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GCAP article on Geo Week News
by Che, Erzhuo 23 Apr '24

23 Apr '24

Greetings, See this article just published covering GCAP! The article highlighted the importance of the work at GCAP and the impact of NSRS modernization. https://www.geoweeknews.com/news/ngs-surveying-national-spatial-reference-s…<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.geowe…> Inside the Effort to Modernize the National Spatial Reference System | Geo Week News | Lidar, 3D, and more tools at the intersection of geospatial technology and the built world<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.geowe…> The first story in a year-long work at efforts being done to modernize the National Spatial Reference System. www.geoweeknews.com  It can be a great source to cite when introducing and promoting our effort. Best, Ezra ------------------- Che, Erzhuo "Ezra" Assistant Professor (Senior Research) of Geomatics<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fresearch.e…>, School of Civil and Construction Engineering<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fengineeri…>, Oregon State University<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Foregonsta…> Data Analytics Lead, NSF NHERI RAPID Facility<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.uwrap…> Associated Editor, IEEE JSTARS<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fieeexplor…> Editorial Board Member, The Photogrammetric Record<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fonlinelib…>

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GPS World article
by Parrish, Christopher 03 Apr '24

03 Apr '24

Hi Everyone, Just wanted to share this GPS World article that was published today: https://www.gpsworld.com/oregon-state-university-to-support-new-generation-…<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gpswo…> As another quick update, the next webinar in the NGS Webinar Series will cover Absolute Gravity Meters and be given on April 11 by Derek van Westrum: https://www.ngs.noaa.gov/web/science_edu/webinar_series/absolute-gravity-me…<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ngs.n…> Best, -Chris -- Christopher Parrish, PhD, CP, CMS (he/him) Director, Geospatial Center for the Arctic and Pacific (GCAP) Professor and Jim and Billie Plasker Faculty Scholar in Geomatics Oregon State University Ph: 541-737-5688

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FW: GCAP website development & maintenance
by Parrish, Christopher 27 Mar '24

27 Mar '24

Hi GCAP Members, Here are some GCAP logos designed by Nicole Aue at 45th Parallel Design, and the email below contains descriptions of the designs. -Chris From: Nicole Aue, 45th Parallel Design <info(a)45th.design> Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2024 2:40 PM To: Parrish, Christopher <Christopher.Parrish(a)oregonstate.edu>; Borberg, Jenna <jenna.borberg(a)oregonstate.edu> Cc: Megan | Websites 503 <megan(a)websites503.com> Subject: Re: GCAP website development & maintenance You don't often get email from info(a)45th.design<mailto:info@45th.design>. Learn why this is important<https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification> [This email originated from outside of OSU. Use caution with links and attachments.] Hi Chris and Jenna, Here is the GCAP logo that I described last week for your review. Files include renderings in badge, landscape, and portrait view. I've also included a rendering of the logo on a t-shirt to assist with envisioning real-world applications for the logo's use. I imagine that the "badge" version of the logo is what would be used in the majority of applications, both because the square shape is versatile for many use cases, and because it has a bit more "flair." The three 4-pointed stars align precisely in the horizontal center of the logo, and the diamonds appearing inside the letters A, C, and O accentuate the 4-pointed stars. I left the diamonds out of the letters in the landscape and portrait versions of the logo because at the larger text size, they were "too much." Instead, I added 4-pointed stars between words in the name to tie the wordmark to the logomark visually. Incorporating this consistency between the icon and the accompanying text adds cohesion to the visual brand. At a broad level, the overall design conveys math, science, geography, earth, and space, with some humanistic/organic elements thrown in to communicate the underlying reasons that scientists actually conduct scientific research. The humanistic/organic elements include the curves on the meridian lines and the idiosyncratic curve of the letter E in the text. The curve of the meridians serves several other purposes, including communicating dynamism, change, innovation, and action. I mentioned other purposes of the logo's various design elements in last week's email (below). I am happy to answer any questions you might have. Let me know what you think! Thanks, Nicole -- Nicole Aue 45th Parallel Design, LLC 503.329.8453<tel:503-329-8453> | info(a)45th.design<mailto:info@45th.design> Visual/Brand Identity and Graphic Design UI/UX and Web/App Design and Development [45th Parallel Design icon]<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2F45th.desi…> https://45th.design<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2F45th.desi…>

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FW: REGISTER --> The Next NGS Webinar is March 21, 2024 on "Tying" It All Together: NGS Field Operations
by Parrish, Christopher 13 Mar '24

13 Mar '24

Hi GCAP Members - just forwarding this info on the next NGS Webinar: From: National Ocean Service, NOAA <nosnoaa(a)public.govdelivery.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2024 7:31 AM To: Parrish, Christopher <Christopher.Parrish(a)oregonstate.edu> Subject: REGISTER --> The Next NGS Webinar is March 21, 2024 on "Tying" It All Together: NGS Field Operations You don't often get email from nosnoaa(a)public.govdelivery.com<mailto:nosnoaa@public.govdelivery.com>. Learn why this is important<https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification> [This email originated from outside of OSU. Use caution with links and attachments.] Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…>. [https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/USNOAANOS/2016/09/…]<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> "Tying" It All Together: NGS Field Operations<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> March 21, 2024 | 2:00-3:00 pm, ET Presenter: Ryan Hippenstiel Field Operations Branch Chief, National Geodetic Survey [register]<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> ________________________________ Webinar Description: High quality field data is a critical component of any surveying product, and the programs and modernization efforts within NGS/NOAA are supported by a team of surveyors and cartographers in the Field Operations Branch. NGS executes a variety of geodetic surveys to support the development and modernization of a wide array of critical products. This webinar will discuss recent and on-going field activities, how they support products you rely on, and give a deeper look into how complex field projects are executed. The role NGS plays in the development of the International Terrestrial Reference Frame will be described, focusing on the survey of "local ties" at colocation sites where multiple space geodetic techniques exist. This topic will explore the unique scope of work and difficulties faced when measuring between a variety of sensors at the same observatory. This overview will give the audience a better understanding of field operations at NGS and the role they play in NGS, NOAA, and international products widely used by many. *Technical Content Rating: Beginner- No prior knowledge of the topic is needed. ________________________________ As a reminder, the NGS Webinar Series<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> hosts presentations on various topics related to NGS programs<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…>, projects, products and services to educate constituents about NGS activities. * View our upcoming schedule<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…>. * View recordings of previous webinars<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…>. * Have a question? View our webinar FAQs<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> or email the <mailto:ngs.infocenter@noaa.gov> NGS Info Center<mailto:ngs.infocenter@noaa.gov> NOAA's National Geodetic Survey geodesy.noaa.gov<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> Stay Connected with NOAA's National Ocean Service Manage Subscriptions<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> ________________________________ This email was sent to christopher.parrish(a)oregonstate.edu<mailto:christopher.parrish@oregonstate.edu> using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: NOAA's National Ocean Service * SSMC4, Room 9601 * 1305 East-West Hwy * Silver Spring, MD 20910 [GovDelivery logo]<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…>

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GCAP website
by Parrish, Christopher 27 Feb '24

27 Feb '24

Hi GCAP members, Work on our GCAP website is progressing: https://gcapgeospatial.org/<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgcapgeosp…> A few questions for all of you: 1. If your logo is included (or if you would like it included), would you like it to link to your organization's website? And, if so, what URL should we use? 2. Under https://gcapgeospatial.org/who-we-are/<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgcapgeosp…> , would you like to include a link to your website or your email? If so, please send. 3. Any other updates, edits, or additions? 4. A GCAP logo is being developed. Should we go ahead and turn the GCAP website on to search engines now, or wait for the logo and other updates? Thanks, -Chris -- Christopher Parrish, PhD, CP, CMS (he/him) Director, Geospatial Center for the Arctic and Pacific (GCAP) Professor and Jim and Billie Plasker Faculty Scholar in Geomatics Oregon State University Ph: 541-737-5688

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Alpha GEOID2022 available
by Parrish, Christopher 22 Feb '24

22 Feb '24

Hi GCAP Members, The Alpha prototype of GEOID2022 is now available for download and use in our projects: https://alpha.ngs.noaa.gov/GEOID2022/<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Falpha.ngs…> It includes static (SGEOID) and dynamic (DGEOID) components, both of which can be downloaded from the downloads page: https://alpha.ngs.noaa.gov/GEOID2022/<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Falpha.ngs…> Just fyi, I got a 404 error when I tried downloading the SGEOID2022 ascii file, but the .b files downloaded fine. -Chris -- Christopher Parrish, PhD, CP, CMS (he/him) Director, Geospatial Center for the Arctic and Pacific (GCAP) Professor and Jim and Billie Plasker Faculty Scholar in Geomatics Oregon State University Ph: 541-737-5688

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GCAP Website
by Parrish, Christopher 17 Feb '24

17 Feb '24

Hi GCAP Members, Exciting news: we have a new website! https://gcapgeospatial.org/<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgcapgeosp…> Please send any and all comments, edits, and updates to me or Jenna, and we will consolidate and forward them to our web developer, Megan Ferrell of Portland-based Websites503. What would be most helpful is content: photos, logos, images, write ups of project accomplishments, etc. Thanks, -Chris -- Christopher Parrish, PhD, CP, CMS (he/him) Director, Geospatial Center for the Arctic and Pacific (GCAP) Professor and Jim and Billie Plasker Faculty Scholar in Geomatics Oregon State University Ph: 541-737-5688

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Notes from NSRS Modernization Workshop
by Parrish, Christopher 08 Feb '24

08 Feb '24

Hi GCAP Members, I posted my notes from the NSRS Modernization workshop by Dru Smith on our Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1-GgtF1B3sob9Pd9gBUI3GFNze7aWuM6i<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdrive.goo…> -Chris -- Christopher Parrish, PhD, CP, CMS (he/him) Director, Geospatial Center for the Arctic and Pacific (GCAP) Professor and Jim and Billie Plasker Faculty Scholar in Geomatics Oregon State University Ph: 541-737-5688

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Conflict of Interest Declaration
by Che, Erzhuo 02 Feb '24

02 Feb '24

Greetings! In the interest of full transparency, I am disclosing my financial interests in EZDataMD LLC to you. EZDataMD LLC is a company which commercializes technology involving software and workflows for processing point cloud data. It is a tech transfer company that we have founded based on research we are doing at OSU. The conduct, outcomes, or reporting of our collaborative research could benefit EZDataMD LLC and could potentially benefit me. It is important that this financial interest does not result in bias to the research. If you have questions or concerns about my financial interests related to this company, technology, or research, please let me know. If you have unresolved questions or concerns about my financial interests and research data integrity, research personnel safety, or other related issues, you may also contact the following, as applicable: The Office of Research Integrity<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefens…>; the Graduate School<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefens…>, the Director of Compliance<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefens…>, the Ombuds Office<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefens…>, EthicsPoint<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefens…>. I greatly value the opportunity to collaborate with you! ------------------- Che, Erzhuo "Ezra" Assistant Professor (Senior Research) of Geomatics<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fresearch.e…>, School of Civil and Construction Engineering<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fengineeri…>, Oregon State University<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Foregonsta…> Data Analytics Lead, NSF NHERI RAPID Facility<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.uwrap…> Associated Editor, IEEE JSTARS<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fieeexplor…> Editorial Board Member, The Photogrammetric Record<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fonlinelib…>

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FW: REGISTER --> The Next NGS Webinar is February 8, 2024 on Progress Toward a Modernized NSRS
by Parrish, Christopher 31 Jan '24

31 Jan '24

Hi Everyone - this upcoming webinar by Dru Smith is highly relevant to our GCAP Projects: From: National Ocean Service, NOAA <nosnoaa(a)public.govdelivery.com> Sent: Monday, January 29, 2024 9:02 AM To: Parrish, Christopher <Christopher.Parrish(a)oregonstate.edu> Subject: REGISTER --> The Next NGS Webinar is February 8, 2024 on Progress Toward a Modernized NSRS You don't often get email from nosnoaa(a)public.govdelivery.com<mailto:nosnoaa@public.govdelivery.com>. Learn why this is important<https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification> [This email originated from outside of OSU. Use caution with links and attachments.] Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…>. [https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/USNOAANOS/2016/09/…]<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> Progress Toward a Modernized NSRS<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> February 8, 2024 | 2:00-3:00 pm, ET Presenter: Dru Smith NSRS Modernization Manager, National Geodetic Survey [register]<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> ________________________________ Webinar Description: Since 2007, NGS has been working toward a modernized NSRS. Those efforts are finally coming to an end, and by 2025 it is expected that the modernized NSRS will be rolled-out. Four new terrestrial reference frames and a geopotential datum will replace the many disparate pieces of the current NSRS (including NAD 83 and NAVD 88). An updated version of OPUS and an entirely new database with new datasheets will be part of the new system. Come hear the latest updates and schedule for the modernized NSRS. *Technical Content Rating: Intermediate - Some prior knowledge of the topic is helpful. ________________________________ As a reminder, the NGS Webinar Series<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> hosts presentations on various topics related to NGS programs<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…>, projects, products and services to educate constituents about NGS activities. * View our upcoming schedule<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…>. * View recordings of previous webinars<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…>. * Have a question? View our webinar FAQs<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> or email the <mailto:ngs.infocenter@noaa.gov> NGS Info Center<mailto:ngs.infocenter@noaa.gov> NOAA's National Geodetic Survey geodesy.noaa.gov<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> Stay Connected with NOAA's National Ocean Service Manage Subscriptions<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> ________________________________ This email was sent to christopher.parrish(a)oregonstate.edu<mailto:christopher.parrish@oregonstate.edu> using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: NOAA's National Ocean Service * SSMC4, Room 9601 * 1305 East-West Hwy * Silver Spring, MD 20910 [GovDelivery logo]<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…>

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