Many of you know my disdain for the Web Mercator projection. Even the NGA in 2014 released a cease and desist regarding web mapping products for navigation and targeting due to inaccuracies.
Check out this post by Glen Bambrick as he demonstrates the problem with Web Mercator when it comes to data analysis of areas and visual presentation issues.
The National Geospatial Advisory Committee released a report in December 2015 titled “The Changing Geospatial Landscape: A Second Look.”
The report states:
In this document, the committee contributes its perceptions of incipient technologies that we expect will guide, define or determine the development of this industry in the near and medium term. Of even greater importance, the report highlights those aspects of innovation that bear directly on public policy and on individual privacy and security. The NGAC has also prepared this report to help inform the development of the next iteration of the strategic plan for the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) and the development of transition recommendations for the next Presidential administration.
You can view the report here.
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Spring semester starts first week in February at Rio Hondo College. Course offerings can be located here: http://riohondo.isteaching.com/spring-semester-2016.html
Given a majority of our students are working, our courses are conveniently scheduled in late afternoon & evenings. We also work closely with our civil and engineering course schedule (CAD required component of the GIS Certificate). Rio Hondo College is located near the intersection of the 605 & 60 freeways. We also have a class at the LA County DPW office in Alhambra.
We have a step by step process for applying for admission and registering for classes: http://riohondo.isteaching.com/join-us/ . New students can perform the steps entirely online. Most classes are 4 units and last checked @46/unit. Sign up today!
Warren Roberts GISP MLA
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