This morning, I went to the CORAH Men’s’ Fitness class. Other participants, included Howard Selig (Valley Flax) and David Bowlby (MLA Annapolis County). This week, Edward has been in dialogue with Gemini ( AI). Together they identified four ‘moonshots’. I will publish one per week. Through the ErnestBlairExperiment blog. We want to try to engage the community, industry, government and education.
Edward and I have collaborated on earlier projects e.g. Ride the Lobster and The Road to Georgetown, PEI.
AI-Geomatics
Moonshot Project 1
Edward’s conversation with Gemini was on 28th January 2025. By showcasing these innovative projects, COGS and AGRG can effectively communicate their value to the government and the people of Nova Scotia, positioning the province as a leader in applied Geographic Sciences and driving sustainable economic growth.
Vision: Create a comprehensive, real-time digital replica of Nova Scotia, encompassing its physical, natural, and human environments.
COGS & AGRG Role: Leverage their expertise in GIS, remote sensing, and AI to integrate various data sources, including LiDAR, satellite imagery, sensor networks, and historical records.
Impact:
Resource Management: Optimize resource extraction (forestry, fishing, mining) while minimizing environmental impact.
Disaster Preparedness: Simulate natural disasters (floods, wildfires) to improve response and mitigation strategies.
Economic Development: Attract investment by showcasing the province’s potential for sustainable development and innovation.
Acknowledgements
Edward Wedler was on the faculty, teaching Remote Sensing at COGS. At the same time. I was teaching GIS. We have been friends and colleagues for over forty years.
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