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Chapter 1 It’s a Geospatial World Out There
The following are just a handful of examples of fields that utilize geospatial
technology.
Archeology
Being able to pinpoint the location of artifacts uncovered on a dig, construct a
map of the area, and then search for patterns on the site are all archeological
techniques that can be rendered quickly and efficiently with geospatial technology (Figure 1.2). Archeologists can utilize historic maps, current aerial
photography or satellite imagery, and location information obtained on the
site throughout the course of their work.
FIGURE 1.2 Using GIS
for archeological mapping
of Clay Tobacco Pipestems
in Virginia. (Source: Courtesy
of Colonial National Historical
Park, National Park Service)
Businesses are hiring in the geospatial field. For
examples of current job openings, open your Web
browser and visit some of the following Websites:
1. The GIS Jobs Clearinghouse: http://www.gjc.org
2. GIS Jobs.com: http://www.gisjobs.com
3. Geosearch: http://www.geosearch.com
4. Geocommunity (GIS Jobs and Careers): http://
careers.geocomm.com
5. GIS Careers: http://giscareers.com
6. GIS Lounge: http://jobs.gislounge.com
7. GIS Connection: http://www.gisconnection.com
These are just a sampling of Websites where employers post job openings worldwide. Examine several jobs from areas near where you are (or where
you’d like to go to). Describe the various types of
jobs that are advertised, qualifications and skills
employers are looking for, and salary ranges being
offered.
Hands-on Application 1.2
Jobs in the Geospatial Field
Chapter 1 It’s a Geospatial World Out There
The following are just a handful of examples of fields that utilize geospatial
technology.
Archeology
Being able to pinpoint the location of artifacts uncovered on a dig, construct a
map of the area, and then search for patterns on the site are all archeological
techniques that can be rendered quickly and efficiently with geospatial technology (Figure 1.2). Archeologists can utilize historic maps, current aerial
photography or satellite imagery, and location information obtained on the
site throughout the course of their work.
FIGURE 1.2 Using GIS
for archeological mapping
of Clay Tobacco Pipestems
in Virginia. (Source: Courtesy
of Colonial National Historical
Park, National Park Service)
Businesses are hiring in the geospatial field. For
examples of current job openings, open your Web
browser and visit some of the following Websites:
1. The GIS Jobs Clearinghouse: http://www.gjc.org
2. GIS Jobs.com: http://www.gisjobs.com
3. Geosearch: http://www.geosearch.com
4. Geocommunity (GIS Jobs and Careers): http://
careers.geocomm.com
5. GIS Careers: http://giscareers.com
6. GIS Lounge: http://jobs.gislounge.com
7. GIS Connection: http://www.gisconnection.com
These are just a sampling of Websites where employers post job openings worldwide. Examine several jobs from areas near where you are (or where
you’d like to go to). Describe the various types of
jobs that are advertised, qualifications and skills
employers are looking for, and salary ranges being
offered.
Hands-on Application 1.2
Jobs in the Geospatial Field