tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57102468298458348252024-03-16T01:50:20.695-04:00Geospatial Technology at Asheville - Buncombe Technical Community CollegeUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger130125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710246829845834825.post-53311697519451723272018-10-31T10:46:00.000-04:002018-10-31T10:46:13.597-04:00Testing this map.
<style>.embed-container {position: relative; padding-bottom: 80%; height: 0; max-width: 100%;} .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container iframe{position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;} small{position: absolute; z-index: 40; bottom: 0; margin-bottom: -15px;}</style><div class="embed-container"><iframe width="500" height="400" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" title="Matthew Imagery Map" src="//abtech.maps.arcgis.com/apps/Embed/index.html?webmap=0f3e2c1e8d10403994f49ff9f86f3120&extent=-77.646,35.2158,-77.4352,35.3066&zoom=true&previewImage=false&scale=true&disable_scroll=true&theme=light"></iframe></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710246829845834825.post-79651300644436401962017-03-16T12:51:00.002-04:002017-03-16T12:51:13.775-04:00Long time ...Here is my first post in 4 years.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710246829845834825.post-20704111576629123112014-04-10T19:19:00.001-04:002014-04-10T19:19:31.027-04:00<iframe frameborder="0" height="500px" src="http://a.tiles.mapbox.com/v3/kennedypete.hol4fak9/attribution,zoompan,zoomwheel,geocoder,share.html" width="100%"></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710246829845834825.post-32808322323820014412014-04-10T17:46:00.002-04:002014-04-10T17:46:42.892-04:00Mapbox test<iframe width='100%' height='500px' frameBorder='0' src='http://a.tiles.mapbox.com/v3/kennedypete.hokmkfj0/attribution,zoompan,zoomwheel,geocoder,share.html'></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710246829845834825.post-87293958944217307582013-07-30T18:50:00.001-04:002013-07-30T18:50:30.915-04:00Test GeoCode Embed<p><iframe src="http://batchgeo.com/map/b858834430342747fecd5b41c0d9dd68" frameborder="0" width="100%" height="550" style="border:1px solid #aaa;border-radius:10px;"></iframe></p><p><small>View <a href="http://batchgeo.com/map/b858834430342747fecd5b41c0d9dd68">Trees Greenville Plantings</a> in a full screen map</small></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710246829845834825.post-88177916722203238022013-04-11T10:33:00.003-04:002013-04-11T10:34:17.992-04:00<iframe width="425" height="350" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ll=35.353216,-82.666712&spn=0.039762,0.055189&t=p&z=14&msa=0&msid=218415465873007797213.0004da168d8d0411e0dcd"></iframe><br /><small>View <a href="https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ll=35.353216,-82.666712&spn=0.039762,0.055189&t=p&z=14&msa=0&msid=218415465873007797213.0004da168d8d0411e0dcd&source=embed" style="color:#0000FF;text-align:left">South Mills River Recreation</a> in a larger map</small>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710246829845834825.post-29769582202795062492012-08-22T19:17:00.001-04:002012-08-22T20:07:11.020-04:00<iframe width="300" height="260" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="http://www.arcgis.com/home/webmap/templates/OnePane/basicviewer/embed.html?webmap=23e1f523e80b4cc780d15e706b6e015b&gcsextent=-82.8616,34.546,-81.7122,35.0405&displayslider=true&displayscalebar=true&displaylegend=true&displaydetails=true&displaybasemaps=true"></iframe><br /><small><a href="http://www.arcgis.com/home/webmap/viewer.html?webmap=23e1f523e80b4cc780d15e706b6e015b&extent=-82.8616,34.546,-81.7122,35.0405" style="color:#0000FF;text-align:left" target="_blank">View Larger Map</a></small>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710246829845834825.post-47942656431149129322012-02-05T16:25:00.003-05:002012-02-05T16:27:46.197-05:00test<iframe width="425" height="350" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?t=p&msa=0&msid=218415465873007797213.0004b83e17f53211ddb82&source=embed&ie=UTF8&ll=35.373375,-82.676926&spn=0.195961,0.291824&z=11&output=embed"></iframe><br /><small>View <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?t=p&msa=0&msid=218415465873007797213.0004b83e17f53211ddb82&source=embed&ie=UTF8&ll=35.373375,-82.676926&spn=0.195961,0.291824&z=11" style="color:#0000FF;text-align:left">Pisgah 111k MTB Race</a> in a larger map</small>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710246829845834825.post-74902666935406509832011-09-23T10:28:00.001-04:002013-04-11T10:35:49.380-04:00Kitsuma RideThis is may map
<iframe width="425" height="350" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0&ie=UTF8&ll=35.628534,-82.245385&spn=0.019441,0.053268&t=p&vpsrc=6&msid=218415465873007797213.0004ab4a38761495324b2&output=embed"></iframe><br /><small>View <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0&ie=UTF8&ll=35.628534,-82.245385&spn=0.019441,0.053268&t=p&vpsrc=6&msid=218415465873007797213.0004ab4a38761495324b2&source=embed" style="color:#0000FF;text-align:left">Kisuma8.24.11</a> in a larger map</small>
this was my map
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710246829845834825.post-62175796026516047422011-07-14T08:27:00.001-04:002011-07-14T08:27:36.183-04:00My Walking Map<iframe width="425" height="350" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=218415465873007797213.0004a790a09823d2588e5&ie=UTF8&ll=35.595606,-82.552762&spn=0.002102,0.007675&output=embed"></iframe><br /><small>View <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=218415465873007797213.0004a790a09823d2588e5&ie=UTF8&ll=35.595606,-82.552762&spn=0.002102,0.007675&source=embed" style="color:#0000FF;text-align:left">Asheville Walking Tour</a> in a larger map</small>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710246829845834825.post-3277704842433834362011-06-13T09:30:00.003-04:002011-06-13T09:32:44.513-04:00GIS Certification versus Certificate ProgramsThere is a lot of confusion about getting a GIS Certificate from a college like A-B Tech and being certified in GIS through an organization like the GIS Certification Institute (GISCI). The article below from the GIS Lounge does a good job of describing the differences.<div><br /></div><div><a href="http://gislounge.com/gis-certification-versus-certificate-programs/">http://gislounge.com/gis-certification-versus-certificate-programs/</a></div><div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710246829845834825.post-82322182366081182952010-10-11T19:03:00.002-04:002011-01-04T08:59:28.084-05:00Favorite Asheville PlacesThis map shows favorite places in Asheville. By me, my students and the collaborative mapping tools in Google MyMaps.<br /><br /><iframe width="425" height="350" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=101570707596457663515.0004925ab4885cb1c6ed2&ll=35.650775,-82.564766&spn=0.160265,0.125441&output=embed"></iframe><br /><small>View <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=101570707596457663515.0004925ab4885cb1c6ed2&ll=35.650775,-82.564766&spn=0.160265,0.125441&source=embed" style="color:#0000FF;text-align:left">GIS 222 Asheville's Best ...</a> in a larger map</small>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710246829845834825.post-82179339321384599352010-07-28T21:01:00.000-04:002010-07-28T21:02:19.144-04:00Embedded ArcGIS Online Map<iframe width="500" height="400" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="http://www.arcgis.com/home/webmap/embedViewer.html?webmap=72f0677042c0487b8e15d48006a8fa9d"></iframe><br /><small><a href="http://www.arcgis.com/home/webmap/viewer.html?webmap=72f0677042c0487b8e15d48006a8fa9d" style="color:#0000FF;text-align:left" target="_blank">View Larger Map</a></small>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710246829845834825.post-87715828760032553672010-03-08T10:31:00.006-05:002011-04-19T09:06:50.023-04:00GIS Certificates offered at A-B Tech<div>We offer 2 GIS certificates in the Business Computer Technologies Department. Shoot me an email or give a call to learn more about them. pkennedy at abtech.edu.</div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Geospatial Technology Certificate: Spatial Databases</b></div><div>The Geospatial Technology Certificate: Spatial Databases provides a curriculum based on a solid foundation in GIS concepts. Students enrolled in this Geospatial Technology Certificate will learn the different forms of spatial data and their essential properties; ways spatial data can be used to investigate complex problems; principles, and methods for collecting spatial data; designing, creating and manipulating GIS databases and operating GPS technology. </div><div>This certificate is designed for students who have experience with computers and want to improve geospatial database skills. If a student does not have the prior proficiency other coursework might be required to meet course pre-requisites.</div><div>Successful applicants for the certificate must have earned a high school diploma or GED and completed all courses listed below with at least a grade of C.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal; ">DBA 110 Database Concepts </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">(CIS 110 is a prerequisite for DBA 110)</span></span></div><div>GIS 111 Introduction to GIS </div><div>GIS 215 GIS Data Models </div><div>GIS 232 Spatial Databases </div><div> </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Geospatial Technology Certificate: Geospatial Analysis and Visualization</b></div><div>The Geospatial Technology Certificate: Geospatial Analysis and Visualization provides a curriculum based on a solid foundation in GIS concepts. Students enrolled in Geospatial Technology Certificate will learn different methods of delivery of geographic information; principles of map design and effective cartographic communication; and delivery of geographic information through the World Wide Web.</div><div>This certificate is designed for students who have experience with computers and want to improve geospatial database skills. If a student does not have the prior proficiency other coursework might be required to meet course pre-requisites.</div><div>Successful applicants for the certificate must have earned a high school diploma or GED and completed all courses listed below with at least a grade of C.</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><br /></span></div><div>CIS 115 Intro to Programming and Logic </div><div>WEB 115 Web Markup and Scripting </div><div>GIS 111 Introduction to GIS </div><div>GIS 121 Georeferencing and Mapping</div><div>GIS 222 Internet Mapping </div><div> </div><div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710246829845834825.post-39080744704403172132010-01-07T14:10:00.000-05:002010-01-07T14:11:24.920-05:0022 Maps Changing the Way We See the Worldhttp://www.treehugger.com/files/2010/01/22-most-amazing-maps-changing-how-we-see-the-world.phpUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710246829845834825.post-23532540942424950692009-12-17T14:18:00.002-05:002009-12-17T14:18:48.584-05:00GIS 121 - Student Projects<embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://picasaweb.google.com/s/c/bin/slideshow.swf" width="400" height="267" flashvars="host=picasaweb.google.com&hl=en_US&feat=flashalbum&RGB=0x000000&feed=http%3A%2F%2Fpicasaweb.google.com%2Fdata%2Ffeed%2Fapi%2Fuser%2Fkennedy.pete%2Falbumid%2F5416260932789444369%3Falt%3Drss%26kind%3Dphoto%26hl%3Den_US" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710246829845834825.post-63317243001119614022009-12-08T13:31:00.003-05:002009-12-08T13:37:05.860-05:00Google Maps and Bing Maps head-to-headIn the past when I have talked with students about mapping API's by the big guys like Google and Microsoft I have always told the Google Maps has some functionality I like and Bing does as well. Last week, Bing introduced it's version of Google's StreetView (one of the things I liked about Google that Bing did not have) closing the gap on the differences. This week Google started offering oblique imagery similar to Microsoft's Bing Maps 'Bird's Eye View'. The two products are feeding off each other and really making a place for themselves in the geospatial world. <div><br /></div><div>These two products are going head-to-head and the competition means good things for us!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710246829845834825.post-83935533094957623112009-12-03T12:59:00.001-05:002009-12-03T12:59:32.185-05:00Spring 2010 course regristration<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap; ">Registration is on for Spring 2010. Please email me if you'd like to be signed up. GIS 215 - GIS Data Models - Tuesday Nights 6-9:50pm GIS 121 - Georeferencing and Mapping - M/W 8am - 9:50am. Thanks and spread the word. pkennedy@abtech.edu</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710246829845834825.post-43348652982338902122009-12-03T10:16:00.001-05:002009-12-03T10:18:01.896-05:00Bing Maps beta - streetview and tons of new apps ...local apps like traffic and twitter - pretty cool. Works only with Silverlight ...<br /><br /><a href="http://mapperz.blogspot.com/2009/12/bing-maps-explore-streetside.html">http://mapperz.blogspot.com/2009/12/bing-maps-explore-streetside.html</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710246829845834825.post-58290769302321269022009-11-25T11:55:00.002-05:002009-12-03T10:42:38.661-05:00December MRGAC meeting followed by trainingThe next MRGAC meeting will be held on Friday, December 18th at A-B Tech. The meeting will run from 9:00am - 10:15am (earlier and shorter than usual) and will be followed by a CURISA sponsored training event. <div><br /></div><div>The training information is below:</div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-family:';">Date</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family:';">:<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span><?xml:namespace prefix = st1 /><st1:date st="on" year="2009" day="18" month="12">Friday, December 18, 2009 (following an abbreviated MRGAC meeting)</st1:date><?xml:namespace prefix = o /><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-family:';">Time</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family:';">:<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span><st1:time st="on" minute="30" hour="10">10:30 to 4:30 pm</st1:time> Following MRGAC Meeting</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.5in"><b><span style="font-family:';">(<span style="color:#339966;">Lunch provided</span>)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-family:';">Location</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family:';">:<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>AB-Tech Computer Lab / Main Campus - Balsam 108</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-family:';">Instructor</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family:';">:<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span><st1:personname st="on">Kent Rothrock from Highland Mapping</st1:personname></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-family:';">Cost</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family:';">:<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>$95 for member $145 for non-members (registration fee will support the Carol Paxton BCT Student Scholarship Fund)</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">This course will be a one day mix of lecture, presentation, and hands-on exercises in the creation and basic management of SQL Server-based ArcSDE Geodatabases. An introduction to SQL Server databases will be provided, focusing on the SQL Server 2008 model. ArcSDE Technology will be introduced and basic concepts explored.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Additional lecture and exercises will cover the following topics:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:OpenSymbol;"></span><span style="font-family:TimesNewRomanPSMT;">How to create ArcSDE geodatabases.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:OpenSymbol;"></span><span style="font-family:TimesNewRomanPSMT;">The ArcSDE Repository “Under the Hood” - how SQL and SDE work together to manage geographic data sets.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:OpenSymbol;"></span><span style="font-family:TimesNewRomanPSMT;">Creating and Loading Data (vector and raster).</span></li><li><span style="font-family:OpenSymbol;"></span><span style="font-family:TimesNewRomanPSMT;">Managing users – how to create logins and grant access to data sets.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:OpenSymbol;"></span><span style="font-family:TimesNewRomanPSMT;">Versioning – how it works and how to manage correctly.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:OpenSymbol;"></span><span style="font-family:TimesNewRomanPSMT;">Replication – how it works and how to use correctly.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:OpenSymbol;"></span><span style="font-family:TimesNewRomanPSMT;">Managing spatial and attribute indexes.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:OpenSymbol;"></span><span style="font-family:TimesNewRomanPSMT;">Tuning the geodatabase.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:OpenSymbol;"></span><span style="font-family:TimesNewRomanPSMT;">Best practices for managing ArcSDE databases.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:OpenSymbol;"></span><span style="font-family:TimesNewRomanPSMT;">Advanced topics (time permitting).</span></li></ul><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:TimesNewRomanPSMT;">Student questions will be welcomed and other related topics can be explored as time permits.<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>As designed, the workshop will be conducted using SQL Server Express and Personal SDE licensing.<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>While these types of databases do differ from full-blown <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Enterprise</st1:place></st1:city> databases, most of the underlying concepts related to ArcSDE are the same. During the lecture, the instructor will make note of critical differences and demo accordingly (Instructor will have Enterprise SQL and SQL Express on their PC).</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-family:';">Registration</span></u><span style="font-family:';">:<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>Contact Kathryn <st1:personname st="on">Brewer</st1:personname> via email at <a href="mailto:kathrynb@msdbc.org">kathrynb@msdbc.org</a> to have a registration form sent to you.<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span><b><span style="color:red;">Reserve your spot early as space in this workshop is limited.</span></b></span></p></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710246829845834825.post-22596745904207022212009-11-20T11:40:00.003-05:002009-11-20T11:41:59.947-05:00Essential Skills to Succeed in a GIS careerThe list is long and diverse ... just like GIS. Thanks to Michalis Avraam for this great list!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://michalisavraam.org/2009/11/the-essential-skills-to-succeed-in-a-gis-career/">http://michalisavraam.org/2009/11/the-essential-skills-to-succeed-in-a-gis-career/</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710246829845834825.post-21929366035216165752009-10-21T11:44:00.002-04:002009-10-21T11:53:47.732-04:00Mapping for Everyone - the ESRI wayMake a map the ESRI way ... http://mapapps.esri.com/create-map/index.html <br /><br />Much like the world of easy mapping Google has been dominating for years except the ESRI option allows turning on specific data sets like census information.<br /><br /><iframe frameborder='0' scrolling='no' marginheight='0' marginwidth='0' width='400' height='300' align='center' src='http://mapapps.esri.com/create-map/flash/Flex_m4e.html?width=400&height=300&xmin=-82.62594155967086&ymin=35.54688888045929&xmax=-82.48861245810855&ymax=35.630647415001675&ptx=-9190091.166354014&pty=4244814.600140741&dem=true&demLyr=0&alpha=0.9&scale=144447.638572&cR=United%20States&fA=28801,%20NC'></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710246829845834825.post-73762849346133416832009-10-14T11:45:00.002-04:002009-10-14T11:47:00.173-04:00Geoprocessing with Python using Open Source GISLooks like a great class from Utah State University ... I hope to work through it soon ...<div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.gis.usu.edu/~chrisg/python/2009/">http://www.gis.usu.edu/~chrisg/python/2009/</a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710246829845834825.post-50504140366133970042009-10-12T09:18:00.003-04:002009-10-14T11:45:30.531-04:00GIS Job Listing sitesGIS Lounge has a list of great sites for GIS related jobs. Check them out here:<br /><br /><a href="http://gislounge.com/job-listing-sites-in-gis/">http://gislounge.com/job-listing-sites-in-gis/</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710246829845834825.post-85882768078611736322009-08-10T11:09:00.000-04:002009-08-10T11:10:46.895-04:00Fall classes 2009Fall classes at A-B Tech start on Wednesday, August 19th - just a couple weeks away.<br /><br />This semester we are offering the following classes:<br /><br />GIS 111 Introduction to GIS - the following sections are available:<br /><ul><li>Section WN1 - Thursday nights from 6pm - 9:50pm</li><li>Section WD1 - Friday mornings from 8am - 11:50am</li><li>Section O1 - online - no meeting times</li></ul>GIS 121 - Georeferencing and Mapping - offer on Tuesday nights from 6pm - 9:50pm (prereq of GIS 111)<div><br />GIS 215 - GIS Data Models - offered on M/W 8am - 9:50am (prereq of GIS 111)<br />Get started with GIS 111 this semester and you can finish the certificate in the spring semster.<br /><br />Please share this information with anyone that may be interested and have them contact me with questions or to sign up.<br /><br />Thanks!<br /><br />Pete<br /><br />Pete Kennedy<br />pkennedy@abtech.edu</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0