Wednesday, September 29, 2004
Using Satellite Images to Map Insurance Claims
The Florida Farm Bureau is using GIS and Satellite images to map the damage caused by recent hurricanes. This information is then used to assess claims and assign claim agents. Read more at Using Satellite Images to Map Insurance Claims
# posted by MapWatch @ Wednesday, September 29, 2004
Monday, September 27, 2004
GPS Guides Blind Walkers
An article at Scotsman.com explains how GPS units connected to a laptop computer in a shoulder bag can help blind walkers find their way via voice commands. The systems are programmed to give detailed travel instructions and provide information about businesses and landmarks passed enroute. Read more about GPS Guides Blind Walkers
# posted by MapWatch @ Monday, September 27, 2004
Saturday, September 25, 2004
Hurricane Jeanne Track Map
Track maps for Hurricane Jeanne have been posted at the National Weather Service Tropical Storm Prediction Center. Both three and five day track maps are available.  Read more at Hurricane Jeanne Track Map
# posted by MapWatch @ Saturday, September 25, 2004
Friday, September 24, 2004
Underground Mine Map Access for Indiana
The Indiana Geological Survey has developed a website where visitors can view underground coal mine maps.  View Indiana's Underground Mine Maps
# posted by MapWatch @ Friday, September 24, 2004
Thursday, September 23, 2004
GIS training for Emergency Planners
FEMA has added DeLorme's XMap Editor to their training curriculum for firefighters and emergency planners. The program includes: 1) Importing data in a variety of formats, 2) Collecting field data using GPS, 3) creating a GIS database, 4) displaying, analyzing, and querying data.  Read more at GIS Training for Emergency Planners
# posted by MapWatch @ Thursday, September 23, 2004
Wednesday, September 22, 2004
Online Flood Maps at fema.gov
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has flood insurance rate maps for selected areas of the United States online for free viewiing.  View the maps at Online Flood Maps
# posted by MapWatch @ Wednesday, September 22, 2004
Tuesday, September 21, 2004
Aftermarket Navigation System
Didn't get a navigation system with your last car? Its not too late! The Magellan RoadMate is a great choice. You can have it permanently mounted or keep it portable to move between your vehicles.  check it out at Magellan RoadMate - Aftermarket Navigation System
# posted by MapWatch @ Tuesday, September 21, 2004
Monday, September 20, 2004
Maps for Subaru Primal Quest
MyTopo.com of Red Lodge, MT, producer of durable custom topo maps is providing lightweight, waterproof maps for all 75 teams competing in the 2004 Subaru Primal Quest adventure race. MyTopo.com has supplied maps for many of the top adventure races in the nation, including the New Balance Beast of the East, United States Adventure Racing Association (USARA) Adventure Race National Championship, New York Adventure Racing Association (NYARA) Longest Day Adventure Race, Planet Adventure 30 Hour Challenge, Rattlesnake Racing Sidewinder Challenge, and Kentucky Adventure Race Weekend and others. Follow the race at Subaru Primal Quest and order your maps at MyTopo.com
# posted by MapWatch @ Monday, September 20, 2004
Saturday, September 18, 2004
Current Tropical Storm Track Maps
Dr. Thomas Metcalf at the University of Hawaii has a website where you can access current tropical storm tracks on worldwide or regional basemaps. See the storm track maps Current Tropical Storm Tracks
# posted by MapWatch @ Saturday, September 18, 2004
Friday, September 17, 2004
Students study Hurricane Ivan Track Map
Students at Dixie Heights High School are studying Hurricane Ivan Track Maps and many other types of weather information. Students enjoy using real data from events in the news as part of their learning. Read more at Hurrican Ivan Track Map at Cincinnati.com
# posted by MapWatch @ Friday, September 17, 2004
Thursday, September 16, 2004
GPS sales in Africa, Middle East, Europe surge
Canalys.com reports that GPS sales to Africa, Middle East and Europe surged during the first 1/2 of 2004. Sales during that period were greater than for all 12 months of 2003 combined. Read more at GPS sales in Africa, Middle East and Europe
# posted by MapWatch @ Thursday, September 16, 2004
Tuesday, September 14, 2004
GPS Tracking - Parole, Probation, Sex Offenders
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, 4.7 million are on probation or parole, and over 600,000 are sex offenders that require monitoring. This article at GPS World is the best summary that I have seen of how GPS can be use to keep track of these people. Read more at GPS Tracking
# posted by MapWatch @ Tuesday, September 14, 2004
Monday, September 13, 2004
Hurricane Ivan Satellite Images
Earth Observatory is posting satellite images of Hurricane Ivan. This image shows the storm south of Cuba on September 10th.  More images at Hurricane Ivan Satellite Images page at Earth Observatory.
# posted by MapWatch @ Monday, September 13, 2004
Sunday, September 12, 2004
Hurricane Ivan Track Map
The National Weather Service has posted track maps for Hurricane Ivan. Both three day and five day forecast tracks are available.  Read more at Hurricane Ivan Map page at NWS
# posted by MapWatch @ Sunday, September 12, 2004
Friday, September 10, 2004
Mapping Deer - Car Accidents
Dr. Philip Tappe and his students at the University of Arkansas are using GIS to map and understand the distribution of deer - car accidents. They map the accident locations and compare them with other geographic variables. They have developed a model that estimates the probability of a deer - car accident at any given highway location. Read more about Deer - Car Accidents at siftingshearld.com
# posted by MapWatch @ Friday, September 10, 2004
Thursday, September 09, 2004
Grand Canyon Satellite Image
USGS has posted a gallery of interesting satellite images. Locations from all parts of the Earth are included - here is a satellite image of the Grand Canyon from their collection.  See more at Grand Canyon Satellite Image.
# posted by MapWatch @ Thursday, September 09, 2004
Wednesday, September 08, 2004
Volcanic Eruption at Mt. Egon - Indonesia
Thousands of people have been evacuated as Mount Egon in Indonesia spews ash up to 2500 meters from the crater. This MODIS satellite image shows the large cloud of ash and smoke that has been erupted (image acquired on September 4.  Read more at Earth Observatory's Mount Egon page.
# posted by MapWatch @ Wednesday, September 08, 2004
Tuesday, September 07, 2004
Free Internet Trip Planning or Purchase a GPS?
The online edition of the Washington Post has a very thoughtful article on the merits of using one of the free internet mapping websites such as MapQuest or purchasing a GPS unit with software to use on your laptop. (Access to this article is free but you will need to register to read it.) Every person has different map reading skills and different attitudes about time and money - so you will need to make up your own mind. I love maps and GPS but I also like to hold on to my money. However, I recently decided to treat myself to a DeLorme Earthmate. After just one trip I immediately realized that I should have been using GPS in the car a long time ago. If is still possible to make a wrong turn - but you realize immediately and the GPS with maps on your laptop can get you back on the right track quickly. I love maps and I like money but my TIME and peace of mind when driving to an important destination make the GPS an investment. My only advice is to learn how to use it and get it set-up before you hit the road.  Read more at The Washington PostObtain a DeLorme Earthmate at Digital Map Store
# posted by MapWatch @ Tuesday, September 07, 2004
Monday, September 06, 2004
Pop vs. Soda Map
You have probably heard many people refer to soft drinks as "pop" or "soda" or "coke". If you wonder WHERE those terms are used check out the map created by Matthew Campbell and Greg Plumb. Their map CLERLY shows where these terms are most frequently used. Read more at Pop vs. Soda Map
# posted by MapWatch @ Monday, September 06, 2004
Sunday, September 05, 2004
Maps for Color Blind Cyclists
More and more people are biking to work in Beaverton, Oregon and the Convention and Visitors Bureau of Washington County has prepared a new bike map to guide them. The map has incorporated a color palette that enables all lines and shading to be seen by color-blind map readers. Certainly more maps should consider this as a full seven percent of the male population is color blind. Only about 0.5% of women are color blind. Read more at Maps for Color Blind Cyclists by OregonLive.com
# posted by MapWatch @ Sunday, September 05, 2004
Saturday, September 04, 2004
NAHC Tests Custom Topo Maps
The North American Hunting Club has given "Field Test Approved" status to MyTopo.com. NAHC field testers had the opportunity to order and field test custom printed maps and aerial photos from MyTopo.com and over 95% of the testers were pleased with the service.  Check out MyTopo.com
# posted by MapWatch @ Saturday, September 04, 2004
Friday, September 03, 2004
Pareechu River, Tibet Landslide
A large landslide in Tibet early this summer blocked the flow of the Pareechu River, forming a natural dam that will soon be overtopped. The overtopping and/or failure of this dam will likely flood communities downstream in northern India.   Read more at Pareechu River, Tibet Landslide
# posted by MapWatch @ Friday, September 03, 2004
Thursday, September 02, 2004
Hurricane Frances Satellite Image
Earth Observatory is posting satellite images of Hurricane Frances. This satellite image shows Hurricane Frances approaching the Caribbean and remnants of Tropical Storm Gaston over the Atlantic Ocean south of Long Island.  More info and images at Hurricane Frances Satellite Image
# posted by MapWatch @ Thursday, September 02, 2004
Wednesday, September 01, 2004
Hurricane Frances Map
The Tropical Prediction Center of the National Weather Service is publishing forecast track maps for Hurricane Frances. Landfall is expected at approximately 2:00 PM Saturday on the eastern coast of Florida  More information and updates at TPC's Hurricane Frances Map
# posted by MapWatch @ Wednesday, September 01, 2004
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