Project Geospatial

Summary: - The speaker introduces themselves as a co-founder and Chief Architect of We Robots. - They discuss the challenges of analyzing geospatial data due to its large scale. - They introduce Apache Sedona as an open-source computing engine for processing geospatial data. - Sedona provides distributed query algorithms and APIs for different programming languages. - The speaker demonstrates exam...

Summary: Robert Cheetham, Chief Strategy Officer at Element 84, discusses the development of a geospatial technology radar inspired by ThoughtWorks' technology radar. Element 84, a women-owned small business, focuses on geospatial data processing tools, software engineering, and open source contributions. The geospatial radar, unlike ThoughtWorks, combines platform and tools, drops languages,...

Summary: - Paul Ramsey is giving a keynote at the FOSS4GNA 2023 event. - They express gratitude towards the organizing committee and acknowledge the hard work of various individuals and teams. - The keynote focuses on the political economy of open source software and the value it holds. - The speaker discusses the tension between making money from open source software and the freedom it provides....

Summary: Brian Timoney, a prominent figure in the geospatial community, delivers a talk on community and geographic knowledge at FOSS4GNA 2023. He discusses the historical context of mapmaking, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging and preserving contributors' work. Timoney also reflects on the evolution of technology, from the first atlas to the current era of accessible spatial data. D...

Summary Vicky Vergara delivers the keynote address at FOSS4GNA 2023, highlighting the collaborative and inclusive nature of OSGeo (Open Source Geospatial Foundation). She emphasizes the role of individuals as OSGeo members and showcases various ways to participate, including project involvement, committee contributions, and community engagement. Highlights 🌐 OSGeo, the Open Source Geospatial Foun...

Summary: Chris Holmes, the keynote speaker at FOSS4G NA 2023, discussed the progress made in building a queryable Earth and highlighted the need for a Cloud Native Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI). He emphasized the importance of making geospatial data easily accessible and usable, and proposed a simplified approach to SDI called the Cloud Native SDI. Highlights: - Chris Holmes discussed the visi...

Summary: FOSS4G NA 2023 panel discussion on "Open Science Meets FOSS4G" explores collaborative efforts between NASA, Earth Mover, NOAA, and Planet in advancing open science and utilizing open-source software. Highlights: 🚀 NASA emphasizes open science, making data and software openly available. Initiatives include the Open-Source Science Initiative, establishing policies, incentives, ch...

Summary Openness as a Strategic Advantage is discussed by Will Cadell in his presentation at FOSS4G NA 2023. Will emphasizes the importance of open technology and open source in shaping the future, highlighting the uneven distribution of technological advancements. He explores the concept of openness as an approach that encourages sharing, accessibility, and innovation, discussing open source data...

Highlights 🌐 Courtney and George compare four open-source web mapping libraries in a shootout, covering strengths, weaknesses, and unique features. 🚀 The presentation includes a high-level comparison, performance analysis, and conclusions. 👥 Courtney is a developer advocate at Esri, while George is a product engineer at Esri, both emphasizing open source. Library Comparisons: 🗺️ Mapping Support...

Summary: Brandon Liu discusses the shift of Protomaps from open core to open source, highlighting the challenges and trends in open source projects, particularly in web mapping. He explores the dynamics between open source software and software as a service (SaaS), emphasizing the advantages of SaaS in terms of adoption, digital rights management (DRM), and price discrimination. Liu delves into th...

Summary: FOSS4G NA 2023 speaker, Michael Terner, addresses the question of making money with FOSS4G (Free and Open Source Software for Geospatial) technology. He outlines three viable business models: the Red Hat model (service and support fees), integration of FOSS4G into larger solutions, and open-sourcing technology with a premium model. Terner emphasizes the evolving hybrid landscape where ope...

Summary Danielle Stollak and Kyle Heisey discuss investing $1 million in the open ecosystem at FOSS4G NA 2023. They highlight two key programs at Cesium: the Cesium Certified Developer Program and the Cesium Ecosystem Grants. Cesium, an open platform for 3D geospatial applications, has a broad impact on industries like renewable energy and industrial simulation. The Certified Developer Program rec...

Summary: Building FilmDrop, an open-source platform for Earth observation, involved overcoming challenges and learning key principles. The journey included a shift from a small company mindset to growing a business, with open source as part of the strategy. Highlights: 🌐 FilmDrop is an open-source geospatial data lake solution supporting commercial satellite operators, the United Nations, and mai...

Summary: Todd Barr discusses building a FOSS4G forward product strategy and ecosystem, emphasizing the challenges of product management in the geospatial industry. He highlights the importance of influencing diverse stakeholders, employing positive-sum strategies, and fostering a growth mindset for successful product development. Highlights: 🌐 Todd Barr explores the $1.7 trillion geospatial ecosy...

Summary Aaron Meyers discusses the geolocated energy information platform for electric utility customer outages, covering 140 million utility customers, representing 93% of the US population. The talk explores the platform's evolution, trade-off analysis, and the adoption of an open-source solution with Docker, Java, Python, and GeoServer. The development includes creating a unique data set fo...

Summary NASA's data democratization efforts through the Power project have facilitated the use of satellite and modeling data in decision-making for renewable energy, buildings, sustainable infrastructure, and agroclimatology. The project serves two primary data sets: global surface solar radiation and global surface meteorology, spanning over four decades. Users, such as Joe, Jill, Joshua, Ma...

Summary Todd Bacastow presents updates on SpaceNet, a collaboration focused on open-source machine learning for geospatial applications. SpaceNet 8, concluded in August 2022, addressed flooded buildings and roads using pre and post-event imagery, introducing attribution of features. The challenge saw a 1.5x improvement over the baseline, employing techniques like data preprocessing, ensemble neura...

FOSS4G North America 2023 | FedGeoDay Panel: Authoritative Data in the Age of AI Moderator | Maggie Cawley Panelist | Dr. Michael Tischler Panelist | Dr. Will Mortenson Panelist | Dr. Carter Christopher Summary This panel discussion, titled "FEDGEODAY 2023 | Panel: Authoritative Data in the Age of AI," explores the concept of authoritative data in the context of AI. Maggie Cawley, Execut...

FOSS4G North America | FedGeoDay Panel: FOSS4G In Federal Agencies 2023 Moderator: Aaron Kelley Panelist: Amanda Bright Panelist: Emily Vratarich Panelist: Nathan Frantz Panelist: Stephen Mather Summary FEDGEODAY2023 panel discusses FOSS4G (Free and Open Source Software for Geospatial) in federal agencies. Panelists include representatives from NGA, Census Bureau, and Open Drone Map, sharing insig...

FOSS4G North America 2023 | FedGeoDay GIO ROUNDTABLE PANEL Moderator: David Carter Panelist: Josh Delmonico Panelist: Jesse Rozelle Panelist: Ron Sequeira Summary This panel discussion, titled "FEDGEODAY 2023 | Panel - GIO Roundtable," features David Carter, the Chief Information Officer for the US Department of the Interior, moderating a discussion with panel members Jesse Rosel, Josh D...

FOSS4G North America 2023 | FedGeoDay Maggie Cawley | Welcome Remarks Josh Delmonico | Keynote Summary FEDGEODAY 2023 kicks off with Maggie Cawley, Executive Director of OpenStreetMap US, expressing gratitude to sponsors and partners. She highlights the event's dedication to promoting open spatial ecosystems in US federal agencies. The 10th FEDGEODAY aims to build relationships, fostering open...

In this episode, we interview Nick Patrick is the CEO and Co-Founder of Radar Labs, Inc (https://radar.com). Companies like Panera, DICK’s Sporting Goods, T-Mobile, and Zillow use Radar's geofencing SDKs and maps APIs to power location-based experiences across hundreds of millions of devices worldwide. Nick was previously the Director of Product at Handy and a Product Manager at Foursquare. Fi...

This episode is focused on Disaster Preparedness and Response with a panel of valued professionals. Moderated by T-REX's new Geospatial Director, Col. Kevin Golinghorst the panel includes the Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) Brian Hoelscher and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Matt Duke. Geosaurus Unleashed is a geospatially focused series by the T-REX, a technology entrepreneur cente...

Beyond the Map Tiles is a limited series by IEEE GRSS and Project Geospatial covering a couple topics focused on highlighting innovation and trends through the map stack. Ryan Lewis sits down with Clint Graumann, the CEO and Co-Founder of NUVIEW, to discuss emerging technologies in the data collection layer of the new map stack. Clint, an experienced entrepreneur and business leader in the new spa...

Beyond the Map Tiles is a limited series by IEEE GRSS and Project Geospatial covering a couple topics focused on highlighting innovation and trends through the map stack. Ryan Lewis sits down with Mo Sarwat, the CEO and Co-Founder of Wherobots, to discuss emerging technologies in the data management layer of the new map stack. Mo, also one of the original contributors to the Apache Sedona project,...