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Author Archives: Allison Coleman
In Celebration of Earth Day – Meet Google Earth Day
Earth Day 2011 is on April 22 but Google Earth Day is taking place all week long and is showcasing just how government agencies are putting Google Earth to work, for the good of our planet! Continue reading
How Google is Mapping 25 Years of Climate Change
In December of last year, Google released its new Google Earth Engine, an application created specifically with scientific research in mind. This new product provides an unprecedented 25 years of satellite images with the goal of enabling more precise climate modeling, based on change studies and mapping trends of the Earth’s environment with a principle focus on identifying areas of deforestation.
This short video does a great job explaining the goals and background of this ground-breaking project. Continue reading
With the New Year approaching, What’s the Future of GIS?
After years of development, the use of geospatial technology is exploding in the government. And while it may feel like only yesterday that geospatial applications were only used by GIS specialists, now un-trained users, can access geographic information systems via … Continue reading
Human Sensors Redefine the World of Geospatial Information
I recently read an article in Government Computer News (GCN) that discusses how a shift is taking place in the way that geospatial tools are being used by non-traditional federal government employees, such as program officers.
GIS has always been a great asset to “in the field” government employees such as emergency response officials, law enforcement agents and civil engineers, but more and more the convergence of geospatial imagery and data toolsets is being used to help senior staff at HQ make informed decisions.
Jerry Johnston, GIO for the Environmental Protection Agency, for example, discusses how his agency is redefining how GIS is used, he envisions a time in the near future when “…all of our grants, funding programs and budget formulation will be expressed in map form.” This program-based scenario is quite different from what the traditional GIS user does. Continue reading
Autodesk Subscription Advantage Packs: Stay up to Date with the Latest Software, without the Cost of an Upgrade
We’re all used to regular software patches and security updates, but oftentimes if you want to benefit from the latest and greatest product features, you usually have to fork out for the latest and greatest software release.
Not so with Autodesk, if you are a customer on Autodesk Subscription. Autodesk offers early access to new Autodesk software features through its Autodesk Subscription Advantage Packs (ASAP) program. With ASAP, users can download and install the latest product features and enhancements on the 2010 and newer software versions. Continue reading
Autodesk Utility Design with built-in RUS Standards Webcast
During the month of August, DLT Solutions teamed up with Autodesk for a webcast to showcase Autodesk Utility Design with RUS standards build-in. The webcast titled, Design Efficiencies with Built-In RUS standards, focused on: these key areas:
• Improve Staking Sheet productivity
• Optimize material expenditures
• Improve consistency within organization Continue reading
Hill AFB Tech Day: Go beyond 3D to Digital Prototyping– design, visualize, and simulate products before they are built.
We understand with technology constantly changing there is a push to stay on top of the latest design, engineering, and manufacturing solutions and learn how these technologies and workflows can help assist your agencies’ missions. With that being said, we have started to hold live tech days to show our latest solutions and how they can benefit your specific agency needs.
On Tuesday, July 20 the Hill Air Force Base and its community of contractors and suppliers joined Autodesk and DLT Solutions for a live technology seminar. The tech day was held at the Davis Conference Center in Layton, Utah.
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Five Minute Interview: Mike Evanoff, Geospatial Engineer, Google Earth
Caron Beesley, Editor, [acronym]
Mike Evanoff, Geospatial Engineer for Google Earth Enterprise.
Originially published in [acronym] magazine, Issue 11
Mike joined Google’s federal team in June 2006, and has traveled the globe to help a broad range of federal, state and international government agencies put Google Earth to use in their organizations. Earlier in his career, Mike was a Navy Commander. Google Earth Enterprise helps organizations with imagery and other geospatial data make that information accessible and useful to all employees who need access via an intuitive, fast application.
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Power Analytics: Helping Airport Managers Take Flight
In December 2008, a partial power outage at Denver International Airport interrupted normal operations during one of the busiest travel days of the year. While gate activities and air traffic control were not affected, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security checks had to be done manually. The three-hour outage led to longer than usual wait times for passengers trying to get through security, with ensuing disruptions in their travel plans.
For airports and air traffic control facilities, the loss of power for even a few minutes can critically impact operations. Power is what keeps flight and ground systems operational, terminals and concourses open for passengers, cargo moving, and related organizations such as TSA and immigrations and customs functioning. Electrical power is also crucial to support functions such as restaurants, retail outlets and parking facilities. Continue reading
Using Technology to Deliver Better Constituent Services on a Tighter Budget
Got questions? We’ve got answers. Each issue our team of experts weighs in on a variety of topical issues relevant to public sector digital design. In this issue our team of experts includes leading technical and public sector experts from Avatech Solutions, CADD Centers of Florida, U.S. CAD, and CADD Microsystems.
With the weight of current economic pressures on business organizations and government agencies alike, we asked our network of experts to weigh in on the following question: Continue reading
