GIS Directions Podcast

Map Viewer reimagined

Fresh capabilities for smarter web maps

A new version of Map Viewer has launched to the world… and while the old ‘classic’ is still available, the new kid on the block is loaded with clever capabilities that will take your web maps to the next level.

Wayne, Ta and Josh take you on a tour of their favourite features including flexibility in formatting, clearer clustering, accessibility for all audiences, adaptable styles to match your mood and customisable labels that integrate seamlessly into your maps.

Top tech trends for 2021

The Esri UC roundup

From Site Scan and SDKs for Unreal Engine to ArcGIS Image and Instant Apps, in this episode, Wayne, Ta and Josh share their greatest hits from this year's Esri UC.

With a jam-packed playlist of fresh end-to-end integrations, analysis-ready additions to the Living Atlas, revolutionised imagery management tools and photo-realistic 3D data, you'll be set to start today with the latest geospatial tech.

Tapping into NASA's astronaut imagery

Incorporate an extraterrestrial element in your maps and apps

Over 60 years, NASA astronauts have captured more than four million photographs of Earth from the International Space Station.

Join Wayne and Rylea as they explore applications of this unique, publicly available dataset with Laura Pheobus, an Earth Scientist and Geospatial Analyst contracted to NASA’s Johnson Space Center.

Plus, find out how astronaut photography helps track the health of our planet and provides a real-world, real-time view of disaster events.

ArcGIS Notebooks: Coding with Context

Where spatial analysis meets data science

It’s long been believed that Python is solely the domain of developers. But as Wayne, Josh and Ta reveal, there’s a wealth of resources available for anyone to take their coding skills to the next level.

Whether you’re a humble GIS user or an old hand at hacking, with ArcGIS Notebooks, you can automate data collection, adjust on-the-fly and easily share between projects – no rebuilding of workflows required.

How to fix and enrich your data – FAST

Unpacking the ArcGIS data engineering toolbox

The essential – albeit tedious – task of data cleaning is estimated to consume more than 80% of a GIS analyst’s day. Take the time back to focus on the analysis you love, with Wayne, Josh and Ta’s top tips for constructing, formatting and integrating raw GIS data – in record time. Plus, learn how to develop automated and repeatable workflows for taking your data to the next level with temporal and elevation attributes for 2D, 3D and 4D analysis.

ArcMap vs. ArcGIS Pro

The migration mythbusters you need to know

For diehard desktop users, the debate about when to migrate from ArcMap to ArcGIS Pro is heating up. In this episode, Wayne, Josh and Ta dive in and dispel common myths about making the move and give their top reasons why you may want to fast-track the transition.

The team come armed with a treasure trove of new resources that ensure when you decide to take the plunge – your migration journey will run smoothly.

ArcGIS on Kubernetes: Scalability at a service level

Greek captains, K8s and containerisation

Kubernetes can be a difficult concept to grasp – it might get IT architects excited, but why should it matter to end-users of GIS?

Ta is back on-board to help you navigate this wonderful world of cloud-native computing and containerised applications.

With Wayne and Josh at the helm, learn why the launch of ArcGIS on Kubernetes promises enhanced scaling of services, streamlined installation and updates with minimal downtime, and increased visibility on how your ArcGIS Enterprise system is running.

A crash course in NASA’s SAR data

Landscape detection with millimetre accuracy

NASA’s Jeremy Kirkendall is back with top tips for incorporating SAR data into your projects and analysis. Join Wayne and Rylea as they crack open NASA's ArcGIS toolbox and help you take the first step to measuring changes in landscape – whether urban, ocean or vegetation – with millimetre vertical accuracy. Plus, discover new ways of using SAR data to detect, track and mitigate the impact of natural disasters.

GIS Directions leadership series – where leaders come to learn

Wayne Lee-Archer goes toe-to-toe with one of Australia’s most respected journalists – Stan Grant – to test his GIS literacy. 

Wayne gets the lowdown on Stan’s new podcast series – “Directions with Stan Grant” – and discovers more about the extraordinary cast featured in this first-of-its kind program.

Speaking of his encounters with the who’s who of applied GIS, Grant shares the surprise learnings from discussions with a NASA pioneer, US presidential candidate, and United Nations advisor. He reveals more of the unexpected shift in his fireside chats, where he challenges his guests to weigh-in on topics way-out of their comfort zones; and in the process finds out what makes them tick.

Tune-in to hear more about Directions with Stan Grant.

Bonus episode: Mapping Evil with Mike King

Wayne gives his take on a new podcast that explores the geography of crime and how GIS technology can shed light on Australian cold cases.