The 2020 ESRI UC is next week online! Download the attendee guide to know how to access the virtual conference, know the plenary schedule, and access sessions and other events.
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US Flood Risk Map
A new online flood risk map has been released by the nonprofit organization First Street Foundation. The online tool can tell you the current flood risk for your home and possible future risks.
The flood model used by Flood Factor is based on models of flood risk from rainfall, overflowing rivers high tides, and coastal storm surge. It takes into account such as factors as flooding history, elevation and proximity to water. To predict future risk of flooding other factors are also taken into account, such as different climate models and predicted sea level rise and predicted future precipitation patterns in the local area. Check it out!
ArcGIS Pro at 2020 ESRI UC
The 2020 ESRI User Conference is next week. If you are into ArcGIS Pro, there are many events and sessions for you to attend. Click below to see a listing of live streamed events and on-demand sessions.
NOAA Height Modernization Program
Last year I wrote about how our datums are changing. NOAA is working on recalibrating the nation’s elevation data as part of its update to the National Spatial Reference System, expected in 2022/23. The height modernization program corrects local elevation data which has not been updated since 1988. GPS and gravity mapping are being used to update elevation. Continue reading
Join URISA
GIS professionals are invited to take URISA on a test drive for the ‘better’ half of 2020.
Because membership dues are pro-rated according to the date of purchase, you can join now through June 30 at half-price and take advantage of member benefits for the rest of the year.
Consider individual or organization membership:
- Individual Membership:
- Professional: $97.50
- Young Professional: $62.50
- Student: $10
- Organization Membership:
- Government Agency: $175 (includes two individual members)
- Educational Institution: $200 (includes two faculty and ten student members)
- Corporate Partner: $250-$5,000 (varies by level)
Take advantage of free and discounted education and training; professional development opportunities; and a welcoming community.
Check it out today: https://www.urisa.org/membership
ArcGIS Field Maps
ESRI has a new maps app called Field Maps. It will combine map viewing and markup, data collection and inspection, battery optimized location tracking, work planning and task management, and navigation … all for your mobile workforce needs! Check it out.
Thanks goes to Tom Lutgen at Burbank Water and Power on finding this one!
Webinar: ArcGIS Urban 5 New Features
Check out the 5 new features in ArcGIS Urban 2.0 in a webinar on July 1st. For more info and to sign up, click here.
FOSS4G UK Online June 17
The Open Source Geospatial Foundation’s UK Chapter OSGeo:UK are running a free one day online FOSS4G event on June 17, 2020. This is open to everyone globally. Details at https://uk.osgeo.org/foss4gukonline2020/
You can find a draft program here: https://uk.osgeo.org/foss4gukonline2020/programme.html
2020 ESRI UC Agenda
ESRI has released the agenda for the 2020 ESRI User Conference. The conference is online only this year for just 3 days, July 13 to 15. Click below to check out the agenda.
Security Issue in ArcGIS Enterprise
ESRI has discovered a critical vulnerability in the Portal for ArcGIS component of ArcGIS Enterprise resulting in a Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF) issue when special steps are taken by someone with network access to the ArcGIS Enterprise portal. This can result in access to and control over other infrastructure resources by unauthenticated persons.
For more information and to download a patch, visit the Tech Support page here.
