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• Centex Mapathon - August 2019 - Austin

  • When
    Sunday, August 25, 2019
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    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Perry Castañeda Library - University of Texas
  • Registered
    2 registrants

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  Join us for the monthly CenTex Mapathon to contribute to an OpenStreetMap project or recruit someone for your own. This event occurs every last Sunday of the month.
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Location: PCL Learning Lab 2.340 on the University of Texas Campus. After entering the building, go past the front desk and follow the signs to make a left to learning lab 2.

  
  

  Topic:
  
  OpenStreetMap or recruit people for your own project.
  
  OpenStreetMap is an opensource community using aerial imagery. Our topic for the month will be based on need. We will evaluate what is needed in the community prior to the event.
  
  OpenStreetMap is built by a community of mappers that contribute and maintain data about roads, trails, cafés, railway stations, and much more, all over the world.
  
  Local Knowledge - OpenStreetMap emphasizes local knowledge. Contributors use aerial imagery, GPS devices, and low-tech field maps to verify that OSM is accurate and up to date.
  
  Community Driven - OpenStreetMap's community is diverse, passionate, and growing every day. Our contributors include enthusiast mappers, GIS professionals, engineers running the OSM servers, humanitarians mapping disaster-affected areas, and many more.
  
  Open Data - OpenStreetMap is open data: you are free to use it for any purpose as long as you credit OpenStreetMap and its contributors. If you alter or build upon the data in certain ways, you may distribute the result only under the same license.
  
  

  What to do before the event:

  • Register for the event on URISA TX's website
  • Create an OpenStreetMap account
  • Watch these how-to videos
    
  • Read about volunteering with HOT
    
  • Register for slack #disaster channel: https://slack.hotosm.org (takes about a day to process)
  • Sign in to the HOT Tasking Manager with your OpenStreetMap account
    
  • After getting you connected to the OpenStreetMap community, if you don't already have an account, we will work on examples together. Volunteers will be available for assistance.

  On the day of the event, laptops are available but bringing your own laptop is recommended. Introductions will be made from the respective representative for each project.
  
  Please note:
  If you would like to recruit people for your own project, please contact us so we can get you on the list.
  
  More information can be found here:
  
  https://www.hotosm.org/what-we-do
  
  https://www.missingmaps.org/
  
  https://www.giscorps.org/hot-projects/
  
  For future notifications regarding OSM Mapathons you can sign up here:
  https://tinyurl.com/atxmapathon
  
  Audience:
  This meetup is open to all ages and abilities. This recurring event is welcoming and respectful to everyone. Novices and experts are welcome. There are tasks for all levels of experience.
  
  

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• Speaker Series - August 2019 - Going Beyond Where: A Discussion on LiDAR Platforms & Emerging Trends

  • When
    Tuesday, August 27, 2019
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Webinar (see below)

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  Going Beyond Where: A Discussion on LiDAR Platforms & Emerging Trends
  

  Presentation Outline: 

  Geospatial technologies continue to develop at nearly breakneck speeds. Each new technology brings its own unique approach to industry needs. LiDAR is not necessarily new, but it continues to grow in its capability. While LiDAR data historically has been deemed too cumbersome or unwieldy to manage, downstream users are now more capable than ever to leverage point cloud data.

   

  This presentation is about choosing the right tool in the toolbox. LiDAR data comes in many shapes and sizes. How the data was collected can vastly help (or hinder) your specific project. We will learn about different LiDAR methods including terrestrial, mobile, and aerial LiDAR – including UAS (drones)! We will explore how they’re related, what makes them different, and how to determine which is best for your project.

  
  

  About the Speaker:

  Bartley Estes, CMS

  Bartley Estes earned his bachelor’s degree from East Central University in Cartography, focusing on geotechniques. He has spent the last 8 years leading the remote sensing efforts at CEC Corporation. He is also an ASPRS certified mapping scientist, specializing in LiDAR technology. Having a background in GIS and remote sensing, he is responsible for managing all remote sensing data acquisition and data processing at CEC Corporation. Mr. Estes leads CEC’s research efforts for emerging geospatial technologies, including LiDAR and UAS. He has also had the opportunity to present on geospatial technologies at several universities, technical conferences, and other various industry events.

  
  

  
  

  To Join:
  

  Screen Share:  https://zoom.us/j/938623296

  Telephone:
  

   US: +1 408 638 0968 or +1 646 876 9923 

   or +1 669 900 6833

  Webinar ID: 938 623 296

  International numbers available:

  https://zoom.us/zoomconference?m=RsQJcClRj7KJUMnGKOPokXUFLV4OLIBT

  Participants can connect to the audio conference by calling in via phone, or by using online audio with a headset. Please be sure to change your screen name when you log in so that we can be sure to send you your PDH certificate.

  In order to receive a PDH certificate each participant must register for the event. Certificates will not be issued to those who have not.

  
  

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• Game Night - Austin

  • When
    Thursday, September 05, 2019
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    5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Zilker Brewing Company and Taproom - Austin

  Join us for friendly competition benefiting ATX GIS Day, a free event to share our knowledge and applications of GIS technology. GIS day provides an opportunity for students of all ages, professionals, businesses and the public to discuss the impact GIS has on our daily lives.

  
  

  
  

  
  We will be accepting donations for a seat to play Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride and other games.
  
  There will be prizes for the winners and a welcome table where you can meet us and learn more about our plans for this year's GIS Day.

  
  

  RSVP here.
  

  
  Parking meters are available in the area but alternative transportation is encouraged.
  
  For more information, visit our website.
  

  
  

  
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• ATX GIS Day Sponsorships & Donations

  • When
    Wednesday, November 13, 2019
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    1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Austin Central Library, 710 W Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701

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  URISA Texas is teaming up with ATX GIS Day to gather sponsors for this year’s event. GIS Day is an international forum for geographic information system (GIS) users to share their knowledge and applications of GIS technology. The event provides an opportunity for students of all ages, professionals, businesses and the public to discuss the impact GIS has on our daily lives. More information about their event can be found here: https://atxgisday.org/ Become an ATX GIS Day sponsor and extend your recognition, reach your target market, and support GIS Day outreach and education efforts.

  
  

  
  

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• ATX GIS Day Donations

  • When
    Wednesday, November 13, 2019
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    1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Austin Central Library, 710 W Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701
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  URISA Texas is teaming up with ATX GIS Day to gather sponsors for this year’s event. GIS Day is an international forum for geographic information system (GIS) users to share their knowledge and applications of GIS technology. The event provides an opportunity for students of all ages, professionals, businesses and the public to discuss the impact GIS has on our daily lives. More information about their event can be found here: https://atxgisday.org/ Become an ATX GIS Day donor and support GIS Day outreach and education efforts.
  

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