From karsten at terragis.net Tue Mar 1 22:31:12 2011 From: karsten at terragis.net (karsten vennemann) Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2011 22:31:12 -0800 Subject: [gis_info] Tuesday March 29th, 2011 - Learn the Basics of gvSIG Open Source Desktop GIS! Message-ID: <85CACB356AB7467F9F0581172A6DCE31@snuggie> Are you ready to add to the GIS capabilities of your organization without additional licensing costs? Do you need a powerful alternative to expensive software licenses that works with your existing solutions but without any strings attached? Are you in need of more GIS desktop software seats but can't afford to buy more licenses? Then it might be time to seriously consider open source desktop alternatives to strengthen your organizations capabilities. Learn the basics of gvSIG a powerful 'mid range' open source desktop GIS at the King County GIS Center! Terra GIS will be offering a 1 day introductory gvSIG class on Tuesday March 29th, 2011. The emphasis of the class will be on general GIS functionalities and geoprocessing. For more information visit: http://www.terragis.net/gis-classes/gvsig-introduction/ gvSIG is a powerful desktop GIS system that is known for having a user-friendly interface, being able to access the most common formats, both vector and raster ones (e.g. shape files, ArcSde, Oracle databases ...) . It features a wide range of tools for working with geographic information (query tools, layout creation, geoprocessing, networks, model builder, etc.) and provides excellent cartography and spatial analysis tools, and a wide range of spatial database connectivity. To learn more about gvSIG and to see examples how others are using gvSIG around the world see the links below [1] Case studies: http://casestudies.gvsig.org/ [2] Presentations, posters and articles presented during the 6th gvSIG Conference 2010 gvSIG http://jornadas.gvsig.org/home/view?set_language=en [3] gvSIG at the OSGIS UK 2010 Workshops http://www.opensourcegis.org.uk/ Karsten Vennemann Principal Terra GIS LTD 2119 Boyer Ave E Seattle, WA 98112 USA www.terragis.net Phone 206 905 1711 Fax 925 905 1711 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Keith.Massie at cityofmedford.org Wed Mar 2 15:22:29 2011 From: Keith.Massie at cityofmedford.org (Keith J. Massie) Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 15:22:29 -0800 Subject: [gis_info] 2011 GIS In Action Conference Message-ID: March 29 & 30, 2011 Early Registration is NOW OPEN! Click here to register. Only FOUR WEEKS from today! Register NOW! Click here to register. Register now for the upcoming GIS in Action conference March 29 & 30, 2011. Please mark your calendars for the NINETEENTH Annual GIS In Action Conference , hosted by the Columbia River Region of the American Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS ) and the Oregon-Southwest Washington Chapter of the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA ). Each year ASPRS and URISA collaborate to hold this informational conference on current issues in the Geospatial Information Community. Join us for what will surely be another successful opportunity to meet with colleagues in the geospatial industries and organizations, to learn about emerging topics and recent advances in GIS applications, and to discuss our problems and solutions together. Don't miss this amazing opportunity to meet and network with GIS professionals from the region. Find out who is doing what, and how. Preliminary Conference Program available Visit the GIS In Action Website for more information. To download the preliminary program, click here . Pre-registration is still available - don't miss out. Pre-register until March 21st Click here to register. Venue: Portland State University will graciously host this year's conference for the second consecutive year! The raving positive feedback from the 2010 conference has led us to use the PSU facility once again. Holding the conference at Portland State creates exciting opportunities to include PSU students from other departments, members of the open source community and engineering, surveying and natural resources professionals who are all an important part of the GIS community. Call for posters! Submit your entries for the poster session at the conference. Open categories for posters are: * Technically advanced applications * Collaborative GIS * GIS for 'real-world' problem solving * Innovative application of GIS Information for poster submissions, please contact vshandas at pdx.edu Technical Tracks: There will be at least three tracks each day consisting of panel discussions debating hot-topics, traditional sessions with two-to-three presentations per session, and technical workshops providing in-depth discussion of issues and training in applications most relevant to the geospatial community. Guest speakers will present on both days. On Tuesday morning, JIM GERINGER (Former Governor of Wyoming) will speak. Wednesday , Scott Nelson (Governor Kitzhaber's Chief Aide on Jobs and Economy) will offer the closing keynote. Conference Highlights: * The Exhibit Hall will open on Tuesday at 8:00AM and remain open until Wednesday at 2:00PM. The hall will feature as many as 20 vendors in GIS related technology and services. This is an opportunity to see and discuss the latest advances in the industry. * The Vendor Social will be held on Tuesday evening from 5:00PM to 7:00PM in the Exhibit Hall. Join your peers in a more relaxed atmosphere with food and beverages. Entertainment to be yet announced. * The Poster Session will be held during the Vender Social. Ballots for the People's Choice are included in your registration packet. Please take it to the Exhibit Hall and vote. Following the Conference: * The Un-conference Thursday and Friday, March 31 & April 1 Exhibitors and Vendors: RESERVE YOUR BOOTH NOW. Information and invitations for exhibitors and vendors will be sent out in a separate list. If you have questions regarding exhibitions or vendor information please contact: marcusglass at comcast.net Exhibitors and Vendors: Parking to be available in the vicinity - see here for public parking map. Any other questions about the conference please check back at our website, http://www.orurisa.org/GIS_In_Action, or contact Keith Massie at: Keith.Massie at cityofmedford.org Unsubscribe -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Raul.Duato at EWEB.ORG Fri Mar 4 10:49:26 2011 From: Raul.Duato at EWEB.ORG (DUATO Raul) Date: Fri, 4 Mar 2011 10:49:26 -0800 Subject: [gis_info] GIS Analyst Position Message-ID: Job Opportunity The Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) is currently seeking an experienced?GIS Analyst who has an advanced understanding of Facilities Management GIS while having the ability to solve complex analytical problems using spatial analysis and problem solving techniques. The successful candidate will become a working member of an established GIS Team and be responsible for supporting the requirements gathering, data modeling, data integration, and analytical needs of EWEB's engineering and operational business units. EWEB is looking for a candidate who can work in a high-energy environment where creativity, innovation, involvement, teamwork and diversity are supported and encouraged. This position supports the delivery, testing, configuration and customization of GIS solutions for the management of Electric, Water and Telecommunication networks, environmental protection and hydro generation activities. They will work collaboratively on GIS projects in the role of Project Manager or technical expert and perform complex analysis of graphic and non-graphic data by creating custom maps and reports. The successful candidate will research, recommend and deploy GIS solutions in support of utility planning and operations and may develop and deliver user training for ESRI GIS, customized, and third-party applications as required. Experience: Minimum of five years GIS experience in a support capacity including a minimum of three years using ESRI ArcGIS software and two years of cartographic experience required. Experience working in a utility environment and linear networks preferred. ? Education and/or training: Bachelors degree in Geography, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field with specific GIS coursework and/or training.?An equivalent combination of experience and education may be qualifying. Interested parties should submit an application via EWEB's website. http://www.eweb.org http://agency.governmentjobs.com/eweb/default.cfm Closing Date/Time: Fri. 03/18/11 5:00 PM Pacific Time Job Type: Full-time From aclark at com-geo.org Mon Mar 7 17:40:18 2011 From: aclark at com-geo.org (Andrew Clark) Date: 7 Mar 2011 20:40:18 -0500 Subject: [gis_info] Registration Open, Short Paper Reopened, Abstract Deadline Extended Message-ID: <20110308014026.438E019983F3@swiki.osl.state.or.us> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From cy.smith at state.or.us Fri Mar 11 11:30:40 2011 From: cy.smith at state.or.us (SMITH Cy * EISPD GEO) Date: Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:30:40 -0800 Subject: [gis_info] URGENT: Tsunami Info and other helpful sites... In-Reply-To: <4BD752C728FD8C43A7940818DD4A1E9B06DF0ABB@exchnode02.ad.state.or.us> References: <4BD752C728FD8C43A7940818DD4A1E9B06DF0ABB@exchnode02.ad.state.or.us> Message-ID: <4BD752C728FD8C43A7940818DD4A1E9B06DF0ABD@exchnode02.ad.state.or.us> Just received the links below from our Esri rep in Olympia, thought I should pass along. In the advent of an emergency, Oregon can request current satellite imagery via the International Charter agreement. There have been several people trained, but the primary person is Sheri Schneider with USGS in Portland. Sheri is an OGIC member. We just sent her an email alerting her that we might request imagery if there is any significant damage as a result of the tsunami that struck the Oregon coast. So far, we haven't heard of significant damage, but please let us know if you hear of anything. Cy Cy Smith, Statewide GIS Coordinator DAS/EISPD Geospatial Enterprise Office President, Urban/Regional Info Sys Assoc. (URISA) Secretary, Coalition of Geospatial Organizations (COGO) Past President, Natl. States Geographic Info. Council (NSGIC) 503-378-6066 http://gis.oregon.gov From: Matthieu Denuelle [mailto:mdenuelle at esri.com] Sent: Friday, March 11, 2011 8:10 AM To: Cy SMITH; McSPADEN Sean L * EISPD ADMIN Subject: FW: URGENT: Tsunami Info and other helpful sites... Cy, Sean, Please feel free to share with anyone and everyone and let us know if there's anything else we can do to assist. Pacific Disaster Center's main website: http://cp.pdc.org/x/6wu/rr.html Helpful live radio and information links: http://osmemo.wizu.jp/page/index/2 http://osmemo.wizu.jp/page/index/3 The PDC has a Tsunami Travel Times as a layer in one of their services (http://ags.pdc.org/rest/services/GHIN/PDC_Active_Hazards/MapServer). PDC also has the Shakemaps in a service (http://ags.pdc.org/rest/services/GHIN/PDC_Models/MapServer ): The USGS also has tide / bouy station locations with hyperlinks (http://rmgsc.cr.usgs.gov/ArcGIS/rest/services/nhss_glbdata/MapServer ): Matthieu Denuelle ESRI 606 Columbia St NW Olympia, WA 98501 Cell: (360) 204 6207 http://www.esri.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From milton.e.hill at state.or.us Tue Mar 15 08:55:20 2011 From: milton.e.hill at state.or.us (HILL Milton E * EISPD GEO) Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:55:20 -0700 Subject: [gis_info] Employment opportunity Message-ID: <4BD752C728FD8C43A7940818DD4A1E9B06D6F65A@exchnode02.ad.state.or.us> Committee Services, a program in Legislative Administration, is looking for a GIS technician to assist with redistricting. This position works directly with members of the legislature and requires that work be accomplished in a non-partisan manner. The position is limited in duration. If you are interested please submit your resume to Wayne Coffey (wayne.coffey at state.or.us) Milt -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From percyd at pdx.edu Tue Mar 22 17:43:09 2011 From: percyd at pdx.edu (percy) Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:43:09 -0700 Subject: [gis_info] Open Source GIS Unconference next week In-Reply-To: <4C92535A.6020106@pdx.edu> References: <4C92535A.6020106@pdx.edu> Message-ID: <4D89421D.7000805@pdx.edu> Hello fellow GIS'ers! Next week is our second annual Open Source GIS Unconference sponsored by PDX-OSGEO (the local chapter of OSGEO and an OR-URISA special interest group), and PSU Geology: http://pdxgeounconference11.eventbrite.com/ The event immediately follows the annual GIS in Action conference: http://www.orurisa.org/GIS_In_Action Please register at the eventbite link so we know how much coffee to order :-) And please bring ideas to present to this participatory event! Though we encourage you to attend just to find out what's happening in this rapidly evolving domain. Admission is free. See you there, please say "hi"! Cheers, Percy -- David Percy Geospatial Data Manager Geology Department& Institute for Metropolitan Studies Portland State University http://gisgeek.pdx.edu 503-725-3373 From cy.smith at state.or.us Fri Mar 25 09:48:19 2011 From: cy.smith at state.or.us (SMITH Cy * EISPD GEO) Date: Fri, 25 Mar 2011 09:48:19 -0700 Subject: [gis_info] Fw: [nsgic_state_caucus_list] FW: Feedback - NASA missions - limited time to respond Message-ID: <4BD752C728FD8C43A7940818DD4A1E9B06DF0BC2@exchnode02.ad.state.or.us> Please the message below and respond accordingly if you use any of these NASA satellite missions. Deadline is April 6. Thanks! Cy From: Diane Schafer [mailto:Diane at ksgroup.org] Sent: Monday, March 21, 2011 08:26 AM To: NSGIC State Caucus List Subject: [nsgic_state_caucus_list] FW: Feedback - NASA missions - limited time to respond Dear Colleagues; We have an opportunity to provide feedback to NASA on what satellite missions are important to us. This review takes place every two years and helps determine which missions to maintain and which to terminate. This is the venue for the states to provide their feedback/input. There is a limited timeframe to respond, but we would like to know what you (or others in your state) utilize and deem important. Dr. Lewis Lapine has been selected by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to participate in the NASA Earth Science Senior Review 2011/National Interests Panel for Mission Extension of Earth Science Operating Missions. Dr. Lapine will review 12 NASA missions; CALIPSO, GRACE, QuikSCAT, TRMM, Aqua, CloudSat, Jason-1, SORCE, Aura, EO-1, Jason-2/OSTM, and Terra. NASA has requested Dr. Lapine to coordinate input from NSGIC on the above missions. A questionnaire is attached for this purpose. Please distribute the questionnaire to interested parties in your respective states. Use a separate questionnaire for each mission. It is critical that Parts E-G be completed for the questionnaire to be counted. Dr. Lapine will combine all the results into a spreadsheet for NASA. It is not necessary for you to collect the forms or send them to me. Please have your reviewers send the completed forms as attachments directly to Dr. Lapine at lew.lapine at scgs.sc.gov. In order to compile all the results Dr. Lapine requests your input be sent to him no later than Wednesday, April 6, 2011. Thank you, td Dr. Timothy M. De Troye, GISP State GIS Coordinator President Elect, National States Geographic Information Council 1000 Assembly Street, Suite 134 Columbia, SC 29201 (803) 734-3894 ph (803) 734-7001 fax detroyet at gis.sc.gov http://www.gis.sc.gov http://www.linkedin.com/in/detroye --- You are currently subscribed to nsgic_state_caucus_list as: cy.smith at state.or.us. To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-5862218-1025002.063ac24f372dece969b469c624b4a0d6 at astro.lyris.net -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 2011SR - Survey Form to Gather InputLAL.DOC Type: application/msword Size: 30208 bytes Desc: 2011SR - Survey Form to Gather InputLAL.DOC URL: From aclark at com-geo.org Fri Mar 25 21:46:35 2011 From: aclark at com-geo.org (Andrew Clark) Date: 26 Mar 2011 00:46:35 -0400 Subject: [gis_info] Accepted Papers, Tech Talks, Microsoft Windows Phone 7 Workshop Message-ID: <20110326044636.5EB6819988D2@swiki.osl.state.or.us> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From cy.smith at state.or.us Sun Mar 27 11:04:40 2011 From: cy.smith at state.or.us (SMITH Cy * EISPD GEO) Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2011 11:04:40 -0700 Subject: [gis_info] FW: Mapping from coast to coast, two centimeters at a time Message-ID: <4BD752C728FD8C43A7940818DD4A1E9B06DF0BEC@exchnode02.ad.state.or.us> This is an interesting and informative article. Cy Cy Smith, Statewide GIS Coordinator From: Jack D DOYLE [mailto:jack.d.doyle at state.or.us] Sent: Saturday, March 26, 2011 9:43 AM To: COX Anna; Barbara A PROGULSKE; RIDDELL Catherine.A; ILES Cathy.F; BUSHORE Chris.J; Cy SMITH; NGO Duyen.L; Edward P ARABAS; BLONDO James.M; WOODWARD Jennifer.A; GRANT-WORLEY Joyce.A; BANCROFT June.E; HAIDER Laer; MCVAY Pam; LEIKER Richard.D; NHOUNG Srun; LADD-WILSON Stephen.G; MODESITT Steve.K; FOGG Theresa.A Subject: FYI: Mapping from coast to coast, two centimeters at a time Mapping from coast to coast, two centimeters at a time A national event kicking off Surveyors' Week will add precise new GPS data points to the National Geodetic Survey's online database, eventually making maps more accurate than ever. http://www.1105newsletters.com/t.do?id=7435236:140049 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: