Welcome to SharedGeo's Virtual Conference Booth
Wisconsin Land Information Association Annual Conference
February 15-19, 2021
SharedGeo's Conference Focus: U.S. National Grid
Presentations
- Monday, February 15, 9:00am - 12:00pm - U.S. National Grid (USNG) Workshop. Randy Knippel and BJ Kohlstedt. See page 12.
- Thursday, February 18, 1:00pm-1:45pm - Introduction to U.S. National Grid. Randy Knippel. See page 24.
- Now Available for Playback on the "WLIA Presentation Recordings" page. Thursday, February 18, 1:45pm-2:30pm - U.S. National Grid Emergency Location Markers - Reducing Response Times and Saving Lives. Steve Swazee. See page 24
Contact information for speakers can be found at the bottom of this page.
U.S. National Grid Information
- Article - The Emergency Response Language of Location, U.S. National Grid (PDF)
- Article - The U.S. National Grid, Read Right - Then Up (PDF)
- Guide - Example Iowa 1:24,000 USNG Map Creation Instructions (PDF)
- Guide - Example Iowa 1:6,000 USNG Mapbook Instructions (PDF)
- Guide - Guidelines for USNG Map Creation (PDF)
- Guide - Instructions for GIS Asset Naming Using the U.S. National Grid (PDF)
- Mapbook - Example for Burnsville, MN (PDF)
- Maps/Delivery System - Minnesota 10KM Example (Link)
- Tech - GISsurfer (Powerful mapping app with USNG) (Link)
- Tech - SharedGeo USNG Resource Overview (PDF)
- Tech - USNGapp.org and Other USNG Apps Flyer (PDF)
- Training - FGDC Training Overview Flyer (PDF)
- USNG Center - Comprehensive USNG Information Website (Link)
- USNG Resources - NAPSG Sponsored Website (Link)
Emergency Location Marker Information
Some Other ShareGeo Projects and Information
Advanced Automatic Location Tracking
- DragonEye Promo Video (Link)
- DragonEye Flyer (PDF)
- How GPS Tracking Works Video (Link)
Common Operating Picture (COP) Development
- GeoMoose COP Flyer (PDF)
- Minnesota Situational Awareness Viewer (Link)
Open Source Development
- GeoMoose Website (Link)
- Open Source Experts Flyer (PDF)
- Open Source Geospatial Foundation Website (Link)
SharedGeo Background Information
- About (PDF)
- Corporate Overview (PDF - Prospective Interns Take Note)
Breaking News!
As reported by multiple industry news services, in late January 2021 SharedGeo released a free Magnetic Declination Diagram Service, thereby solving a cartographic problem which has long plagued the GIS community. Learn more at: https://mdd.sharedgeo.org/
Contact SharedGeo's WLIA Conference Speakers
BJ Kohlstedt
Randy Knippel
Steve Swazee
SharedGeo
1360 University Avenue West, Suite 455
St. Paul, MN 55104
888-877-7436
Daily Information
- Crossword Puzzle Clue: Helping
- Clue for the Day - Tuesday, February 16: Whether you like 'Pub' or 'Prime' this supper club offers more, and for added fun there's a tiki bar next door.
- Clue for the Day - Wednesday, February 17: We aren't in Wisconsin, We are in a Birmingham burb that shares a name with a former President, that lies West of 65 and South of the Cahaba. Chasing Rivers will get you to our center.
- Clue for the Day - Thursday, February 18: Creating a bible is what has been flaunted. Thank goodness, since the place seems to be haunted.
- Dedicated Private Zoom Link Available Upon Request. Send request to: sdswazee@sharedgeo.org