How GIS — and you — can aid in disaster response
Whether you are on the helping end of a disaster aiding in rescue and recovery, or on the receiving end being aided, GIS is supercharging the rescue efforts. read more
DigitalGlobe releases satellite imagery of Houston
DigitalGlobe released satellite imagery of Houston after Hurricane Harvey hit. Hurricane Harvey slammed into the Gulf Coast of Texas — just southwest of Houston — on Aug. 25. According to DigitalGlobe, the hurricane packed sustained winds at more than 130 miles per hour and has been identified as the largest single rainmaking event in continental U.S. history. The images show... read more
Drone survey of seagrasses tested for Texas Parks & Wildlife
Aerial images from a drone are being evaluated as a method to survey seagrasses scarred by boat propellers. The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) has partnered with Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi to determine if using unmanned aircraft systems is as effective as using planes. Seagrasses serve as a refuge and nursery ground for fish, shrimp and crabs. They provide... read more
