How did we get to the National Horizontal Adjustment of 2011?
June 28, 2012
The National Adjustment of 2011 (NAD 83 (2011)) was just released. Learn how the effects of technology have influenced the various horizontal adjustments.
Tagged As: Wisconsin Geospatial News
Wisconsin geospatial news published by the Wisconsin State Cartographer’s office, Madison, WI.
WIGICC seeks nominations
June 18, 2012
The Wisconsin Geographic Information Coordination Council is looking for representatives in seven different sectors.
Project to develop Wisconsin orthophotography business plan moving forward
June 15, 2012
New SCO-led project seeks to gather input from the Wisconsin geospatial community on past orthoimagery projects, and develop a business plan that makes incremental improvements to the current situation.
UWSP offers new training opportunities
The GIS Center at UW-Stevens Point recently unveiled two new training courses, with more on the way.
Virtual parcel data integration project update
June 14, 2012
An update on the SCO/UW-Eau Claire “virtual parcel data integration” project that uses county Web map services to create a statewide view of parcels.
WLIA Foundation announces scholarship opportunities for students
May 24, 2012
The Wisconsin Land Information Association Foundation is now accepting applications for their 2012 Damon Anderson Memorial Scholarship Awards.
Huxhold to be awarded 2012 UCGIS Education Award
May 22, 2012
William E. Huxhold, professor of urban planning at UW-Milwaukee, will be awarded the 2012 Education Award from the University Consortium for Geographic Information Science at its upcoming annual symposium to be held in Washington DC.
Landsat 5 update
May 18, 2012
Landsat 5 continues to suffer from technical problems limiting image acquisition capabilities.
SCO and UW-Eau Claire launch “virtual data integration” research project
May 4, 2012
The State Cartographer’s Office and UW-Eau Claire have launched a research project to examine the feasibility of producing an online multi-county parcel map viewer.
WLIA outlines new initiatives
May 1, 2012
“Just Do It” is the new mantra of the Wisconsin Land Information Association. A statewide parcel pilot project, a statewide data integration plan, and a new look at geospatial legislation top the list of goals for 2012.