Volume 26 • No 05 • 2003
ISSN 0742-468X • Since 1978 On-line Since 2000
Welcome To The Harlow Report - GIS
Welcome to the 5th issue of 2003! This issue is filled with information that you should know. We take a look at Standardizing the International Cadastre Data Model and some important changes in mobile computing.
Featured Articles
Standardizing the International Cadastre Data Model. The International Federation of Surveyors (FIG) created Cadastre 2014. It was originally proposed in 1994 as a template for the development of a modern cadastre system based GIS technology and presents a vision for cadastral agency operations in the year 2014. Now, ESRI is in the game by announcing a development initiative focused on creating an ArcGIS Cadastre Data Model template based on the Cadastre 2014 concepts.
Natural Area Coding System Extended to
Mobile Location Based Services Network The Natural Area Coding System has been developed in order to generated Natural Area Codes for all areas from the size of thousand kilometers to one meter or even smaller derived from longitude/latitude coordinates. The derived eight or ten character Universal Address has a similar length of telephone numbers, can easily fit into the limited space of business cards, yellow page listings, advertisements, etc., and perhaps most important, they can be pinpointed on all maps with Universal Map Grids no matter the scale. Story by Glenn Letham.
Seven Lessons For Your Life and Bussiness from Wimbledon This article, contributed by Wendy Hearn provides some very useful insight on how we can improve the way we live and how we conduct business. Hearn is a professional business coach, which is a consultant’s version of a personal trainer.
More to Know
Out of the Box Our collection of news events that may indirectly effect your GIS project. Events are categorized by State and Local Government, Technology, and Utilities.
GIS Net Surfing Our monthly list of interesting GIS web site links. If you want a description and links for GIS suppliers, click on GIS Vendors in the upper right corner.
News to Use. Short takes on the latest GIS news with links to more information
Just 4 Laffs
Martha Stewart Living?
Love her or hate her, here is a tongue in cheek look at a future edition of her magazine
Luck or Talent?This guy is either the luckiest man in the world, or the most talented bike rider I have ever seen.
As always, we thank you for your support, and trust that you and your loved ones remain safe, healthy and prosperous.
