GIS/GPS Video Resources
Geospatial Technologies
Geospatial Revolution, Episode 1 (13 min 45 sec)
The Geospatial Revolution means much more than being able to find the nearest Starbucks. It will drastically change the way we perceive and explore our surroundings, and it will connect us to even the most remote parts of the world, expanding our knowledge about and our empathy towards this planet. Visit the Geospatial Revolution Project web site...
Geospatial Revolution, Episode 2 (14 min 42 sec)
This episode looks at how local governments and business use geospatial technology to deliver services and run efficiently, keeping a continuing eye on future developments and applications. Visit the Geospatial Revolution Project web site...
Geospatial Revolution, Episode 3 (15 min 02 sec)
This episode explores geospatial technology in the world of security: how new technologies help to broker peace, wage war, and fight crime but can also compromise personal privacy.
Visit the Geospatial Revolution Project web site...
Geospatial Revolution, Episode 4 (17 min 45 sec)
The fourth and final episode explores geospatial technology around the world: monitoring global climate change, preventing famine, tracking disease and mapping communities never before seen on a map. Visit the Geospatial Revolution Project web site...
GIS Careers by ESRI: Helicopter Pilot (4 min 16 sec)
Learn more about Steve Robinson's job with the Los Angeles Fire Department. You just can't keep a person like Steve down on the ground for long. He prefers to save lives and protect property while manning the skies. You'll also see how GIS technology helps him keep the public safer than ever.
GIS Careers by ESRI: GIS Manager (4 min 16 sec)
Learn more about Ingrid Bruce's job for the City of Rancho Cucamonga. You probably know that Christopher Columbus proved the world wasn't flat. Well, even he would be surprised to discover the profound impact technology has had on geography. Ingrid Bruce demonstrates in 3D how GIS technology takes maps into a new dimension.
GIS Careers by ESRI: Health Geographer (4 min 30 sec)
Learn more about Seth Wiafe's job at Loma Linda University. Who would have thought that Geographic Technology could help save the planet from a health crisis. Seth Wiafe did, that's why he advises all public health professionals to think spatially.
Geotechnologies In Education Institute (15 Part Session)
GIS-GPS institute for Educators conducted by ESRI and the Colorado Geographic Alliance. This 15 part series covers geography and technology, web GIS activities, desktop GIS activities, GPS activities, integration of GPS and GIS, standards, and even "outtakes."
- Workshop 1: Overview (1 min 30 sec)
- Workshop 2: Narrative (3 min 11 sec)
- Workshop 3: Introduction (1 min 59 sec)
- Workshop 4: Geography and Technology (8 min 42 sec)
- Workshop 5: Geography and Technology 2 (6 min 49 sec)
- Workshop 6: Web GIS (8 min 46 sec)
- Workshop 7: Desktop GIS 1 (9 min 16 sec)
- Workshop 8: Desktop GIS 2 (0 min 13 sec)
- Workshop 9: Let's Make A Map 1 (9 min 50 sec)
- Workshop 10: Let's Make A Map 2 (8 min 22 sec)
- Workshop 11: Let's Make A Map 3 (5 min 8 sec)
- Workshop 12: GPS 1 (9 min 32 sec)
- Workshop 13: GPS 2 (9 min 16 sec)
- Workshop 14: Educational Content Standards (7 min 29 sec)
- Workshop 15: Passion About GIS in Education (1 min 36 sec)
GIS - Geographic Information System
Esri GIS in School Instruction Intro (20 min 13 sec)
Esri GIS in School Instruction - Intro: What's GIS, what people do with GIS, and how GIS can be used in instruction in schools. 20 minutes, broken into 9 sections. Visit the YouTube Playlist site.
- Demo #1 - ArcGIS Online (5 min 20 sec)
- Demo #2 - ArcGIS Explorer Online (5 min 35 sec)
- Demo #3 - ArcMap (OWGE) (4 min 03 Sec)
- Demo #4 - ArcMap (US demographics) (5 min 35 Sec)
- Demo #5 - ArcScene (quakes) (5 min 12 Sec)
- Demo #6 - ArcGlobe (3 min 17 Sec)
GPS - Global Positioning System
The Truth About GPS: How it works (4 min 27 sec)
Col. David Buckman, Air Force Space Command, talks about GPS, how it works, and modernization.
How GPS Works (1 min 12 sec)
A good introduction on how Global Positioning Systems work from How Stuff Works. Visit the How Stuff Works GPS website...
What Is Geocaching? (1 min 12 sec)
Learn about the high-tech treasure hunting game being played around the world by adventure seekers! Visit Geocaching.com website...
Garmin eTrex Vista Handheld GPS Review & Geocaching how-to (5 min 0 sec)
This is a video review for the Garmin eTrex Vista HCx handheld GPS unit and how to use it for geocaching. The review covers key features of this Garmin unit and how it works particularly well with the geocaching.com site to download caches directly to the eTrex. It also shows you the eTrex in action while hunting for a geocache.
Import GPS data into Google Earth (2 min 50 sec)
Take the tracks from your GPS device and import them into Google Earth! If you have a Garmin or Magellan GPS device, you can import directly into Google Earth by plugging your device into your computer.
View other Google Earth Tutorials...
The Case of the Technical Knockout (58 min 49 sec)
NASA Sci Files segment in which the tree house detectives have problems with their GPS device and decide to find out why it failed. NASA Sci Files segment explaining how pilots use GPS and the other uses for GPS. NASA Sci Files segment explaining how the vikings navigated the Atlantic Ocean without the use of modern technology. NASA Sci Files segment explaining how GPS receivers work with satellites to determine an exact location. This segment explains the concept of trilateration in two and three dimensions. Download the Educators Guide...
