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    • June 07, 2023
    • June 08, 2023
    • 2 sessions
    • 4th Floor, Brooks Hall, 98 Beechurst Ave, Morgantown, WV 26505
    • 12
    Registration is closed

    About Remote Sensing: Working with Imagery and LiDAR

    This two-day workshop is designed as an introduction into remote sensing and provide experience working with and analyzing imagery and LiDAR data. The following descriptions explain what each day of the workshop will cover. Both days provide a well-rounded foundation into remote sensing.

    First Day: Working with Imagery

    This day will cover a variety of topics associated with working with and analyzing imagery data. The primary audience are individuals that have experience using GIS and working with spatial data but would like to know more about image analysis and remote sensing. We will begin with an overview of data structures and data sources and how to visualize remotely sensed data as false color composites. Next, we will explore common preprocessing methods including band stacking, merging and clipping, resampling, and contrast enhancement. The class will end with an overview of methods used to extract useful information from imagery data including creating band ratios, performing unsupervised and supervised classification, and comparing images to detect change.

    Second Day: Working with LiDAR

    This day will cover a variety of topics associated with working with and analyzing LiDAR data. The primary audience are individuals that have experience using GIS and working with spatial data but would like to know more about LiDAR analysis and remote sensing. We will begin with an overview of how LiDAR data are collected and how the resulting point clouds are represented, stored, and compressed. This will include a discussion of LiDAR metadata and sensor characteristics. We will then explore a range of techniques for visualizing LiDAR data in both a 2D and 3D space. Lastly, we will investigate methods to extract useful information form LiDAR including performing filtering and classification and creating digital surface models, digital terrain models, intensity images, and terrain metrics.

    Additional Information

    INSTRUCTOR: Aaron Maxwell, WVU Teaching Assistant Professor of Geography

    CONTACT: Aaron.Maxwell@mail.wvu.edu

    COURSE PREREQUISITES: GIS Foundations or equivalent experience preferred.

    WORKSHOP MATERIALS: Materials will be provided digitally by the instructor.

    PARKING: Parking permits will be provided to those who request them through the registration form. Additional fees may be required.

    MEALS AND BEVERAGES: Meals and beverages are not provided for this event. There will be designated times for lunch, but attendees must furnish their own meals and beverages for the day. Beverage use is restricted while in the computer labs.

    COVID-19 PANDEMIC: We are doing everything we can to ensure in-person instruction for this workshop, and we continue to follow West Virginia University's COVID-19 protocols. It is possible, still, that the ongoing pandemic prevents in-person instruction. In your registration form, you will be given the choice of virtual, asynchronous (through Zoom Meetings) instruction or a full refund of your registration fee if such a cancellation occurs. We appreciate your understanding as we continue to monitor the situation.

    CANCELLATION POLICY: WVAGP policy requires a minimum of 8 registrations to confirm a course. If the threshold is not met by EOB on Friday, May 26th, 2023, the course will be cancelled and all fees refunded. If a student is unable to attend, cancellation prior to May 26th, 2023 will be provided a full refund. You must contact WVAGP directly for the cancellation.

    • July 10, 2023
    • July 14, 2023
    • San Diego, CA
    • July 31, 2023
    • August 01, 2023
    • 4 sessions
    • Room 202, Harris Hall, Marshall University, Huntington, WV
    • 15
    Register

    Cartography with ArcGIS Pro Series

    Presented by: geospatialtraining.com


    Description:

    This series of four, half-day workshops will provide detailed coverage into symbology, labeling, charts, graphs, and building layouts within ArcGIS Pro. This course is hosted by WVAGP and presented by the folks at Geospatial Training Services. WVAGP membership discount rates apply to the cost of the workshop. Registration will cover attendance for all four workshops.

    Workshop List with Links:

    Course Location and Setting:

    Location: Room 202, Harris Hall, Marshall University, Huntington, WV

    Setting: Computer lab with ArcGIS Pro installed for 18 students. Dr. Jamie Leonard is the site contact.

    Parking: Parking permits are being provided by Marshall University at the nearest parking garage. During your registration, indicate you would like a permit and pay the appropriate fee.

    Cancellation Policy: WVAGP policy requires a minimum of 8 registrations to confirm a course. If the threshold is not met by EOB on Friday, July 7th, 2023, the course will be cancelled and all fees refunded. If a student is unable to attend, cancellation prior to July 7th, 2023 will be provided a full refund. You must contact WVAGP directly for the cancellation.

    • August 07, 2023
    • August 08, 2023
    • 2 sessions
    • Virtual Training (via Zoom)
    • 19
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    About Intro to QGIS

    QGIS is a free open-source and freely available desktop GIS software that is well integrated with other open-source tools (e.g., GDAL, GRASS, and SAGA). This two-day course has been designed for those with prior experience with GIS but no prior experience with QGIS. The first day of the course will cover an overview of open-source GIS tools, installation, the QGIS GUI, QGIS plugins, working with and symbolizing layers, digitizing new data, georeferencing, and map layout design. The second day will focus on spatial analysis and will cover a wide variety of tools available in the QGIS Processing Toolbox, including tools made available by GDAL, GRASS, and SAGA. The last topic covered will be automated workflows with the QGIS Graphical Modeler. This course will not cover coding or scripting. It will focus on using the QGIS GUI.

    Additional Information

    INSTRUCTOR: Aaron Maxwell, WVU Teaching Assistant Professor of Geography

    CONTACT: Aaron.Maxwell@mail.wvu.edu

    COURSE PREREQUISITES: No prerequisite 

    WORKSHOP MATERIALS: Materials will be provided digitally by the instructor.

    CANCELLATION POLICY: WVAGP policy requires a minimum of 8 registrations to confirm a course. If the threshold is not met by EOB on Friday, July 21st, 2023, the course will be cancelled and all fees refunded. If a student is unable to attend, cancellation prior to July 21st, 2023 will be provided a full refund. You must contact WVAGP directly for the cancellation.

    • September 28, 2023
    • 1956 Winchester Ave, Martinsburg, WV 25405

    The Eastern Panhandle GIS Users Group (EPan) Meeting is an annual one-day conference designed to highlight local and regional GIS endeavors.

    This year, the event will be held at the Purple Iris in Martinsburg, WV on Thursday, September 28, 2023. Attendance is free and lunch will be provided for the first 50 registrants (registration is not required to attend). 

    For more information about the event, please click here for our website: https://epan-speakers-jcwvgis.hub.arcgis.com/

    We still have presentation spots open! If you would like to participate, please contact Jessica Gormont at jgormont@jeffersoncountywv.org.

    We are also still looking for sponsors. If you would like for your company to have a booth at the event, please contact Meghan Jenkins at mjenkins@washco-md.net. 

    We hope to see you in September!


    • October 16, 2023
    • October 19, 2023
    • Columbus, OH
    • October 25, 2023
    • December 06, 2023
    • Virtual

    Empower everyone with the geographic approach.

    A changing climate creates complex, interrelated, and inherently geographic challenges. Because it uses location as a common thread, GIS technology is uniquely suited to create clarity from myriad data sources and illuminate climate-related risks, opportunities, and sustainable solutions. Discover how GIS is being used today to understand and prepare for a future that requires more resilient communities, systems, and infrastructure. You'll explore the latest ArcGIS capabilities and learn how to create insight that drives positive action.


    • Explore climate change indicators and risks and evaluate options to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions.
    • Identify potential risks of flooding and other climate-related hazards on exposed areas over time.
    • Evaluate climate change impacts on vulnerable populations and plan adaptive strategies to address climate change hazards.
    • Create a dashboard to monitor climate data and inspire your audiences to action using engaging stories.

    Familiarity with GIS concepts and ArcGIS Pro will be helpful but is not required.


    Esri provides free access to ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World, ArcGIS Dashboards, and ArcGIS StoryMaps software for use in course exercises. To complete course exercises, you must use a machine that meets the ArcGIS Pro system requirements

    A broadband Internet connection and a web browser that allows access to embedded video files are required. For the best experience, we recommend using the latest version of Google Chrome, Apple Safari, or Microsoft Edge and a desktop computer, laptop, or tablet.

    • November 19, 2023
    • November 20, 2023
    • Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel, Norfolk, VA

    2023 Meeting of the SEDAAG

    More Information on SEDAAG

Past Training and Events

June 05, 2023 Web GIS with ArcGIS Online (Two-Day Workshop)
May 25, 2023 Geostatistical Analysis (One-Day Workshop)
May 22, 2023 Intro to Geoprocessing Scripts with Python (Three-Day Workshop)
May 09, 2023 2023 WVAGP Annual Meeting
April 18, 2023 ESRI Southeast User Conference
February 07, 2023 URISA Location, Enterprise Addressing & Public Safety Conference (LEAP 2023)
January 26, 2023 US Census Bureau Boundary and Annexation Survey (BAS) Webinar Series
December 21, 2022 ESRI Course: ArcGIS Enterprise Configuring a Base Deployment (Two-Day Course)
December 19, 2022 ESRI Course: Field Data Collection and Management Using ArcGIS (Two-Day Course)
November 18, 2022 WVDOT Hiring Event
November 16, 2022 International GIS Day
November 02, 2022 WVAGP Fall Meeting
September 22, 2022 Eastern Panhandle GIS Users Group Mtg
August 11, 2022 CANCELED: Geostatistical Analysis (One-Day Workshop)
August 08, 2022 Intro to Geoprocessing Scripts with Python (Three-Day Workshop)
June 15, 2022 USACE Great Lakes & Ohio River Division Virtual Recruitment Event
May 23, 2022 2022 WV GIS Conference
May 19, 2022 Web GIS with ArcGIS Online (Second Day)
May 18, 2022 Web GIS with ArcGIS Online (First Day)
May 17, 2022 Transition to ArcGIS Pro (Second Day)
May 16, 2022 Transition to ArcGIS Pro (First Day)
April 22, 2022 URISA Webinar: Preparing for the GISP Certification
April 14, 2022 "GIS in the Movies and TV" Part I and II, Hosted by WVAGP
January 06, 2022 Web GIS With ArcGIS Online (Day 2)
January 05, 2022 Web GIS With ArcGIS Online (Day 1)
January 04, 2022 Transition to ArcGIS Pro (Day 2)
January 03, 2022 Transition to ArcGIS Pro (Day 1)
November 16, 2021 GIS in the Movies and TV

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