Detailed workflow for searching for stereo satellite imagery and requesting a custom-created DEM from PGC….
…the University of Minnesota. “The continued operation of Blue Waters brings the dream of a global high-resolution digital surface model closer to reality.” ArticleS https://emails.illinois.edu/newsletter/229799.html http://www.ncsa.illinois.edu/news/story/ncsa_collaborates_with_nga_to_create_the_worlds_most_powerful_geospatial_sy https://www.c4isrnet.com/intel-geoint/2019/08/05/supercomputers-will-start-building-a-3-d-map-of-the-world/ https://www.news-gazette.com/news/ui-s-blue-waters-supercomputer-gets-m-grant-to-create/article_2a390805-9457-5717-ab35-4d9c2892a580.html overview ArcticDEM and REMA projects are constructed from hundreds of thousands…
PGC maintains a list of external (non-PGC) polar satellite imagery resources….
Position Available: Cartographer / GIS Web Developer – Filled!
…at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities provides geospatial support, mapping, and GIS/remote sensing solutions to researchers and logistics groups in the polar science community. We collaborate with scientists around the world to complete their research goals in a…
…our polar science community. Do I need to be in Minnesota? You should be within commuting distance of Minneapolis, MN. Is travel involved or required? There are opportunities to travel (when safe and approved by the University) for outreach initiatives…
Call for Nominations The Polar Geospatial Center is seeking nominations for their Science and Operations Advisory Committee (SOAC). PGC is recruiting members to represent 3 communities: 1) NSF Facilities, 2) Polar Operations/Logistics, and 3) NSF-funded Polar science. Candidates can be…
Let’s Connect! The Polar Geospatial Center is launching a PGC user community Slack! This is a shared space for community members to connect with one another. Join and connect with the community here: JOIN SLACK Feel free to create channels…
…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,…
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…