Archive for September 23rd, 2005




BBC NEWS | Fake maps fox Shanghai drivers

Sep 23rd, 2005 | By Jesse

This is an article that shows the issues with GPS enabled street maps. The problems that Shanghai drivers face when buying ‘fake’ maps is the same everywhere. I disagree with their use of the word ‘fake’, inaccurate is more realistic.
BBC NEWS | Asia-Pacific | Fake maps fox Shanghai drivers

Posted in Cartography | 2 comments


Virtual Shanghai

Sep 23rd, 2005 | By Sue

Since I am into historical geography and Historical GIS, I though I would change it up a little and showcase a nice site that uses ESRI’s ArcIMS to display GIS layers and historic maps of Shanghai, China. This project was done by a group at the University of Lyon in France
Check out Virtual Shanghai here

Posted in Cartography, GIS_Software, Human Geography | No Comments »


Mount St Helens video

Sep 23rd, 2005 | By Sue

If you’re into volcanoes, the USGS is releasing a 20-minute video which gives a summary of activity at Mount St. Helens over the past year. Details of the release will be available after the news event today, which was scheduled for 10am PDT (1pm EDT)
Via Spatial News

Posted in General, Physical Geography | No Comments »