latest OKSCAUG information.

We look forward to seeing you at an upcoming OKSCAUG event!

ESRI's ArcGIS Maps Its Way Into Amazon's Cloud

2010-02-19T09:44:00.001-06:00

ESRI's ArcGIS maps it way into Amazon's cloud
Geographic information system software vendor Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI) took a big step into the cloud space today with the announcement that its ArcGIS product will be offered as a service using the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud computing platform.