…high-performance computing and advanced digital research communities, this year’s theme—Sustainability, Success and Impact—reflects key objectives for those who manage, develop, and use advanced research computing throughout the nation and the world. This article originally appeared on HPC Wire on April…
…of Academic Programs from Planet. Planet “designs, builds, and launches satellites faster than any company or government in history by using lean, low-cost electronics and design iteration.” Planet is revolutionizing the commercial satellite industry with their suite of satellites (175+…
Logan Earth – enhancing Google Earth with ArcticDEM for the NWT
…communities, communities that cannot access enough data or access high quality data for their needs. The PGC was thrilled to learn about Logan Earth (loganearth.com), an ESRI app using ArcticDEM for the Canadian Northwest Territories (NWT). The creator, Logan Rudkevitch,…
…University of Colorado, Boulder (CIRES) has launched a Polar Science Early Career Community Office (PSECCO) to support community building and organization. Learn more here. US-SCAR Scientists Directory: The U.S. Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) is building a comprehensive database…
…on the PGC website at release. ArcticDEM Final Release Coming September 2018 PGC is excited for our 7th and final release of ArcticDEM coming this September 2018. This release will feature significant improvements and updates including: Re-filtered strip DEMs for…
Position Available: Graduate Research Assistant (Fall 2019) – Filled!
…or related field Strong problem-solving skills Able to work in a fast-paced environment and learn quickly Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at once Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and a strong commitment to provide…
PGC maintains a list of external (non-PGC) polar GIS data resources….
…of the coldest and driest ice-free areas on Earth. However, ephemeral glacial melt streams host a variety of photosynthetic extremophile communities that are adapted to these harsh environmental conditions. Composed primarily of microbial colonies, mosses, and the less common microinvertebrates,…