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From Sensor to Sound Decisions

Using GIS and image analysis software, the strengths of sonar, lidar, and optical imagery can be exploited together.

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NOAA: The Digitalization of Navigational Charts for Safety, Efficiency

NOAA is leading the world in phasing out paper charts, embracing the advantages of Electronic Navigational Charts.

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Site Suitability Modeling for Locating Tidal Buoys

The author developed a suitability model that allows users to determine suitable anchorage locations for NOAA GNSS tide buoys.

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Economy & Predictability

In his keynote address to the 2023 Esri User Conference, Dr. Richard W. Spinrad introduced event attendees to the New Blue Economy.

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Nautical Charts Go Digital with Help from GIS

Hydrographic offices are starting to move away from making traditional paper charts and more toward producing charts on demand.

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Spatial Analysis Ties Valley Fever Increase to Sea Temperature Rise

NOAA scientists use geography to integrate data and insight from five different disciplines to understand the rise of this fungal infection.

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Collecting, Stewarding, and Sharing the Nation’s Environmental Data

Joseph A. Pica discusses the value of a comprehensive repository of oceanic, atmospheric, and geophysical data about our planet.

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Restoring Oyster Habitats Requires Geodesign

The NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office used advanced GIS to carefully revitalize and build new oyster reefs. The results are exceeding expectations.

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The New Blue Economy: How Technology Helps Us Understand and Heal the Ocean

Dr. Rick Spinrad from NOAA explains how technology helps sustain the global ocean economy while also safeguarding the ocean environment.

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US Department of Commerce Launches Open Data Initiative

The US Department of Commerce convened the Commerce Data Advisory Council, which brings together 19 technology industry leaders.

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Going Big with GIS

Read how some major organizations, that presented at the Esri User Conference, use GIS in a big way.

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