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FEATURE ARTICLE
Vertical Mapper vs Spatial Analyst & 3D Analyst
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In last issue I offered a comparison of ArcView and Mapinfo.
I thought a good follow-up to this would be to discuss the 
features of the associated 3D analysis and raster based analytical
tools - 3D Analyst & Spatial Analyst by ESRI, and Vertical Mapper
by Northwood geosciences.

Spatial Analyst (SA) is used for spatial modelling and analysis, 
enabling you to query, map, and analyze cell-based raster data
and to perform vector-raster analysis. SA allows users to 
incorporate the results of the 3D Analyst extension into the
ArcView environment for further analysis and manipulation.

Some of the functions of SA include:
- convert themes to grids
- raster buffers
- generate surfaces from points
- create contour, slope, aspect, and hillshade maps
- neighbourhood operations
- grid classification
- mathematical calculations on multiple themes

An example of an application you could cdonduct using SA would be
to create a colour thematic elevation map with hillshading applied.
Topographic (vector) features could then be overlaid and a proposed
pipeline displayed. You could then easily generate a graph that
depicts the vertical profile of the proposed pipeline based on
elevations of the grid.

3D Analyst (3DA), an ArcView extension by ESRI,  is a tool for
creating, manipulating, and displaying 3 dimensional surfaces.
The product supports TIN networks and interactive perspective
viewing. With 3DA you can do the following:

•  create 3d contours
•  create surfaces from attribute data
•  integrate CAD data
•  statistical analysis
•  create 3d surface models from GPS point data
•  model real world features such as buildings
•  combine 2D vectors with 3D surfaces
•  interactive perspective views
•  view shed analysis
•  surface area, volume, slope, aspect, hillshading
•  rotate, tilt, and perform fly-through simulations
•  spot height interpolation and vertical profiling
•  calculate surface area and volumes

3DA supports grids, TIN and 3D shape files. You can import data 
directly from USGS DEM, and NIMA DTED formats and TIN models can be 
created from ArcView themes. To give your data an even more real
life look you can incorporate and drape air photos and satellite
images onto your surfaces.

Vertical Mapper, from Northwood Geosciences - contour 
modeling and display software which works seamlessly with Mapinfo.
VM is used to create raster grids from point and vector data using
a variety of mathematic techniques. You can also produce TIN models
and create grids from a variety of DEM formats including:
ASCII point, CRC500, DTED (NIMA), GSC, Geosoft, MONA (Europe),
Ordnance survey, USGS DEM, SDTS (USGS standard format).

With VM users can combine and mathematically overlay raster grids
to explore the relationships between them. Countours can be 
produced  from points or grids. A variety of colour ramping 
techniques are available for thematic colouring of grids. For
final product output, users can add Mapinfo vector elements and
text can be added to the surface. Chose a line of sight, viewing
distance and elevation in order to alter perspective views.

Mapinfo Corporation boasts the "Top Ten  reasons to use VM" as:

•  interpolation from points
•  location profiler
•  trade area (Huff) modeler
•  viewshed analysis
•  colour and display grids
•  use grid to update MI .TAB data
•  statistical data aggregation
•  coutouring
•  Thiesen polygons
•  access data with translators

Requirements of Vertical Mapper are MI 4.x, Win 95 or NT, 
27 meg space, SVGA display. Vertical Mapper is now at release 2.1

Here's what users of the products liked/disliked:

Vertical Mapper

• Its fairly well established - tested & proven
• Would like to export to USGS DEM
• Large user base and excellent support on Mapinfo-L
• Like the price!
• Rapid processing of large datasets
• Can't do kriging
• Programmable
• Supports many data formats for importing
• Ability to merge DEM files
• Easily imports USGS DEM and SDTS raster formats
• Ease of use & well documented

ESRI - Spatial Analyst & 3D Analyst

• Many people require both SA and 3DA and feell $$$ is too high
• Get lost when rotating perspective of 3D scene
• Problems printing out of Spatial Analyst
• Poor documentation
• SA - Rapid execution of calculations
• SA - Map Calculator is a joy to work with!
• Can't reproject grids
• Difficulties importing data when in Arc seconds ie. USGS DEM
• Excellent training available
• Many extensions freely available
• Uses ArcInfo GRID model
• Ability to create VRML scenes fast and easily
• Wish for a "simple measure tool"
• No directional reference when "spinning" in 3D

Both
Importing data can be challenging
Lots of free add ons and excellent support on lists

Well, there it is. Not alot of surprises revealed here, but
hopefully some usefull content for those of you thinking about
adding 3D mapping and analytical tools to your GIS. Please keep
in mind that these are not the only 2 products available that can
accomplish 3D mapping and raster-vector analysis. Each month I
get emails from people asking what other products weren't included
in the comparison - well, mostly its because I don't have enough
time, and secondly, these are the only two that I've used recently!
Something I would like to add, recently I downloaded and used 
ImageWarp, a free Avenue extension. This puppy is great! It 
requires SpatialAnalyst and is a breeze to use for georeferencing
airphotos in ArcView. The documentation is excellent, installs 
very easily and the author will get back to you in response to 
any questions or comments. Thanks again to Kenneth McVay, 
Environmental Geologist, for making this wonderful script freely
available. You can access it at the ESRI ArcView scripts site
(link given below).

Here's some related web references you may wish to check out:
ESRI
http://www.esri.com/software/arcview/extensions/spatext.html
http://www.esri.com/software/arcview/extensions/3dext.html
http://www.coastnet.com/~letham/gisfacts101.html
http://home.earthlink.net/~rcreed/RIFT.htm
http://andes.esri.com/arcscripts/scripts.cfm
Vertical Mapper
http://www.coastnet.com/~letham/gisfacts083.html
http://www.northwoodgeo.com/vert1.htm
http://www.tetrad.com/VMapper/vm.html
http://www.datasets.com/pages/vert_map.htm
http://ctiweb.cf.ac.uk/cticbe/resguide/vertmap.html
http://www.dataview-solutions.co.uk/newsvmreview.htm
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SPATIAL NEWS
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Global Geomatics enhances its OGDI Imagery Adapter to
support LizardTech's MrSIDÖ.

LAVAL, CANADA - January 29, 1999 Global Geomatics Inc., a leader
in the development of software solutions for geographic data 
access,announces a strategic partnership with LizardTech, Inc. 
developer of MrSIDÖ, the most powerful imaging environment on
the market. 

Global Geomatics' Open Geospatial Datastore Interface (OGDI) 
eliminates the difficulties encountered in integrating digital
geographic data into corporate information systems. Global 
Geomatics OGDI Server software gives Intranet/Internet access
to most digital geographic vector and raster data formats, 
including various GIS datasets, CAD drawings, scanned images
and maps, satellite imagery, and terrain elevation data.
With this new partnership Global Geomatics will further expand
its OGDI Server software with support of MrSIDÖ images. 

MrSIDÖ which stands for Multiresolution Seamless Image Database
is a total imaging solution for customers who use, store, and
transport mission-critical raster imagery. MrSIDÖ provides 
uncompromised image quality, instantaneous viewing and 
manipulation locally and over the Internet, and unsurpassed
compression ratios. MrSIDÖ compresses massive images of any 
size with compression ratios generally 20:1 for grayscale and
50:1 for full-color. One of its key patented features is
selective decompression, which enables the user to render
only the exact portion of the image requested. This allows for
viewing and exploring images of any size in seconds, one of the
major benefits to users of enormous satellite images. 

About Global Geomatics Inc.:
Founded in 1989, Global Geomatics Inc. develops Web technologies
to permit the valuable islands of digitized geographic data that
are held in individual, separate geographic information systems
to be exploited widely, in particular by global, executive 
information systems meeting the needs of business and government
for geographic information.
Visit http://www.globalgeo.com for more information. 

About LizardTech, Inc.:
LizardTech is a private company focused on publishing innovative
software that provides users of all levels instant access to
digital images and multimedia content.
Visit http://www.lizardtech.com for more information

The following HTML page contains more information.
http://globalgeo.com/press/default.asp?code=press7

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MAPLOGIX TOPOLOGICAL MAP EDITING UTILITY

Le Groupe KOREM inc. is now releasing a new application 
working with MapInfo. This tool, called MapLogix, is a 
topological map editing utility that comes to reinforce the
MapInfo position as a complete and user-friendly SIG tool. 
MapLogix is made for those that have concern of producing, 
using or making available quality geometrical data.

MapLogix is developed in collaboration with the CRAD (Centre
de recherche en aménagement et développement) of Laval 
University in Canada. It is programmed in MapBasic language,
and produces a menu directly inside MapInfo Professional for
Windows 95/NT. MapLogix brings a certain exactness in 
« topology », an aspect not very present in MapInfo.

Indeed, we know MapInfo gaps, which are:
* a lack of support to digitalization;
* the absence of topology checking process;
* the absence of correction mechanism of non-topological vectors

MapLogix brings solutions to these weakness by increasing 
MapInfo capacities in cartographic objects handling.
The main force of MapLogix is to be able to realize, in an
automatic way, cleaning and junction of a polylines network.
It also makes it possible to automate polygons construction 
and to carry out various specific operations like dividing a
polyline or a polygon, or reversing the digitalization 
direction of a polyline.

Its other forces:
* doesn't require any exportation/importation;
* allows you to control each stage of the process;
* carries out a rigorously effective work;
* works in the MapInfo environment;
* French or English Interface;
* complete Documentation;
* affordable price;

For more information on MapLogix functionalities, consult the
Web site at http://www.korem.com/maplogix
You will be able to download MapLogix evaluation version, 
accompanied by a summary documentation.

Stephanie Lacroix, Marketing Director
sl@korem.com

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ESRI TO RESELL FME SPATIAL DATA TRANSLATOR

ESRI has just become a reseller of Safe Software's FME® 
product line.

Jack Dangermond, president of ESRI said, "FME is a key strategic
product for many of ESRI's customers and we are excited to be
able to offer it as a premier spatial data translation solution".

FME® is spatial data translation software that enhances 
interoperability between many GIS and CAD formats.   FME doubles
as a data loader/data server for spatial databases like ESRI
Spatial Database Engine (SDE). FME's allows users to perform 
many functions with their data including coordinate
conversion, cleaning, integration, Q&A and thinning. 
A free eval can be downloaded from http://www.safe.com

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ABOUT METADATA

Metadata Primer -- A "How To" Guide on Metadata Implementation
http://rat.lic.wisc.edu/metadata/metaprim.htm

Not many days go by where I don't see a posting to a GIS
newsgroup or mailing list that concerns implementing Metadata.
Metadata is "data about data." Used in the context of digital 
spatial data, metadata is the background information which
describes the content, quality, condition, and other 
appropriate characteristics of the data. Paper maps contain
metadata, primarily as part of the map legend. In this form,
metadata is readily apparent and easily transferred between
map producers and map users. When map data are in a digital
form, metadata is equally as important, but its development
and maintenance often require a more conscious effort on the
part of data producers and the chain of subsequent users who
may modify the data to suit their particular needs. 

I've included a few pointers that will help you to get started
with your own Metadata implementation strategies.

NSGIC Metadata homepage
http://rat.lic.wisc.edu/metadata/metahome.htm

BLM Metadata tutorial http://www.blm.gov/gis/metadata.html
BLM Version of Document.aml. The BLM Geospatial Support Staff 
has modified the ESRI Document.aml in order to produce an output
that is compliant with the FGDC Metadata Standard

National Geospatial Data Framework http://www.ngdf.org.uk/
The NGDF Discovery Metadata Guidelines represent the first stage
in the development of metadata services for the discovery
of data resources that have a geographic component. You can order
the full document via email from their web site.

Pennsylvania Spatial Data Access at http://www.pasda.psu.edu/
has implemented a nice metadat search utility on their web site,
an excellent example to follow. PASDA is a World Wide Web based
system that supports search, display, and retrieval of FGDC 
(Federal Geographic Data Committee) standard metadata, 
geographic information systems (GIS) data, and imagery related
to Pennsylvania's environment. 

For Mapinfo users there's also a couple
of freeware utilities (metadata.zip and Compass.zip) at the
MapInfo-L FTP site.

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SPATIAL BOOK REVIEW: INSIDE ARCVIEW GIS (1999)
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Written for the professional seeking quick proficiency with 
ArcView, this new edition provides tips on making the transition
from Release 2 to 3 and an overview of the Spatial Analyst and
Network Analyst extensions. The CD includes sample application
and exercise data sets, utilities, and third party product
information. 

Updated and written to Version 3.x, Inside ArcView GIS is ideal
for the professional who wishes to become quickly proficient with
ArcView, ESRI's desktop geographic information systems software.
Early in the book, ArcView's principal functionalities are 
presented through the development of a sample desktop mapping
project from start to finish. Subsequent chapters focus on 
working with projectsand views; manipulating tabular data; 
displaying, querying, and extending data; and creating charts,
graphs, reports, and maps.

The 1999 version of this book has been updated to reflect the
new features available in ArcView 3.1

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Other books featured include:
- Arcview GIS Exercise Book 
- Inside Mapinfo Professional
- Inside Arcview GIS 
- ArcView GIS/Avenue Developer's Guide 
- How to Lie with Maps 
- Arcview GIS/Avenue Programmer's 
- Minding Your Business With Mapinfo 
- The Millennium Bug 
- Time Bomb 2000 
- Inside Autodesk World 

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SPATIAL SPOTLIGHT: GIS DATA DEPOT
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http://www.gisdatadepot.com
GIS Data Depot

If you have surfed the web lately, you have certainly seen banner
ads urging you to click here for some unbelievable, unparalleled
offer. Many times the claims seem so ridiculous, such as "Free 
Gas for Your Car", that you click just to see what the catch is.

Geographic data is like the gas for digital mapping in CAD/GIS 
systems. Without data, these systems collect dust like so many 
cars in a junkyard. In the GIS world, the costs of data 
acquisition or development still account for the majority of 
implementation budgets. In many cases budgets are exceeded and
deadlines missed because the right data could not be readily
located at a reasonable price. Further many of these datasets
are in the public domain and should in fact be provided to the
GIS Community at no cost.

The GIS Data Depot www.gisdatadepot.com is a new web site that
was launched this past July and does exactly that. This site now
provides the GIS Community with a single location on the Internet
to access over a terabyte of CAD/GIS data for free. You find data
for every country in the world from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe. The
GIS Data Depot is an unbelievable web site with an astonishing
array of data for the United States - almost all of which is
available for free download or via custom created CDs for only
a nominal fee. You can quickly find free Digital Orthophotos, 
Digital Raster Graphics, DEMs, DLGs, and numerous county, state,
or national datasets in GIS formats without having to search the
web or the numerous clearinghouse that now exist. The backbone
of their web site is a dedicated T-1 line - so your downloads 
will be as fast as your bandwidth allows.

As mentioned, for those not interested in downloading or unable 
to do so, the GIS Data Depot provides a fully automated media
generation mechanism (patent pending) for creating custom GIS
Data CDs. Because the mechanism is fully automated, The GIS
Data Depot charges only nominal CD write fees to cover production
and material costs. Also, by removing the human element, 
Geographic Data CDs are written within minutes of submission, 
which allows the Depot to provide overnight and 2-day delivery 
service.

Being a commercial web site, there must be a catch, right? Indeed
there is - they need additional sponsors to help contribute to
the open exchange and free transfer of geospatial data over the
Internet. They request that you support the GIS Data Depot by 
linking to their web site, by making pages possible through banner
sponsorship, or by providing data to the GIS Data Depot which can
be shared to the GIS Community.

If you have data that you would like to share with others in the 
GIS Community, the GIS Data Depot is a great way to distribute
your data without having to deal with the expensive and burdensome
system administration issues associated with maintaining a web
server. 

Sound too good to be true? 
Click Here to Check it out! 
http://www.gisdatadepot.com/

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GIS IN CANADA, EH!
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http://www.nativemaps.org/

The Aboriginal Mapping Network has done an excellent job of
putting together a very useful resource to share the experiences
of first nations peoples with GIS. This site has a wealth of
information including the usual mapping links, and links to 
software data and utilities, however, they don't stop there!
The site offers white papers and feature stories that explain 
exactly what GIS users are doing and how they are doing it.
The "Mapping Showcase" page is an excellent example of this where
they delve into the experiences of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation. The 
combination of articulate text, photographs, traditional native 
images and other graphics make you want to print out the pages 
of this site and bind them in a nice folder.
http://www.nativemaps.org/Showcase/showcase.html 

Lastly, every web site has their links page and this site is no
exception. If you want to find out what virtually every First 
Nation on the West Coast is doing with GIS then here it is.
http://www.nativemaps.org/Contacts_Links/Links/linkmain.htm

This site is always a treat to visit. If your as captivated as I
was be sure to let them know. You can even become a member of the
Aboriginal Mapping Network, giving you special priveledges.

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SPATIAL DATA ON-LINE
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The GLOBAL GAZETTEER is the ultimate world gazetteer, 
essential for anyone requiring point data for mapping,
address correction, etc.

It contains over 3.5 million places (and 35K ports and airports, 
many with runway lengths), but has unique selection capabilities
to provide only the exact amount of data required for your 
project objectives or budget. Settlement data is enriched with
administrative area, population, postcode, height, area, 
telephone dialling code, administrative function within country
(e.g. is the place a provincial capital, or lower level seat).
There are over 1 million postcodes on file, as well as some 
250,000 places with precise populations.

They also have details over 80,000 administrative areas 
throughout the world, with similar information, including the
capitals of the areas.

For a full description look at their new BETA web site, which has
information on the uses to which their data has been put,names of
customers, detailed statistics on the data and sample files for 
download: http://www.apritchard.cix.co.uk
or their older site: http://www.knowledge.co.uk/geodata

The new web site is still under development with further 
information being added more regularly.
Contact: apritchard@cix.co.uk

They are actively looking for resellers for the data, and would
be very pleased to talk about terms and licensing agreements.

Other services include international address correction, 
geocoding, and the supply of international geocoded social and
economic statistics.

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GIS EDUCATION
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ARCVIEW GIS AT JORDAN HIGH SCHOOL
By Herschel Sarnoff - CLICK HERE FOR FULL ARTICLE

I received an email one day recently about a high school teacher
who had a very interesting success story. Mr. Herschel Sarnoff
was recently introduced to and smitten by the GIS bug. He has 
taken his interest in the field from a personal level and into
the class room where he teaches. Here's the story of how ArcView
was introduced to the students of Jordan High School, in the Los 
Angeles Unified School District.
hersche3@ix.netcom.com

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Spatialnews, along with other full text geography  journals, are
posted on "Professionalism of Geography" on "Electronic Resources
for Geography" at
http://www.acu.edu/~armstrongl/geography/geog.htm

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My name is Matt Dozier and I am a facilitator for an ambitious 
technology program that is currently centered in Arkansas. We are
part of a program called EAST (Enviornmental and Spatial 
Technology) that is offered to high school students from all
backgrounds. Like the school in Louisisana we are seeing 
tremendous results with advanced applications. One of the 
components of this project is GPS/GIS applications. We are 
currently using Geomedia 2.0, 2.1, and Geomedia Professional.
for a look at what the kids in Arkansas are doing check out 
http://www.cast.uark.edu/east/project.html. This was a simple 
mapping and land use analysis of the school grounds from the
various schools in the porgram. For a look at the other types
of things we are involved in check out our website at: 
http://www.pcssdweb.k12.ar.us/nest. It's good to hear that
other schools are experiencing the kinds of successes we
are seeing.

Matt Dozier
"Falcon's NEST" Facilitator
North Pulaski High School

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SPATIAL GLOSSARY:
http://atlas.gc.ca/schoolnet/teachkit/carto/htmle/cartglos.html
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Declination
In geometry, for a spherical coordinate system, the angle at
the centre of a sphere between the equatorial plane and a line to
a point on the sphere. (2) The arc between the Equator and a 
point on a great circle perpendicular to the Equator. (3) In 
astronomy, the angular distance of a star or planet above or 
below the celestial Equator. (4) Magnetic declination is the
angle between true (geographic) north and magnetic North (the
direction of the magnetic compass needle), from the point of 
observation. This angle varies for different locations and 
continually changes with time due to the wandering of the 
magnetic north pole. (5) Grid declination is the angle between
grid north on a grid reference system (e.g. U.T.M. Grid or 
Military Grid) and true (geographic) north. (In navigation,
the term variation is also used).

Just for fun, check out Getty's geographic name server at
http://www.ahip.getty.edu/tgn_browser/
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MFWORKS FROM THINKSPACE
The most easy-to-use GIS for terrain and spatial processing is
now called MFworks. Available for both Windows and MacOS
platforms, MFworks provides workstation analysis power right
on your desktop. 

MFworks represents a powerful set of tools for the analysis
and visualization of spatial data. This application is an
excellent complement to existing Geographic Information Systems
and data sets. It also provides unique analysis features as a
stand-alone product. The intuitive interface allows both new and
expert users to master the system quickly and to explore spatial
processing ideas creatively. 

MFworks is an excellent tool for educators, researchers, and
business people, who want to truly understand, and visualize,
the underlying relationships between various data sources.
info@thinkspace.com
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JOB POSTING:
The U.S. Geological Survey is recruiting for a position in 
Menlo Park,California.  The position is for a Geologist with
a concentration in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) 
(other related backgrounds may be favorably considered).  It
is being recruited at the Grades GS-09 ($35,269/year), GS-11
($42,673/year), and GS-12($51,144) depending on qualifications.
We are dedicated to expanding the diversity of employees and 
are trying to reach out to encourage women or minorities to 
apply for this position.  This job is also posted on the 
internet site at:
http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/wfjic/jobs/fw0447.htm

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JOB POSTING:
Hello, all you MapInfo experts.  The national office of AAA has
an employment opportunity in the marketing department as a Senior
Analyst. The analyst will assist our clubs and field offices in
locating sites and designing territories.  We will use our member
data and TargetPro together with MapInfo.  In addition, we have
extensive third party demographics as well as MicroVision
clustering tools.

The position is located near Orlando Florida.  If you would like
to receive a position description, please email me with 
"send position description" in the subject field, thanks. 
lbevan@national.aaa.com

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JOB POSTING:
A small GIS consulting company in Edmonton is looking for a
full-time GIS analyst to start February or March 1999.  The ideal
candidate will have at least two years on-the-job experience 
developing applications using AML, ArcView, or MapObjects with
Visual Basic.  A post-graduate diploma in GIS would be a definite
asset.  The company has contracts in place with provincial and 
municipal government agencies, and a large utility company in
Edmonton.  Medical and dental benefits included.  Flexible hours
and a casual work atmosphere. 
Salary negotiable. 
Resumes accepted by e-mail or fax. 
Reply to:
Bruce Dahms, P.Eng.
Applied GeoProcessing Inc.
10302 - 121 Street
Edmonton AB  T5N 1K8
tel: (780) 453-2292
fax: (780) 447-4762
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JOB WANTED:
I am IT specialist (especially in the field of GIS) with 17 
years of experience and solid background in analysis, design,
development and implementation of DBMS applications on 
mainframes and PC's, data modeling, object-oriented modeling
and design. Full system life cycle hands-on experience: coding,
testing, performance tuning, installation, documentation, 
end user training.

I know all types of software of ESRI Inc., CA, USA and ERDAS
Inc., GA, USA firms on PCs under all operating systems and on
workstations on all platforms. I am ESRI-Authorized GIS 
Instructor.
Best regards,
Vladimir Lobanov.
Moscow, 127521, Russia
Phone: (7-095) 218-6548
E-mail: vlobanov@mtu-net.ru, vlobanov@moscowmail.com

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JOB WANTED:
My name is Tanya Myakisheva. I am looking for GIS programmer/
analyst position in San Francisco Bay area.

6 year experience of successful accomplishing of GIS projects fo
r different fields (city-GIS, transportation, geology, geography,
architecture planning and construction etc.) Worked as a 
programmer-analyst, project manager, system designer in Arc/Info,
ERDAS, AutoCAD ATE and MicroStation projects.

Solid knowledge and sound background of UNIX, Windows and DOS
operation systems.
Arc/Info GIS advanced courses - 1995/96 Arc/INFO advanced courses
ESRI Moscow Education Center
AutoCAD developer - 1993 DIALOG-AutoDesk Authorized courses
BS in Physics - 1985-1989 Moscow State University.

Born in Moscow, Russia in 1967.
Married, two children (9 and 10).

Tel.: 804(346-3215),
Home address: 3935 Waterville Ct#1
Richmond, VA 23233 USA

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I have created a web site called GIS/Remote Sensing in Canada
which tracks and maintains links to Canadian companies that deal
with Geomatics.  You already have a link to my site (thank you)
on your site. My web site has existed for a year and half now
and it I am presently redesigning.  I am trying to start a free
service where Canadian GIS/RS Companies can post their job 
openings free of charge http://www.ualberta.ca/~schatz/
Rod Schatz

Regarding last issues Mapinfo/ArcView survey:
Very good and to the point comparison of those two giants of the
desktop.  I can't believe that no one hit on what, IMHO, is the
most egregious flaw with AV: it's query and data base analysis
functions.  I think that, compared to MI's SQL functionality, AV
is just kid's stuff...there is no SQL functionality with AV UNLESS
you link using ODBC.  Now where's that?
Tim Rood
Ravenna Planning Associates
Seattle, WA

I had in fact read your review already. Excellent stuff, consise
and to the point. We would like to sponsor Spatial News and also
become gold members. Thanks and keep up the great work!
Ann
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This is the section where I give away some of my favorite 
web marketing tools and other tips.

The Year 2000 Issue 

The PC has a real clock that runs continually which runs off its
own baterry. The PC also has a chip known as the BIOS, which 
starts and runs the computer, keyboard and monitor, and stores
information about your computer, including the date. In some PCs,
the BIOS may be unable to transfer from 1999 tp 2000.

Some things to look for:
If you run Windows 95 check to see how your date is set in the
"Regional Settings" icon in the Control Panel.Change the format
from DD/MM/YY to DD/MM/YYYY in the field at the bottom of the 
screen (some programs may not recognize this format though).There
is a patch from Microsoft to correct a couple of minor display 
problems. http://www.microsoft.com/year2000/

One failsafe precaution is to make a full system back-up before
Jan 1, 2000. A great resource is The Task Force Year 2000 Secretariat
http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/sos2000/

Here's a test to see if you can infact change your BIOS and see 
if it recognizes the year 2000:
- close all applications
- set the system date to 31/12/1999
- set the system time to 23:57:00
- turn the PC off
- wait for "midnight" to pass
- switch PC on
- check to see if the date is now 01/01/2000

Links:
http://www.communitech.org/whatsnew/year2000.htm

To be sure, check out what your PC manufacturer says:
http://www.acer.com.tw/service/y2k/
http://www.apple.com
http://www.mitsubishi-computers.com
http://www.jvcservice.com/y2000
y2k@sony.ca
http://www.compaq.com/year2000
http://www.dell.com/year2000
http://www.gateway.com/corp/y2k/y2k/default.html
http://www.hp.com/year2000/
http://www.ibm.com/year2000
http://www.iomega.com/company/y2k.html
http://www.micron.com/yr2000/
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/topics/year2k/default.htm
http://www.mitsubishi-computers.com/year_2000/y2_index.htm
http://www.nec-global.com/prod/year2000
http://www.pbcanada.com/y2k/y2k_en.html
http://www.samsungelectronics.com
http://www.sun.com/y2000

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GISjobs.com
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Safe Software Inc. 
http://www.safe.com
info@safe.com

Le Groupe KOREM inc. 
http://www.korem.com/ 
sl@korem.com

Global Geomatics
http://www.globalgeo.com
fb@globalgeo.com

SCAN Conversion Services Inc. 
http://www.scan-conversions.com
stewie@attcanada.net

GIS DataDepot 
http://www.gisdatadepot.com
therman@gisdatadepot.com

The Global Gazetteer 
http://www.apritchard.cix.co.uk/
apritchard@cix.compulink.co.uk 

ThinkSpace 
http://www.thinkspace.com
info@thinkspace.com

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