#GISChat… GIS and Geospatial Events in 2020 17 Dec 201917 Dec 2019 I got asked a couple of weeks ago which events I'd be attending next year (2020) and it set off my rage...every year I look to booking some great events…
GeoNews… Mandatory Drone Registration for the UK Looms Closer 6 Nov 20195 Nov 2019 From 30th November, it will be mandatory for all drone ownerss or model aircraft owners of drones/planes weighing more than 250g (8.8oz) up to 20kg (44lbs) to register their details…
GIS News… Using Live Shipping Data in GIS 26 Feb 201826 Feb 2018 Originally posted in xyHt 21st Feb 2018: http://www.xyht.com/spatial-itgis/using-shipping-data-gis/ We've all been dazzled by these awesome maps which animate ships or aircraft as they move in near real time, but how do…
Cartography… Back to the future – an interview with Kevin Sheehan who makes hand drawn maps 26 Jan 201825 Jan 2018 There isn't much you can't do with digital media nowadays, from effective maps using shadows and drop effects through to using graphic design packages to make the map "pop"....except for…
GIS Tips… Virtualisation, the greatest tool you don’t [currently] use 20 Dec 201719 Dec 2017 Originally posted on xyHt: http://www.xyht.com/spatial-itgis/virtualisation-the-greatest-tool-you-dont-currently-use/ This post is dedicated to a good friend, Chris Johnson who, when we worked together a few years back, introduced me to this cool new word....VIRTUALISATION.…
GIS Tips… Making Heightmaps 21 Oct 201723 Oct 2017 Published in xyHt October 17 2017: http://www.xyht.com/spatial-itgis/making-heightmaps/ So there is no hiding it, I've been building a lot of 3d data recently, partly to sell, partly to fuel my adventures into…
3D GIS… Intergeo 2017 9 Oct 201723 Oct 2017 As you may already know, a week or so ago I went to the Intergeo event with the amazing guys over at xyHt magazine, after all, I am their European…
GeoNews… Ocean Business 2017 20 Apr 201720 Apr 2017 Originally posted on xyHt 17/4/2017 Last week, April 4th - 6th, one of the largest gatherings for the offshore industry took place, Ocean Business, in Southampton, UK. The bi-annual event…
GIS Tips… Can I use that geospatial data or map? 14 Aug 201414 Aug 2014 Originally posted on xyHt.com 13th August 2o14: http://www.xyht.com/spatial-itgis/can-use-geospatial-data-map/ It's no big secret, anyone can make maps, ESRI even had some children showcasing their abilities at the user conference this year,…
ESRI… The thing that is damaging the GIS industry the most….. 7 Aug 2014 A while back (names will be changed to protect the not so innocent) I was at a conference and bumped into an ESRI employee & introduced myself as Dragons8mycat, they…
Geoserver… Web Mapping for Dummies – My personal experience 15 Jul 2014 I'm back! Yes, I know, I said that a month ago but baby number 4 arrived as well as building a new intranet map system for the company I work…