Meeting Announcement: Monday, June 11

Presentation: LiDAR Seminar
Location: BLM, 4700 BLM Road (off Elmore and 68th)
Date: June 11, 2012, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

This replaces our regular AAUG/URISA monthly lunch meeting for June.

This seminar will cover managing and using LiDAR point cloud data with ArcGIS 10.1.  By attending these sessions GIS users will be able to learn how to manage LiDAR data, use ArcGIS for 2D/3D  visualization and analysis, as well as share their LiDAR data through webservices. 

Attendees will learn a complete LiDAR data management strategy, including: how to catalog their data; when to use LAS Datasets, terrain Datasets, and Mosaic Datasets; what analytical options are available for LiDAR; how to fuse LiDAR data with other spatial and operational layers; and techniques for making LiDAR data more accessible. 

By utilizing the ArcGIS platform, organizations will be better able to support informed decision making by providing simple and timely access to your LiDAR and Imagery.

Meeting Announcement: Wednesday, May 16

Presentation: ArcGIS for What???
Location: US Fish & Wildlife Service, 1011 E Tudor Road - BRING ID
Date: May 16, 2012, 12:00 - 1:00 PM

This month, Terri Morganson from Esri will give an overview of the Esri ArcGIS System.  She will include new naming (yes, there will be new names for some of the core products you've used for years!), new products to roll out within the next month, and show how everything fits together in one system. Whether you work in a large enterprise organization or small business, this overview will allow you to make your plans for using Esri technology to its maximum potential.

Job Posting: GIS Technician

Organization: ASRC Energy Services
Location: Anchorage, AK
Closing Date: n/a
Online Job Announcement

The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician, under direction from the GIS Department Manager and/or GIS Specialist, will provide GIS and support services to company staff as directed.  GIS services include creation and maintenance of data, maps, and graphs using GIS software and related programs.  

Apply online http://www.asrcenergy.com/. For technical assistance with the application process please call 907-339-6900.

Meeting Announcement: Wednesday, April 18

Presentation: URISA Connect - LiDAR webinar series
Location: US Fish & Wildlife Service, 1011 E Tudor Road - BRING ID
Date: April 18, 2012, 12:00 - 1:00 PM

This month, Luke Boggess will be speaking on the URISA Connect - LiDAR webinar series. Learn - Share - Connect with your peers! URISA Connect is all about enabling YOU to connect with professional peers all across the world. 

• Connect to learn about GIS best practices from trusted experts.
• Connect to see the latest technical and management advancements.
• Connect to ask questions, share ideas, and collaborate on today's big issues.

Are you trying to find ways to increase your industry knowledge and learn new skills in between professional conferences?  URISA Connect is an effective way to develop your professional skills and even work towards GISCI Certification Education Hours. URISA Webinars count towards the EDU-2 section of the application.

LiDAR Series:

1. April 25, 2012: LiDAR 101
2. May 23, 2012: Project Planning
3. June 27, 2012: Data Quality Control

Training Announcement: Esri ArcGIS Desktop III and Advanced GIS in Alaska

Organization: Blue Skies Solutions, LLC
Location: Juneau, AK
Dates: September 26-28, 2012

Online Training Announcement

Blue Skies Solutions, LLC will be hosting a 3-day GIS training event in Juneau on September 26-28, 2012. The course offered is the Esri “ArcGIS Desktop III: Workflows & Analysis” course (for version 10.0). It is 2 days in length. We are also offering the 1-day “Advanced GIS In Alaska” course immediately following the Desktop III course. NOTE: Depending on the release date of v10.1, this course name may change to correspond with new course names provided by Esri. The content, however, will be the same.

For more information, please see visit the web link above or contact Michael Knapp at mknapp@blueskiessolutions.net.

Training Announcement: Web Classes

Organization: Kessler GIS
Location: Online
Dates:

• May 2-4, 2012 - What is GIS and ArcGIS Desktop v10
• June 4-7, 2012 - Using ArcMap and Creating Simple Effective Maps v10
• June 4-7, 2012 - Using Model Builder v10

Online Training Announcement

These classes are provided through a web meeting service and are usually multi-session classes requiring work by the student outside of official class times. You will need your own computer and software to complete these courses. There are other requirements necessary to successfully attend these classes -- see registration information online.

For more information, please see visit the web link above or contact Bruce Kessler at (509) 235-5500.

Training Announcement: Powering Your GeoDatabase and ModelBuilder for Management/Analysis v10

Organization: Kessler GIS
Location: Anchorage, AK
Dates: May 15-16, 2012

Online Training Announcement

This course came about through combining two earlier developed courses: Skills for the GeoDatabase and GeoProcessing and the ModelBuilder. The techniques were combined and ModelBuilder is now used to help implement a GeoDatabase.

For more information, please see visit the web link above or contact Bruce Kessler at (509) 235-5500.