Category Archives: Education

Ancient Maya Civilization Revealed with Airborne Lidar

Posted on August 12, 2019 by lidar

The Maya civilization flourished more than 1,000 years ago, but modern technology is only now revealing the secrets of this ancient Mexican and South American culture—and it’s happening at an unprecedented pace. A recent spate of discoveries is transforming the … Continue reading →

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UN GGIM – Global Geospatial Information Management

Posted on August 6, 2019 by lidar

I can’t say that I have been aware of UN GGIM since its founding in 2011, but it has been a number of years  in which I have wondered how I might get involved with this important geospatial organization. I … Continue reading →

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Geomatics Career Promoted by US Careers Online Video

Posted on July 31, 2019 by lidar

US Careers Online has partnered with WithersRavenel to highlight Geomatics and Surveying as a possible career path. From an article in xyHt. North Carolina based US Careers Online—a leader in helping students find a career in new and interesting fields … Continue reading →

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Geomatics Professional versus Licensed Land Surveyor

Posted on July 25, 2019 by lidar

The term “surveyor” has tremendous historical significance dating back to the Egyptian “rope stretchers,” but I think the time has come for the idea of the geomatics professional to emerge. The digital transformation began in the 1950’s for the surveying … Continue reading →

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TRB AFB80 Summer Meeting 2019 – Some Highlights

Posted on July 24, 2019 by lidar

This past weekend’s heat wave in New Hampshire prepped me for the weather in Daytona, Fl at the TRB AFB80 summer meeting, but it was still HOT. Although I was not able to attend the morning presentations on Tuesday, the … Continue reading →

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Can’t Imagine What Jonah Lehrer Was Thinking

Posted on July 22, 2019 by lidar

I can’t imagine what Jonah Lehrer was thinking when he decided to ruin his career as a journalist and author, by making up quotes for his best seller Imagine. First of all apologies to all the readers of the original … Continue reading →

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Imagine – Important Book on Creative Problem Solving

Posted on July 20, 2019 by lidar

I am in the process of re-reading one of the most inspiring and therefore important (especially for the YGPs) books that I have ever read. The book is Imagine by Jonah Lehrer. The main theme is creativity and how it … Continue reading →

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3D Positional Uncertainty and Accuracy Webinar Recap

Posted on July 12, 2019 by lidar

The webinar on 3D positional uncertainty and accuracy seemed to be well received. There was an excellent level of registrations. Attendance was good and the request for additional information were amazing. For those who were unable to register click here … Continue reading →

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Specifications and Classification Standards – There is a Difference

Posted on July 11, 2019 by lidar

I was nervous yesterday about my webinar presentation on 3D survey accuracy and positional uncertainty specifications and standards. It’s a complicated subject and I knew there would be a number of smarter and more experienced people than me in the … Continue reading →

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Airborne Lidar Industry Understands Value of Standards

Posted on June 28, 2019 by lidar

As I mentioned in a recent post, the airborne lidar industry has had the good fortune and wisdom to continue to follow the time proven mapping standards established for aerial photogrammetry projects. Lidar is basically treated as just another imaging … Continue reading →

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