The MapScaping Podcast - GIS, Geospatial, Remote Sensing, earth observation and digital geography

This podcast explores the concept of reimagining GPS and utilizing a large number of measurements from multiple devices to improve accuracy. It discusses the potential of turning every phone into a base station for high-precision GNSS and the future advancements in mobile device positioning. The podcast also delves into the fusion of different sensors for positioning, the challenges of location spoofing, the value-based pricing in GPS technology, and the importance of redefining cost structures.

Nyall Dawson, QGIS developer and founder of North Road, shares his journey into geospatial, discussing the satisfaction of contributing to QGIS development, pricing challenges for freelancers, transitioning to full-time consulting, and the collaborative nature of the open-source industry.

Professional cartographer Mamata Akella discusses the essential elements of map design, including visual hierarchy, zoom-based styling, color palettes, and interpretation. The conversation includes practical examples and emphasizes the importance of creating engaging and aesthetically pleasing maps. Akella also shares insights on the process of creating a visually stunning map of global shipping traffic using raster data sets. Other topics covered include custom color palettes, importing data into Felt, and the significance of collaboration and learning in cartography.

Planet manufactures and manages the world’s largest constellation of earth observation satellites! Imaging “Just about everywhere on earth just about every day – Making change visible, accessible, and actionable” … and the hope of this episode is to help you understand how they do that – along the way you will hear about their two constellations and how they work together Learn the difference between ghost ships and dark ships and find out that there are very few ground control points in the ocean and why that matters Find out what this means for GIS and permit enforcement. For more information go to https://www.planet.com/gis/   Recommended Podcast Episodes   Hyperspectral vs. Multispectral https://mapscaping.com/podcast/hyperspectral-vs-multispectral/ NICFI Program https://mapscaping.com/podcast/reduce-and-reverse-tropical-forest-loss-with-nicfi/ Synthetic Data https://mapscaping.com/podcast/synthetic-data-for-real-problems/ Labels Matter https://mapscaping.com/podcast/labels-matter/      

This episode is a story about wide-angle imaging for fire mapping and maritime search but it's also a story about changing the culture and getting people to trust a new way of doing things.   My guest today is Alison Harrod - mission success manager at a start-up called Overwatch imaging    Whenever I work with a company like Overwatch Imaging it is hard to know which story to tell, we could just as easily have made an episode about AI and object detection or about smart sensors because they do those things too.     The decision depends on the guest and their background so after meeting Alison we decided to make this episode for you and try to give you a broad overview of what wide-angle imaging is and how it's used in the context of fire mapping and maritime search. ...but It's one thing to have a technology and it is another thing entirely to get people to use it … as you will hear fire mapping is not “a move fast and break things kind of situation”   Connect with Alison here! https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisonharrod/ https://www.overwatchimaging.com/   Other relevant podcast episodes that you might enjoy Thermal Imagery From Space https://mapscaping.com/podcast/thermal-imagery-from-space/ Finding Water Leaks From Space https://mapscaping.com/podcast/finding-water-leaks-from-space/ Cube Satellites Of The Stratosphere https://mapscaping.com/podcast/cube-satellites-of-the-stratosphere/

It's not about becoming an influencer it's about creating opportunities for yourself   In this episode, we tackle the common misconception that personal branding is solely for influencers, revealing how it's actually about creating the right visibility and opportunities in your professional sphere. Helena Merschdorf shares her unique insights, drawing from her rich background in GIS and marketing, and discusses: Solving the Obscurity Problem: Discover how personal branding can help you get noticed by the right people, not just everyone. Effective Communication in Technical Fields: Learn the art of conveying complex GIS concepts to non-experts. Defining and Building Your Personal Brand: Uncover the essence of personal branding and how to strategically develop it. Overcoming Challenges: Helena offers guidance on tackling imposter syndrome and finding your niche in the vast world of GIS. Choosing the Right Platforms: Get tips on selecting the best channels for your personal branding efforts based on your target audience. Success Stories and Strategies: While specific examples aren't named, learn about the different levels of personal branding success and what might work for you. This episode is not just about building a personal brand; it's about leveraging that brand to carve a unique path in the geospatial industry.   Connect with Helena here https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenamerschdorf/ https://www.tales.co.nz/   Other relevant podcast episodes  Rebranding GIS and Geospatial https://mapscaping.com/podcast/rebranding-gis-geospatial/   Python Maps https://mapscaping.com/podcast/python-maps/   Getting Your Dream Job In Earth Observation https://mapscaping.com/podcast/getting-your-dream-job-in-earth-observation/  

Entity resolution is the process of matching and merging records from different sources that refer to the same entity.   today's episode is about entity resolution for place data, why you might want to do that, and what any of this has to do with the dollar, Unix time and the idea that If data is really driving innovation, join keys are going to become more valuable.   Today's guest is Auren Hoffman https://www.linkedin.com/in/auren/ https://twitter.com/auren https://www.youtube.com/@worldofdaas   If you want to try Placekey for yourself go to https://www.placekey.io/   If you want to learn more about SafeGraph listen to this podcast episode https://mapscaping.com/podcast/building-geospatial-truth-sets/          

This podcast explores how to get strategic buy-in for FOSS4G in organizations. It discusses addressing concerns about security and IP protection, perspectives of external and internal stakeholders, collaboration and empathy in decision-making, challenges of implementing open source technology in corporate environments, benefits of open source solutions, and accessibility and support in open source communities.

Topics discussed in this podcast include the evolution of positioning systems, the role of Wi-Fi positioning and 5G, visual positioning systems, the potential of low Earth orbit satellites, predictions for the future of navigation and positioning technologies, and the importance of combining different positioning technologies for seamless navigation.

Jennings Anderson, a research scientist at Meta, discusses the Overture Maps Foundation and the Daylight Distribution. He highlights the importance of stable ID systems and the integration of third-party data. Jennings explains the relationship between OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps, emphasizing how they complement each other.