Imaging the Earth from space: history, technology and terminology of satellite-based remote sensing….
…understanding of the region’s geological history and help predict future changes. Learn more about GeoMAP, visit: https://www.scar.org/ssg/geosciences/geomap/ Access the GeoMAP Download Page Access GeoMAP Metadata Access detailed GeoMAP documentation A GeoMAP web-based explorer can be accessed directly through Antarctic Explorer….
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…Kelleher works with polar scientists, and coolest of all, has teamed up with Google to provide street views of McMurdo Station in Antarctica. Podcast Length: 31:02 https://www.pgc.umn.edu/files/2018/07/time-to-eat-dogs-podcast-kelleher.mp3 If the audio fails to load, you can listen to the original podcast…
Logan Earth – enhancing Google Earth with ArcticDEM for the NWT
…links below. Google Earth (above) vs. Logan Earth (below) comparison of a permafrost slump on the Peel Plateau in NWT helpful links: Cabin Radio Press Release: https://cabinradio.ca/88612/news/environment/yellowknife-man-creates-alternative-to-google-earth-for-northerners/ Logan Earth Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LoganEarth Logan Earth App: https://northernmademaps.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer3d/index.html?id=c01df3f8136e4c718a1bfe8377951352 PGC’s Arctic DEM Webpage: https://www.pgc.umn.edu/data/arcticdem/…
…their absolute accuracy while strips are not. Project overview, methodology, web services, and download options can be found on the PGC website at https://www.pgc.umn.edu/data/rema. User Documentation can be found here. EXPLORE DATA Esri has developed an online web mapping application…
…limited to PGC Users searching our commercial satellite imagery archive. Today it functions as a transormative search, download, and ordering platform. PGC Users* can order commercial satellite imagery products (raw, visual, and analytic). Additional access to PGC’s high-resolution polar digital…
…new resource for science in a rapidly changing world. Check it out here: https://www.the-cryosphere.net/13/665/2019/ UPDATED CITATION Howat, I. M., Porter, C., Smith, B. E., Noh, M.-J., and Morin, P.: The Reference Elevation Model of Antarctica, The Cryosphere, 13, 665-674, https://doi.org/10.5194/tc-13-665-2019,…
Position Available: Graduate Research Assistant (Fall 2020) – Filled!
…an education at the University of Minnesota. Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply Now button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the…
Position Available: Graduate Research Assistant (Spring 2019) – Filled!
…complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references. Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your “My Activities” page and uploading documents there….