TAG: U.S. Forest Service

Can you dig it? Space archeology, virtual reality and GIS

April 28, 2016

Using aerial photography and GIS technology, historians, archaeologists and environmental scientists are able to look into the past and determine what actually occurred. GIS can play a huge role in archeological projects, and with the integration of virtual reality, the possibilities are even more exciting.


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A San Juan interagency hotshot crew member refers to a map on his iPad as he coordinates execution of their burnout operation. (Photo credit: Esther Godson)

U.S. Forest Service Deploys Avenza PDF Maps App for Firefighting

October 30, 2015

Every year thousands of acres of forests are engulfed in fires. Recognizing the benefits of geospatial technology, the […]


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U.S. Forest Service deploys Avenza PDF Maps app for firefighting

October 30, 2015

Every year thousands of acres of forests are engulfed in fires. Recognizing the benefits of geospatial technology, the […]


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Intergraph Government Solutions Wins USDA Contract Award

September 30, 2015

Intergraph Government Solutions (IGS) has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) U.S. Forest Service […]


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