The fire ban still exists in Annapolis County. Yesterday, we went to Kingston to take a short walk in Kings County. Today (Sunday) we pulled out a map of Middleton. I had picked it up at the Town Hall. Produced by Shawn Rea 2021, NSCC COGS. This allowed us to find a pleasant walk to the Rotary Park, and return along Connaught Avenue. Now, if only, we could discipline ourselves to do it every day.
On Friday, I attended the GoGeomatics industry panel at COGS. The panelists were Jon Murphy, Ted MacKinnon, Tim Webster and Colin MacDonald. The technology for in-person and on-line participation was handled by Dave MacLean.
Two things stood out for me, First, Jon’s discussion of data sovereignty. This is significant, particularly, given the relationship between Esri and the application of Arc/Info. COGS has always had a close relationship with the vendor in Redlands, California. Historically, many COGS graduates were recruited by Esri to serve the American market.
The second topic of interest was Tim Webster’s presentation on the application of remote sensing for mapping the coastal zone of Atlantic Canada, in relation to climate change, and Wind West.
Tim also showed a number of satellite images of the Long Lake fire, identifying hot spots and property damage. This certainly added to our geographic understanding of the forest fire.
This afternoon( Sunday), Jeannie Barteaux (Shoveller) will pick us up to see Romeo and Juliette. Stage to Screen at Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal. This proved be an excellent production.
Acknowledgements
Heather joined me on these excursions. Edward is away in PEI this week.
Ernest Blair Experiment 