Monthly Archives: March 2008

International School on LiDAR Technology IIT Kanpur 31March – 4April 2008 Organiser: Dr. Bharat Lohani Contact: Department of Civil Engineering IIT Kanpur Kanpur 208 016, INDIA Kanpur , UP 2008 Phone: +91-512-259 7413 Fax: +91-512-259 7395 Email: lidar08@iitk.ac.in Website: http://home.iitk.ac.in/~blohani/LiDARSchool2008/index.html

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Why are map projections an issue in GIS?

In many respects, GIS has freed us from the constraints of modelling the spatial relationships using a drawing on paper. For example: * Easy customizing of what features are displayed and how they look. * attachment of database attributes to … Continue reading

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GIS for mapping stormwater drains in Chennai

Chennai: Stormwater drains in two zones of the Chennai Corporation have been digitally mapped using the geographic information system (GIS). Just a few clicks on the digitised map will help officials find data on stormwater drains, which need to be … Continue reading

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Tropics Are Next Emerging Disease Hotspot!!

February 20, 2008 – Scientists from four well-known institutions say the next major disease like HIV/AIDS or SARS could occur in any of a number of developing countries concentrated along the equator. They encourage increased surveillance to prevent the spread … Continue reading

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