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Beginning with the 2016 ASCA conference, the NSPS representatives attending this conference have been strongly supported by members of the respective state surveying society in the state where the conference is held. This year, Ron Nelms, President; Annette Hovorka, President-Elect; Rob McMillan, Treasurer; members Marta Alvarez and Colin O'Brien of the California Land Surveyors Association provided that support to NSPS At-Large Director (and CLSA member) Armand Marois, NSPS President Kim Leavitt, and Darren Leavitt who once again provided the "Sand Box" exhibit through cooperation with the Idaho State University School of Applied Sciences. Approximately 3800 school counselors from across the country, and abroad, attended the 2018 conference in Los Angeles.
In addition to the sandbox, and making a special presentation to attendees, NSPS also highlighted its role as the North and Central American distributor of the "Get Kids into Survey" posters develop by Elaine Ball in England.
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Kim and Darren Leavitt with the "Sandbox,"
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NSPS Secretary Tim Burch will join host Curt Sumner for a discussion about his most recent article "The surveyor and artificial intelligence: A look ahead" in the most recent edition of GPS World magazine.
To listen to archives of previous shows, visit americaswebradio.com/nsps-radio-hour. Archives for each show are typically available for listening within a few days after the show airs.
Brian Portwood series
This 14th edition focuses on a Nevada case, centered upon the uniquely western issue of RS 2477 R/W, as this month we reach the 152nd anniversary of that highly controversial federal law. Here we will track a conflict which is steeped in history, observing how interaction between federal statutes and state statutes can operate to keep both historic laws and precious historical survey evidence vital in our modern world.
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Don’t just get the big picture, control it, with the new flagship controller for surveyors, the Trimble TSC7. It combines a 7-inch, multi-touch screen tablet with the power of Windows 10, a survey-rugged design, and the superior capabilities of Trimble Access 2018.
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Most people would never consider drinking and driving, but are you aware that texting and driving can be just as dangerous? This flyer introduces some statistics that may lead your employees to put the phone down while driving.
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The Department of the Interior is seeking nominations to serve on the National Geospatial Advisory Committee (NGAC). The NGAC is a Federal Advisory Committee established under the authority of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). The NGAC provides advice and recommendations to the Secretary of the Interior through the Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) related to management of Federal geospatial programs, development of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure, and the implementation of Office of Management and Budget Circular A-16 and Executive Order 12906. The NGAC reviews and comments on geospatial policy and management issues and provides a forum for views of non-Federal stakeholders in the geospatial community. Nominations to participate on the NGAC must be received by August 27.
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NSPS scored a legislative victory last week in the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. The markup hearing favorably reported H.R. 4881, the "Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act of 2018." The bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish a task force for meeting connectivity and technology needs of precision agriculture in the United States. The task force's duties include: (1) identifying and measuring current gaps in broadband Internet access service coverage of cropland and ranchland; (2) assembling a comprehensive guide of all federal programs and resources working to expand broadband Internet access service on unserved cropland and ranchland; and (3) developing policy recommendations to promote the rapid, expanded deployment of fixed and mobile broadband Internet access service on unserved cropland and ranchland. The task force can be viewed as akin to the Technical Mapping Advisor Council ("TMAC") that advises the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on flood mapping, but this task force will focus on precision agricultural and rural broadband coverage and infrastructure deployment. The bill's lead sponsor, Rep. Bob Latta (R-OH) included a provision that can includes geospatial involvement in the task force. The managers amendment included the provision to include "representatives with relevant expertise in broadband network data collection, geospatial analysis, and coverage mapping;...". Speaking on behalf of the bill and managers amendment were the bill sponsors: Bob Latta (R-OH) and Dave Loebsack (D-IA), as well as Buddy Carter (R-GA). For view the discussion on this bill and the amendment to include "geospatial analysis", then watch segment 4:07:45-4:15:00.
Directions Magazine
More than two-thirds of states responded to a nationwide survey on elections data conducted in the first half of 2018. Responses were coordinated by state government representatives who focus on the development and deployment of mapping data and systems across state agencies and local governments.
"An electoral system with integrity — enhanced by accurate, authoritative geographic data and presented clearly and transparently — has never been more important," said NSGIC President Andy Rowan.
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No matter what the future holds, prepare to meet challenges head on. Future-proof your resume by becoming a Certified Survey Technician (CST). This unique four-level certification program indicates official recognition by NSPS that a person can perform surveying tasks at a specific technical level.
Show what you can do! Decide between the field or office track. Visit www.nsps.us.com for details.
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The CST testimonial: "The CST program: Where-oh-where
was this when I was coming up through the ranks?"
GPS World
Drone maker DJI is introducing improvements to its geofencing system. Professional drone pilots with authorization to fly in sensitive locations can now use a streamlined application process to receive unlocking codes within 30 minutes.
DJI's geofencing system uses GPS and other navigational satellite signals to automatically help prevent drones from flying near sensitive locations such as airports, nuclear power plants and prisons.
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Inside GNSS
A variety of organizations are cooperating to assess and address GPS-related vulnerabilities in the country's critical infrastructure. From receiver testing opportunities to community briefings and workshops the Department of Homeland Security plus other civil agencies, industry groups and experts are working through options looking for the best way forward.
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Geospatial professionals don't need an introduction to CORS. For everyone else, it's an acronym that stands for continuously operating reference systems: geodetic receivers that log GNSS observables continuously which, when transmitted to users with survey-grade receivers, help them achieve centimeter-accuracy measurements.
CORS stations have a range of about 70 kilometers (~43 miles).
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