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The Importance of Drone Mapping
The APSU GIS Center uses drone mapping frequently. But what is drone mapping? And why does it matter? Photogrammetry Drones play an important role in how maps are made today. Maps are created with photogrammetry. [...]
APSU GIS Center and the Coronavirus
Everyone, I hope that this message finds you and your family safe in these trying times. I wanted to touch base with you regarding our coronavirus work and policies at the APSU GIS Center. The [...]
GIS VR Tour
The GIS Center VR Tour utilizes some of the best technologies to immerse yourself in a new environment to explore. The day to day reliance on photographs and the lack of depth is now over. [...]
APSU Tactile Map
As a person with sight, the idea of being placed in a new and unusual environment is daunting enough. Now imagine having a disability that limits your ability to see where you are at. That [...]
The Power of Story Maps
The old adage is “a picture is worth a thousand words” and that holds especially true in GIS and Geoscience fields. Any professional path that involves analyzing data or supporting decision makers will run into [...]
Website Redesign
Goal I, Han Kim, was given the task of updating the design of our APSU GIS website. From first glance, the website looks great, and looks like something any business owner may be proud of, [...]
Veteran Reconnect – APSU GIS Center
As part of the APSU Computer Science Department’s internship requirement I was assigned to Geographic Information Systems Center (GIS Center). Apart from needing the course for graduation, it offers the student to contribute to worthy [...]
Yoast Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Yoast Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Purpose I began work on improving the Yoast Search Engine Optimization (SEO) ratings for the APSU GIS website. My goal was to increase the readability and keyword ratings of existing [...]