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| URISA Elects 2008 Board of Directors
| | URISA has announced the results of its 2008 Board of Directors Election. Kathrine Cargo will become president-elect of the association, and Clare Brown, Michael Lovett, and Karen Stewart will begin their three-year terms as members of the Board of Directors, at the close of URISA's 46th Annual Conference in New Orleans this October.
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Analyzing Eye Movement During Geospatial Data Inspection
Human analysts perceive visual data through intensive eye movements, which subconsciously select the most distinctive features in an image to reduce overall ambiguity about the observed scene. A study of human analysts' performance during geospatial data inspection explores the feasibility of gaze tracking as a disambiguation tool in the visual search for a target in high-resolution imagery. 
Satellite-Based Crop Management
All stakeholders in agriculture — including producers, processors, resource managers, the marketing and finance sectors, and the government economies — need timely and reliable information on crop acreage, yield prediction, and production estimation for tactical and strategic decision making. In India, a remote sensing and GIS-based approach proves to be an accurate method for estimating yields and monitoring the health of sugarcane crops.
Geographic Calculator 7.0
Blue Marble considers version 7.0 to be the most comprehensive upgrade to the product since its inception. The Geographic Calculator 7.0 is a very parsimonious software program, so it's fast and seemingly devoid of bloat. Blue Marble has eliminated the barriers arising from differences between coordinate and projection systems.
GPS Guides Trek through the Melting Arctic
Two intrepid adventurers — equipped with skis, sledges, and personal navigation devices — attempt a 150-mile expedition with the theme, "Healthy Planet = Healthy People." In addition to showcasing the effects of climate change already occurring in the Arctic regions, the trip will serve to familiarize the duo with the equipment, systems, and strategy necessary for a longer trek on the opposite side of the planet.
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