Visual mapping and analysis for “regular” business users?
We all know that a picture is worth a thousand words. Images from Tiananmen Square, September 11th, or the recent devastation in Haiti are universally understood and move people to action more than words ever could. Visualizing vs. reading about events is becoming more and more prevalent, with an increasing number of people receiving their [...]
Where are the Loud Neighbors? Late Night Noise in Sacramento, CA
The Sacramento Police Department makes their dispatch database publicly available via monthly text files. These files are exported from Sacramento’s Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system, which supports police dispatch and response functions in their 911 center. These files include information about each dispatch, including details like date and time, type of call – from homicides [...]
The First International Crisis Mapping Conference – ACLED Demo
We’re excited to be at the first International Crisis Mapping Conference in Cleveland, OH for the weekend.
While at ICCM2009, we’ll be discussing some of our work with ACLED (Armed Conflict Location and Events Dataset). The ACLED project was founded by Dr. Clionadh Raleigh and team members from the PRIO Centre for the Study of Civil [...]
Mapping Saturn and GM Dealerships – Service is Still Nearby
GM recently announced the Saturn brand will be “winding down” due to Penske’s decision not to move forward with their planned acquisition. In a company press release, GM chief executive Fritz Henderson said Saturn owners will be able to go to GM dealerships for service following this wind down.
How much further will Saturn customers need [...]
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