URISA Connect: Archived Webinars
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Addressing Part I: Return on GIS Investment is Key for Local and State Government
Presenter: Martha McCart Wells, GISP
Packed with examples and practical knowledge, this session will show the importance of having access to good addresses and the risks involved when addresses are incorrect or out-of-date. Is your organization prepared to make this type of investment? What can happen if you don’t?
Free for URISA International Members and Nonmembers
Addressing Part II: Tools for Developing Good Addresses
Presenter: Martha McCart Wells, GISP
In this follow-up webinar to our first event, Addresses: Return on GIS Investment, Key to Local Government, our presenter will discuss the various ways to collect, maintain and share good address data across the enterprise.
(Portions of this webinar were not recorded due Adobe Connect Audio Bridge Issues)
URISA International Members: $20
Nonmembers: $30
URISA's Capability Maturity Model
Presenter: Greg Babinski, GISP
How do municipalities know where their GIS development is in relationship to potential capability for similar agencies? Some agencies consider their GIS to be ‘mature’ because their implementation project has been completed and they are doing ongoing GIS operations and maintenance. But how do these agencies know if they are lacking basic GIS capability?
Capability maturity models have been used to assess the ability of agencies to develop software successfully. This presentation outlines URISA’s proposed Municipal GIS Capability Maturity Model, discusses results and feedback from applying the model to city and county GIS operations in the Pacific Northwest and nationwide, and suggests future development and application.
This presentation will be of value to managers to self-assess their GIS operation, determine areas for efficiency or effectiveness improvements, assess system risk factors, analyze capability gaps, and prioritize developments required for a mature GIS.
Free for URISA International Members
Nonmembers: $25.00
Redistricting in Ohio Enhanced by Public Participation GIS
Presenter: Mark Salling
This educational webinar will present an overview and basic information about state legislative and congressional redistricting, with an emphasis on how GIS data and software are used. It will not be a software training session.
The session will cover concepts that reflect the purpose of the redistricting process, including the principle of one person - one vote, the Voting Rights Act, and the several objectives of ensuing fair representation such as compactness, competition, communities of interest, and representational fairness.
URISA International Members: $20
Nonmembers: $35
GIS as Time Machine
Presenter: Peirce Eichelberger
GIS provides new capabilities to show changes over time. The ability to "animate" the changes in geographic locations over short or long time durations can help the viewer better understand the situation or event. The animation can also be used to capture the attention of viewers of all ages much better then static map portrayals. Examples from the Battle of Brandywine from the American Revolution will be used to illustrate these techniques.
Free for URISA International Members
Nonmembers: $20.00
Flood Hazards: GIS Applied in the Collection and Dissemination of Spatial Data
Presenter: Alexandra (Diana) Maties
In 2010, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) launched the Risk Mapping, Assessment and Planning (Risk MAP) program with a vision to: “to deliver quality data that increases public awareness and leads to mitigation actions that reduce risk to life and property”. Risk Map is a nationwide program requiring the collection, organization and dissemination of spatial data from the federal government to state and local governments, planning agencies and private sector contractors. To meet these requirements and further the “one government” approach, FEMA has supported the use of GIS.
Free for URISA International Members
Nonmembers: $20.00
I've Seen the Future and it's in my Browser
Presenters: Dave Bouwman and Brian Noyle
From desktop, to tablets, to mobile devices, HTML is no longer just the language of websites, it is rapidly taking over as the premier way that software is built. Couple the rise of HTML 5 with the native application market for an increasing number of handheld “post PC era” devices and it becomes clear that the ability to deliver content and application functionality to multiple device form factors will be a technology discriminator for organizations moving forward for the foreseeable future. The GIS/mapping industry is not immune from these larger industry trends and responsive web design will play a critical role in the future of geospatial applications.
URISA International Members: $25
Nonmembers: $35
URISA Leadership Academy Virtual Information Session
In today's work environment, it doesn't pay to sit still. Keeping your skills sharp and current can make the difference between moving ahead and becoming stale or even obsolete. Learn from the best minds in the profession and take your skills to the next level by attending the URISA Leadership Academy June 11-15 in Savannah, Georgia. The entire five day program, the only leadership training program of its type, is tailored to industry leaders and practitioners faced with unique challenges of GIS leadership and management and who want to make an impact leveraging the power of GIS.
If you’re interested in learning more about the ULA, URISA is offering a one hour informational session, presented by ULA Committee Chair and Instructor, Hilary Perkins, GISP. She’ll provide an overview of the topics discussed during the week and you’ll have the opportunity to hear about this exciting learning experience from recent ULA graduates.
LiDAR Webinar Series
The purpose of this webinar series is to review concepts involving light detection and ranging (LiDAR), its real-world applications, current visualization, data processing and quality control approaches. The target audience of this webinar is at the beginner to intermediate level, including GIS managers, geospatial analysts, survey professionals, scientists and students.
LiDAR is an emerging optical remote sensing technology that uses pulses of light to determine an object’s range and other pertinent information. Most commonly, LiDAR is used to generate terrain products including surface models and elevation contours. LiDAR data is also being used to generate accurate 3D visualizations, which can be used for a variety of planning, engineering and construction activities.
LiDAR 101 (Part One)
Topics include:
Basic LiDAR Concepts
Common Applications of LiDAR
Project Data Deliverables
LiDAR Data Demonstration
URISA International Members: $25
Nonmembers: $35
Project Planning (Part 2)
Topics include:
Project Objective
Project Specifications (Scope of Work)
LiDAR Data Processing
Keys to a Successful Project
URISA International Members: $25/ Nonmembers: $35
LiDAR Data Quality Control (Part 3)
Topics include:
Quality Control Concepts
Visual QC Approaches
Quantitative QC Approaches
USGS v13 LiDAR Specification
URISA International Members: $25/ Nonmembers: $35
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