What Infrastructure-Grade, Decision-Ready Terrain Systems Must Deliver
Nearly every facet of modern civilization increasingly depends on terrain models to support operational decisions. As automated systems begin interacting directly with the physical world, terrain models are becoming inputs to machines as much as tools for human analysis. Infrastructure planning, logistics optimization, risk modeling, and a growing class of automated systems all rely on […]
Elevation: One Layer to Rule Them All
Three Layers for the Analysts under the sky,Imagery, Points, and Polygons, data easy on the eye.Seven for the Scientists in their labs below,SAR, Hyperspectral, Thermal, revealing secrets only they know.Nine for the Planners doomed to vie,Zoning, Parcels, Infrastructure, and Everything Nearby.One for the People, deep and bold,In the realm of Resolution where truth unfolds.One Layer […]
Distinguishing Regulatory and Operational Agency Functions in the Context of Improving Federal Efficiency
Introduction Amidst growing pressures to streamline the federal government and reduce fiscal waste, it’s critical to distinguish two distinct roles federal agencies serve: regulatory functions and operational functions. Regulatory functions involve creating and enforcing rules to safeguard public welfare, while operational functions focus on delivering services, sharing resources, or producing outputs that provide direct value […]
What Is Geospatial Technology Anyway?
The goal of this blog is to bridge the gap between the nerds of the geospatial industry and those who are often left wondering what the heck we’re talking about when we rave over the wide world of geospatial technology. I love the business, technical, and operational aspects of the geospatial industry, they’re exciting! But […]