INGISI - Indiana GIS provides the backbone that enables visitors to search for data and maps through the Data Clearinghouse. Additionally, a vast amount of GIS data and related information is accessible via this fine portal. Locate a professional using the Rolodex, access numerous State Webmapping resources, find educational information. Most recent, Indiana is taking a bold step forward this year with a new 2005 Statewide Digital Orthophotography Program. The new program will create high-resolution orthophotography for counties on a statewide basis to support homeland security, emergency management, and other business and government applications.
Some Noteworthy features and accomplishments of INGISI:
Available data products include: Statewide hypsography 1:24,000 5’ and 10’ contours Statewide Public Land Survey System FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps NAIP 2003 1-meter Orthophotography Statewide 1:12,000 System 1, 2, 3 DOT Roads 170 Statewide GIS Layers of framework and non-framework data In March and April of 2005, the entire State of Indiana will be flown for high quality color orthophotography
status MAps - The GIS Status Maps provide an interactive view of local GIS activity and Indiana framework data.
EDU - All Indiana schools are encouraged to join the Huck Finn Project - a fun adventure in exploring our world through art and geography. http://www.in.gov/ingisi/huckfinn/
About INGISI IGIC is the administrative body of the Indiana GIS Initiative, a grass-roots group of over 700 stakeholders. Through IGIC, a strong foundation of coordination exists along side an unprecedented spirit of collaboration. IGIC is a representative council of over 12 different sectors that utilize GIS, including counties, cities and towns, state and federal agencies, utilities, surveyors, GIS service providers, and private industry
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Featured Events
GeoInt 2008 - Join us for the 5-year anniversary of the GEOINT SYMPOSIUM October 27-30 in Nashville, Tenn., where you'll have an unparalleled opportunity to learn, network and discover as we discuss the importance of being Mission Focused while Transitioning to the Future.
ASPRS Potomac Region GeoTech Conference - Geotech 2008 theme of "Emerging Geospatial Technologies and Applications." Technical session topics will include new data acquisition, distribution, and application technologies, each featuring presentations by well-known experts. 7&8 October in Silver Spring, MD
deCarta devCon 08 - Going Mobile: Location is the Big Deal - deCarta’s devCON’08 is a unique opportunity to get first-hand knowledge and insights from experts and leaders from the mobile wireless, personal navigation, enterprise fleet-tracking and MRM markets. October 22-24, 2008, Intercontinental, San Francisco, CA.
GITA's First Annual GIS for Oil & Gas Conference - The GIS for Oil & Gas Calgary Conference will build on the momentum from GITA’s GIS for Oil & Gas Conference held in Houston, Texas, every September. Nov. 6-7, 2008, Calgary Marriott Hotel, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
iPhone Live - November 18, San Jose, CA - iPhoneLive is the new O'Reilly conference for iPhone developers, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts, focusing on both the business and development issues surrounding the iPhone platform.
Join 8,000 geographers, GIS specialists, and environmental scientists for the latest in research, policy, and applications in geography, sustainability, and GIScience during the AAG Annual Meeting in Las Vegas to be held March 22-27, 2009.