Foreigners Keep Out! High Tech Mapping Starts to Redefine International Borders
This is a big deal, now, and into the future. Consider that the seas and oceans really represent uncharted territory. The resources contained within these water bodies have hardly been studied, let alone the seafloor.
Last summer, the Russians made big news regarding their efforts, setting a plaque on the seafloor, much like the authors stated in this article, the astronauts Armstrong and Aldrin on the moon. The Russians are being much more progressive about their research. Their ships capable of caring out such research outnumber the U.S. flotilla of ships by about 3 to 1 (they have around 17 to the approximately 3 that we have; I realized I need a reference here, too).
As the search for new energy sources continues to heat up (yes, a pun), the United States needs to develop a more well-defined energy policy and energy goals. We need to be more pro-active in these efforts, listen less to lobbyists, and more to the scientists and researchers who study this issues.
But, back to the real path here. The U.S. may have some issues in determining new boundaries. These issues will pale in comparison to the issues faced by Southeast Asian and Pacific Island nations. These nations already have issues with overlapping boundaries. The research will allow them to effectively map seafloor structures, eliminate 'mystery' and allow for better decisions. Maybe.
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Sunday, January 20, 2008
Saturday, January 19, 2008
The Associated Press: GPS Adds Dimension to Online Photos
The Associated Press: GPS Adds Dimension to Online Photos
Hot of the AP wire, this news item is probably old news to many. Geotagging photos I first discovered through Google Earth and Panoramio. I have since discovered another source of geotagged photos at Trekearth.com.
These sites are wonderful in being able to examine places around the globe, to get an idea of culture, landscape, and the general diversity around us.
I use these sites in teaching World Geography, and students really seem to appreciate the efforts that the photographers go through to acquire their image and post.
My only complaint is this: most of the dialogue about the photos deals mostly with composition issues. People state whether or not they like how objects are framed, colors captured, etc. Ideally, for me any way, would be the time and date of image acquisition, plus some discussion of what we are looking at, the culture of the people, the type of food, the type of crop, something that will enhance the story-telling ability of the image, and put that image in a context that we can understand.
That would be a big help.
Also, I have this idea. People need to begin geo-tagging video. Web sites need to be able to geotag videos. I would love to be able to use Google Earth in my class, find an area that I would like to discuss in class, and click on a short video of that particular place to learn more about it. How awesome would that be?
Hot of the AP wire, this news item is probably old news to many. Geotagging photos I first discovered through Google Earth and Panoramio. I have since discovered another source of geotagged photos at Trekearth.com.
These sites are wonderful in being able to examine places around the globe, to get an idea of culture, landscape, and the general diversity around us.
I use these sites in teaching World Geography, and students really seem to appreciate the efforts that the photographers go through to acquire their image and post.
My only complaint is this: most of the dialogue about the photos deals mostly with composition issues. People state whether or not they like how objects are framed, colors captured, etc. Ideally, for me any way, would be the time and date of image acquisition, plus some discussion of what we are looking at, the culture of the people, the type of food, the type of crop, something that will enhance the story-telling ability of the image, and put that image in a context that we can understand.
That would be a big help.
Also, I have this idea. People need to begin geo-tagging video. Web sites need to be able to geotag videos. I would love to be able to use Google Earth in my class, find an area that I would like to discuss in class, and click on a short video of that particular place to learn more about it. How awesome would that be?
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