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Army Geospatial @ArmyGeospatial

Official site of the Army Geospatial Center. Providing #USArmy timely, accurate, and relevant geospatial information and capabilities. (F/RT/L ≠ endorsement)

Joined May 2015
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#GeoIntelligence. #DYK that in addition to maps and atlases, phone directories, business listings, transportation schedules, industry summaries, and tourist guides can be great sources of geospatial information.
An Amtrak schedule for northbound trains from Los Angeles. (Photo Credit: Amtrak)

ALT An Amtrak schedule for northbound trains from Los Angeles. (Photo Credit: Amtrak)

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#CiviliansAndMapping. Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (@dodpaa) scientific recovery expert surveys an area during an investigation mission. Team members utilize historical reports, maps, and interviews to map out sites for potential recovery missions.
A man takes a sighting with a compass in a hilly jungle area. (Photo Credit: Staff Sgt. Cole Yardley, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency; modified by the Army Geospatial Center)

ALT A man takes a sighting with a compass in a hilly jungle area. (Photo Credit: Staff Sgt. Cole Yardley, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency; modified by the Army Geospatial Center)

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#Unbelievable. @ArmyGeospatial scientists recently developed incredible, edible geospatial data. One bite turns you to a geography wizard. And after eating, just touch your mouse and the data is automatically transferred to your computer! #amazing
A chocolate candy bar split in the middle, with a map as the filling. (Photo Credit: PIXY#ORG; U.S. Defense Mapping Agency Aerospace Center Tactical Pilotage Chart from the Perry-Castañeda Library (PCL) Map Collection; and composite by the Army Geospatial Center)

ALT A chocolate candy bar split in the middle, with a map as the filling. (Photo Credit: PIXY#ORG; U.S. Defense Mapping Agency Aerospace Center Tactical Pilotage Chart from the Perry-Castañeda Library (PCL) Map Collection; and composite by the Army Geospatial Center)
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#HelpfulApps. Confused about correcting for magnetic declination? @NOAA's new app "Correct My Compass" can help. Check it out with other magnetic field calculators at spr.ly/6014Qe8m2
A view from the rear of woman with a white knit knit cap holding a compass with mountains before her. (Photo Credit: Ali Kazal on Unsplash)

ALT A view from the rear of woman with a white knit knit cap holding a compass with mountains before her. (Photo Credit: Ali Kazal on Unsplash)
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#MarinesAndMaps. Laying it all out! @1stMarDivision Marine uses maps to plan route for exercise to integrate with joint and naval forces.
Photograph of a Marine lying on a map on the ground, while pointing to another map. Another Marine kneels and looks on. (Photo Credit: Cpl. Grant Schirmer, 1st Marine Division; modified by the Army Geospatial Center)

ALT Photograph of a Marine lying on a map on the ground, while pointing to another map. Another Marine kneels and looks on. (Photo Credit: Cpl. Grant Schirmer, 1st Marine Division; modified by the Army Geospatial Center)
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#DYK if you were mapping contours in the early 1900s you might have used this Stereoautograph Modell 1914 from Zeiss ... and it would have been the size of a small car! (Photo credit: Zeiss Archives)
A complex drawing of a Stereoautograph machine for generating contours in the early 1900s. It is roughly square with many mechanical parts. (Photo credit: Zeiss Archives)

ALT A complex drawing of a Stereoautograph machine for generating contours in the early 1900s. It is roughly square with many mechanical parts. (Photo credit: Zeiss Archives)
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#DYK that key terrain in the desert is largely determined by the presence of water or terrain that restricts movement. (ATP-3-90.99/MCTP 12-10D)
A Soldier in camouflage wearing a backpack and sunglasses sites on a rock in the mountains overlooking the desert floor. (Photo Credit: Staff Sgt. Douglas Lovely, 356th Broadcast Operations Detachment, U.S. Army)

ALT A Soldier in camouflage wearing a backpack and sunglasses sites on a rock in the mountains overlooking the desert floor. (Photo Credit: Staff Sgt. Douglas Lovely, 356th Broadcast Operations Detachment, U.S. Army)
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#CiviliansAndMaps. #USACE @HuntingtonCorps Survey Technicians create a 3D map of the bottom of Lake Tahoma near Marion, North Carolina, to help identify Hurricane Helene debris.
Two men in sweatshirts and a woman work at a table with a computer and other technical equipment, while looking out onto a lake. (Photo Credit: Nayelli Guerrero, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District; modified by the Army Geospatial Center)

ALT Two men in sweatshirts and a woman work at a table with a computer and other technical equipment, while looking out onto a lake. (Photo Credit: Nayelli Guerrero, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District; modified by the Army Geospatial Center)

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#DYK the Modified Combined Obstacle Overlay (MCOO) considers military elements affected by the terrain. It integrates details on signals, plus nuclear, biological, and chemical conditions, creating a comprehensive view for joint intelligence in the operational environment.
U.S. Soldiers and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers construct a joint tactical operations center and put up maps and charts. (Photo Credit:Sgt. Austan Owen 5th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment; modified by the Army Geospatial Center)

ALT U.S. Soldiers and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers construct a joint tactical operations center and put up maps and charts. (Photo Credit:Sgt. Austan Owen 5th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment; modified by the Army Geospatial Center)
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#SoldiersAndMaps. There are moments when having more than two hands would be super useful!
A photo of a kneeling Soldier holding a map and a protractor. (Photo Credit: Spc. Elizabeth Buck, 69th Public Affairs Detachment, U.S. Army National Guard; modified by the Army Geospatial Center)

ALT A photo of a kneeling Soldier holding a map and a protractor. (Photo Credit: Spc. Elizabeth Buck, 69th Public Affairs Detachment, U.S. Army National Guard; modified by the Army Geospatial Center)
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It's not that hard ... generate your metadata ... let users know if your data is fit for their purpose!
In the top frame, there are two red buttons. One says "Create metadata" and the other says "Let user guess what's in dataset." In the bottom frame is the head of a man sweating profusely about making the choice.

ALT In the top frame, there are two red buttons. One says "Create metadata" and the other says "Let user guess what's in dataset." In the bottom frame is the head of a man sweating profusely about making the choice.
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#TermsYouShouldKnow. Urban triad ... the urban environments consisting of 1) complex manmade physical terrain, 2) population of significant size and density, and 3) supporting infrastructure. (ATP 3-06/MCTP 12-10B)
A night image of an urban area showing tightly clustered buildings on a hill. (Photo Credit: selcuk s on Unsplash; modified by the Army Geospatial Center.)

ALT A night image of an urban area showing tightly clustered buildings on a hill. (Photo Credit: selcuk s on Unsplash; modified by the Army Geospatial Center.)
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#SoldiersAndMaps. Common goal, individual effort! Soldiers plot coordinates on a map in preparation for their Expert Infantry, Soldier, and Field Medical Badge (E3B).
A photograph of four Soldiers lying on the ground and plotting coordinates on a map. (Photo Credit: Pfc. Daely Goodwin, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa)

ALT A photograph of four Soldiers lying on the ground and plotting coordinates on a map. (Photo Credit: Pfc. Daely Goodwin, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa)

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.@ArmyERDC #GRL researchers recently found that no single time forecasting model is optimal for forecasting temperatures in differing climate zones. It is likely that the climate zone may need to be chosen before selecting the best forecasting model. spr.ly/6010a562Y
A green landscape representing climate covered with symbols, graphs, and a clock. (Photo Credit: Adobe Firefly, modified by the Army Geospatial Center)

ALT A green landscape representing climate covered with symbols, graphs, and a clock. (Photo Credit: Adobe Firefly, modified by the Army Geospatial Center)
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#GeospatialReading. "Four Points of the Compass: The Unexpected History of Direction" is a fascinating journey into directional discover, showing how societies have understood and defined direction in very different ways.
The cover of the book "Four Points of the Compass: The Unexpected History of Direction" which shows a colorful compass rose over a blue map. (Photo Credit: Amazon and Wallpaper Delight)

ALT The cover of the book "Four Points of the Compass: The Unexpected History of Direction" which shows a colorful compass rose over a blue map. (Photo Credit: Amazon and Wallpaper Delight)
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#DYK Terrain matters! When it’s ignored, valuable advantages may go unused and vulnerabilities can arise. Anticipating terrain exploitation minimizes risks and enhances preparedness.
Soldiers recover a vehicle trapped in the muddy water. (Photo Credit: U.S. Army)

ALT Soldiers recover a vehicle trapped in the muddy water. (Photo Credit: U.S. Army)

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#MarinesAndMaps. A Marine uses a nautical chart to prepare for a Finnish-led maritime exercise to increase readiness and interoperability between NATO partners and allies.
A Marine writes in a notebook on top of a chart that is on a desk. (Photo Credit: Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa)

ALT A Marine writes in a notebook on top of a chart that is on a desk. (Photo Credit: Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa)
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.@ArmyERDC #GRL researchers recently met and continue to have ongoing engagements with @DHSGOV and @CBP researchers to discuss potential cooperative efforts. #Collaboration #TechnologyTransition
The logos of the Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and the Army Geospatial Center displayed over an aerial image. (Photo Credit: Wikipedia, Department of Homeland Security, and the Army Geospatial Center)

ALT The logos of the Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and the Army Geospatial Center displayed over an aerial image. (Photo Credit: Wikipedia, Department of Homeland Security, and the Army Geospatial Center)

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Curious about the time? Check out @NIST's Official U.S. Time page at time.gov/
A National Institute of Standards and Technology map of the current time in time zones across the United States. (Photo Credit: National Institute of Standards and Technology)

ALT A National Institute of Standards and Technology map of the current time in time zones across the United States. (Photo Credit: National Institute of Standards and Technology)
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