Category Archives: Data

More on Apple’s mishandling of geotagged photos

Posted on July 5, 2010 by John Reiser

I claimed that iPhoto was the culprit behind the mangling of the GPS coordinates embedded in my photographs. The problem likely lies in the Core Image library used throughout Mac OS X. Continue reading →

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Script: Geotagged Photos to GIS

Posted on June 1, 2010 by John Reiser

I think it’s somewhat ridiculous that ArcGIS Explorer has the ability to add geotagged photos to the map, but ArcGIS Desktop doesn’t have a built-in means of recognizing geotagged photos. Continue reading →

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Apple iPhoto rounds GPS coordinates to nearest second

Posted on May 29, 2010 by John Reiser

I tested the script out on my Woodstown pictures and was conflicted: I was happy the script was doing what I wanted, but I was very disappointed with the results. Continue reading →

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Equality in Data: Should personal addresses be redacted?

Posted on February 19, 2010 by John Reiser

Just because you have a hammer doesn’t mean you’re going to start hitting people with it. Intentionally crippling a web service and reducing accessibility should always be seen as a major step backwards. Continue reading →

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Updating OpenStreetMap with Land Use Data

Posted on February 3, 2010 by John Reiser

Over the course of 2009, I got involved with OpenStreetMap. If you haven’t used OSM, I suggest you check it out. It’s being updated and used throughout the world, from mapping campuses in New Jersey to aiding the relief efforts … Continue reading →

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Historic Topographic Maps and Aerials

Posted on October 13, 2009 by John Reiser

There is a wealth of GIS data available throughout the state, and that massive amount of data is getting easier to use. Continue reading →

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Getting hooked on OpenStreetMap

Posted on July 27, 2009 by John Reiser

Cycle routes are managed by a myriad of local and state entities, and considering DOT informed me that they do not keep any GIS records of the bike routes or facilities, OSM seems like a natural repository for volunteers to collect and share cycle route data. Continue reading →

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Steven Johnson giving a brief talk on John Snow’s map

Posted on April 29, 2009 by John Reiser

Steven Johnson, author of The Ghost Map, gave a 10 minute talk at TED on the 1854 cholera outbreak in London. Steven Johnson’s take on the outbreak is an amazing read. If you have just a passing interest in geography … Continue reading →

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The Advent of All-knowing Point Maps

Posted on April 20, 2009 by John Reiser

Using Google Maps isn’t what’s important. Making sure your map delivers its intended message is essential. Continue reading →

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Google making Map Maker data available for download

Posted on April 6, 2009 by John Reiser

OSM needs to spend more time fostering a community outside of the devoted submitters. What is going to prevent Google from offering up a GIS service akin to the Virtual Earth on ArcGIS platform currently being offered by ESRI and Microsoft? Continue reading →

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